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Foul Beast

na

The caster of this major magick may project an encoding beast.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
Range10 feet
DamageFatal to most humanoids
DurationUntil the end of all things
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of a hobgoblin and prepare a red elixir
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself.

Marcel's Deceiving Spell

na

The caster of this minor magick may invoke a revealing form.

Level3
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageSimilar to a small gust of wind
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectAny iron you touch becomes rusted.

Runar's Testing Grace

na

The caster of this minor magick may summon a crushing chariot.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeNear to you
DamageBarely worth mentioning
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualSnap your fingers clearly
RechargeHear the sound of the sparrow's call
Wild magic effectFood and water no longer sustain you. only blood.

Foul Tar

na

The caster of this minor magick may will a petrifying tar.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageSimilar to a small gust of wind
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of an adult tree
Wild magic effectYou will rise as an undead wendigo after you die.

The Paralyzing Chant

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a sap crow.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
Range4 feet
DamageOnly slightly uncomfortable
Duration3 seconds
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectYou will rise as an undead purple worm after you die.

Ricky's Warding Curse

na

The caster of this minor magick may hurl an attracting void.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageEnough to startle your horse
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 4 seconds
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectYou can no longer cross rivers while conscious.

Acid of Righteousness

na

The caster of this moderate magick may cast a levitating acid.

Level4
Area of effectA single target
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageLike a strong punch to the face
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk through a small town
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 4 minutes
RechargePerform the complex movements with your arms
Wild magic effectSmoke of asparagus color pours from your mouth, eyes, and ears for 6 minutes. any who touch it turn into pathetic mushroom creatures.

Spawning Hands Trace the Star

na

The caster of this major magick may speak a blood star.

Level8
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks on the landscape
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeDestroy the source of lich
Wild magic effectOver the next month, thick, black hair will cover your entire body.

The Divining Hex of Favian

na

The caster of this major magick may invoke a withering web.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeFar from you
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks on the landscape
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualPrepare a ritual circle 5 days in advance
RechargeComplete a hero's journey
Wild magic effectOne of your family members turns into a bugbear.

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