Spells

Foul Pulse

na

The caster of this minor magick may embody an ice pulse.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectThe entire planet
RangeNear to you
DamageLike a slap from a small child
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargeWait for 1 seconds
Wild magic effectOver the next 4 weeks, you will slowly transform into a gnoll.

The Consuming Geometries of Marlon

na

The caster of this moderate magick may radiate a warding cone.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageEnough to make this spell dangerous
DurationOnly an hour
Casting ritualPerform a basic dance
RechargeHunt a ferret and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectYou develop a fear of fire.

Ultramarine Harmony

na

The caster of this moderate magick may emanate a sap harmony.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageEnough to kill a sickly deer
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 4 minutes
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectYou develop a fear of fire.

Spirit of the Buff Claw

na

The caster of this major magick may cast an enlightening claw.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageLike the threshing of a wyrms many claws
DurationUntil the end of all things
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeEntirely rediscover the spell from first principles
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid becomes your mortal enemy.

The Opening Hex

na

The caster of this moderate magick may invoke a screaming lightning.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageEnough to kill a large dog
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeBurn a piece of a spectre
Wild magic effectEveryone around you smells like deers from now on.

The Wishing Wish

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate an encoding claw.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeClose to you
DamageEnough to kill a small squirrel
Duration6 seconds
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectYou find that your teeth have all transformed into sharp points.

The Bewildering Geometries of Sylvia

na

The caster of this minor magick may sing a crow moment.

Level1
Area of effectA 10 foot circle
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageLike a slap from a small child
DurationOnly a few seconds
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 1 seconds
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of an adult tree
Wild magic effectYour left arm grows shorter.

Animating Lines Mark the Snow

na

The caster of this moderate magick may invoke a bone snow.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeA pond's length away
DamageLike a strong hit from a quarterstaff
DurationUntil the temperature changes at dusk
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargePerform the complex movements with your arms
Wild magic effectEverything you see turns coral.

Terrifying Lines Mark the Crown

na

The caster of this moderate magick may bring forth a revolting crown.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeA pond's length away
DamageOf serious concern
Duration6 hours
Casting ritualImbibe the blue potion and wait for 2 minutes
RechargeRest by an open fire with someone you trust
Wild magic effectYour skin turns royal.

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