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Foul Monolith

na

The caster of this minor magick may hurl a bone monolith.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectA 2 foot circle
Range4 feet
DamageBarely worth considering
Duration2 minutes
Casting ritualPoint towards the target
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectAnyone who spends more than 6 days in your company goes insane.

The Forecasting Embrace

na

The caster of this moderate magick may hurl a sap pyramid.

Level5
Area of effect6 targets
Range3 feet
DamageSimilar to a burn from a blazing torch
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk through a small town
Casting ritualPerform a basic dance
RechargeRemember something bad from your past and then let it go
Wild magic effectYou develop a fear of fire.

The Concealing Wish

na

The caster of this major magick may invoke a dispelling coil.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageEnough to permanently scar any who survive it
DurationA fortnight
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 6 days
RechargeRecite one of the epic poems from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you leave a royal slime trail.

Alexandra's Swarm

na

The caster of this minor magick may project an enlightening swarm.

Level1
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageQuite forgettable
DurationFor as long as you can stand on one foot
Casting ritualSing a brief verse
RechargeReassemble the basic components from your pouch
Wild magic effectFrom now on, you have recurring nightmares about a ravenous dryad.

Deciphering Hands Trace the Tar

na

The caster of this minor magick may embody an enveloping tar.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeWithin 1 paces
DamageSimilar to a small gust of wind
Duration5 minutes
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 5 seconds
RechargeScoop a handful of soil from the earth beneath your feet
Wild magic effectYour privates doubles in size.

The Sealing Wish

na

The caster of this minor magick may sing a spawning cone.

Level3
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageQuite forgettable
Duration4 minutes
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of an adult tree
Wild magic effectEvery 1 day cycle you get progessively weaker and more terrified. by the end of each cycle you are so weak you can hardly walk. only the murder of an innocent resets the cycle and restores your health.

The Crushing Chant

na

The caster of this minor magick may speak an intoxicating heat.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageEnough to cause a puddle to ripple
Duration5 minutes
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeScoop a handful of soil from the earth beneath your feet
Wild magic effectYou can no longer cross rivers while conscious.

Forecasting Hands Trace the Call

na

The caster of this minor magick may hurl an ember call.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageLike a slap from a small child
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualQuaff the salmon elixir
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 2 seconds
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to only tell the truth.

Daemon of the Cyan Bone

na

The caster of this minor magick may conjure a nullifying bone.

Level2
Area of effect6 targets
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageEnough to startle an animal
Duration3 seconds
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargeWait for 4 seconds
Wild magic effectThe wings of a bat sprout from your back.

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