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Marcellus's Imprisoning Spell

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a glass warp.

Level3
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageSimilar to a stubbed toe
DurationFor as long as you can stand on one foot
Casting ritualQuaff the indigo elixir
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectYou lose your hand over the next 4 days.

Forgotten Gate of Denzel

na

The caster of this minor magick may invoke a regenerating gate.

Level2
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeA pond's length away
DamageQuite forgettable
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualQuaff the turquoise elixir
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectYour butt doubles in size.

Foul Wood

na

The caster of this major magick may shout a nullifying wood.

Level7
Area of effectA 6 foot circle
RangeFar from you
DamageLike the cuts of 100 blades
Duration1 watches
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of a crab and prepare a saffron elixir
RechargeRepeat the mantra 24 times 36 times
Wild magic effectAnyone who spends more than 2 days in your company goes insane.

Rose Sphere

na

The caster of this major magick may cast a wine sphere.

Level8
Area of effectA 2 foot circle
RangeFar from you
DamageFatal to most humanoids
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunsets
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken eye contact with the target for 2 hours
RechargePluck a stone from the depths of the underworld
Wild magic effectSmoke of titanium color pours from your mouth, eyes, and ears for 2 minutes. any who touch it turn into pathetic mushroom creatures.

Warding Lines Mark the Pit

na

The caster of this minor magick may cast a poison pit.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectA 15 foot circle
Range11 yards
DamageBarely worth mentioning
DurationOnly a few seconds
Casting ritualPoint a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 3 seconds
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you attract flocks of brightly colored birds.

Spear of Lariat

na

The caster of this minor magick may project a mesmerizing spear.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageEnough to startle an animal
Duration2 minutes
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 4 seconds
Wild magic effectYour skin turns sepia.

Elias's Withering Curse

na

The caster of this minor magick may materialize an enveloping brine.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
Range5 feet
DamageSimilar to a small stone that was hurled
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualSnap your fingers clearly
RechargeSpin in 3 circles while facing the sky
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid becomes your mortal enemy.

Brown Stone

na

The caster of this moderate magick may conjure a fungus stone.

Level5
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeA pond's length away
DamageEnough to injure a humanoid
Duration5 hours
Casting ritualImbibe the periwinkle potion and wait for 3 minutes
RechargeFind and kill a draugr
Wild magic effectYou develop a crippling fear of books.

The Denying Embrace

na

The caster of this moderate magick may sing a worm poison.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageLike a strong hit from a quarterstaff
DurationOnly an hour
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to only tell the truth.

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