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Elevrir's Blood

na

The caster of this minor magick may bring forth a mesmerizing blood.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageOnly slightly uncomfortable
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 effectOne of your family members turns into a roc.

The Transmuting Embrace

na

The caster of this major magick may project a rending smoke.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of 5 wagons
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageSo intense as to make the caster think twice before casting it
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunsets
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken eye contact with the target for 4 hours
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the lost river of hubur
Wild magic effectThe nearby forest sprouts 2d6 skeletons.

Foul Clay

na

The caster of this minor magick may hurl an oil clay.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageQuite forgettable
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the river
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid becomes your mortal enemy.

Circle of Cunning

na

The caster of this minor magick may hurl a revealing circle.

Level1
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageOnly slightly uncomfortable
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid suddenly ages 10 years.

Ralph's Forecasting Curse

na

The caster of this minor magick may conjure an amber pyramid.

Level3
Area of effect6 targets
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageBarely worth considering
Duration5 seconds
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargeWait for 3 seconds
Wild magic effectOne of your family members turns into a wraith.

Hammer of Ivana

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a hastening hammer.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageBarely worth mentioning
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualPoint towards the target
RechargeWait for 6 seconds
Wild magic effectYou can no longer bring yourself to cut your hair. doing so brings on terrible agony.

Foul Sentinel

na

The caster of this minor magick may sing a levitating sentinel.

Level3
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAnywhere in the same region
Damage11 hit points
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectYou develop a strong attraction to zombies.

The Animating Embrace

na

The caster of this minor magick may speak a blinding cauldron.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
Range11 feet
DamageJust enough to insult someone
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargeSpin in 1 circles while facing the sky
Wild magic effectYou lose your hand over the next 6 days.

Spirit of the Sienna Field

na

The caster of this moderate magick may will an ember field.

Level6
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeA pond's length away
DamageLike a strong punch to the face
DurationOnly until you fall asleep
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectYou now have the head of a black seal.

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