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Foul Ash

na

The caster of this moderate magick may hurl a terrifying ash.

Level5
Area of effectA 5 foot circle
RangeWithin 5 paces
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks in stone
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualChant magic words while making the appropriate hand motion
RechargeFind and kill a orc
Wild magic effectEveryone around you smells like squirrels from now on.

The Phasing Chant

na

The caster of this minor magick may embody an opening oil.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageLike a slap from a small child
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargeRecite a well-known poem from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectYou lose all your teeth

Spirit of the Azure Rat

na

The caster of this minor magick may emanate an obsidian rat.

Level1
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageOnly slightly uncomfortable
Duration6 minutes
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 3 seconds
RechargeRecite a well-known poem from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid becomes your mortal enemy.

The Deceiving Wish

na

The caster of this moderate magick may materialize a hastening blob.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageSimilar to a burn from a blazing torch
DurationOnly until you fall asleep
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargeRest by an open fire with someone you trust
Wild magic effectYour right arm grows 1 foot longer.

Curse of Vidar

na

The caster of this minor magick may bring forth a spawning spear.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageEnough to kill a large beetle
DurationOnly a few seconds
Casting ritualSnap your fingers clearly
RechargeScoop a handful of soil from the earth beneath your feet
Wild magic effectAnyone who spends more than 6 days in your company goes insane.

Brown Whisper

na

The caster of this moderate magick may cast a salt whisper.

Level6
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeA pond's length away
DamageOf serious concern
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualRepeat the magic phrase 6 times without interruption
RechargeRepeat the mantra 55 times
Wild magic effectYou develop 5 extra butts.

Jelen's Flesh

na

The caster of this minor magick may embody an emboldening flesh.

Level3
Area of effect2 targets
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageEnough to startle an animal
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualSing a brief verse
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you leave a cerise slime trail.

Cursed Cauldron

na

The caster of this minor magick may shout a moss cauldron.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeNo further than the length of 2 oxen
DamageEnough to cause a puddle to ripple
Duration5 seconds
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeRecite a well-known poem from memory without interruption
Wild magic effect2 leagues away, a zombie has spawned. it will hunt you without rest until it kills you or you kill it.

Star of Bravery

na

The caster of this minor magick may cast a lava star.

Level2
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeA pond's length away
DamageEnough to kill a small squirrel
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualPoint towards the target
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectOver the next 4 weeks, you will slowly transform into a kobold.

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