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Forgotten Probability of Elise

na

The caster of this minor magick may shout a flesh probability.

Level3
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeNear to you
DamageSimilar to a small gust of wind
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 3 seconds
Wild magic effectYou see dead people though you cannot communicate with them.

Repelling Hands Trace the Circle

na

The caster of this major magick may invoke a transporting circle.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeNo further than the length of 5 oxen
DamageWritten about in many stories
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunsets
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of a scavenger and prepare a carrot elixir
RechargeRemove one finger from your main hand and burn it at an altar using rare firesalts
Wild magic effectYou develop a crippling fear of books.

The Grasping Hex

na

The caster of this major magick may project a petrifying snow.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageDeadly serious
Duration3 days
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 14 days in advance
RechargeDestroy the source of djinn
Wild magic effectYour skin turns ivory.

The Opening Hex

na

The caster of this moderate magick may will a disguising memory.

Level6
Area of effectThe entire planet
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageA cause for insistent pain
Duration4 hours
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 2 minutes
RechargeReassemble the rare components
Wild magic effectYou now have the head of a black caribou.

Beacon of Sarcasm

na

The caster of this major magick may emanate a stone beacon.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
Range4 yards
DamageLike the deadly sting of a scorpion king
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualPrepare a casting ground 12 days in advance
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree
Wild magic effectYou develop a terrible fear of rat snakes.

Curse of Ahsoka

na

The caster of this major magick may bring forth an acid sand.

Level8
Area of effectAn area the size of 1 wagons
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageEnough to drain even the most distinguished wizards
DurationUntil the next lunar cycle begins
Casting ritualPrepare a ritual circle 3 days in advance
RechargeRepeat the mantra 15 times 57 times
Wild magic effectSmoke of cinnabar color pours from your mouth, eyes, and ears for 4 minutes. any who touch it turn into pathetic mushroom creatures.

Corn Pyramid

na

The caster of this moderate magick may hurl an insect pyramid.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageEnough to make this spell dangerous
DurationUntil dawn
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargePerform the complex movements with your arms
Wild magic effectSmoke of carmine color pours from your mouth, eyes, and ears for 4 minutes. any who touch it turn into pathetic mushroom creatures.

Spirit of the Pumpkin Chaos

na

The caster of this moderate magick may embody a petrifying chaos.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageLike a strong punch to the face
DurationOnly until you fall asleep
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargeCompose a short song and perform it
Wild magic effectYou now have the head of a black tiger.

The Screaming Hex of Barnston

na

The caster of this minor magick may materialize a clay gaze.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeWithin 4 paces
DamageBarely worth mentioning
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 1 seconds
Wild magic effectEverything you see turns scarlet.

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