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Touch of Apathy

na

The caster of this moderate magick may invoke a sap touch.

Level4
Area of effect4 targets
Range14 feet
DamageLike a strong hit from a quarterstaff
DurationUntil the temperature changes at dusk
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 5 minutes
RechargeReassemble the rare components
Wild magic effectYour mouth will slowly disappear over the next fortnight.

Insect of Robert

na

The caster of this minor magick may shout a hindering insect.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageBarely worth considering
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 6 seconds
RechargeHear the sound of the sparrow's call
Wild magic effectYou develop a terrible fear of swallows.

Field of Honor

na

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

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeNo further than the length of 6 oxen
DamageSimilar to a small stone that was hurled
Duration2 seconds
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargeHear the sound of the sparrow's call
Wild magic effectYour right arm grows 1 foot longer.

Daemon of the Amaranth Vortex

na

The caster of this major magick may will a bark vortex.

Level7
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeWithin 1 paces
DamageFatal to most humanoids
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken skin contact with the target for 6 hours
RechargePluck a stone from the depths of the underworld
Wild magic effectYour mouth will slowly disappear over the next fortnight.

Foul Swarm

na

The caster of this moderate magick may embody a maddening swarm.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageLike a clean slice from a sword
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk through a small town
Casting ritualConcentrate for 6 minutes
RechargeHunt a whale and consume a piece of it
Wild magic effectFog appears in any town you sleep in for more than 2 days.

The Diminishing Hex

na

The caster of this major magick may sing an excruciating salt.

Level7
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeAnywhere in the same province
Damage58 hit points
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 4 days
RechargeRecite one of the epic poems from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you attract flocks of brightly colored birds.

Ellie's Deafening Curse

na

The caster of this major magick may radiate a phasing portal.

Level8
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageFatal to most humanoids
DurationUntil the next lunar cycle begins
Casting ritualPrepare a ritual circle 3 days in advance
RechargeHear the song of the phoenix
Wild magic effectYou grow a gnarly hunchback.

Ember's Forecasting Grace

na

The caster of this moderate magick may invoke a brine fungus.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of 3 wagons
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageOf serious concern
DurationUntil dawn
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectYour right arm grows 1 foot longer.

Duck's Silencing Curse

na

The caster of this moderate magick may hurl a scrying chariot.

Level5
Area of effectThe entire planet
Range15 yards
DamageLike a strong punch to the face
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargeWait for 7 hours
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you leave a carmine slime trail.

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