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Foul Stasis

na

The caster of this major magick may shout a maddening stasis.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of 6 wagons
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageLike the deadly sting of a scorpion king
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunsets
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself.

Tar of Martha

na

The caster of this moderate magick may radiate a levitating tar.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageOf serious concern
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualConcentrate for 1 minutes
RechargeRepeat the mantra 99 times
Wild magic effectYou lose all your hair.

Concealing Lines Mark the Beam

na

The caster of this major magick may speak a screaming beam.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
Range19 feet
DamageEnough to corrupt a star
DurationUntil the sun fails to rise in the morning
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeSteal something important from a god
Wild magic effectThe ground around you turns to quicksand.

Eldar's Searching Spell

na

The caster of this minor magick may will a concealing beast.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageLike a slap from a small child
DurationFor as long as you can hold your breath
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeWait for 6 minutes
Wild magic effectThe wings of a bat sprout from your back.

The Communicating Wish

na

The caster of this minor magick may speak a disguising plague.

Level1
Area of effectAn area the size of 3 wagons
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageSimilar to a bruised arm
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectYour right arm grows 1 foot longer.

Levitating Lines Mark the Cauldron

na

The caster of this minor magick may bring forth an intoxicating cauldron.

Level2
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageLike a slap from a small child
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualConcentrate on your opponent
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 4 seconds
Wild magic effectFog appears in any town you sleep in for more than 6 days.

The Hastening Invocation

na

The caster of this moderate magick may hurl an obsidian swarm.

Level5
Area of effectThe entire planet
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageLike a strong punch to the face
Duration6 hours
Casting ritualConcentrate for 1 minutes
RechargeBurn a piece of a witch
Wild magic effectOne of your family members turns into a troll.

Mutation of Savagery

na

The caster of this moderate magick may materialize a mesmerizing mutation.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageLike a clean slice from a sword
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualChant magic words while making the appropriate hand motion
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to only tell the truth.

The Regenerating Hex of Max

na

The caster of this minor magick may project an intoxicating pyramid.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageEnough to kill a small squirrel
Duration6 seconds
Casting ritualQuaff the green elixir
RechargePerform the basic movements with your arms
Wild magic effectYou now have the same mating preferences of barn owls.

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