Spells
Foul Spray
The caster of this minor magick may bring forth a screaming spray.
| Level | 3 |
| Area of effect | A single target |
| Range | Across dimensions |
| Damage | 3 hit points |
| Duration | Only as long as you can concentrate on it |
| Casting ritual | Tap your heels together |
| Recharge | Run fingers through the rustling leaves of an adult tree |
| Wild magic effect | You are compelled to always lie. |
Foul Heat
The caster of this moderate magick may emanate a wine heat.
| Level | 5 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than three fighting beggars |
| Range | Near to you |
| Damage | Something you will remember for weeks |
| Duration | 6 hours |
| Casting ritual | Repeat the magic phrase 3 times without interruption |
| Recharge | Perform a clean strike with bare knuckles on your opponent |
| Wild magic effect | From now on, you have recurring nightmares about a ravenous mantis. |
Spirit of the Cardinal Wood
The caster of this moderate magick may cast a poison wood.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a barn |
| Range | In your line of sight |
| Damage | Enough to break bone |
| Duration | Only a few hours |
| Casting ritual | Imbibe the azure potion and wait for 6 minutes |
| Recharge | Perform the complex movements with your arms |
| Wild magic effect | Over the next 6 days, your eyes will slowly shrink then disappear. |
The Divining Chant
The caster of this minor magick may embody a transmuting crystal.
| Level | 1 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a wagon |
| Range | As far as the crow flies |
| Damage | Only slightly uncomfortable |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet |
| Casting ritual | Concentrate on your opponent |
| Recharge | Recite the words of magic with confidence |
| Wild magic effect | You are compelled to always lie. |
Jelen's Duplicating Spell
The caster of this minor magick may bring forth a stone ember.
| Level | 1 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a thimble |
| Range | 18 yards |
| Damage | Enough to kill a small squirrel |
| Duration | Only as long as you can concentrate on it |
| Casting ritual | Point towards the target |
| Recharge | Pluck a stone from a running river |
| Wild magic effect | Your right arm grows 1 foot longer. |
Foul Water
The caster of this minor magick may project a dividing water.
| Level | 3 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than your tent |
| Range | Anywhere in the same continent |
| Damage | Barely worth considering |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to recite a short poem |
| Casting ritual | Snap your fingers clearly |
| Recharge | Run fingers through the flowing water of the river |
| Wild magic effect | Any iron you touch becomes rusted. |
Jacques's Intoxicating Spell
The caster of this minor magick may shout a crystal wave.
| Level | 1 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a puddle |
| Range | Anywhere in the same province |
| Damage | Enough to cause a puddle to ripple |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet |
| Casting ritual | Combine the basic components from your pouch |
| Recharge | Run fingers through the flowing water of the river |
| Wild magic effect | Your skin turns russet. |
Dust of Rose
The caster of this major magick may summon a mesmerizing dust.
| Level | 7 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of an old forest |
| Range | Anywhere in the same province |
| Damage | Enough to drain even the most distinguished wizards |
| Duration | Until the next solar eclipse |
| Casting ritual | Maintain unbroken eye contact with the target for 5 hours |
| Recharge | Hear the song of the phoenix |
| Wild magic effect | You can no longer cross rivers while conscious. |
Opening Hands Trace the Steam
The caster of this major magick may embody an ember steam.
| Level | 8 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than a baby's head |
| Range | In your line of sight |
| Damage | So enormous as to make the caster avoid casting it at all costs |
| Duration | Until a child is born |
| Casting ritual | Acquire the blood of a warrior and prepare a copper elixir |
| Recharge | Run fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree |
| Wild magic effect | The nearest humanoid suddenly ages 10 years. |
Spells designed by
Spell Generator with casting rituals, descriptions, and wild magic effects
The Spell Generator brings old-school, soft magic flavour to your fantasy roleplaying games. Use them as inspiration for your own original spell designs, to spice up a monster, or add magical effects to dungeons. The wild magic effects can be used by themselves or as catastrophes that strike the careless wizard who fails to perform the proper rituals!
Some spells include content from Maze Rats by Ben Milton. Used with permission under the CC BY 4.0 license.
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