Spells

Monolith of Pain

na

The caster of this major magick may summon a deciphering monolith.

Level9
Area of effect1 targets
RangeAnywhere in the same town
DamageLike the cuts of 100 blades
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunsets
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeDestroy the source of kobold
Wild magic effectYou begin to hallucinate the eyes of a large cat peering at you from every dark corner.

Moss of Sarcasm

na

The caster of this minor magick may invoke an attracting moss.

Level2
Area of effectA 20 foot circle
RangeClose to you
DamageEnough to cause a puddle to ripple
Duration5 seconds
Casting ritualSnap your fingers clearly
RechargeReassemble the basic components from your pouch
Wild magic effectThe nearby forest sprouts 2d6 sirens.

Celina's Redressing Grace

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a regenerating aura.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectA 9 foot circle
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageSimilar to a small stone that was hurled
DurationFor as long as you can stand on one foot
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 6 seconds
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid suddenly ages 10 years.

Concealing Hands Trace the Monolith

na

The caster of this major magick may conjure a petrifying monolith.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of 6 wagons
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageEnough to corrupt a star
Duration3 days
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken skin contact with the target for 1 hours
RechargeTravel to the land of the patchwork and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectAn enormous sienna fireball appears in the sky and falls towards the nearest town.

The Dispelling Chant

na

The caster of this moderate magick may will a salt touch.

Level5
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
Range16 yards
DamageEnough to slow down a troll
DurationOnly until you fall asleep
Casting ritualImbibe the lilac potion and wait for 3 minutes
RechargeRest by an open fire with someone you trust
Wild magic effectYou suddenly age 10 years.

Spirit of the Azure Heat

na

The caster of this moderate magick may bring forth an avenging heat.

Level6
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageLike a strong hit from a quarterstaff
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk through a small town
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 6 minutes
RechargeRest by an open fire with someone you trust
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid suddenly ages 10 years.

Trap of Pain

na

The caster of this major magick may speak a withering trap.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageEnough to draw the attention of everyone in town
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase, combine the components, perform the ritual dance, and think only of the outcome you desire without being interrupted
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of the world tree
Wild magic effectYou will rise as an undead black slime after you die.

Daemon of the Burgundy Gaze

na

The caster of this major magick may radiate a wood gaze.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageEnough to take a mental toll on any who witness it
DurationUntil the sun fails to rise in the morning
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of a flame salamander and prepare a white elixir
RechargeRepeat the mantra 27 times 10 times
Wild magic effectYou can no longer bring yourself to cut your hair. doing so brings on terrible agony.

The Spawning Hex

na

The caster of this major magick may speak a soothing honey.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeA pond's length away
DamageLike the cuts of 100 blades
Duration6 watches
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 2 days
RechargeRemove one finger from your main hand and burn it at an altar using rare firesalts
Wild magic effectYour hand doubles in size.

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