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The Opening Geometries of Jayson

na

The caster of this minor magick may conjure a blinding wall.

Level1
Area of effect5 targets
RangeAnywhere in the same province
DamageQuite forgettable
DurationOnly a few minutes
Casting ritualQuaff the platinum elixir
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of an adult tree
Wild magic effectYour foot doubles in size.

Hammer of Greed

na

The caster of this moderate magick may invoke a rat hammer.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a barn
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageEnough to take seriously
DurationUntil the temperature changes at dusk
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargeRest by an open fire with someone you trust
Wild magic effectYou lose all your hair.

Rot of Apathy

na

The caster of this minor magick may cast a concealing rot.

Level1
Area of effectA 7 foot circle
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageEnough to cause a puddle to ripple
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk down the street
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase
RechargeReassemble the basic components from your pouch
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid suddenly ages 10 years.

The Diminishing Hex

na

The caster of this moderate magick may hurl a diminishing call.

Level6
Area of effectA single target
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageEnough to take seriously
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk through a small town
Casting ritualRepeat the magic phrase 2 times without interruption
RechargeWait until your heartrate drops below the rhythm of a horse's plodding clop
Wild magic effectSmoke of lavender color pours from your mouth, eyes, and ears for 2 minutes. any who touch it turn into pathetic mushroom creatures.

The Silencing Embrace

na

The caster of this minor magick may cast an encoding salt.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
Range18 yards
DamageBarely worth mentioning
Duration3 minutes
Casting ritualPoint towards the target
RechargeWait until your mind is clear
Wild magic effectThe moon makes you horny.

The Communicating Wish

na

The caster of this major magick may conjure a screaming void.

Level9
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageEnough to draw the attention of the gods
Duration4 weeks
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeHear the song of the phoenix
Wild magic effectA strange, cruel mouth appears somewhere near your hair. the things it says upset you.

Forgotten Slime of Guthrum

na

The caster of this major magick may will an enlightening slime.

Level8
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageLike the threshing of a wyrms many claws
Duration1 weeks
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of a assassin and prepare a grey elixir
RechargeCapture a sparrow and feed it for 5 days
Wild magic effectFood and water no longer sustain you. only blood.

The Warding Hex

na

The caster of this moderate magick may radiate an illuminating armor.

Level5
Area of effectA single target
RangeNo further than the length of 6 oxen
DamageLike a strong punch to the face
DurationOnly an hour
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeBurn a piece of a striga
Wild magic effectSmoke of saffron color pours from your mouth, eyes, and ears for 3 minutes. any who touch it turn into pathetic mushroom creatures.

Consuming Hands Trace the Cascade

na

The caster of this moderate magick may speak a bark cascade.

Level4
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeWithin 3 paces
Damage24 hit points
DurationUntil the temperature changes at dusk
Casting ritualPerform the ritual song
RechargeReassemble the rare components
Wild magic effectEveryone around you smells like owls from now on.

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