Spells
Daemon of the Cinnamon Blast
The caster of this major magick may emanate a spawning blast.
| Level | 7 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of an old forest |
| Range | A pond's length away |
| Damage | Enough to corrupt the world |
| Duration | Until you have seen 3 sunrises |
| Casting ritual | Walk the leylines surrounding the area for 6 days |
| Recharge | Pluck a stone from the depths of the underworld |
| Wild magic effect | You develop a strong attraction to hellhounds. |
Nalgar's Praying Spell
The caster of this minor magick may sing a shielding wall.
| Level | 3 |
| Area of effect | The entire cosmos |
| Range | Anywhere in the same region |
| Damage | Barely worth mentioning |
| Duration | Only a few seconds |
| Casting ritual | Stare unblinking at the target for 3 seconds |
| Recharge | Recite the words of magic with confidence |
| Wild magic effect | Any iron you touch becomes rusted. |
Curse of Doran
The caster of this moderate magick may shout a diminishing thunder.
| Level | 5 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a single coin |
| Range | 2 feet |
| Damage | Enough to injure a humanoid |
| Duration | Only until you fall asleep |
| Casting ritual | Utter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch |
| Recharge | Rest by an open fire with someone you trust |
| Wild magic effect | You develop a fear of fire. |
Cursed Ectoplasm
The caster of this minor magick may project a nullifying ectoplasm.
| Level | 2 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than your tent |
| Range | At a great distance from you |
| Damage | Enough to startle your horse |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet |
| Casting ritual | Concentrate on your opponent |
| Recharge | Wait for 1 seconds |
| Wild magic effect | Gold terrifies you. |
The Emboldening Chant
The caster of this major magick may emanate a stone shield.
| Level | 7 |
| Area of effect | A 5 foot circle |
| Range | As far as the frog leaps |
| Damage | Enough to permanently scar any who survive it |
| Duration | Until the seasons change |
| Casting ritual | Prepare a casting ground 17 days in advance |
| Recharge | Pluck a stone from the depths of the underworld |
| Wild magic effect | Your hand turns persimmon. |
Tenjon's Transmuting Grace
The caster of this moderate magick may embody a sap rat.
| Level | 5 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of an old forest |
| Range | Anywhere in the same region |
| Damage | A cause for insistent pain |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to walk through a small town |
| Casting ritual | Stare unblinking at the target for 5 minutes |
| Recharge | Burn a piece of a gargoyle |
| Wild magic effect | The moon makes you horny. |
Attracting Hands Trace the Loop
The caster of this major magick may shout a repelling loop.
| Level | 7 |
| Area of effect | A single target |
| Range | Anywhere in the same town |
| Damage | Enough to permanently scar any who survive it |
| Duration | Until the next lunar eclipse |
| Casting ritual | Utter the magic phrase, combine the components, perform the ritual dance, and think only of the outcome you desire without being interrupted |
| Recharge | Remove one finger from your main hand and burn it at an altar using rare firesalts |
| Wild magic effect | The nearest human turns into a basilisk. |
Ember's Piercing Curse
The caster of this moderate magick may radiate an insect spear.
| Level | 4 |
| Area of effect | An area the size of a single coin |
| Range | 3 yards |
| Damage | Enough to break through a wooden door |
| Duration | Only a few hours |
| Casting ritual | Perform the ritual song |
| Recharge | Compose a short song and perform it |
| Wild magic effect | Over the next 1 days, your eyes will slowly shrink then disappear. |
Imprisoning Hands Trace the Void
The caster of this minor magick may bring forth a rending void.
| Level | 1 |
| Area of effect | An area no larger than an old well |
| Range | Anywhere in the same town |
| Damage | Similar to a stubbed toe |
| Duration | For about as long as it takes to recite a short poem |
| Casting ritual | Point a focus, such as a wand or crystal, towards the target |
| Recharge | Wait for 2 seconds |
| Wild magic effect | You develop an unseemly fascination with noses. |
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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