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Daemon of the Cerulean Eye

na

The caster of this moderate magick may sing a wine eye.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageA cause for insistent pain
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 1 minutes
RechargeWait until your heartrate drops below the rhythm of a horse's plodding clop
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid becomes your mortal enemy.

The Sealing Hex of Amaya

na

The caster of this major magick may embody a poison wine.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageLike the scorching blast of a meteor
Duration1 watches
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeTravel to the land of the demon boar and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectYou can no longer bring yourself to cut your hair. doing so brings on terrible agony.

Crushing Lines Mark the Snow

na

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

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeAnywhere in the same region
Damage15 hit points
DurationOnly an hour
Casting ritualChant magic words while making the appropriate hand motion
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectEvery 5 day cycle you get progessively weaker and more terrified. by the end of each cycle you are so weak you can hardly walk. only the murder of an innocent resets the cycle and restores your health.

Foul Vine

na

The caster of this minor magick may conjure an ice vine.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAs far as a cat leaps
DamageEnough to kill a dragonfly
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 3 seconds
RechargeRecite a well-known poem from memory without interruption
Wild magic effectThe nearest human turns into a sandworm.

Forgotten Light of Caitlin

na

The caster of this minor magick may summon a nullifying light.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
RangeAnywhere in the same region
DamageEnough to cause a puddle to ripple
DurationOnly a few seconds
Casting ritualSnap your fingers clearly
RechargeWait for 2 minutes
Wild magic effectFood and water no longer sustain you. only blood.

Curse of Roxy

na

The caster of this major magick may project a dispelling rain.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageEnough to draw the attention of everyone in town
Duration3 days
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a tangerine decoction
RechargeEntirely rediscover the spell from first principles
Wild magic effectThe wings of a bat sprout from your back.

The Deciphering Embrace

na

The caster of this major magick may emanate a wearying blade.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageLike the deadly sting of a scorpion king
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunsets
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a papaya decoction
RechargeSteal something important from a god
Wild magic effectYou develop insanity: fears silence

The Avenging Wish

na

The caster of this major magick may materialize a blossoming wood.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeNear to you
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks on the landscape
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a ash decoction
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the lost river of hubur
Wild magic effectYour foot turns white.

Cursed Snow

na

The caster of this major magick may hurl a dispelling snow.

Level7
Area of effectSeveral targets
RangeClose to you
DamageDeadly serious
DurationUntil you have seen 3 sunrises
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken eye contact with the target for 4 hours
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the lost river of hubur
Wild magic effectYou lose all your teeth

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