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Tangerine Rat

na

The caster of this minor magick may hurl an ember rat.

Level1
Area of effectA 2 foot circle
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageNot more than a candle's singe
DurationOnly a few seconds
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 2 seconds
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid suddenly ages 10 years.

Belor's Encoding Spell

na

The caster of this major magick may project an energizing chain.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a young forest
Range2 feet
Damage47 hit points
DurationUntil the end of all things
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeHear the song of the phoenix
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to only tell the truth.

Daemon of the Smalt Harmony

na

The caster of this major magick may will a terrifying harmony.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of 4 wagons
RangeNo further than the length of 6 oxen
DamageDeadly serious
DurationUntil the sun fails to rise in the morning
Casting ritualWalk the leylines surrounding the area for 3 days
RechargeTravel to the land of the zombie and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid becomes your mortal enemy.

Mesmerizing Lines Mark the Rot

na

The caster of this major magick may shout a crushing rot.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeFar from you
DamageEnough to leave permanent marks on the landscape
DurationUntil the next solar eclipse
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken skin contact with the target for 2 hours
RechargeWait for 5 days
Wild magic effectFood and water no longer sustain you. only blood.

Coil of Eldon

na

The caster of this major magick may invoke a compelling coil.

Level9
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageEnough to corrupt the world
DurationUntil the seasons change
Casting ritualPerform a ritual sacrifice while chanting the magic phrases
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the lost river of hubur
Wild magic effectYou can no longer bring yourself to cut your hair. doing so brings on terrible agony.

Foul Beast

na

The caster of this minor magick may cast a slime beast.

Level1
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageOnly slightly uncomfortable
Duration5 minutes
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectYou develop a fear of fire.

Bernie's Imprisoning Curse

na

The caster of this minor magick may summon a fusing ash.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectA 5 foot circle
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageSimilar to a small gust of wind
Duration4 seconds
Casting ritualGesture in the direction of the target
RechargeRun fingers through the rustling leaves of an adult tree
Wild magic effectYou begin to hallucinate the eyes of a large cat peering at you from every dark corner.

Cursed Wall

na

The caster of this major magick may project an attracting wall.

Level8
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeAs far as the crow flies
DamageLike being bitten by an ancient reptile
DurationUntil the next time you cast a spell
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeTravel to the land of the striga and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you leave a beige slime trail.

The Encoding Embrace

na

The caster of this major magick may radiate a transmuting memory.

Level7
Area of effectThe entire cosmos
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageWritten about in many stories
DurationUntil the next lunar cycle begins
Casting ritualPerfectly recite an ancient religious text
RechargeDestroy the source of spider
Wild magic effectYou develop 6 extra legs.

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