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Cursed Eye

na

The caster of this moderate magick may materialize a reflecting eye.

Level6
Area of effectAn area no larger than your tent
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageEnough to kill a giant spider
Duration2 hours
Casting ritualRepeat the magic phrase 6 times without interruption
RechargeRemember something bad from your past and then let it go
Wild magic effectAn enormous sandy fireball appears in the sky and falls towards the nearest town.

Curse of Kaith

na

The caster of this moderate magick may summon a mindreading key.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeAcross dimensions
DamageEnough to break through a wooden door
Duration5 hours
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 6 minutes
RechargePerform a clean strike with bare knuckles on your opponent
Wild magic effectEverything you see turns periwinkle.

The Expanding Hex of Riley

na

The caster of this minor magick may summon an opening sap.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of a thimble
RangeClose to you
DamageEnough to kill a large beetle
DurationOnly a few minutes
Casting ritualStare unblinking at the target for 4 seconds
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 3 seconds
Wild magic effectThe ground around you turns to quicksand.

Daemon of the Flax Slime

na

The caster of this minor magick may hurl a pursuing slime.

Level2
Area of effectA single target
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageSimilar to a stubbed toe
Duration5 seconds
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectYou lose the ability to do any sort of basic math. in fact, you can't even read numbers anymore.

Josh's Tentacle

na

The caster of this major magick may materialize a vine tentacle.

Level7
Area of effectAn area the size of a town
RangeNo further than the nearest cross road
DamageEnough to draw the attention of everyone in town
DurationUntil the end of all things
Casting ritualPrepare a ritual circle 4 days in advance
RechargePluck a stone from the depths of the underworld
Wild magic effectYou now have the head of a black beaver.

Cursed Oil

na

The caster of this moderate magick may radiate a blossoming oil.

Level5
Area of effectA 2 foot circle
RangeFar from you
DamageEnough to kill a sickly deer
DurationFor about as long as it takes to walk through a small town
Casting ritualConcentrate for 3 minutes
RechargeReassemble the rare components
Wild magic effectYour left arm grows shorter.

Cursed Coil

na

The caster of this minor magick may materialize an excruciating coil.

Level1
Area of effectThe entire planet
RangeAt a great distance from you
DamageSimilar to a stubbed toe
DurationOnly as long as you can concentrate on it
Casting ritualQuaff the sangria elixir
RechargeSpin in 5 circles while facing the sky
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to always lie.

Diminishing Hands Trace the Fountain

na

The caster of this moderate magick may bring forth a bone fountain.

Level5
Area of effectAn area no larger than an old well
RangeAs far as you damn well please
DamageSomething you will remember for weeks
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualConcentrate for 6 minutes
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectYou develop a strong attraction to mandrakes.

The Concealing Hex of Rose

na

The caster of this moderate magick may shout an encoding blade.

Level5
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageEnough to injure a humanoid
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualRepeat the magic phrase 5 times without interruption
RechargeCook a 3 course meal and serve it to someone
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you leave a cream slime trail.

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