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Shangela's Illuminating Spell

na

The caster of this moderate magick may conjure a mindreading rain.

Level5
Area of effectAn area the size of 1 wagons
Range7 yards
DamageEnough to slow down a troll
DurationOnly a few hours
Casting ritualTouch the target with your bare skin
RechargeReassemble the rare components
Wild magic effectAnyone who spends more than 5 days in your company goes insane.

Daisy's Forking Spell

na

The caster of this moderate magick may speak a regenerating bone.

Level4
Area of effectAn area no larger than three fighting beggars
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageEnough to kill a sickly deer
DurationUntil the next mealtime
Casting ritualUtter the magic phrase and combine the components from your pouch
RechargeCompose a short song and perform it
Wild magic effectYou lose your head over the next 5 days.

Forgotten Portal of Dolan

na

The caster of this minor magick may cast a sealing portal.

LevelCantrip
Area of effectAn area the size of a puddle
RangeAt a short distance from you
DamageSimilar to a small gust of wind
DurationOnly a few seconds
Casting ritualCombine the basic components from your pouch
RechargeRun fingers through the flowing water of the river
Wild magic effectYou are convinced that nothing can hurt you.

Valeria's Excruciating Grace

na

The caster of this minor magick may invoke a wine harmony.

Level2
Area of effectAn area the size of an old forest
RangeNo further than the length of 6 oxen
DamageSimilar to a small stone that was hurled
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite a short poem
Casting ritualTap your heels together
RechargePluck a stone from a running river
Wild magic effectEverywhere you go, you leave a mustard slime trail.

Daemon of the Plum Brine

na

The caster of this moderate magick may will a honey brine.

Level6
Area of effectAn area the size of a wagon
RangeIn your line of sight
DamageEnough to make this spell dangerous
DurationFor about as long as it takes to read a fairy tale
Casting ritualPerform a basic dance
RechargePerform the complex movements with your arms
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid becomes your mortal enemy.

Sohali's Torrent

na

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

Level8
Area of effectA single target
RangeFar from you
DamageEnough to draw the attention of the gods
DurationUntil the next lunar cycle begins
Casting ritualAcquire the blood of an enemy and prepare a saffron decoction
RechargeTravel to the land of the centipede and recover what has been lost
Wild magic effectThe nearest humanoid frightens you so much you weep and piss yourself.

Lilac Altar

na

The caster of this major magick may embody an ember altar.

Level9
Area of effectAn area the size of a single coin
RangeAnywhere in the same continent
DamageDeadly serious
Duration6 watches
Casting ritualMaintain unbroken eye contact with the target for 5 hours
RechargeRepeat the mantra 79 times 43 times
Wild magic effectOver the next month, thick, black hair will cover your entire body.

Cursed Light

na

The caster of this minor magick may conjure a slime light.

Level1
Area of effectA 18 foot circle
RangeFar from you
DamageEnough to startle an animal
DurationFor about as long as it takes to recite the alphabet
Casting ritualSnap your fingers clearly
RechargeIdentify a physical feature of your opponent and focus on it for 5 seconds
Wild magic effectYou are compelled to only tell the truth.

Ruby's Cauldron

na

The caster of this minor magick may radiate a moss cauldron.

Level3
Area of effectAn area no larger than a baby's head
RangeAs far as the frog leaps
DamageEnough to kill a dragonfly
DurationOnly a few seconds
Casting ritualSing a brief verse
RechargeRecite the words of magic with confidence
Wild magic effectEveryone around you smells like spiders from now on.

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