Kobold Press - Midgard Heroes Handbook Spells
Kobold Press - Midgard Heroes Handbook Spells
Kobold Press - Midgard Heroes Handbook Spells
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S pells associated with the many new domains, circles, arcane
traditions, patrons, and pacts introduced in previous chapters are
detailed here. The spells are listed in alphabetical order, so you’ll need to
refer to specific spell lists to see which ones your character can use.
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SPELL LISTS
The spell lists are organized by class. Each spell also indicates its school, tradition, domain, pact, or other
origin. Check with your GM to find out which spells are allowed in your campaign. Some GMs might allow only
spells associated with specific schools, domains, backgrounds, etc., or they might allow certain spells only to characters
who have a feat associated with that spell’s origin. On the other hand, some GMs may throw the doors wide open and allow
everything. In any case, it’s always best to ask first.
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Heartstop (clockwork) Not This Day! (rune) 2nd Level
Power Word Kneel (hieroglyph) Rain of Blades (rune) Boreas's Breath (Rothenian)
Repair Metal (clockwork) Tongue Tied (high elven) By the Light of the Moon (labyrinth)
Shade (dragon) 6th Level Clearing the Field (high elven)
Shadows Brought to Light (high elven) Conjure Scarab Swarm (hieroglyph)
Shared Sacrifice (battle) Curse of Boreas (rune)
Encroaching Shadows (high elven) Crushing Trample (labyrinth)
Snowblind Stare (rune) Detect Dragons (dragon)
Trench (battle) Extract Knowledge (hieroglyph)
Heavenly Crown (angelic) Elemental Horns (labyrinth)
Warning Shout (battle) Furious Hooves (labyrinth)
Winding Key (clockwork) Sphere of Order (clockwork)
Ley Disruption (ley line)
Wotan’s Rede (rune) 7th Level Poisoned Volley (battle)
3rd Level Curse of Dust (hieroglyph) Snowblind Stare (rune)
Blade of Wrath (angelic) Hellforging (clockwork) Trench (battle)
Catch the Breath (dragon) Molech’s Blessing (clockwork) Vine Trestle (high elven)
Confound Senses (labyrinth) Seal of Sanctuary (angelic) Wresting Wind (battle)
Curse of Incompetence (battle) Timeless Engine (clockwork) 3rd Level
Gloomwrought Barrier (hieroglyph) 8th Level Draconic Smite (dragon)
Hero’s Steel (rune) Bloom (high elven) Freezing Fog (rune)
Mass Hobble Mount (battle) Call the Hunter (clockwork) Ley Energy Bolt (ley line)
Mire (hieroglyph) Costly Victory (battle) Ley Sense (ley line)
Nightfall (battle) Desolation (high elven) Mass Hobble Mount (battle)
Overclock (clockwork) Move the Cosmic Wheel (clockwork) Mire (hieroglyph)
Soul of the Machine (clockwork) Power Word Restore (clockwork) Nightfall (battle)
Spiteful Weapon (rune) Quintessence (angelic) Perun’s Doom (Rothenian)
Sudden Dawn (battle) Phantom Dragon (dragon)
Thunderclap (rune) 9th Level
Potency of the Pack (rune)
Afflict Line (high elven)
4th Level Song of the Forest (high elven)
Form of the Gods (hieroglyph) Sudden Dawn (battle)
Binding Oath (rune) Greater Seal of Sanctuary (angelic)
Blade of My Brother (rune) Thunderous Wave (battle)
Mammon’s Due (Rothenian)
By the Light of the Watchful Moon Time in a Bottle (clockwork) 4th Level
(battle) Brittling (rune)
Desiccating Breath (hieroglyph) DRUID SPELLS By the Light of the Watchful Moon
Deva’s Wings (angelic) Cantrip (battle)
Hirvsth’s Call (Rothenian) Desiccating Breath (hieroglyph)
Inspiring Speech (battle) Bless the Dead (hieroglyph)
Moon Trap (labyrinth)
Moon Trap (labyrinth) 1st Level Ray of Life Suppression (ley line)
Power Word Pain (hieroglyph) Beguiling Gift (hieroglyph) Snow Boulder (rune)
Read Memory (clockwork) Deep Breath (rune)
Scale Rot (dragon) 5th Level
Extract Foyson (high elven)
Shadowy Retribution (high elven) Fire Under the Tongue (rune) Amplify Ley Field (ley line)
Write Memory (clockwork) Flurry (rune) Eidetic Memory (hieroglyph)
Energy Absorption (ley line)
5th Level Freeze Potion (rune)
Gliding Step (rune) Lesser Ley Pulse (ley line)
Blazing Chariot (angelic) Ley Leech (ley line)
Chains of the Goddess (clockwork) Goat’s Hoof Charm (rune)
Claws of the Earth Dragon (dragon) Hearth Charm (rune) 6th Level
Eidetic Memory (hieroglyph) Hobble Mount (battle) Fault Line (battle)
Ensanguinate (Rothenian) Land Bond (ley line) Ley Whip (ley line)
Grasp of the Tupilak (rune) Mosquito Bane (rune)
Trick Question (hieroglyph) 7th Level
Hod’s Gift (rune)
Wolfsong (rune) Curse of Dust (hieroglyph)
Holy Ground (battle)
Greater Ley Pulse (ley line)
Imbue Spell (clockwork)
Triumph of Ice (rune)
Mass Repair Metal (clockwork)
Volley Shield (ley line)
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Machine’s Load (clockwork) Potency of the Pack (rune) Steam Blast (clockwork)
Mosquito Bane (rune) Riptide (elemental) 5th Level
Ringstrike (ring) Spiteful Weapon (rune)
Shadow Armor (shadow) Sudden Dawn (battle) Acid Rain (elemental)
Thunderous Charge (labyrinth) Thousand Darts (clockwork) Amplify Ley Field (ley line)
Tidal Barrier (elemental) Blazing Chariot (angelic)
4th Level Curse Ring (ring)
Trick Question (hieroglyph)
Wind Tunnel (elemental) Deva’s Wings (angelic) Dark Dementing (shadow)
Earthskimmer (elemental) Dragon Breath (dragon)
2nd Level Flame Wave (elemental) Energy Absorption (ley line)
Bitter Chains (ring) Gremlins (clockwork) Ensanguinate (Rothenian)
Black Swan Storm (high elven) Grinding Gears (clockwork) Frostbite (elemental)
Blessed Halo (angelic) Jotun’s Jest (rune) Grasp of the Tupilak (rune)
Dark Path (shadow) Labyrinth Mastery (labyrinth) Lesser Ley Pulse (ley line)
Darkbolt (shadow) Moon Trap (labyrinth) Ley Leech (ley line)
Gear Barrage (clockwork) Night Terrors (shadow) Not This Day! (rune)
Grudge Match (rune) Power Word Pain (hieroglyph) Shadow Realm Gateway (shadow)
Heartache (high elven) Ray of Life Suppression (ley line) Tongue Tied (high elven)
Heartstop (clockwork) Reposition (battle)
Ley Disruption (ley line) Scale Rot (dragon)
Lock Armor (clockwork) Shadow Monsters (shadow)
Negative Image (shadow) Shadowy Retribution (high elven)
Power Word Kneel (hieroglyph) Spinning Axes (ring)
Reverberate (ring)
Rolling Thunder (elemental)
Shade (dragon)
Shadow Puppets (shadow)
Shadows Brought to Light (high elven)
Spin (clockwork)
Spire of Stone (elemental)
Thunderous Stampede (labyrinth)
Unluck On That (rune)
Wotan’s Rede (rune)
3rd Level
Blade of Wrath (angelic)
Call Shadow Mastiff (shadow)
Catch the Breath (dragon)
Confound Senses (labyrinth)
Curse of Incompetence (battle)
Dimensional Shove (labyrinth)
Frozen Razors (elemental)
Gloomwrought Barrier (hieroglyph)
Innocuous Aspect (ring)
Ire of the Mountain (Rothenian)
Legion (shadow)
Ley Energy Bolt (ley line)
Ley Sense (ley line)
Mass Hobble Mount (battle)
Maze, Lesser (labyrinth)
Mire (hieroglyph)
Nightfall (battle)
Outflanking Boon (battle)
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6th Level scribe (hieroglyph) Blessed Halo (angelic)
Banshee Wail (shadow) Shadow Bite (illumination) Boiling Oil (battle)
Become Nightwing (shadow) Shadow Blindness (illumination) Boreas's Breath (Rothenian)
Catapult (clockwork) Silhouette (illumination) By the Light of the Moon (labyrinth)
Drown (elemental) Starburst (illumination) Chaotic Vitality (chaos)
Enchant Ring (ring) Tick Stop (clockwork) Clearing the Field (high elven)
Encroaching Shadows (high elven) Wind Lash (elemental) Conjure Scarab Swarm (hieroglyph)
Entomb (elemental) 1st Level Dark Path (shadow)
Extract Knowledge (hieroglyph) Darkbolt (shadow)
Adjust Positioning (battle) Detect Dragons (dragon)
Heavenly Crown (angelic) Analyze Device (clockwork)
Ley Whip (ley line) Elemental Horns (labyrinth)
Angelic Guardian (angelic) Enhance Greed (dragon)
Robe of Shards (clockwork) Animate Construct (clockwork)
Walk the Twisted Path (labyrinth) Frenzied Bolt (chaos)
Armored Heart (clockwork) Furious Hooves (labyrinth)
7th Level Armored Shell (clockwork) Gear Barrage (clockwork)
Blizzard (elemental) Auspicious Warning (chaos) Heartache (high elven)
Celebration (high elven) Beguiling Gift (hieroglyph) Heartstop (clockwork)
Conjure Shadow Titan (shadow) Black Ribbons (shadow) Lair Sense (dragon)
Curse of Dust (hieroglyph) Broken Charge (labyrinth) Ley Disruption (ley line)
Greater Ley Pulse (ley line) Circle of Wind (ring) Lock Armor (clockwork)
Ringward (ring) Cloak of Shadow (illumination) Mass Blade Ward (battle)
Seal of Sanctuary (angelic) Cloying Darkness (shadow) Negative Image (shadow)
Symbol of Sorcery (hieroglyph) Converse with Dragon (dragon) Orb of Light (illumination)
Volley Shield (ley line) Deep Breath (rune) Poisoned Volley (battle)
Extract Foyson (high elven) Power Word Kneel (hieroglyph)
8th Level Find the Flaw (clockwork) Repair Metal (clockwork)
Arcane Sight (hieroglyph) Freeze Potion (rune) Reverberate (ring)
Caustic Torrent (elemental) Gear Shield (clockwork) Rolling Thunder (elemental)
Create Ring Servant (ring) Goat’s Hoof Charm (rune) Shade (dragon)
Disruptive Aura (ley line) Guest of Honor (high elven) Shadow Puppets (shadow)
Malevolent Waves (shadow) Guiding Star (illumination) Shadows Brought to Light (high elven)
Quintessence (angelic) Hobble Mount (battle) Shifting the Odds (chaos)
Steam Whistle (clockwork) Ill-fated Word (chaos) Slither (illumination)
9th Level Kobold’s Fury (dragon) Snowblind Stare (rune)
Land Bond (ley line) Spin (clockwork)
Afflict Line (high elven)
Machine Speech (clockwork) Spire of Stone (elemental)
Circle of Devastation (ring)
Machine’s Load (clockwork) Thunderous Stampede (labyrinth)
Greater Seal of Sanctuary (angelic)
Mosquito Bane (rune) Trench (battle)
Ley Storm (ley line)
Pendulum (clockwork) Unluck On That (rune)
Ley Surge (ley line)
Ringstrike (ring) Vine Trestle (high elven)
Mammon’s Due (Rothenian)
Shadow Armor (shadow) Warning Shout (battle)
Pyroclasm (elemental)
Shadow Hands (illumination) Winding Key (clockwork)
Umbral Storm (shadow)
Speak with Inanimate Object
(hieroglyph) 3rd Level
WIZARD SPELLS
Thunderous Charge (labyrinth) Blade of Wrath (angelic)
Cantrips (0 Level) Tidal Barrier (elemental) Call Shadow Mastiff (shadow)
Benediction (angelic) Tireless (clockwork) Calm of the Storm (chaos)
Claws of Darkness (shadow) Trick Question (hieroglyph) Catch the Breath (dragon)
Douse Light (shadow) Undermine Armor (chaos) Compelling Fate (illumination)
dragon roar (dragon) Wind Tunnel (elemental) Confound Senses (labyrinth)
Encrypt/Decrypt (hieroglyph) Curse of Incompetence (battle)
2nd Level
Fist of Iron (clockwork) Dimensional Shove (labyrinth)
Hoarfrost (ring) Bad Timing (chaos)
Entropic Damage Field (chaos)
Misstep (labyrinth) Bitter Chains (ring)
Freezing Fog (rune)
Pummelstone (elemental) Black Swan Storm (high elven)
Frozen Razors (elemental)
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Gloomwrought Barrier (hieroglyph) Spinning Axes (ring) Icy Grasp of the Ether (illumination)
Innocuous Aspect (ring) Steam Blast (clockwork) Last Rays of the Dying Sun
Ire of the Mountain (Rothenian) Wild Shield (chaos) (illumination)
Legion (shadow) Write Memory (clockwork) Legend Killer (dragon)
Ley Energy Bolt (ley line) Ringward (ring)
5th Level
Ley Sense (ley line) Seal of Sanctuary (angelic)
Mass Hobble Mount (battle) Acid Rain (elemental) Starry Vision (illumination)
Maze, Lesser (labyrinth) Amplify Ley Field (ley line) Symbol of Sorcery (hieroglyph)
Mire (hieroglyph) Blazing Chariot (angelic) Timeless Engine (clockwork)
Nightfall (battle) Claws of the Earth Dragon (dragon) Triumph of Ice (rune)
Outflanking Boon (battle) Curse Ring (ring) Uncontrollable Transformation
Overclock (clockwork) Dark Dementing (shadow) (chaos)
Perun’s Doom (Rothenian) Dragon Breath (dragon) Volley Shield (ley line)
Phantom Dragon (dragon) Eidetic Memory (hieroglyph) Walking Wall (battle)
Riptide (elemental) Energy Absorption (ley line)
8th Level
Shadow Trove (illumination) Ensanguinate (Rothenian)
Frostbite (elemental) Arcane Sight (hieroglyph)
Shield of Star and Shadow
Grasp of the Tupilak (rune) Bloom (high elven)
(illumination)
Hod’s Gift (rune) Caustic Torrent (elemental)
Song of the Forest (high elven)
Imbue Spell (clockwork) Create Ring Servant (ring)
Spiteful Weapon (rune)
Instant Fortification (battle) Deadly Sting (dragon)
Sudden Dawn (battle)
Labyrinthine Howl (labyrinth) Desolation (high elven)
Surge Dampener (chaos)
Lesser Ley Pulse (ley line) Disruptive Aura (ley line)
Thousand Darts (clockwork)
Ley Leech (ley line) Harsh Light of Summer’s Glare
Thunderclap (rune)
Mass Repair Metal (clockwork) (high elven)
Thunderous Wave (battle)
Mass Surge Dampener (chaos) Machine Sacrifice (clockwork)
4th Level Mechanical Union (clockwork) Malevolent Waves (shadow)
Absolute Command (clockwork) Prismatic Ray (rune) Move the Cosmic Wheel (clockwork)
Black Hand (illumination) Shadow Realm Gateway (shadow) Paragon of Chaos (chaos)
Brittling (rune) Starfall (illumination) Power Word Restore (clockwork)
By the Light of the Watchful Moon Tongue Tied (high elven) Quintessence (angelic)
(battle) Steam Whistle (clockwork)
6th Level
Chaotic Form (chaos) Summon Star (illumination)
Cursed Gift (rune) Banshee Wail (shadow) Time Jump (clockwork)
Desiccating Breath (hieroglyph) Become Nightwing (shadow)
9th Level
Deva’s Wings (angelic) Black Well (illumination)
Catapult (clockwork) Afflict Line (high elven)
Earthskimmer (elemental)
Chaotic World (chaos) Circle of Devastation (ring)
Flame Wave (elemental)
Curse of Boreas (rune) Cosmic Alignment (high elven)
Flickering Fate (illumination)
Drown (elemental) Greater Seal of Sanctuary (angelic)
Fluctuating Alignment (chaos)
Enchant Ring (ring) Ley Storm (ley line)
Gremlins (clockwork)
Encroaching Shadows (high elven) Ley Surge (ley line)
Grinding Gears (clockwork)
Entomb (elemental) Mammon’s Due (Rothenian)
Instant Siege Weapon (battle)
Extract Knowledge (hieroglyph) Maze, Greater (labyrinth)
Jotun’s Jest (rune)
Heavenly Crown (angelic) Pyroclasm (elemental)
Labyrinth Mastery (labyrinth)
Ley Whip (ley line) Star’s Heart (illumination)
Moon Trap (labyrinth
Robe of Shards (clockwork) Time in a Bottle (clockwork)
Night Terrors (shadow)
Power Word Pain (hieroglyph) Walk the Twisted Path (labyrinth) Umbral Storm (shadow)
Raid the Lair (dragon) 7th Level
Ray of Life Suppression (ley line)
Blizzard (elemental)
Read Memory (clockwork)
Celebration (high elven)
Reposition (battle)
Conjure Shadow Titan (shadow)
Scale Rot (dragon)
Greater Ley Pulse (ley line)
Shadow Monsters (shadow)
Hellforging (clockwork)
Shadowy Retribution (high elven)
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SPELL DESCRIPTIONS area for the first time on its turn takes 6d6 acid damage,
or half damage with a successful Dexterity saving throw. A
All spells are listed in alphabetical order. Following each creature takes half damage from the acid (as if it had made
spell’s level and type is a parenthetical notation indicating a successful saving throw) automatically at the start of its
which new school, tradition, domain, pact, etc. the spell is first turn after leaving the affected area.
associated with. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
When a description refers to casting a spell “within the spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by
influence of a ley line” or uses words to that effect, it refers 1d6 for every slot level above 5th.
to instances when the caster must roll on one of the ley
line effects tables or receives the fixed effect of a locked ley
ADJUST POSITIONING
line, unless something different is specified. Usually this
requires being within 30 feet of the ley line (see “Using Ley 1st-level transmutation (battle)
Lines” in chapter 6), but some spells allow greater ranges. Casting Time: 1 bonus action
Range: 30 feet
ABSOLUTE COMMAND Components: V
4th-level transmutation (clockwork) Duration: Instantaneous
Casting Time: 1 action You adjust the location of an ally to a better tactical
Range: Touch position. You move one willing creature 5 feet. This
Components: V, S, M (a pair of small gloves fitted with a movement does not provoke opportunity attacks. The
conduit and worth 100 gp) creature moves bodily through the intervening space
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes (as opposed to teleporting or gating), so there can be no
physical blockage (wall, door) between them.
You can control a construct you have built with a challenge
rating of 6 or less. You can manipulate objects with your At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using
construct as precisely as its construction allows, and you a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can target an
perceive its surroundings through its sensory inputs as if additional willing creature for each slot level above 1st.
you inhabited its body.
The construct uses the caster's Proficiency bonus AFFLICT LINE
(modified by the construct's Strength and Dexterity 9th-level necromancy (ritual; high elven)
scores). You can use the manipulators of the construct Casting Time: 1 hour
to perform any number of skill-based tasks, using the
Range: 1 mile
construct's Strength and Dexterity modifiers when using
skills based on those particular abilities. Components: V, S, M (a statuette carved in the likeness
of the victim worth 1,250 gp)
Your body remains immobile, as if paralyzed, for the
duration of the spell. The construct must remain within Duration: Permanent; one generation
100 feet of you. If it moves beyond this distance, the spell You invoke the darkest curses upon your victim and his or
immediately ends and the caster's mind returns to his her descendants. This spell does not require that you have
body. a clear path to your target, only that your target is within
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using range. Your target must make a successful Wisdom saving
higher-level spell slots, you may control a construct with a throw or be cursed until the magic is dispelled. The victim
challenge rating 2 higher for each slot level you use above has disadvantage on ability checks and saving throws made
4th. The construct’s range also increases by 10 feet for each with the ability score that you choose when you cast the
slot level. spell. In addition, the target's firstborn offspring is also
targeted by the curse. The firstborn is allowed a saving
throw of their own if they currently live, or they make one
ACID RAIN
upon their birth if they're not yet born when the spell is
5th-level conjuration (elemental) cast. If the target's firstborn has already died, the curse
Casting Time: 1 action passes to their next oldest offspring.
Range: 150 feet Ritual Focus. If you expend your ritual focus, the curse
Components: V, S, M (a drop of acid) becomes hereditary, passing from firstborn to firstborn for
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute the entire length of the family's lineage until one of them
successfully saves against the curse and throws off your
You unleash a storm of swirling acid in a cylinder 20 feet
dark magic.
wide and 30 feet high centered on a point you can see.
The area is heavily obscured by the driving acidfall. A
creature that starts its turn in the area or that enters the
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AMPLIFY LEY FIELD attack your opponents to the best of its ability. You can
direct it not to attack, to attack particular enemies, or to
5th-level evocation (ley line) perform other actions. You choose the object to animate,
Casting Time: 1 action and you can change that choice each time you cast the
Range: Self (10-foot-radius sphere) spell. The cost of the body to be animated is 10 gp x its
Components: V, S hit points. The body can be reused any number of times,
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes provided it isn't severely damaged or destroyed.
If no prepared construct body is available, you can
You create a faintly shimmering field of charged energy
animate a mass of loose metal or stone instead. Before
around yourself. Within that area, the intensity of ley lines
casting, the loose objects must be arranged in a suitable
you're able to draw on increases from weak to strong, or
shape (taking up to a minute), and the construct's hit
from strong to titanic.
points are halved.
If no ley lines are near enough for you to draw on, you
An animated construct has a Constitution of 10,
can treat the area of the spell itself as an unlocked, weak
Intelligence and Wisdom 3, and Charisma 1. Other
ley line.
characteristics are determined by the construct’s size as
follows.
ANALYZE DEVICE
ANIMATED CONSTRUCT STATISTICS
1st-level divination (clockwork)
Spell
Casting Time: 1 hour
Size HP AC Attack Str Dex Slot
Range: Touch
Tiny 15 12 +3, 1d4+4 4 16 1st
Components: V, S, M (a complete set of clockworker's
tools) Small 25 13 +4, 1d8+2 6 14 2nd
Duration: Instantaneous Medium 40 14 +5, 2d6+1 10 12 3rd
You discover all mechanical properties, mechanisms, Large 50 15 +6, 2d10+2 14 10 4th
and functions of a single construct or clockwork device, Huge 80 16 +8, 2d12+4 18 8 5th
including how to activate or deactivate those functions, if
Gargantuan 100 17 +10, 4d8 +6 20 6 6th
appropriate.
At Higher Levels: Casting this spell using higher level
ANGELIC GUARDIAN
spell slots allows you to increase the size of the construct
1st-level conjuration (angelic) animated, as shown on the table.
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet ARCANE SIGHT
Components: V, S 8th-level divination (hieroglyph)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Casting Time: 1 round
You conjure a minor celestial manifestation to protect a Range: Touch
creature you can see within range. A faintly glowing figure Components: V, S, M (a piece of clear quartz)
resembling a human head and shoulders hovers within Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
5 feet of the target for the duration. The figure moves
to interpose itself between the target and any incoming The recipient of this spell gains the benefits of both true
attacks, granting the target +2 to AC. seeing and detect magic for 1 hour, and also knows the name
If the target fails a Dexterity saving throw while the spell and effect of every spell he or she witnesses during arcane
is active, it can use its reaction to roll a new save. The spell sight's duration.
then ends.
ARMORED HEART
ANIMATE CONSTRUCT 1st-level conjuration (clockwork)
1st-level transmutation (clockwork) Casting Time: 1 bonus action
Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch
Range: 30 feet Components: V,S,M (5 gp worth of mithral dust
Components: V, S, M (a construct body of appropriate sprinkled on the target’s skin)
size) Duration: 1 round
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes (see below) The targeted creature gains resistance to bludgeoning,
This spell animates a carefully prepared construct of Tiny slashing, and piercing damage. This resistance can be
size. The object acts immediately, on your turn, and can overcome with adamantine or magical weapons.
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ARMORED SHELL AUSPICIOUS WARNING
1st-level conjuration (clockwork) 1st-level divination (chaos)
Casting Time: 1 action Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when an ally
Range: Self rolls an attack, ability check, or saving throw
Components: V, S, M (a rivet) Range: 30 feet
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour. Components: V
This spell creates a suit of magical studded leather armor Duration: Instantaneous
(AC 12). It does not grant you proficiency in its use. Just in time, you call out a fortunate warning to a creature.
Casters without the appropriate armor proficiency suffer The target rolls a d4 and adds the number rolled to one
disadvantage on any ability check, saving throw, or attack attack roll, ability check, or saving throw that they have
roll that involves Strength or Dexterity and cannot cast just made and uses the new result for determining success
spells. or failure.
At Higher Levels: Casting armored shell using a
higher‑level spell slot creates stronger armor: a chain shirt BAD TIMING
(AC 13) at level 2, scale mail (AC 14) at level 3, chain mail 2nd-level divination (chaos)
(AC 16) at level 4, and plate armor (AC 18) at level 5. Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
ASPECT OF THE DRAGON Components: V
7th-level transmutation (dragon) Duration: Instantaneous
Casting Time: 1 action You point toward a creature that you can see and twist
Range: Self strands of chaotic energy around its fate. If the target fails
Components: V, S, M (a dragon scale) a Charisma saving throw, the next attack roll or ability
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute check the creature attempts within 10 minutes is made
By tapping into your very blood, this spell draws out the with disadvantage.
ancient nature inside, demonstrating to the world you are
not like the rest; you are descended from dragons. This BANSHEE WAIL
spell allows you to assume the form of any dragon-type 6th-level necromancy (shadow)
creature of challenge 10 or less. Casting Time: 1 action
You assume the hit points and Hit Dice of the new form. Range: Self (30-foot cone)
When you revert to your normal form, you return to the
Components: V, S, M (a swatch from a death shroud)
number of hit points you had before you transformed.
Duration: instantaneous
If you revert as a result of dropping to 0 hit points, any
excess damage carries over to your normal form. As long You emit a soul-shattering wail. Every creature within a
as the excess damage doesn’t reduce your normal form to 30-foot cone who hears the wail must make a Wisdom
0 hit points, you aren’t knocked unconscious. saving throw. Those that fail take 6d10 psychic damage and
You retain the benefit of any features from your class, become frightened of you; a frightened creature repeats
race, or other source and can use them, provided that your the saving throw at the end of its turn, ending the effect on
new form is physically capable of doing so. You can speak itself on a success. Those that succeed take 3d10 psychic
only if the dragon can normally speak. damage and aren't frightened. This spell has no effect on
When you transform, you choose whether your constructs and undead.
equipment falls to the ground, merges into the new form,
or is worn by it. Worn equipment functions normally, but BECOME NIGHTWING
equipment doesn’t change shape or size to match the new 6th-level enchantment (shadow)
form. Any equipment that the new form can’t wear must Casting Time: 1 action
either fall to the ground or merge into the new form. The
Range: Self
GM has final say on whether the new form can wear or use
a particular piece of equipment. Equipment that merges Components: V, S, M (a crow's eye)
has no effect in that state. Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
By channeling the essence of the Shadow Realm into
yourself, this spell imbues you with wings of shadow. For
the duration of the spell, you gain a fly speed of 60 feet and
a new attack action: nightwing breath.
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Nightwing Breath (recharge 4–6). You exhale details. Depending on the nature of the oath, this may or
shadow‑substance in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in the may not invalidate the oath for the other targets. If so, the
area takes 5d6 necrotic damage, or half damage with a spell ends for all other affected creatures, but curse effects
successful Dexterity saving throw. already bestowed remain until dispelled.
BLACK WELL
6th-level necromancy (illumination)
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 300 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You summon a seething sphere of dark energy 5 feet
in diameter. The sphere pulls creatures toward it and
devours the life force of those it envelops. Every creature
other than you that starts its turn within 90 feet of the
black well must make a successful Strength saving throw
or be pulled 50 feet toward the well. A creature pulled
into the well takes 6d8 necrotic damage and is stunned; a
successful Constitution saving throw halves the damage
and reduces the stun to incapacitation. A creature that
starts its turn inside the well also makes a Constitution
saving throw; the creature is stunned on a failure or
incapacitated on a success. An incapacitated creature that
leaves the well recovers immediately and can take actions
and reactions that turn. Creatures take damage only upon
entering the well—they take no additional damage for
remaining in it—but if they leave the well and are pulled
back in again, they take damage again. A total of nine
Medium creatures, three Large creatures, or one Huge
creature can be inside the well's upper-dimensional space
at one time. When the well's duration ends, all creatures
inside it tumble out in a heap, landing prone.
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damage. The weapon fights for up to 4 rounds, at which can cause the chariot to overrun creatures in its path. For
point it falls to the ground. the remainder of the turn, the chariot can enter a hostile
creature’s space. The creature takes damage as if it touched
BLADE OF WRATH the chariot and must make a successful Strength saving
throw or be knocked prone.
3rd-level evocation (angelic)
Casting Time: 1 bonus action
BLESS THE DEAD
Range: Self
Components: V, S, M (a rebuke of evil, written in Abjuration cantrip (hieroglyph)
Celestial) Casting Time: 1 action
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes Range: Touch
Components: V, S
You create a sword of pure white fire in your free hand. The
blade is similar in size and shape to a longsword, and it lasts Duration: Instantaneous
for the duration. If you let go of the blade it disappears, but You grant a blessing to one deceased creature, allowing it
you can call it forth again as a bonus action. to cross over to the realm of the dead in peace. A creature
You can use your action to make a melee spell attack that benefits from bless the dead can't become undead. The
with the blade. On a hit, the target takes 2d8 fire damage spell has no effect on either the living or the undead.
and 2d8 radiant damage. An aberration, fey, fiend, or
undead creature damaged by the blade must succeed on BLESSED HALO
a Wisdom saving throw or be frightened until the start of 2nd-level evocation (angelic)
your next turn.
Casting Time: 1 action
The blade sheds bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim
Range: Self
light for an additional 20 feet.
Components: V, S
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
spell slot of 4th level or higher, the fire damage or the Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
radiant damage (your choice) increases by 1d8 for each slot A nimbus of golden light surrounds your head for the
level above 3rd. duration. The halo sheds bright light in a 20-foot radius
and dim light for an additional 20 feet.
BLAZING CHARIOT This spell grants you a pool of 10 points of healing. When
you cast the spell and as an action on subsequent turns
5th-level conjuration (angelic) during the spell’s duration, you can expend points from
Casting Time: 1 action this pool to restore an equal number of lost hit points to
Range: 30 feet one creature within the spell’s bright light that you can see.
Components: V, S, M (a small golden wheel worth Additionally, you have advantage on Charisma checks
250 gp) made against good creatures within the blessed halo's light.
Duration: 1 hour If any of this spell’s area overlaps an area of magical
Calling upon the might of the angels, you conjure darkness created by a spell of 2nd level or lower, the spell
a flaming chariot made of gold and mithral in an that created the darkness is dispelled.
unoccupied space you can see within range. Two horses At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
made of fire and light pull the chariot. You and up to spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the spell’s pool of healing
three other Medium or smaller creatures you designate increases by 5 points for each spell slot above 2nd and this
can board the chariot (at the cost of 5 feet of movement) spell dispels darkness spells of a level equal to the slot used
and are unharmed by the flames. Any other creature who in casting blessed halo.
touches the chariot or hits it or a creature riding in it with
a melee attack while within 5 feet of the chariot takes 3d6 BLIZZARD
fire damage and 3d6 radiant damage. The chariot is AC 18,
7th-level conjuration (rune)
has 50 hit points, is immune to fire, poison, psychic, and
radiant damage, and is resistant to all other nonmagical Casting Time: 1 action
damage. The horses are not separate creatures but are part Range: 100 feet
of the chariot. The chariot vanishes if it's reduced to 0 hit Components: V, S
points, and any creature riding it falls. The chariot has a Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
speed of 50 feet and a fly speed of 40 feet. A howling storm of thick snow and ice crystals appears
On your turn, you can guide the chariot in place of your in a cylinder 40 feet high and 40 feet in diameter. The
own movement. You can direct it to Dash, Disengage, area is heavily obscured by the swirling snow. When the
or Dodge by using your bonus action. As an action, you storm appears, each creature in the area takes 8d8 cold
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BOREAS’S BREATH
saving throw. A creature also makes this saving throw and
takes damage when it enters the area for the first time on 2nd level transmutation (Rothenian; ritual)
a turn or ends its turn there. In addition, a creature that Casting Time: 1 action
takes cold damage from this spell has disadvantage on Range: Touch
Constitution saving throws to maintain concentration Components: V, S
until the start of its next turn. Duration: Instantaneous
You freeze standing water in a 20-foot cube or running
BLOOM
water in a 10-foot cube centered on you. The water turns
8th-level conjuration (ritual; high elven) to solid ice. The surface becomes difficult terrain, and
Casting Time: 1 hour any creature that ends its turn on the ice must make a
Range: 1 mile successful DC 10 Dexterity saving throw or fall prone.
Components: V, S, M (a silver acorn worth 500 gp, which Creatures that are partially submerged in the water when
is consumed in the casting) it freezes become restrained. While restrained this way,
Duration: 1 year a creature takes 1d6 cold damage at the end of its turn.
It can break free by using an action to make a successful
You plant a silver acorn in solid ground and spend an
Strength check against your spell save DC.
hour chanting a litany of praises to the natural world,
Creatures that are fully submerged in the water when it
after which the land within 1 mile of the acorn becomes
freezes become incapacitated and cannot breathe. While
extremely fertile, regardless of its previous state. Any
incapacitated this way, a creature takes 2d6 cold damage
seeds planted in the area of effect grow at twice the natural
at the end of its turn. A trapped creature makes a DC 20
rate. Food harvested regrows within a week. After one
Strength saving throw after taking this damage at the end
year, the land slowly reverts to its normal fertility, unable
of its turn, breaking free from the ice on a success.
to stave off the march of nature.
The ice has AC 10 and 15 hit points. It is vulnerable to
Choose one of the following effects, which appears and fire damage, has resistance to nonmagical slashing and
grows immediately: piercing damage, and is immune to cold, necrotic, poison,
• A field planted with vegetables of your choice, ready for psychic, and thunder damage.
harvest.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
• A thick forest of stout trees and ample undergrowth. spell slot of 3rd level or higher, increase the size of the cube
• A grassland with wildflowers and fodder for grazing. by 10 feet for each slot level above 2nd.
• An orchard of fruit trees of your choice, growing in
orderly rows and ready for harvest. BRITTLING
Living creatures that take a short rest within the area 4th level transmutation (rune)
of a bloom receive the maximum hit points for hit dice Casting Time: 1 action
expended. Bloom counters the effects of a desolation spell.
Range: Touch
Ritual Focus. If you expend your ritual focus, the Components: V, S, M
duration becomes permanent.
Duration: Instantaneous
This spell uses biting cold to make
BOILING OIL
a metal or stone item brittle
2nd-level conjuration (battle) and easy to shatter. The item's
Casting Time: 1 action hit points are permanently
Range: 60 feet reduced by a number equal
Components: V, S, M (a vial of oil) to your spellcasting level,
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute and Strength checks to
shatter or break the item
You conjure a shallow, 30-foot-diameter pool of boiling within 1 minute of the
oil centered on a point within range. The pool is difficult spell's casting are
terrain, and any creature entering the pool or beginning made with advantage.
its turn in the pool takes 3d8 fire damage and falls prone. If the item isn't
Creatures that make a successful Dexterity saving throw shattered, it can be
take half damage and don't fall prone. repaired as normal.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by
1d8 for each slot level above 2nd.
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CLOAK OF SHADOW
1st-level illusion (illumination)
Casting Time: 1 bonus action
Range: Self
Components: V
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You draw upon the endless Void to cloak yourself in
shadow, giving you advantage on Dexterity (Stealth)
checks against creatures that rely on sight.
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CURSE OF DUST ring suffers the chosen effect with no saving throw. The
curse transfers from the ring to the wearer once the ring
7th-level necromancy (hieroglyph) is put on; the ring becomes a mundane ring that can be
Casting Time: 10 minutes taken off, but the curse remains on the creature that put it
Range: 500 feet on until the curse is removed or dispelled. An identify spell
Components: V, S, M (a piece of spoiled food) cast on the cursed ring reveals the fact that it is cursed.
Duration: 1 week
CURSED GIFT
You cast a curse on a creature that you're familiar with,
causing them to be unsatiated by food no matter how 4th-level abjuration (rune)
much they eat. This isn't merely an issue of perception; the Casting Time: 1 action
target physically can't draw sustenance from food and is Range: Touch
in real danger of starving to death. Within minutes after Components: V, S, M (an object worth at least 75 gp)
the spell is cast, the target feels constant hunger no matter Duration: 1 day
how much food is consumed. The target must make a
Constitution saving throw against the spell after every 24 Cursed gift imbues an object with a curse or other
hours during the spell's duration. Each time the saving unwanted, harmful magical effect that the caster or
throw fails, the target gains one level of exhaustion. The another creature in physical contact with the caster is
effect ends after 1 week or when the target's Constitution currently suffering from. If this item is given to someone
saving throw succeeds for a second day in a row. who freely accepts it during the duration of the spell, then
the curse temporarily transfers to them. A successful
CURSE OF INCOMPETENCE Charisma saving throw negates the transfer. If the saving
throw fails, the original target of the curse no longer
3rd-level necromancy (battle) suffers from the affliction, which transfers to the recipient
Casting Time: 1 action of the item for the duration of the spell. Returning,
Range: 120 feet destroying, or giving away the item a second time has no
Components: V, S effect. Remove curse and comparable magic can relieve the
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute person who received the item, but the curse still returns to
the original victim when the spell expires.
With mocking gestures, you leave the target incapable of
Cursed gift can also be cast on a cursed object. This allows
performing at or even near its best. If the target fails an
the object to be given away to someone who freely accepts
Intelligence saving throw, then for the spell’s duration, it
it, but it returns to the previous owner when the spell
has disadvantage on Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma
expires.
checks made to direct a battle, determine tactics, or give
directions or orders to other creatures. Additionally, each At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
time the target gives commands, directions, or orders spell slot of 5th level or higher, the duration of the spell
to other creatures, those creatures must roll a d4 and increases by 1 day for each slot level beyond 4th.
subtract the result from their Initiative as they struggle
to comprehend and implement the confusing new DARK DEMENTING
directions. This applies to command abilities such as the 5th-level illusion (shadow)
orc war chief 's Battle Cry and the hobgoblin warlord's
Casting Time: 1 action
Leadership.
Range: 120 feet
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
Components: V, S, M (a moonstone)
spell slot of 4th level or higher, the maximum duration
increases by 1 minute for each slot level above 3rd. Duration: 10 minutes
A dark shadow creeps across the target's mind and leaves a
CURSE RING small bit of shadow essence behind, triggering a profound
fear of the dark. The target creature must make a Charisma
5th-level necromancy (ring) saving throw. If it fails, the target becomes frightened of
Casting Time: 1 action you for the duration. A frightened creature repeats the
Range: Touch saving throw each time it takes damage, ending the effect
Components: V, S, M (250 gp worth of diamond dust, on a success. While frightened this way, the creature will
which the spell consumes) not willingly enter or attack into a space that isn't brightly
Duration: Permanent until discharged lit. If it's in dim light or darkness, the creature must either
move toward bright light or create its own (by lighting a
You lay a curse upon a ring that isn’t being worn or carried.
lantern, casting a light spell, etc.).
When you cast this spell, select one of the possible effects
of bestow curse. The next creature who willingly wears the
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DARK PATH DEEP BREATH
2nd-level conjuration (shadow) 1st-level transmutation (rune)
Casting Time: 1 action Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (a lodestone) Components: V
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Duration: 2 hours
You conjure a shadowy road between points to create The recipient of this spell can breathe and function
a bridge or path where there was none before. This can normally in thin oxygen, suffering no ill effect at altitudes
bridge a chasm or create a smooth path through difficult up to 30,000 feet. If more than one creature is touched
terrain to speed movement. The dark path is 10 feet wide during casting, the duration is divided evenly among all
and up to 50 feet long. It can support up to 500 pounds of creatures touched.
weight at one time. A creature that adds more weight than At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
the path can support sinks through the path as if it didn't spell slot of 5th level or higher, the duration of the spell
exist. increases by 2 hours for each slot level beyond 4th.
DARKBOLT DESOLATION
2nd-level evocation (shadow) 8th-level necromancy (ritual; high elven)
Casting Time: 1 action Casting Time: 1 hour
Range: 60 feet Range: 1 mile
Components: V, S Components: V, S, M (an obsidian acorn worth 500 gp,
Duration: Instantaneous which is consumed in the casting)
You say a quick invocation to create a black nimbus around Duration: 1 year
your hand, then hurl three rays of darkness at one or more You plant an obsidian acorn in solid ground and spend
targets in range. The rays can be divided between targets an hour chanting a litany of curses to the natural world,
however you like. Make a ranged spell attack for each after which the land within 1 mile of the acorn becomes
target (not each ray); each ray that hits does 1d10 cold unfertile, regardless of its previous state. Nothing will
damage. A target that was hit by any number of rays must grow there, and all plant life in the area dies over the
make a successful Constitution saving throw or be unable course of a day. Plant creatures are not affected. Spells that
to use a reaction until the start of its next turn. summon plants, such as entangle, require an ability check
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell at 3rd level using the caster's spellcasting ability against your spell save
or higher, you create one additional ray for each level DC. If the check succeeds, the spell functions normally; if
above 2nd. the check fails, the spell is countered by desolation.
After one year, the land slowly reverts to its normal
DEADLY STING fertility, unable to stave off the march of nature.
8th-level transmutation (dragon) Living creatures that take a short rest within the area
of a desolation halve the result of any hit dice they expend.
Casting Time: 1 action
Desolation counters the effects of a bloom spell.
Range: Self
Ritual Focus. If you expend your ritual focus, the
Components: V, S, M (a thorn)
duration becomes permanent.
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You grow a 10-foot-long tail as supple as a whip, tipped DESICCATING BREATH
with a horrible stinger. During the spell's duration, you
can use the stinger to make a melee spell attack with a 4th-level evocation (hieroglyph)
reach of 10 feet. On a hit, the target takes 1d4 piercing Casting Time: 1 action
damage plus 4d10 poison damage, and a creature must Range: Self (30-foot cone)
make a successful Constitution saving throw or become Components: V, S, M (a clump of dried clay)
vulnerable to poison damage for the duration of the spell. Duration: Instantaneous
You spew a cloud of black dust that draws all moisture
from a 30-foot cone. Animals in the cone take 22 (4d10)
necrotic damage, or half damage with a successful
Constitution saving throw. The damage is 33 (6d10)
against plants and plant creatures, halved with a successful
Constitution saving throw.
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You touch a willing creature. The target grows feathery Transmutation cantrip (shadow)
wings of pure white that grant it a flying speed of 60 feet Casting Time: 1 action
(hover). When the creature takes the attack action, it can Range: 30 feet
use a bonus action to make a melee weapon attack with the Components: V, S
wings with a reach of 10 feet. If the wing attack hits, the Duration: Instantaneous
target takes 1d6 plus your spellcasting ability modifier in
With a simple gesture, you are able to douse a single, small
bludgeoning damage and must make a successful Strength
source of light within range. This spell extinguishes a
saving throw or fall prone. When the spell ends, the wings
torch, a candle, a lantern, or a light or dancing lights cantrip.
disappear and the target falls if it was aloft.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using DRACONIC SMITE
a spell slot of 5th level or higher, you can choose one
additional target for each slot level above 4th. 1st-level evocation (dragon)
Casting Time: 1 bonus action
DIMENSIONAL SHOVE Range: Self
Components: V
3rd-level conjuration (labyrinth)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch The next time you hit a creature with a melee weapon
attack during the spell’s duration, your weapon takes on
Components: V, S
the form of a silver dragon’s head. Your attack deals an
Duration: Instantaneous
extra 1d6 cold damage, and up to four other creatures of
This spell pushes your target through a dimensional your choosing within 30 feet of the attack's target must
portal, causing it to disappear, then reappear a short each make a successful Constitution saving throw or take
distance away. If the target fails a Wisdom saving throw, 1d6 cold damage.
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At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a DROWN
spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the extra cold damage and
the cold damage done to the secondary creatures increases 6th-level conjuration (elemental)
by 1d6 for each slot above 1st. Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet
DRAGON BREATH Components: V, S, M (water from the lungs of a
drowned creature)
5th-level evocation (dragon)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self (15-foot cone or 30-foot line) Water swirls up in a sphere around a creature you can see
within range, forcing itself into the creature’s mouth and
Components: V, S, M (a piece of a dragon’s tooth)
nose. The creature must make a Strength saving throw. On
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute a failed save, it is stunned until the start of its next turn by
You summon draconic power to gain a breath weapon. the water blocking its air passages. On a successful save,
When you cast dragon breath, you can immediately exhale a the creature isn’t affected.
cone or line of elemental energy, depending on the type of An affected creature can’t speak and begins to suffocate.
dragon you select. While the spell remains active, roll a d6 As an action, the creature can try to cough the water out of
at the start of your turn. On a roll of 5 or 6, you can take a its esophagus by repeating the saving throw. On a success,
bonus action that turn to use the breath weapon again. the spell ends.
When you cast the spell, choose one of the dragon A creature that can breathe water isn’t affected by drown.
types listed below. Your choice determines the range and
damage of the breath attack for the spell's duration. EARTHSKIMMER
4th-level transmutation (elemental)
Dragon Breath
Casting Time: 1 action
Type Weapon Range Damage
Range: Self
Black 30-foot line, 5 feet wide 6d6 acid damage Components: V, S, M (a piece of shale or slate)
Blue 30-foot line, 5 feet wide 6d6 lightning Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
damage
You cause earth and stone to rise up beneath your feet,
Green 15-foot cone 6d6 poison damage lifting you up to 5 feet. For the duration, you can use your
Red 15-foot cone 6d6 fire damage movement to cause the slab to skim along the ground or
White 15-foot cone 6d6 cold damage other solid, horizontal surface at a speed of 60 feet. This
movement ignores difficult terrain. If you are pushed
or moved against your will by any means other than
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a teleporting, the slab moves with you.
spell slot of 6th level or higher, the damage increases by
When you take the Dash action, until the end of your
2d6 for each slot level above 5th.
turn you can enter the space of a creature up to one size
larger than yourself. The creature takes 4d6 bludgeoning
DRAGON ROAR damage and is knocked prone, or takes half damage and
Evocation cantrip (dragon) isn’t knocked prone if it makes a successful Strength
Casting Time: 1 action saving throw.
Range: 30 feet
EIDETIC MEMORY
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous 5th-level transmutation (ritual; hieroglyph)
Casting Time: 1 action
Your voice is amplified to assault the mind of one creature.
Range: Self
The target must make a Charisma saving throw. If it fails,
the target takes 1d4 psychic damage and is frightened Components: V, S, M (a string tied in a knot)
of you until the start of your next turn. A target can be Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
affected by your dragon roar only once per 24 hours. When you cast this spell, you remember everything you've
This spell’s damage increases by 1d4 when you reach 5th ever read or heard in the past. This grants you a +10 bonus
level (2d4), 11th level (3d4), and 17th level (4d4). when making Intelligence checks for the duration.
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ELEMENTAL HORNS Spells with “shadow” in their names and spells that
create darkness or shadow take effect in the area as if a
2nd-level evocation (labyrinth)
one-level-higher spell slot was used casting them.
Casting Time: 1 action
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using
Range: Touch
a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the effect lasts for an
Components: V, S, M (a torch) additional 12 hours for each slot level above 6th.
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Ritual Focus. If you expend your ritual focus, the spell's
The target of this spell must be a creature with horns or duration increases by 12 hours and it cannot be dispelled
the spell fails. Elemental horns causes the target’s horns to by spells that create light, even if they are cast with a
crackle with elemental energy. Select one of the following higher-level spell slot.
energy types when casting this spell: acid, cold, fire,
lightning, or radiant. The creature’s gore attack deals 3d6
ENCRYPT / DECRYPT
damage of the chosen type in addition to any other damage
the attack normally does. Alteration cantrip (hieroglyph)
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a Casting Time: 1 action
spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by Range: Touch
2d6 for each slot level above 2nd. Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
ENCHANT RING By touching a written message or book, you can hide its
6th-level enchantment (ring) contents. All creatures who try to read it see the page
Casting Time: 1 action markings as nothing but gibberish. The effect ends when
encrypt/decrypt is cast on the material again or when dispel
Range: Touch
magic is cast on the affected script.
Components: V, S, M (500 gp worth of diamond dust,
which the spell consumes)
ENERGY ABSORPTION
Duration: Permanent until discharged
5th-level abjuration (ley line)
You enchant a ring that isn’t being worn or carried. The
Casting Time: 1 action
next creature who willingly wears the ring becomes
charmed by you for 1 week or until it is harmed by you Range: Touch
or your ally. If the creature dons the ring while directly Components: V, S
threatened by you or your ally, the spell fails. Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
The charmed creature regards you as a friend. When the For the duration, a creature you touch has resistance to
spell ends, it doesn’t know it was charmed by you, but it acid, cold, fire, force, lightning, and thunder damage.
does realize its feeling toward you changed (potentially If the spell is used against an unwilling creature, you
vastly) in a short time. How the creature reacts and regards must make a melee spell attack with a range of 5 feet.
you in the future is up to the GM. If it hits, then for the duration of the spell, the affected
creature must make a saving throw with its spellcasting
ENCROACHING SHADOWS ability whenever it casts a spell that causes one of the listed
6th-level illusion/illumination (ritual; high elven) damage types. If the saving throw fails, the spell fails and
Casting Time: 1 hour its slot is wasted; if the saving throw succeeds, the spell is
cast but its damage is halved before applying the effects of
Range: 150 feet
saving throws, resistance, etc.
Components: V, S, M (a drop of blood smeared on a
silver rod worth 100 gp)
ENHANCE GREED
Duration: 12 hours
2nd-level divination (dragon)
You cause menacing shadows to invade an area 200 feet on
Casting Time: 1 action
a side and 50 feet high. Illumination in the area drops one
step (from bright light to dim, from dim light to darkness). Range: Self
Any spell that creates light in the area that's cast using Components: V, S
a lower-level spell slot than was used to cast encroaching Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes
shadows is dispelled, and spells that create light don't You detect precious metals, gems, and jewelry within 60
function in the area if they are of a lower spell slot level. feet. You do not discern their exact location, only their
Nonmagical effects can't increase the level of illumination presence and direction. Their exact location is revealed if
in the affected area. you are within 10 feet of the spot.
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Enhance greed penetrates barriers but is blocked by 1 foot immune to poison and psychic damage, and is vulnerable
of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 to thunder damage. When reduced to 0 hit points, the
feet of dirt or wood. tomb crumbles into harmless powder.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the duration of the spell ENTROPIC DAMAGE FIELD
increases by 10 minutes and another 30 feet can be added 3rd-level transmutation (chaos)
to its range for each slot level above 2nd. Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
ENSANGUINATE Components: V, S, M (a silver wire)
5th level necromancy (Rothenian) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Casting Time: 1 action By twisting a length of silver wire around your finger,
Range: 30 feet you tie your fate to those around you. When you take
Components: V, S, M (the desiccated heart of a horse) damage, that damage is divided equally between you and
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute all creatures in range who fail a Charisma saving throw.
You cause a creature’s body to become engorged with Any leftover damage that can't be divided equally is taken
blood or ichor. You target one creature that you can by you. Creatures are allowed a fresh saving throw against
see within range. The target must make a Constitution this spell each time you take damage, and a success ends
saving throw. If it succeeds, it takes 2d6 bludgeoning the spell's effect on that creature. Creatures that approach
damage and the spell ends. If it fails, the creature takes to within 60 feet of you after the spell was cast are affected.
4d6 bludgeoning damage and its hit point maximum
is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. In EXTRACT FOYSON
addition, the creature is incapacitated and cannot breathe 1st-level transmutation (ritual; high elven)
as it vomits up torrents of blood or ichor. An affected Casting Time: 1 minute
creature repeats the saving throw at the start of its turn. Range: 30 feet
On a success, the spell ends; on a failure, the creature takes
Components: V, S, M (a wooden bowl)
another 4d6 bludgeoning damage, its hit point maximum
is reduced by the amount of damage taken, and it remains Duration: Permanent
incapacitated and unable to breathe. You extract the goodness in food, pulling all the nutrition
The reduction in the creature’s hit point maximum lasts out of three days' worth of meals and concentrating it
until the creature finishes a long rest. The creature dies if into about a tablespoon of bland, flourlike powder. The
its hit point maximum is reduced to 0. flour can be mixed with liquid and drunk or baked into
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a elven bread. Foyson used in this way still imparts all the
spell slot of 6th level or higher, one additional creature can nutritional value of the original food, for the amount
be targeted for each spell slot level above 5th. consumed.
The original food appears unchanged and though it's still
filling, it has no nutritional value. Someone eating nothing
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but foyson-free food will eventually starve.
6th-level transmutation (elemental) At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
Casting Time: 1 action spell slot of 2nd level or higher, an additional three meals'
Range: 90 feet worth of food can be extracted for each slot level above 1st.
Components: V, S, M (a chip of granite) Ritual Focus. If you expend your ritual focus, you can
Duration: 8 hours choose to have each day's worth of foyson take the form of
You cause slabs of rock to burst out of the ground or other a slice of delicious elven bread.
stone surface to form a hollow, 10-foot cube within range.
A creature inside the cube when it forms must make a EXTRACT KNOWLEDGE
successful Dexterity saving throw or be trapped inside the
6th-level necromancy (ritual; hieroglyph)
stone tomb. The tomb is airtight, with enough air for a
Casting Time: 1 action
single Medium or Small creature to breathe for 8 hours. If
more than one creature is trapped inside, divide the time Range: Touch
evenly between all the occupants. A Large creature counts Components: V, S, M (a blank page)
as four Medium creatures. If the creature is still trapped Duration: Instantaneous
inside when the air runs out, it begins to suffocate. By touching a recently deceased corpse, you gain one
The tomb has AC 18 and 50 hit points. It is resistant to specific bit of knowledge from it that was known to the
fire, cold, lightning, bludgeoning, and slashing damage, is creature in life. You must form a question in your mind as
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part of casting the spell; if the corpse has an answer to your Duration: 24 hours
question, it reveals the information to you. The answer You have mastered the skraeling art of keeping fire under
is always brief—no more than a sentence—and very your tongue. You can consume a nonmagical fire up to the
specific to the framed question. The corpse doesn't need size of a normal campfire. The fire is stored harmlessly in
a functioning mouth to speak its answer; you receive the your mouth and dissipates if not used before the end of the
information telepathically. It doesn't matter whether the spell’s duration. You can vomit forth the stored fire as an
creature was your friend or enemy; the spell compels it to action. If you’re trying to hit a particular target, then treat
answer in any case. this as a ranged attack with a range of 5 feet. Campfire-
sized flames cause 1d6 fire damage, while torch-sized
FAULT LINE flames cause 1 point of fire damage. Once you've spit it out,
6th-level evocation (battle) the fire burns normally. It goes out immediately unless it
Casting Time: 1 action hits inflammable material and sets it alight.
Range: Self (60-foot line)
Components: V, S FIST OF IRON
Duration: Permanent Transmutation cantrip (clockwork)
The ground thrusts sharply upward along a 60‑foot line Casting Time: 1 action
that you designate. All spaces affected by the spell become Range: Self
difficult terrain. In addition, all creatures in the affected Components: V, S
space are knocked prone and take 8d6 bludgeoning Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
damage. Creatures that make a successful Dexterity saving You transform your naked hand to iron. Your unarmed
throw take half damage and are not knocked prone. This attacks do 1d6 bludgeoning damage and are considered
spell doesn’t damage permanent structures. magical.
19-20 Neutral
Damage Resistances bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
from nonmagical weapons, plus one additional type
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
FLURRY Languages Speaks all languages known in previous form
1st-level transmutation (rune) Challenge 18 (20,000 XP)
Casting Time: 1 bonus action
Range: Self Awesome Presence. Each creature of your choice within 60
feet of you must succeed on a DC 17 Wisdom saving throw
Components: V, S, M or become frightened of you for 1 minute. A frightened
Duration: 1 round creature repeats the saving throw at the end of its turn,
A flurry of snow surrounds you in a 5-foot radius. While ending the effect on itself with a success. Once a creature
it lasts, anyone trying to see into, out of, or through the makes a successful saving throw, that creature is immune to
your Awesome Presence for 24 hours.
affected area (including you) has disadvantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks. The same penalty applies to attack Actions
rolls into, out of, or through the area. Multiattack. You make two slam attacks and one bite attack.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
creature. Hit: 14 (2d8 + 5) piercing damage.
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +11 to hit, reach 5 ft., one
creature. Hit: 16 (2d10 + 5) bludgeoning damage.
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FREEZE POTION or run out of potential targets. All targets must be within
range from you. You and your allies are legal targets for
1st-level transmutation (rune) this spell, if you are particularly lucky—or unlucky.
Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when you see a
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
creature within range of the spell about to use a potion
spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you create an additional
Range: 25 feet bolt for each slot level above 2nd. Each potential target can
Components: V,S be hit only once by the spell, not once per bolt.
Duration: Instantaneous
A blue spark flies from your hand into a potion vial, FROSTBITE
drinking horn, waterskin, or similar container, instantly 5th-level evocation (elemental)
freezing the contents. The contents melt normally and are
Casting Time: 1 action
not otherwise harmed, but it’s not possible to consume
them while they're frozen (they won't come out of the Range: 90 feet
container). Components: V, S, M (a strip of dried flesh that has been
frozen at least once)
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the range of the spell Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
increases by 5 feet for every spell slot beyond 1st level. Biting cold settles onto a creature you can see. The creature
must make a Constitution saving throw. If it succeeds,
FREEZING FOG the spell has no further effect. If the saving throw fails,
the creature takes 4d8 cold damage. In addition, for the
3rd-level conjuration (rune) duration of the spell, the creature’s speed is halved, it has
Casting Time: 1 action disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and it takes
Range: 100 feet another 4d8 cold damage at the start of each of its turns.
Components: V, S An affected creature repeats the saving throw at the start
Duration: Concentration, up to 5 minutes of its turn. The effect ends when the creature makes its
The spell creates a 20-foot-radius sphere of mist similar third successful save.
to a fog cloud spell centered on a point you can see within Creatures that are immune to cold damage are
range. The cloud spreads around corners, and its area of unaffected by frostbite.
effect is heavily obscured. A wind of moderate or greater At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using
speed (at least 10 miles per hour) disperses it in one a spell slot of 6th level or higher, you can target two
round. The fog is freezing cold; any creature that ends its additional creatures for every slot level above 5th.
turn in the fog takes 2d6 cold damage and gains a level of
exhaustion; a successful Constitution saving throw halves FROZEN RAZORS
the damage and prevents the exhaustion.
3rd-level evocation (elemental)
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a Casting Time: 1 action
spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by
Range: 90 feet
1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.
Components: V, S, M (water from a melted icicle)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
FRENZIED BOLT
Razor-sharp blades of ice erupt from the ground or other
2nd-level evocation (chaos)
surface, filling a 20-foot cube centered on a point you
Casting Time: 1 action can see within range. For the duration, the area is lightly
Range: 120 feet obscured and is difficult terrain. A creature that moves
Components: V, S more than 5 feet into or inside the area on a turn takes 2d6
Duration: Instantaneous slashing damage and 3d6 cold damage, or half damage
You direct a bolt of rainbow colors toward a creature of with a successful Dexterity saving throw. A creature that
your choice within range. If it hits, the target takes 3d8 takes cold damage from frozen razors is reduced to half
damage of a random type (determined by rolling on the speed until the start of its next turn.
Damage Type table; see Twisted Arcana under the entropy At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
school in chapter 4). If your attack roll was odd (the roll spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by
itself, not the adjusted result), the bolt leaps to a new 1d6 for each slot level above 3rd.
target of your choice within range that has not already
been targeted by frenzied bolt, requiring a new spell attack
roll to hit. The bolt continues leaping to new targets until
you roll an even number on your spell attack, miss a target,
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FURIOUS HOOVES 10d8 cold damage, or half damage with a successful
Constitution saving throw. A creature killed by this spell
2nd-level transmutation (labyrinth) is transformed into pure ice, leaving behind no trace of its
Casting Time: 1 action original body.
Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (a nail) GLIDING STEP
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute 1st-level abjuration (rune)
You enhance the hooves of a target creature, imbuing it Casting Time: 1 action
with power and swiftness. The target increases its base Range: Self
speed by 30 feet (to a maximum of twice its base speed). Components: V, S
In addition to any attacks the creature can normally Duration: 10 minutes
make, this spell grants two additional hoof attacks that
each does 1d6 bludgeoning damage plus the target’s Provided you're not carrying more than a normal heavy
Strength modifier (the damage is 1d8 if the target of the load, you can walk on the surface of snow rather than
spell is Large). For the duration of the spell, the affected wading through it, and ignore its effect on movement. Ice
creature automatically does hoof damage to the target of a also supports your weight no matter how thin it is, and you
successful shove attack. can travel on it as if you're wearing ice skates. You still leave
tracks normally under these effects.
GEAR BARRAGE At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the duration increases by
3rd-level conjuration (clockwork)
10 minutes for every slot above 1st.
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self (60-foot cone)
GLOOMWROUGHT BARRIER
Components: V, S, M (a handful of gears and sprockets
worth 5 gp) 3rd-level conjuration (hieroglyph)
Duration: Instantaneous Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 100 feet
You create a burst of magically-propelled gears. Each
creature within a 60-foot cone takes 3d8 slashing damage, Components: V, S, M (a piece of obsidian)
or half damage with a successful Dexterity saving throw. Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Constructs have disadvantage on the saving throw. When you cast this spell, you erect a barrier of energy from
the realm of death and shadow. This creates a wall 20 feet
GEAR SHIELD high and 60 feet long, or a ring 20 feet high and 20 feet
in diameter. The wall lightly obscures vision through it
1st-level abjuration (clockwork)
from one side of your choice but is transparent from the
Casting Time: 1 action
other side. A creature that tries to move through the wall
Range:60 feet must make a successful Wisdom saving throw or become
Components: V, S, M (a small handful of gears and frightened of the wall until the start of the creature's
sprockets worth 5 gp) next turn, when it can try again to move through. Once a
Duration: 10 minutes creature makes a successful saving throw against the wall,
You cause a handful of gears to orbit the target's body. it's immune to being frightened of this gloomwrought barrier.
These shield the spell's target from incoming attacks,
granting a +2 bonus to AC and to Dexterity and GOAT'S HOOF CHARM
Constitution saving throws, without hindering the 1st-level transmutation (rune)
subject's movement, vision, or outgoing attacks. Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
GLACIAL CASCADE
Components: V, S, M (a goat’s hoof)
8th-level evocation (dragon) Duration: 1 minute
Casting Time: 1 action
The target creature traverses craggy slopes with the
Range: Self (60-foot sphere) surefootedness of a mountain goat. When climbing slopes
Components: V, S, M (a piece of alexandrite) and inclines (but not vertical surfaces) that normally
Duration: Instantaneous reduce speed by half, the target moves at three-quarters
By harnessing the power of ice and frost, you cause pure normal speed instead. The target also gains a +2 bonus on
cold to emanate from yourself, filling a 30-foot-radius checks to prevent falls, to catch a ledge or otherwise stop
sphere. Creatures other than you in the sphere take themselves when falling, and on Dexterity checks to move
along narrow ledges.
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At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a 9th-
spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the duration increases by 1 level spell slot, choose two damage types instead of one.
minute for every slot above 1st.
GREATER SEAL OF SANCTUARY
GRASP OF THE TUPILAK 9th-level abjuration (ritual; angelic)
5th-level necromancy (rune) Casting Time: 10 minutes
Casting Time: 1 action Range: Touch
Range: Self Components: V, S, M (incense and special inks worth
Components: V, S, M (tupilak idol) 500 gp, which the spell consumes)
Duration: 1 hour or until triggered Duration: 24 hours
This spell is infamous for its use among feuding wizards You inscribe an angelic seal on the ground, floor, or
and witches, because it lets the caster steal one or more other solid component of a structure. The seal creates a
spell slots from the target. Grasp of the tupilak remains spherical, spiritual boundary with a radius of 100 feet.
effective for 1 hour or until it's triggered. When you make For the duration, aberrations, elementals, fey, fiends, and
a successful melee attack, besides doing normal melee undead who approach within 5 feet of the boundary know
damage, the target takes an additional 2d4 necrotic they are about to cross a deadly barrier. If the creature
damage and one or more of the defender's spell slots are comes into contact with the boundary, it must make a
transferred to you, for you to use as your own. Roll 1d6; Charisma saving throw. On a failure, it takes 15d8 radiant
the result equals the total levels of the slots transferred. damage, it's repelled to 5 feet outside the boundary, and it
Spell slots of the highest level possible are transferred can’t target anything on the opposite side of the boundary
before lower-level slots. with attacks, spells, or abilities. If the creature is a fiend
For example, if you roll a 5 and the target has at least one that isn’t on its home plane, it is immediately destroyed
5th-level spell slot available, that slot transfers to you. If instead of taking damage. On a successful save, the
the target’s highest available spell slot is 3rd level, then you creature takes half as much radiant damage and can cross
receive a 3rd-level slot plus a 2nd-level slot, or a 3rd-level the boundary.
slot and two 1st-level slots if no 2nd-level slot is available. While within 100 feet of the seal (inside the boundary),
You can steal either arcane or divine spell slots, at your aberrations, elementals, fey, fiends, and undead have
preference. Crucially, however, spell slots can be stolen disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls, and saving
only from casters who prepare spells in advance. If the throws, and each takes 4d8 radiant damage at the start of
target has no available spell slots of an appropriate level— its turn. All of these effects apply to the specified creatures
for example, if you roll a 2 and the target has expended all trying to cross the boundary by any means, including
its 1st and 2nd-level spell slots—then grasp of the tupilak has teleportation and extradimensional travel.
no effect, including causing no necrotic damage. If a stolen Creatures other than aberrations, elementals, fey, fiends,
spell slot is higher than you're able to use, treat it as your and undead can’t be charmed or frightened while within
highest-level slot. 100 feet of the seal.
A spellcaster who's been affected by grasp of the tupilak The seal has 75 hit points, has resistance to bludgeoning,
can't recover stolen spell slots until the stolen slot is used, piercing, and slashing damage, and is immune to psychic
you take a long rest, or they receive remove curse, greater and poison damage. If the seal is reduced to 0 hit points,
restoration, or comparable magic. Unused stolen spell the spell ends.
slots disappear from your inventory when you take a long
rest or when the creature you stole them from receives GREMLINS
restorative magic.
4th-level conjuration (clockwork)
Casting Time: 1 action
GREATER LEY PULSE
Range:60 feet
7th-level transmutation (ley line) Components: V, S, M (a single gear)
Casting Time: 1 action
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Range: 60 feet
You target a construct and summon a plague of invisible
Components: V, S
spirits to harass it. The target resists the spell and negates
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute its effect with a successful Wisdom saving throw. While the
You set up ley energy vibrations in a 20-foot cube within spell remains in effect, the construct has disadvantage on
range, and name one type of damage. Each creature in attack rolls, ability checks, and saving throws, and it takes
the area must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or lose 3d8 force damage at the start of each of its turns as it is
immunity to the chosen damage type for the duration. magically disassembled by the spirits.
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At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using
spell slot of 5th level or higher, the damage increases by a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the effect lasts for an
1d8 for each slot above 4th. additional 10 minutes for each slot level above 1st.
Ritual Focus. If you expend your ritual focus, the effect
GRINDING GEARS lasts for 24 hours.
4th-level evocation (clockwork)
Casting Time: 1 action GUIDING STAR
Range:120 feet 1st-level divination (ritual; illumination)
Components: V, S, M (a single gear) Casting Time: 10 minutes
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Range: Self
You designate a spot within range, and massive gears Components: V, S
emerge from the ground at that spot, creating difficult Duration: 8 hours
terrain in a 20-foot radius. Creatures that move in the By observing the stars or the position of the sun, you are
area must make successful Dexterity saving throws after able to determine the cardinal directions, and the direction
every 10 feet of movement or when they stand up. Failure and distance to a stated destination. You can't become
indicates that the creature falls prone and takes 1d8 points directionally disoriented or lose track of the destination.
of bludgeoning damage. The spell doesn't, however, reveal the best route to your
destination or warn you about deep gorges, flooded rivers,
GRUDGE MATCH or other impassable or treacherous terrain ahead.
2nd-level evocation (rune)
Casting Time: 1 action HARSH LIGHT OF SUMMER'S GLARE
Range: 100 feet 8th-level enchantment (high elven)
Components: V, S Casting Time: 1 action
Duration: 1 round Range: 90 feet
You reveal how the Norns have entwined the fate of nearby Components: V, S
allies and enemies. For every ally targeted by this spell, you Duration: 1 round
must also target an enemy within range. If the number Your visage radiates the wrath of the shadow fey, which
of allies and enemies targeted isn't the same, the spell bears down oppressively upon your targets in a burst of
fails. For the duration of the spell, every target gains a +2 brilliant light. Only creatures that can see you are affected.
bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill Creatures with darkvision that fail a Constitution saving
checks, and weapon damage rolls made against targets throw are blinded and stunned. Creatures without
also affected by the spell. All affected creatures can identify darkvision that fail a Constitution saving throw are
fellow targets of the spell by sight. If an affected creature blinded. This is not a gaze attack, and it cannot be avoided
makes any of the above checks against a non-subject, it has by averting one’s eyes or wearing a blindfold.
a –2 penalty on that check.
Ritual Focus. If you expend your ritual focus, affected
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a creatures without darkvision are charmed instead of
spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the duration is increased by blinded.
1 round for every slot above 2nd.
HEARTACHE
GUEST OF HONOR
2nd-level enchantment (high elven)
1st-level enchantment (ritual; high elven) Casting Time: 1 action
Casting Time: 1 action Range: 30 feet
Range: Touch Components: V, S, M (a silver locket)
Components: V, M (a signet ring worth 25 gp) Duration: Instantaneous
Duration: 10 minutes
You force an enemy to experience pangs of unrequited
You whisper words of encouragement, and a target that love and emotional distress. These feelings manifest with
you touch gains confidence along with approval from such intensity that creature suffers 5d6 psychic damage on
strangers. For the spell's duration, the subject puts their a failed Charisma saving, or half damage with a successful
best foot forward and strangers associate the target with saving throw.
positive feelings. The target adds 1d4 to all Charisma
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
(Persuasion) checks made to influence the attitudes of
spell slot of 3rd level or higher, you can target an additional
others and gains a +2 bonus to their status score (if used).
enemy for each slot level above 2nd.
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Ritual Focus. If you expend your ritual focus, the target from waves of uncontrolled energy ripping out from the
is also incapacitated for 1 round, if it fails the saving throw. disembodied spirit. You can maintain the spell, forcing
the subject to repeat the saving throw at the end of each
HEARTH CHARM of your turns, with the same consequence to you for
each failure. If you choose not to maintain the spell or
1st-level transmutation (rune) are unable to do so, the evil spirit returns to its place of
Casting Time: 1 action torment and cannot be recalled.
Range: 25 feet If the saving throw fails, the summoned spirit is
Components: V, S transferred into the waiting soul gem and immediately
Duration: 24 hours animates the constructed body. The subject is now a
This spell makes flammable material burn twice as long as hellforged; it loses all of its previous racial traits and gains
normal. gearfoged traits except as follows:
Vulnerability: Hellforged are vulnerable to radiant damage.
HEARTSTOP Evil Mind: Hellforged have disadvantage on saving throws
2nd-level necromancy (clockwork) against spells and abilities of evil fiends or aberrations that
Casting Time: 1 action effect the mind or behavior.
Range: Touch Past Life: The hellforged retains only a vague sense of
Components: V, S who it was in its former existence, but these memories are
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes. enough for it to gain proficiency in one skill.
You slow the beating of a willing target’s heart to the rate Languages: Hellforged speak Common, Machine Speech,
of one beat per minute. The creature’s breathing almost and Infernal or Abyssal.
stops. To a casual or brief observer, the subject appears Up to four other spellcasters of at least 5th level can assist
dead. At the end of the spell, the creature returns to you in the ritual. Each assistant increases the DC of the
normal with no ill effects. Charisma saving throw by 1. In the event of a failed saving
throw, the spellcaster and each assistant take damage. An
HEAVENLY CROWN assistant who drops out of the casting can’t rejoin.
6th-level enchantment (angelic)
HERO'S STEEL
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self (30-foot sphere) 3rd-level transmutation (rune)
Components: V, S, M (a small golden crown worth 50 gp) Casting Time: 1 action
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M
A glowing golden crown appears on your head and sheds
Duration: 1 minute
dim light in a 30-foot radius, invoking the majesty of the
heavenly planes. When you cast the spell and as a bonus You infuse the metal of a melee weapon with the fearsome
action on subsequent turns, you can target one willing aura of a mighty hero. The weapon's wielder has advantage
creature within 30 feet of you that you can see. If the on Charisma (Intimidate) checks made while aggressively
target can hear you, it can use its reaction to make one brandishing the weapon. In addition, an opponent that
melee weapon attack and then move up to half its speed, currently has 30 or fewer hit points and is struck by
or vice versa. the weapon must make a Charisma saving throw or be
stunned for 1 round. If the creature has more than 30
HELLFORGING hit points but fewer than the weapon's wielder currently
has, it becomes frightened instead; a frightened creature
7th-level necromancy (ritual; clockwork) repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns,
Casting Time: 1 hour (see below) ending the effect on itself with a success. A creature that
Range: Touch succeeds on the saving throw is immune to this effect on
Components: V, S, M (a complete mechanical body the same weapon for 24 hours.
worth 10,000 gp inscribed with demonic runes and
containing a ready soul gem)
Duration: Instantaneous
You spend an hour calling forth a disembodied evil spirit.
At the end of that time, the summoned spirit must make
a Charisma saving throw. If the saving throw succeeds,
you take 2d10 psychic damage plus 2d10 necrotic damage
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HIRVSTH’S CALL HOBBLE MOUNT
4th level conjuration (Rothenian) 1st-level necromancy (battle)
Casting Time: 1 action Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet Range: Touch
Components: V, S Components: V, S
Duration: 1 minute Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
You summon a spectral herd of ponies to drag off a When you cast hobble mount as a successful melee spell
creature that you can see within range. The target must be attack against a horse, wolf, or other four-legged or two-
size Large or smaller. If it fails a Dexterity saving throw, a legged beast being ridden as a mount, that beast is disabled
spectral rope wraps around the target, which falls prone so that it can't move at its normal speed without incurring
and is restrained. It is immediately pulled 60 feet behind injury. An affected creature that moves more than half its
the galloping herd, in a direction of your choosing. The base speed in a turn takes 2d6 bludgeoning damage.
target also takes 3d6 bludgeoning damage from being This spell has no effect on a creature that your GM
dragged across the ground. deems to not be a mount.
While the target is restrained this way, it is dragged At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
another 60 feet and takes another 3d6 bludgeoning spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by
damage at the start of each of your turns. The ponies 2d6 for each slot level above 1st.
continue running in the chosen direction for the duration
of the spell. Once the direction is chosen, you can’t change
HOD'S GIFT
it, but the ponies do swerve around impassable obstacles.
They ignore difficult terrain and are immune to damage. 5th-level transmutation (rune)
The restrained creature can escape by using its action Casting Time: 1 round
to make a successful Strength or Dexterity check against Range: Touch
your spell DC. The spectral rope can’t be severed. Components: V, S, M
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a Duration: 1 hour
spell slot of 5th level or higher, one additional creature can The target gains blindsight to a range of 60 feet.
be targeted for each slot level above 4th.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
spell slot of 6th level or higher, the duration is increased by
HOARFROST 1 hour for every slot above 5th level.
Evocation cantrip (ring)
Casting Time: 1 bonus action HOLY GROUND
Range: Touch 5th-level evocation (battle)
Components: V, S, M (an iron ring that’s been subjected Casting Time: 1 action
to freezing temperature for at least 24 hours)
Range: Self
Duration: 1 minute
Components: V, S, M (a vial of holy water that is
A melee weapon you are holding is imbued with deep consumed in the casting)
cold. For the duration, a rime of frost covers the weapon Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes
and light vapor rises from it if the temperature of the
surrounding area is above freezing. The weapon becomes You invoke the divine powers to bless the ground within 60
magical and deals an additional 1d4 cold damage on a feet of you. Creatures slain in the area of effect cannot be
successful hit. The spell ends if you cast it again or if you let raised as undead by magic or by the abilities of monsters,
go of the weapon. even if the corpse is later removed from the area. Any
spell of 4th level or lower that would summon or animate
The spell’s damage increases by 1d4 when you reach 5th
undead within the area fails automatically. Such spells cast
level (2d4), 11th level (3d4), and 17th level (4d4).
with spell slots of 5th level or higher function normally.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
spell slot of 6th level or higher, the level of spells that are
prevented from functioning increases by 1 for each slot
level above 5th.
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LAIR SENSE At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
spell slot of 8th or 9th level, the damage from both waves
2nd-level divination (ritual; dragon) increase by 1d6 for each slot level above 7th.
Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: 120 feet LEGEND KILLER
Components: V, S, M (treasure worth at least 500 gp,
7th-level divination (dragon)
which is not consumed in casting)
Casting Time: 1 action
Duration: 24 hours
Range: 60 feet
You set up a magical boundary around your lair. The
Components: V, S, M (a silver scroll describing the spell's
boundary can't exceed the dimensions of a 100-foot cube,
target worth at least 1,000 gp, which the spell consumes)
but within that maximum, you can shape it as you like—to
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
follow the walls of a building or cave, for example. While
the spell lasts, you instantly become aware of any Tiny or You tap into the life force of a creature that is capable of
larger creature that enters the enclosed area. You know the performing legendary actions. When you cast the spell,
creature's type but nothing else about it. You are also aware the target creature must make a successful Constitution
when creatures leave the area. saving throw or lose the ability to take legendary actions
This awareness is enough to wake you from sleep, and for the spell's duration. A creature can't use legendary
you receive the knowledge as long as you're on the same resistance to automatically succeed on the saving throw
plane of existence as your lair. against this spell. An affected creature repeats the saving
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using throw at the end of its turn, regaining 1 legendary action
a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, add 50 feet to the on a success. It continues repeating the saving throw until
maximum dimensions of the cube and add 12 hours to the the spell ends or it regains all its legendary actions.
spell's duration for each slot level above 2nd.
LEGION
LAND BOND 3rd-level conjuration (shadow)
Casting Time: 1 action
1st-level transmutation (ley line)
Range: 60 feet
Casting Time: 1 action
Components: V, S, M (a toy soldier)
Range: Touch
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Components: V, S, M (soil taken from a ley-influenced
area) You call down a legion of shadowy soldiers in a 10-foot
Duration: 1 hour cube. They are conjured from the Shadow Realm, and
their features resemble a mockery of once-living creatures.
You touch a willing creature and infuse it with ley energy,
Whenever a creature starts its turn inside the cube, within
creating a bond between the creature and the land. For
5 feet of it, or enters the cube for the first time on its turn,
the duration of the spell, if the target is in contact with
the conjured shades make an attack using your melee spell
the ground, the target has advantage on saving throws
modifier; if it hits, the target takes 3d8 necrotic damage.
and ability checks made to avoid being moved or knocked
The space inside the cube is difficult terrain.
prone against its will. Additionally, the creature ignores
nonmagical difficult terrain and is immune to effects from
LESSER LEY PULSE
extreme environments such as heat, cold (but not cold or
fire damage), and altitude. 5th-level transmutation (ley line)
Casting Time: 1 action
LAST RAYS OF THE DYING SUN Range: 30 feet
7th-level evocation (illumination) Components: V, S
Casting Time: 1 action Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Range: 40 feet You set up ley energy vibrations in a 10-foot cube within
Components: V, S range, and name one type of damage. Each creature in the
Duration: Instantaneous area must make a successful Wisdom saving throw or lose
resistance to the chosen damage type for the duration of
A burst of searing heat explodes from you, doing 6d6 fire
the spell.
damage to all enemies within 40 feet of you. Immediately
afterward, a wave of frigid cold rolls across the same area, At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a 7th-
doing 6d6 cold damage to enemies. A successful Dexterity level spell slot, choose two damage types instead of one.
saving throw halves all the damage.
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LEY DISRUPTION
2nd-level evocation (ley line)
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 50 feet
Components: V, S, M (a chip of broken crystal infused
with ley energy)
Duration: 1 minute
You create a 15-foot-radius sphere filled with disruptive ley
energy. The sphere is centered around a point you can see
within range. Surfaces inside the sphere shift erratically,
becoming difficult terrain for the duration. Any creature
in the area when it appears, that starts its turn in the area,
or that enters the area for the first time on a turn must
succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or fall prone. If you
cast this spell in an area within the influence of a ley line,
creatures have disadvantage on their saving throws against
its effect.
Special. A geomancer with a bound ley line is “within the
influence of a ley line” for purposes of ley disruption as long
as he or she is on the same plane as the bound line.
to resist the spell, and it gets advantage on the saving throw a successful Wisdom saving throw or be drawn into an
if its CR equals or exceeds your level in the class used to inescapable maze until the sun rises.
cast this spell. Once a command is given, the construct The glyph lasts until the next sunrise, at which time it
does everything it can to complete the command. Giving flares with bright light and anyone trapped inside returns
a new command takes an action. Constructs will risk to the space they last occupied, unharmed. If that space
harm, even go into combat, on your orders but will not has become occupied or dangerous, the creature appears
self‑destruct; giving such an order ends the spell. in the nearest safe space.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the spell targets one You give the target creature a degree of regularity in its
additional enemy for each slot level above 3rd. motions and fortunes. If the target fails a Wisdom saving
throw, then for the duration of the spell it doesn't make
OVERCLOCK d20 die rolls but instead follows the sequence 20, 1, 19, 2,
3rd-level transmutation (clockwork) 18, 3, 17, 4, and so on.
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet PERUN’S DOOM
Components: V, S, M (a clock key) 3rd level evocation (Rothenian)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Casting Time: 1 action
You cause a targeted piece of clockwork to speed up Range: 60 feet
past the point of control for the duration of the spell. Components: V, S
The targeted clockwork can't cast spells with verbal Duration: Instantaneous
components or even communicate effectively (all its A powerful wind swirls from your outstretched hand
utterances sound like grinding gears). At the start of each of toward a point you choose within range, where it explodes
its turns, the target must make a Wisdom saving throw. If with a low roar into vortex of air. Each creature in a
the saving throw fails, the clockwork moves at three times 20-foot-radius cylinder centered on that point must make
its normal speed in a random direction and then its turn a Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature
ends; it can't perform any other actions. If the saving throw takes 3d8 bludgeoning damage, is pulled to the center of
succeeds, then until the end of its turn, the clockwork's the cylinder, and thrown 50 feet upward into the air. If a
speed is doubled and it gains an additional action, which creature hits a solid obstruction, such as a stone ceiling,
must be Attack (one weapon attack only), Dash, Disengage, when it’s thrown upward, it takes bludgeoning damage as
Hide, or Use an Object. When the spell ends, the clockwork if it had fallen (50 feet – the distance it’s traveled upward).
takes 2d8 force damage. It also must be rewound or For example, if a creature hits the ceiling after rising only
refueled and it needs to have its daily maintenance 10 feet, it takes bludgeoning damage as if it had fallen (50
performed immediately, if it relies on any of those things. feet – 10 feet =) 40 feet, or 4d6 bludgeoning damage.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using
PARAGON OF CHAOS a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, increase the distance
8th-level transmutation (chaos) affected creatures are thrown into the air by 10 feet for
Casting Time: 1 action each slot above 3rd.
Range: Self
Components: V PHANTOM DRAGON
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute 3rd-level illusion (dragon)
You become a humanoid-shaped swirling mass of color Casting Time: 1 action
and sound. You gain resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, Range: Touch
and slashing damage, and immunity to poison and Components: V, S, M (a piece of dragon egg shell)
psychic damage. You are also immune to the following Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
conditions: exhaustion, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned,
You tap your dragon magic to make an ally appear as a
and unconscious. Finally, you gain truesight to 30 feet and
draconic beast. The target of the spell appears to be a
can teleport 30 feet as a move.
dragon of size Large or smaller. Upon first seeing this
Each round as a bonus action, you can invoke a chaos
illusion, observers make a Wisdom saving throw to see
magic surge, choosing yourself or another creature you
through it.
can see within 60 feet as the caster for resolving the effect.
You can use an action to make the illusionary dragon
You must choose the target before rolling for the chaos
seem ferocious. Choose one creature within 30 feet of
magic surge. The DC of any required saving throw is
the illusionary dragon to make a Wisdom saving throw.
determined as if you were the caster.
If it fails, the creature is frightened of the “dragon.” The
creature remains frightened until is uses an action to
PENDULUM
make a successful Wisdom saving throw or the spell's
1st-level enchantment (clockwork) duration expires.
Casting Time: 1 action At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell
Range: Touch slot of 4th level or higher, increase the number of targets
Components: V, S, M (a small pendulum or metronome the illusion can frighten by 1 per slot level above 3rd.
made of brass and rosewood worth 10 gp)
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POISONED VOLLEY single construct you touch. The construct regains all of
its lost hit points, all negative conditions on the construct
2nd-level conjuration (battle) end, and it can use a reaction to stand up, if it was prone.
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet POTENCY OF THE PACK
Components: V, S 3rd-level transmutation (rune)
Duration: Instantaneous Casting Time: 1 action
Drawing back an imaginary bowstring, you summon forth Range: 25 feet
dozens of glowing green arrows that shower onto your Components: V, S, M (a few hairs from a wolf)
enemies. All creatures in a 20-foot-square within range
Duration: 1 minute
take 3d8 poison damage and become poisoned; creatures
that make a successful Constitution saving throw take half You bestow lupine traits on a group of living creatures.
damage and are not poisoned. Choose one of the following to be gained by all targets for
the duration. All targets receive the same effect.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by • Thick Fur. Targets sprout fur over their entire bodies,
1d8 for each slot level above 2nd. raising their armor class by 2 points.
• Keen Hearing and Smell. Targets have advantage on
POWER WORD KNEEL Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing or
smell.
2nd-level enchantment (hieroglyph) • Pack Tactics. Affected creatures have advantage
Casting Time: 1 action on attack rolls against a target if at least one of the
Range: 60 feet attacker's allies (also under the same effect of this
Components: V, S, M (an emerald worth at least 100 gp) spell) is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn't
Duration: Instantaneous incapacitated.
When you shout this power word, creatures within 20 feet At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
of a point you specify are compelled to kneel down facing spell slot of 4th level or higher, the duration increases by 1
you. Up to 55 hit points of creatures are affected, beginning minute for every level above 3rd.
with those that have the fewest hit points. A kneeling
creature makes a Wisdom saving throw at the end of its PRISMATIC RAY
turn, ending the effect on itself with a success. A kneeling
5th-level evocation (rune)
creature is treated as prone. The effect ends immediately on
any creature that takes damage while kneeling. Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 100 feet
POWER WORD PAIN Components: V, S
Duration: instantaneous, or 5 rounds
4th-level enchantment (hieroglyph)
Casting Time: 1 action A ray of shifting color springs from your hand. Make a
Range: 60 feet ranged spell attack against a single target. The ray's effect
depends on which color happens to be dominant when the
Components: V, S, M (a quill jabbed into your own body)
beam strikes its target, determined by rolling 1d8.
Duration: Instantaneous
When you utter the power word for pain, one creature Saving
within 60 feet takes 22 (4d10) force damage. At the start d8 Color Effect Throw
of each of its turns, the creature must make a successful
1 Red 8d10 fire damage Dexterity
Constitution saving throw or take another 22 (4d10) force
damage. The effect ends when the creature's Constitution 2 Orange 8d10 acid damage Dexterity
saving throw succeeds. 3 Yellow 8d10 lightning damage Dexterity
4 Green Target Poisoned Constitution
POWER WORD RESTORE
5 Blue Target Deafened Constitution
8th-level evocation (clockwork)
6 Indigo Target Frightened Wisdom
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch 7 Violet Target Stunned Constitution
Components: V 8 Shifting Ray Target Blinded Constitution
Duration: Instantaneous
A successful Dexterity saving throw reduces damage to
You speak a word of power, and energy washes over a half. A successful Constitution or Wisdom saving throw
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negates the effect; an affected creature repeats the saving When a creature leaves the pool of lava, its speed is
throw at the end of its turn, ending the effect on itself reduced by half and it has disadvantage on Dexterity
with a successful save. On a critical hit, the spell causes no saving throws, caused by a hardening layer of lava. These
additional damage but the caster can choose the color of penalties last until the creature uses an action to break the
the beam that hits the target. hardened stone away from itself.
If you maintain concentration on pyroclasm for a full
PUFF OF SMOKE minute, the lava geyser and pool harden into permanent,
nonmagical stone. A creature in either area when the stone
Evocation cantrip (dragon)
hardens is restrained until the stone is broken away.
Casting Time: 1 bonus action
Range: 30 feet
QUINTESSENCE
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous 8th-level transmutation (angelic)
Casting Time: 1 action
By harnessing the elemental power of fire, you warp
Range: Self (120-foot sphere)
nearby air into obscuring smoke. One creature you can
see within range must make a Dexterity saving throw. Components: V, S
If it fails, the creature is blinded until the start of your Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
next turn. Puff of smoke has no effect on creatures with By calling upon an archangel, you become infused with
tremorsense or blindsight. celestial essence and take on angelic features such as
golden skin, glowing eyes, and ethereal wings. For the
PUMMELSTONE duration of the spell, your AC can’t be less than 20, you
can’t be frightened, and you are immune to necrotic
Conjuration cantrip (elemental)
damage.
Casting Time: 1 action
In addition, each hostile creature that starts its turn
Range: 60 feet
within 120 feet of you or enters that area for the first time
Components: V, S, M (a pebble) on a turn must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be
Duration: Instantaneous frightened for 1 minute. A creature frightened in this way
You cause a fist-sized chunk of stone to appear and hurl is restrained. A frightened creature repeats the saving
itself against the spell’s target. Make a ranged spell attack. throw at the end of its turn, ending the effect on itself on a
On a hit, the target takes 1d6 bludgeoning damage and success. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or if the
must roll a d4 when it makes an attack roll or ability check effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the frightening
during its next turn, subtracting the result of the d4 from effect of the spell until you cast quintessence again.
the attack or check roll.
The spell’s damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th RAID THE LAIR
level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6). 4th-level abjuration (dragon)
Casting Time: 10 minutes
PYROCLASM Range: Self
9th-level evocation (elemental) Components: V, S, M (a piece of the dragon whose lair
Casting Time: 1 action you are raiding)
Range: 500 feet Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
Components: V, S, M (a shard of obsidian) You create an invisible circle of protective energy centered
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute on yourself with a radius of 10 feet. This field moves with
You point toward an area of ground or a similar surface you. The caster and all allies within the energy field are
within range. A geyser of lava erupts from the chosen spot. protected against dragons' lair actions.
The geyser is 5 feet in diameter and 40 feet high. Each • Attack rolls resulting directly from lair actions are
creature in the cylinder when it erupts or at the start of made with disadvantage.
your turn takes 10d8 fire damage, or half damage with a • Saving throws resulting directly from lair actions are
successful Dexterity saving throw. made with advantage, and damage done by these lair
The geyser also forms a pool of lava at its base. Initially, actions is halved.
the pool is the same size as the geyser, but at the start • Lair actions occur on an initiative count 10 lower than
of each of your turns for the duration, the pool’s radius normal.
increases by 5 feet. A creature that’s in the pool of lava (but
The caster has advantage on Constitution saving throws to
not in the geyser) at the start of your turn takes 5d8 fire
maintain concentration on this spell.
damage.
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RAIN OF BLADES REPAIR METAL
3rd-level conjuration (rune) 2nd-level transmutation (clockwork)
Casting Time: 1 action Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 25 feet Range: Touch
Components: V, S, M (shard of metal from a weapon) Components: V, S
Duration: 4 rounds Duration: Instantaneous
You call down a rain of swords, spears, and axes, thrown A damaged construct or metal object regains 1d8 + 5 hit
to earth by the sacred dead of Asgard. The blades fill 150 points when this spell is cast on it.
square feet (six 5-foot squares, a circle 15 feet in diameter, At Higher Levels: The spell restores 2d8 + 10 hit points
or any other pattern you wish so long as it forms one at 4th level, 3d8 + 15 at 6th level, and 4d8 + 20 at 8th level.
contiguous space at least 5 feet wide). The blades cause 6d6
slashing damage to creatures in the area at the moment
REPOSITION
the spell is cast, or half damage with a successful Dexterity
saving throw. Intelligent undead injured by the blades are 4th-level conjuration (battle)
frightened for 1d4 rounds if they fail a Charisma saving Casting Time: 1 bonus action
throw. Most of the blades break or are driven into the Range: 30 feet
ground on impact, but enough survive that any type of Components: V
piercing or slashing melee weapon can be picked up from
Duration: Instantaneous
the affected area and used normally. When the duration
ends, all the weapons disappear amid roars of laughter. You target up to three friendly creatures (one of which
can be yourself) within 30 feet. Each target teleports to an
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell
unoccupied space of its choosing that it can see within 30
slot of 4th level or higher, nonbroken blades can be picked
feet of itself.
up and used as magical +1 weapons until they disappear.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using
a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the spell targets one
RAY OF LIFE SUPPRESSION
additional friendly creature for each slot level above 4th.
4th-level necromancy (ley line)
Casting Time: 1 action REVERBERATE
Range: 60 feet
2nd-level evocation (ring)
Components: V, S
Casting Time: 1 action
Duration: Instantaneous
Range: Self (15-foot cone)
You launch a swirling ray of disruptive ley energy at a Components: V, S, M (a metal ring)
creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack. On
Duration: Instantaneous
a hit, the creature takes 6d8 necrotic damage and its
maximum hit points are reduced by an equal amount. You strike the ground with the metal ring, shaking
This reduction lasts until the creature finishes a short the earth ahead of you with the impact. Creatures and
or long rest, or benefits from a greater restoration spell or unattended objects touching the ground in a 15-foot cone
comparable magic. emanating from you take 4d6 thunder damage and fall
This spell has no effect on constructs or undead. prone; a successful Dexterity saving throw halves the
damage and prevents the creature from falling pone.
READ MEMORY At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by
4th-level divination (clockwork) 1d6 for each slot level above 4th.
Casting Time: 10 minutes
Range: Self
RINGSTRIKE
Components: V, S, M (a memory gear from a gearforged)
1st-level transmutation (ring)
Duration: Instantaneous
Casting Time: 1 action
You copy the memories of one memory gear into your own
Range: 120 feet
mind. You recall these memories as if you had experienced
Components: V, S, M (a metal ring for each strike
them but without any emotional attachment or context.
granted by the spell, which the spell consumes)
Duration: 1 hour
You infuse up to two metal rings with magic, causing them
to revolve in a slow orbit around your head or hand. For
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the duration, when you hit a target within the spell’s range ROBE OF SHARDS
with an attack, you can launch one of the rings to strike the
target as well. The target takes 1d10 bludgeoning damage 6th-level abjuration (clockwork)
and must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be pushed Casting Time: 1 action
5 feet directly away from you. The ring is destroyed when it Range: Self
strikes. Components: V, S, M (a metal shard)
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a Duration: 1 minute
spell slot of 2nd level or higher, you can affect up to two You create a robe of metal shards, gears, and cogs that
additional rings for each spell slot above 1st. provides a base AC of 14 + your Dexterity modifier. As a
bonus action while protected by a robe of shards, you can
RINGWARD command bits of metal from a fallen foe to be absorbed by
7th-level abjuration (ring) your robe; each infusion of metal increases your AC by 1,
Casting Time: 1 action to a maximum of 18 + Dexterity modifier. You can also use
a bonus action to dispel the robe, causing it to explode into
Range: Self
a shower of flying metal that does 8d6 slashing damage,
Components: V, S, M (an iron ring worth 200 gp, which +1d6 per point of basic (non-Dexterity) AC above 14, to all
the spell consumes) creatures within 30 feet of you.
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour
This spell causes the iron ring to become a faintly ROLLING THUNDER
shimmering ring of energy that spins slowly around you 2nd-level evocation (elemental)
at a radius of 15 feet. For the duration, you and your allies
Casting Time: 1 action
inside the protective energy ring have advantage on saving
throws against spells and gain resistance to one type of Range: Self (30-foot line)
damage of your choice. Components: V, S, M (a sliver of metal from a gong)
Duration: Instantaneous
RIPTIDE A tremendous bell note explodes from your outstretched
3rd-level conjuration (elemental) hand and rolls forward in a line 30 feet long and 5 feet
Casting Time: 1 action wide. Each creature in the line must make a successful
Constitution saving throw or be deafened for 1 minute. A
Range: 60 feet
creature made of material such as stone, crystal, or metal
Components: V, S has disadvantage on its saving throw against this spell.
Duration: 1 round While a creature is deafened in this way, it is wreathed
With a sweeping gesture, you cause water to swell up into a in thundering energy; it takes 2d8 thunder damage at
20-foot tall, 20-foot radius cylinder centered on a point on the start of its turn, and its speed is halved. A deafened
the ground that you can see. Each creature in the cylinder creature repeats the saving throw at the end of its turn,
must make a Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the ending the effect on itself on a success.
creature is restrained and suspended in the cylinder; on At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
a successful save, the creature moves to just outside the spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increase by 1d8
nearest edge of the cylinder. for each slot level above 2nd.
At the start of your next turn, you can direct the current
of the swell as it dissipates. Choose one of the following SCALE ROT
options.
4th-level necromancy (dragon)
• Riptide. The water in the cylinder flows in a direction
Casting Time: 1 action
you choose, sweeping along each creature in the
cylinder. A creature takes 3d8 bludgeoning damage Range: 30 feet
and is pushed 40 feet in the chosen direction, landing Components: V, S, M (a piece of rotten meat)
prone. Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
• Undertow. The water rushes downward, pulling each You summon death and decay to plague your enemies.
creature in the cylinder into an unoccupied space at the One creature of your choosing within 30 feet of you that
center. Each creature is knocked prone and must make has natural armor must make a Constitution saving
a successful Constitution saving throw or be stunned throw. If it fails, attacks against that creature's Armor
until the start of your next turn. Class are made with advantage, and the creature can't
regain hit points through any means. An effected creature
can end the effect by using an action to make a successful
Constitution saving throw. A successful saving throw ends
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the effect on that creature and makes the creature immune SHADE
to further castings of scale rot for 24 hours.
2nd-level abjuration (dragon)
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
spell slot of 5th level or higher, the number of affected Casting Time: 1 action
targets increases by 1 per slot level above 4th. Range: Self
Components: V, S
SCRIBE Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes
Transmutation cantrip (hieroglyph) You create a magical screen across your eyes. While the
Casting Time: 1 action screen remains, you are immune to blindness caused by
visible effects, such as color spray. The spell doesn't alleviate
Range: Touch
blindness that's already been inflicted on you. If you
Components: V, S normally suffer penalties on attacks or ability checks while
Duration: Instantaneous in sunlight (such as those caused by sunlight sensitivity),
This spell allows you to create a copy of a written work. By those penalties don't apply while you're under the effect of
placing a blank scroll, book, or page near the work that this spell.
you are copying, all the writing, illustrations, etc., in the At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
original reproduces itself in the new document, in your spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the duration of the spell
handwriting. The new medium must be large enough to increases by 10 minutes for each slot level above 2nd.
accommodate the original source. Magical properties of
the original aren't reproduced, so you can't use scribe to SHADOW ARMOR
make usable copies of spell scrolls or magic books.
1st-level abjuration (shadow)
SEAL OF SANCTUARY Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when you are
targeted by an attack but before the roll is made
7th-level abjuration (ritual; angelic)
Range: Self
Casting Time: 10 minutes
Components: V, S
Range: Touch
Duration: Instantaneous
Components: V, S, M (incense and special inks worth
250 gp, which the spell consumes) You siphon energy from the Shadow Realm to protect
yourself from an immediate threat. As a reaction, you
Duration: 24 hours
pull shadows around yourself to distort reality. The attack
You inscribe an angelic seal on the ground, floor, or against you is made with disadvantage, and you have
other solid component of a structure. The seal creates a resistance to radiant damage until the start of your next
spherical, spiritual boundary with a radius of 50 feet. For turn.
the duration, aberrations, elementals, fey, fiends, and
undead who approach within 5 feet of the boundary know SHADOW BITE
they are about to cross a dangerous barrier. If the creature
comes into contact with the boundary, it must make a Illusion cantrip (illumination)
Charisma saving throw. On a failure, it takes 10d8 radiant Casting Time: 1 action
damage, it's repelled to 5 feet outside the boundary, and it Range: 60 feet
can’t target anything on the opposite side of the boundary Components: V, S
with attacks, spells, or abilities. On a successful save, the Duration: Instantaneous
creature takes half as much radiant damage and can cross
You create a momentary needle of cold, sharp pain in
the boundary. While within 50 feet of the seal (inside
a target creature. The target must make a successful
the boundary), aberrations, elementals, fey, fiends, and
Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 necrotic damage
undead have disadvantage on ability checks, attack rolls,
immediately and have its speed halved until the start of
and saving throws. All of these effects apply to the specified
your next turn.
creatures trying to cross the boundary by any means,
including teleportation and extradimensional travel. This spell's damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th
level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6).
Creatures other than aberrations, elementals, fey, fiends,
and undead can’t be charmed or frightened while within
the area.
The seal has 50 hit points, has resistance to bludgeoning,
piercing, and slashing damage, and is immune to psychic
and poison damage. If the seal is reduced to 0 hit points,
the spell ends.
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SHADOW BLINDNESS melee spell attack against the creature. If it hits, the target
takes 2d8 psychic damage and must make a successful
Illusion cantrip (illumination) Intelligence saving throw or be incapacitated until the
Casting Time: 1 action start of your next turn.
Range: Touch At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
Components: V, S spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by
Duration: 1 round 1d8 for each slot level above 2nd.
You make a melee spell attack; if it hits, the target's innate
darkvision is negated for 1 round. This spell has no effect SHADOW REALM GATEWAY
against darkvision that derives from a spell or a magic 5th-level conjuration (ritual; shadow)
item. The target retains all of its other senses. When this Casting Time: 1 minute
spell ends, the creature’s natural darkvision returns.
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S, M (a piece of black chalk)
SHADOW HANDS
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
1st-level evocation (illumination)
By drawing a circle of black chalk up to 15 feet in diameter
Casting Time: 1 action
and chanting for one minute, you open a portal directly
Range: Self (10-foot cone) into the Shadow Realm. The portal fills the chalk circle
Components: V, S and appears as a vortex of inky blackness; nothing can be
Duration: Instantaneous seen through it. Any object or creature that passes through
A freezing blast of shadow explodes out from you in a the portal instantly arrives safely in the Shadow Realm.
10-foot cone. Any creature caught in the shadow takes 2d4 The portal remains open for one minute or until you lose
necrotic damage and is frightened; a successful Wisdom concentration on it, and it can be used to travel between
saving throw halves the damage and negates the fright. the Shadow Realm and the chalk circle, in both directions,
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a as many times as desired during the spell's duration.
spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage dealt by the This spell can only be cast as a ritual.
attack increases by 2d4 for each slot level above 1st.
SHADOW TROVE
SHADOW MONSTERS 3rd-level transmutation (ritual; illumination)
4th-level illusion (shadow) Casting Time: 1 minute
Casting Time: 1 action Range: 5 feet
Range: 120 feet Components: V, S, M (Ink made from the blood of a
raven)
Components: V, S, M (a doll)
Duration: 1 hour
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You paint a small door approximately 2 feet square on a
Your spell targets up to 2 creatures within range. Each
hard surface to create a portal into the void of space. The
creature must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the saving
portal “peels off ” the surface you painted it on and follows
throw fails, the creature perceives its allies as hostile,
you when you move, always floating in the air within 5
shadowy monsters, and it must attack its nearest ally. An
feet of you. An icy chill flows out from the portal. You can
affected creature repeats the saving throw at the end of its
place up to 750 pounds of nonliving matter through the
turn, ending the effect on itself with a successful save.
portal, where it stays suspended in the frigid void until
At Higher Levels. If shadow monsters is cast with a 5th- you withdraw it. Items that are still inside the shadow trove
level or higher spell slot, one additional creature can be when the duration ends spill onto the ground. You can
targeted for each slot level above 4th. designate a number of creatures up to your Intelligence
modifier who have access to the shadow trove; only you and
SHADOW PUPPETS those creatures can move objects through the portal.
2nd-level illusion (shadow) At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
Casting Time: 1 action spell slot of 4th level or higher, the duration increases by 2
Range: 60 feet hours for each slot level above 3rd.
Components: V, S, M (a pinch of powdered lead)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You are able to animate the shadow of a creature within
range, causing it to attack the creature who cast it. Make a
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SHADOWS BROUGHT TO LIGHT Ritual Focus. If you expend your ritual focus, the spell
summons a banshee instead of a shadow. If you also use a
2nd-level divination (ritual; high elven) higher-level spell slot, additional undead are still shadows.
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet SHARED SACRIFICE
Components: V, S
2nd-level evocation (battle)
Duration: Instantaneous
Casting Time: 1 minute
If the target fails a Charisma saving throw, you cause Range: 60 feet
the target’s shadow to come to life and reveal one of the
Components: V, S
creature’s most scandalous secrets: some fact that the
target would not want widely known (GM's choice). When Duration: 1 hour
casting the spell, you choose whether everyone present will You join your life force to that of up to five allies. Each
hear the secret, in which case the shadow speaks loudly in target takes 5 necrotic damage that can't be reduced but
a twisted version of the target’s voice, or if the secret is only can be healed normally, as they channel their energy into
whispered to you. The shadow speaks Common, unless a pool of life essence containing the donated hit points.
the target does not speak Common, in which case it speaks As an action, any creature who contributed to the pool
in the target's native language. of hit points can heal another creature by touching it
If the target creature does not have a scandalous secret and channeling hit points from the pool into the injured
or does not have a spoken language, the spell fails as if the creature. The injured creature heals hit points equal to
creature's saving throw had succeeded. your spellcasting ability modifier, and the hit points
If the secret was spoken aloud, the target takes a −2 remaining in the pool decrease by the same amount. This
penalty to Charisma checks with anyone who was present can be repeated until all the hit points in the pool are gone
when it was revealed, for the remainder of the day, in or the spell's duration expires.
addition to any information you obtain or any scandal it
provokes. SHIELD OF STAR AND SHADOW
Ritual Focus. If you expend your ritual focus, the target 3rd-level abjuration (illumination)
has disadvantage on Charisma checks instead of the −2 Casting Time: 1 action
penalty, and the target’s status score is reduced by 1 for Range: Self
the remainder of the day (see the Midgard Campaign Setting
Components: V, S, M (a star chart)
for status rules). At the end of the day, the target makes
Duration: 10 minutes
a Charisma saving throw against your spell save DC. If
this saving throw fails, rumors of the target's indiscretion You wrap yourself in a protective shroud of the night sky
become widespread and the loss of status is permanent. made from swirling shadows punctuated with twinkling
motes of light. The shroud grants you resistance against
SHADOWY RETRIBUTION either radiant or necrotic damage (choose when the spell is
cast). You also shed dim light in a 10-foot radius. You can
4th-level necromancy (ritual; high elven) end the spell early by using an action to dismiss it.
Casting Time: 10 minutes
Range: Self SHIFTING THE ODDS
Components: V, S, M (a silver goblet filled with the 2nd-level divination (chaos)
caster's blood)
Casting Time: 1 bonus action
Duration: 12 hours
Range: Self
You fill a silver cup with your own blood (taking 1d4 Components: V
piercing damage) while chanting vile curses in the dark.
Duration: Instantaneous
Once the chant is completed, you consume the blood and
swear an oath of vengeance against any who harm you. By wrapping yourself in strands of chaotic energy, you
If you are reduced to 0 hit points, your curse is invoked; gain advantage on the next attack roll or ability check that
blood pours from your mouth and steams away into a red you make. Fate is a cruel mistress, however, and her scales
mist that transforms into a shadow. The shadow attacks must always be balanced. The second attack roll or ability
the creature that reduced you to 0 hit points, ignoring all check (whichever occurs first) that you make after casting
other targets, until it or the target is slain, at which point shifting the odds is made with disadvantage.
the shadow dissipates into nothing.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
spell slot of 5th level or higher, an additional shadow is
conjured for each slot level above 4th.
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SILHOUETTE action, you can move the sphere up to 30 feet. If you roll
the boulder into a creature, that creature must make a
Illusion cantrip (illumination) successful Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone
Casting Time: 1 action and take the damage indicated below. Each round the
Range: Touch snow boulder increases in size and effectiveness. Hitting
Components: V, S a creature doesn't stop the snow boulder's movement or
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute impede its growth.
You create a shadow play against a screen or wall. The
surface can encompass up to 100 square feet. The number Round Size Damage
of creatures that can see the shadow play equals your 1 Small 1d6 bludgeoning
Intelligence score. The shadowy figures make no sound
2 Medium 2d6 bludgeoning
but they can dance, run, move, kiss, fight, and so forth.
Most of the figures are generic types—a rabbit, a dwarf— 3 Large 4d6 bludgeoning
but a number of them equal to your Intelligence modifier 4 Huge 6d6 bludgeoning
can be recognizable as specific individuals.
STARBURST
Evocation cantrip (illumination)
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
You cause a mote of starlight to appear at a point you can
see within 60 feet. The mote explodes a moment later,
doing 1d8 radiant damage to any creature in the mote's
5-foot space. A successful Charisma saving throw negates
the damage.
This spell's damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th
level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).
STARFALL
5th-level evocation (illumination)
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
You cause bolts of shimmering starlight to fall from the
heavens, striking up to five targets within 60 feet of you
and in your sight. Each bolt strikes one creature, doing
6d6 radiant damage, knocking the target prone, and
blinding it until the start of your next turn. A successful
Dexterity saving throw reduces damage to half and
prevents blindness and being knocked prone. If there
are fewer than five targets, excess bolts strike the ground
harmlessly.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
spell slot of 6th level or higher, you create one additional
bolt for each slot level above 5th.
STAR'S HEART
9th-level transmutation (illumination)
Casting Time: 1 action prone and become incapacitated and unable to move. A
creature that starts its turn prone and incapacitated makes
Range: 50 feet
a Strength saving throw. Failure means the creature takes
Components: V, S, M (an ioun stone)
8d6 bludgeoning damage; success means the creature takes
Duration: 1 minute 4d6 bludgeoning damage but it's no longer incapacitated
This spell increases gravity tenfold within a 50-foot radius and it can move at half-speed. All ranged weapon attacks
of you. All creatures in the area other than you drop inside the area of effect have a normal range of 5 feet and
whatever they're holding in their hands, fall prone, become a maximum range of 10 feet. The same applies to spells
incapacitated, and can't move. If some solid object (such that create missiles with mass, such as a flaming sphere.
as the ground) is encountered when flying or levitating Creatures under the influence of a freedom of movement
creatures fall, they take triple the normal falling damage. spell or comparable magic have advantage on the Strength
Any creature besides you that enters or starts its turn in the saving throws required by this spell, and their speed isn't
area must make a successful Strength saving throw or fall reduced once they recover from incapacitation.
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STARRY VISION a sharp word, you create a 60-foot-diameter cylinder of
light centered on a point within range. The area inside the
7th-level divination (illumination) cylinder is brightly lit. The light stretches up into the sky for
Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when an 100 feet or until it reaches an obstruction, such as a ceiling.
enemy starts its turn
Range: 100 feet SUMMON STAR
Components: V, M (a sprinkling of gold dust worth 8th-level conjuration (illumination)
400 gp)
Casting Time: 1 action
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Range: 90 feet
As compelling fate except as noted above (starry vision can be Components: V, S
cast as a reaction, has twice the range of compelling fate, and
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
lasts up to a minute). At the end of each of its turns, the
target repeats the Charisma saving throw. On a success, You summon a friendly star from the heavens to do your
the spell ends. bidding. It appears in an unoccupied space you can see
within 90 feet and takes the form of a glowing humanoid
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
with long, white hair. All creatures other than you who
spell slot of 8th or 9th level, the bonus to AC increases by 1
view the star must make a successful Wisdom saving throw
for each slot level above 7th.
or be charmed for the duration of the spell. A creature
charmed by the star repeats the Wisdom saving throw at
STEAM BLAST the end of its turn. If successful, that creature is no longer
4th-level evocation (clockwork) charmed and is immune to the effect from this star. In all
Casting Time: 1 action other ways, the star is equivalent to a deva. It understands
Range: Self (15-foot radius) and obeys verbal commands you give it. If you do not give
the star a command, it defends itself and attacks the last
Components: V, S, M (a tiny copper kettle or boiler)
creature that attacked it. The star disappears when it drops
Duration: Instantaneous to 0 hit points or when the spell ends.
You unleash a burst of superheated steam in a 15-foot
radius centered on you. All other creatures in that area SURGE DAMPENER
take 5d8 fire damage, or half damage with a successful
3rd-level abjuration (ritual; chaos)
Dexterity saving throw. Nonmagical fires smaller than a
bonfire are extinguished and everything becomes wet. Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell
slot of 5th level or higher, add 1d8 damage per spell level. Components: V, S
Duration: 1 minute, until expended
STEAM WHISTLE Using your strength of will, you cause one creature
other than yourself that you touch to become so firmly
8th-level evocation (clockwork)
entrenched within reality that it is protected from the
Casting Time: 1 action
effects of chaos magic surges. The protected creature gains
Range: Self (30-foot radius) a DC 13 Charisma saving throw to negate the effect of a
Components: V, S, M (a small brass whistle) chaos magic surge that does not normally allow a saving
Duration: Instantaneous throw, or it gets advantage on a normally allowed saving
You open your mouth and unleash a shattering scream. throw. Once the protected creature makes a successful
All other creatures in a 30-foot radius take 10d10 thunder saving throw allowed by surge dampener, the spell ends.
damage and are deafened for 1d8 hours. A successful
Constitution saving throw halves the damage and reduces SYMBOL OF SORCERY
deafness to 1d8 rounds. 7th-level evocation (ritual; hieroglyph)
Casting Time: 10 minutes
SUDDEN DAWN Range: Touch
3rd-level evocation (ritual; battle) Components: V, S, M (specially prepared ink charged
Casting Time: 1 action with magic)
Range: 100 feet Duration: 8 hours
Components: V, S This arcane symbol is drawn onto an object, wall, or
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes other surface at least 5 feet wide. When a creature other
You call upon morning to arrive ahead of schedule. With than you approaches within 5 feet of the hieroglyph, it
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THUNDERSTORM TIME IN A BOTTLE
5th-level transmutation (dragon) 9th-level transmutation (clockwork)
Casting Time: 1 action Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch Range: Sight
Components: V, S, M (a piece of lightning-fused glass) Components: V
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
You touch a willing creature, and it becomes surrounded You designate a spot within your sight. Time comes under
by a roiling storm cloud 30 feet in diameter, erupting with your control in a 20-foot radius centered on that spot. You
(harmless) thunder and lightning. The creature gains a fly can freeze it, reverse it, or move it forward by as much as
speed of 60 feet. The cloud is transparent to the creature 1 minute as long as you maintain concentration. Nothing
the spell was cast on, but it is heavy obscurement to and no one, yourself included, can enter the field or affect
everyone else. what happens inside it. You can choose to end the effect at
any moment on your turn, and events progress naturally
TICK STOP from there.
Transmutation cantrip (clockwork)
TIME JUMP
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet 8th-level transmutation (clockwork)
Components: V Casting Time: 1 action
Duration: 1 round Range: Touch
Components: V, S
You speak a word and the target construct can take one
action or bonus action on its next turn, but not both. The Duration: Instantaneous
construct is immune to further tick stops from the same You throw a construct forward in time, if it fails a
caster for 24 hours. Constitution saving throw. The construct disappears for
1d4 + 1 rounds, during which time it cannot act or be acted
TIDAL BARRIER upon in any way. When the construct returns, it is unaware
that any time has passed.
1st-level abjuration (elemental)
Casting Time: 1 action
TIMELESS ENGINE
Range: Self (10-foot radius)
Components: V, S, M (a piece of driftwood) 7th-level transmutation (clockwork)
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
A swirling wave of seawater surrounds you, crashing and
rolling in a 10-foot radius around your space. The area is Components: V, S
difficult terrain, and a creature that starts its turn there Duration: Until dispelled
or that enters it for the first time on a turn must make a You halt the normal processes of degradation and wear
Strength saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is in a nonmagical clockwork device, rendering normal
pushed 10 feet away from you and its speed is reduced to 0 maintenance unnecessary and slowing fuel consumption
until the start of its next turn. to 1/10th of normal. For magical devices and constructs,
the spell greatly reduces wear. A magical clockwork
device, machine, or creature that normally needs daily
maintenance only needs care once a year; if it previously
needed monthly maintenance, it now requires attention
only once a decade.
TIRELESS
1st-level transmutation (clockwork)
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Touch
Components: S, M (an ever-wound spring worth 50 gp)
Duration: 24 hours
You grant machinelike stamina to the target. The target
requires no food or drink or rest. It can move at three times
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its normal speed overland and perform three times the reaches the spot, it becomes incapacitated, as it devotes
usual amount of labor or read at three times the normal all its attention to scooping imaginary treasure into its
rate. Creatures under the effect of the spell are immune to pockets or a pouch.
nonmagical exhaustion and suffer no consequences for not An affected creature repeats the saving throw at the end
sleeping or for overexertion. This spell does not reduce or of its turn, ending the effect on a success. The effect also
prevent magical fatigue or magical exhaustion. ends if the creature takes damage from you or one of your
allies.
TONGUE TIED Creatures with the dragon type have disadvantage on the
5th-level enchantment (high elven) initial saving throw but have advantage on saving throws
against this spell made after reaching the designated spot.
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet
TRENCH
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration up to 1 minute 2nd-level transmutation (battle)
Casting Time: 1 minute
You make a choking motion while pointing at a target,
Range: 60 feet
which must make a successful Wisdom saving throw or
become unable to communicate verbally. The target's Components: V, S
speech becomes garbled and it has disadvantage on Duration: Permanent
Charisma checks that require speech. The creature can With scooping gestures, you cause the ground to slowly
cast a spell with a verbal component only by making a sink into a trench 5 feet deep, 5 feet across, and 60 feet
successful Constitution check against your spell save DC. long. The trench forms slowly enough that enemies have
If the Constitution check fails, the creature's action is used no chance of falling into it.
but the spell slot isn't expended. At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
Ritual Focus. If you expend your ritual focus, the spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the trench's width increases
affected target also takes 2d6 psychic damage every time it by 5 feet or the length by 30 feet for each slot level above
tries to talk. 2nd. You can make a different choice (width or length) for
each slot level above 2nd.
TORRENT OF FIRE
4th-level conjuration (dragon) TRICK QUESTION
Casting Time: 1 round 1st-level enchantment (hieroglyph)
Range: Self (60-foot cone) Casting Time: 1 action
Components: V, S, M (a piece of obsidian) Range: 30 feet
Duration: Instantaneous Components: V, S
You harness the power of fire contained in ley lines with Duration: Instantaneous
this spell. You create a 60-foot cone of flame. Creatures You phrase a question in a way that can be answered by one
in the cone take 6d6 fire damage, or half damage with a word, to a target that can hear you. The target must make
successful Dexterity saving throw. You can then flow along a successful Wisdom saving throw or be compelled to
the flames, reappearing anywhere inside the cone’s area. answer your question truthfully. When the spell ends, the
This repositioning doesn’t count as movement and doesn’t target knows that you used magic to compel an answer.
trigger opportunity attacks.
TRIUMPH OF ICE
TREASURE CHASM
7th-level transmutation (rune)
2rd-level enchantment (dragon) Casting Time: 1 action
Casting Time: 1 action Range: Self
Range: 100 feet Components: V, S, M
Components: V, S, M (a gold coin) Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute You transform one of the four elements into ice or snow.
You cause the glint of a golden coin to haze over the vision The area of effect is a sphere with a radius of 100 feet,
of one creature in range. The target creature must make centered on you. The specific effect varies depending on
a Wisdom saving throw. If it fails, it sees a gorge, trench, the element targeted.
or other hole in the ground, at a spot within range chosen Air. Vapor condenses into snowfall. If cast on a fog cloud,
by you, which is filled with gold and treasure. On its next stinking cloud, or a similar magic effect, this spell negates
turn, the creature must move toward that spot. When it it. Creatures of elemental air who are targeted take 8d6
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cold damage, and if airborne must make a successful UMBRAL STORM
Constitution saving throw to avoid being knocked prone
(no falling damage). 9th-level necromancy (shadow)
Casting Time: 1 action
Water. Open water (a pond, lake, or river) freezes to a
depth of 4 feet. Creatures in the water at its surface must Range: 120 feet
make successful Dexterity saving throws to avoid being Components: V, S
immobilized in the ice. A trapped creature can free itself by Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
using an action to make a successful Strength (Athletics) You create a channel to a region of the Shadow Realm
check. Creatures of elemental water take no damage from that is inimical to life and order. A storm of dark, raging
the spell but are paralyzed for 1d6 rounds unless they entropy fills a sphere 20 feet in radius, centered on a point
make a successful Constitution saving throw, and they pay you can see within range. Any creature that starts its turn
double for movement in the affected area. in the storm or enters it for the first time on its turn takes
Earth. Soil freezes into permafrost to a depth of 10 feet. 6d8 necrotic damage and gains one level of exhaustion; a
Creatures burrowing through the area have their speed successful Constitution saving throw halves the damage
halved until the area thaws, unless they can burrow and prevents exhaustion.
through solid rock. Creatures of elemental earth who fail You can use a bonus action on your turn to move the area
a Constitution saving throw take 8d6 cold damage from of the storm 30 feet in any direction.
stress fractures in their bodies.
Fire. Flames transform into shards of ice and their area UNCONTROLLABLE TRANSFORMATION
becomes difficult terrain. Creatures in the burning area take 7th-level transmutation (ritual; chaos)
2d6 slashing damage when the spell is cast and 1d6 slashing Casting Time: 1 action
damage for every 5 feet they move through the area unless Range: Self
they are unhindered by icy terrain; a successful Dexterity Components: V, S, M (the bill of a platypus)
saving throw halves the slashing damage. Lava cools into a
Duration: 1 hour
solid crust 4 inches thick. Creatures of elemental fire must
make a successful Constitution saving throw or take 8d6 You infuse your body with raw chaos and will it to
cold damage and be stunned for 1d6 rounds. adopt a helpful mutation. Roll 1d10 and consult the
Uncontrollable Transformation table below to determine
UNCONTROLLABLE TRANSFORMATION
d10 Mutation
1 A spindly third arm sprouts out of your shoulder. By using a bonus action, you can use it to attack with a light weapon.
You have advantage on Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) checks and checks that require the manipulation of tools.
2 Your skin is covered by rough scales that increase your AC by 1 and give you resistance to a random damage type (roll
on the Damage Type table; see the entropy school in chapter 4).
3 A puckered orifice grows on your back which you can use to forcefully expel air, granting you a fly speed of 30. You must
land at the end of your turn. In addition, as a bonus action you can try to push a creature away with a blast of air. The
target is pushed 5 feet away from you if it fails a Strength saving throw. The DC equals 10 + your Constitution modifier.
4 A second face appears on the back of your head. You gain darkvision to 120 feet and advantage on sight‑based and
scent-based Wisdom (Perception) checks. You become adept at carrying out conversations with yourself.
5 You grow gills that not only allow you to breathe under water but also filter poison out of the air. You gain immunity to
inhaled poisons.
6 Your hindquarters elongate and you grow a second set of legs. Your base walking speed increases by 10 feet and your
carrying capacity becomes your Strength score multiplied by 20.
7 You become incorporeal and can move through other creatures and objects as if they were difficult terrain. You take 5
(1d10) force damage if you end your turn inside an object. You can't pick up or interact with physical objects that you
weren't carrying when you became incorporeal.
8 Your limbs elongate and flatten into prehensile paddles. You gain a swim speed equal to your base walking speed
and have advantage on Strength (Athletics) checks made to climb or swim. In addition, your unarmed strikes do 1d6
bludgeoning damage.
9 Your head fills with a light gas and swells to four times its normal size, causing all of your hair to fall out. You have
advantage on Intelligence and Wisdom ability checks and can levitate up to 5 feet above the ground.
10 You grow three sets of feathered wings that give you a fly speed equal to your walking speed and the ability to hover.
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what mutation occurs. You can try to control the shifting collapses immediately if that 600-pound limit is exceeded.
of your body to gain a mutation you prefer, but doing so A vine that collapses from weight or damage instantly
is taxing; roll 1d10 twice and choose the result you prefer, disintegrates into nothing.
but gain one level of exhaustion. At the end of the spell, The vine has many small shoots, so it can be climbed
your body returns to its normal form. with a successful DC 5 Strength (Athletics) check. It has
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a AC 8, (5 x your spellcasting level) hit points, and a damage
spell slot of 8th level or higher, you gain an additional threshold of 5.
mutation for each slot level above 7th. You gain one level of At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
exhaustion for each mutation you try to control. spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the vine can support an
additional 30 pounds and its damage threshold increases
UNDERMINE ARMOR by 1 for each slot level above 2nd.
1st-level transmutation (chaos) Ritual Focus. If you expend your ritual focus, the vine is
Casting Time: 1 action permanent until destroyed or dispelled.
Range: 30 feet
Components: V, S VOLLEY SHIELD
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute 7th-level abjuration (ley line)
You unravel the bonds of reality that hold a suit of armor Casting Time: 1 action
together. A target wearing armor must succeed on a Range: Touch
Constitution saving throw or its armor softens to the Components: S
consistency of candle wax, decreasing the target's AC by 2. Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
This spell has no effect on creatures that aren't wearing
armor separate from their bodies. You touch a willing creature and create a shimmering
shield of ley energy to protect it. The shield grants the
target a +5 AC bonus and gives it resistance against
UNLUCK ON THAT
nonmagical bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage
2nd-level enchantment (rune) for the duration.
Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take immediately In addition, the shield can reflect hostile spells back
before a creature rolls the die for an attack, saving throw, at their casters. When the target makes a successful
ability check, or skill check saving throw against a hostile spell, the caster of the spell
Range: 25 feet immediately becomes its new target. The caster is entitled
Components: V to the appropriate saving throw against the returned spell,
Duration: Instantaneous if any, and suffers all effects the spell normally causes.
Cast this spell as a reaction when a target makes an attack
WAFT
roll, a saving throw, or an ability or skill check. With a swift
curse (“Unluck on that!”), you bring misfortune to the 1st-level transmutation (dragon)
target’s endeavor; the affected creature has disadvantage Casting Time: 1 action
on the roll. Range: Self
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using Components: V, S, M (a topaz worth at least 10 gp)
a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the range of the spell Duration: 1 round
increases by 5 feet for every spell slot beyond 1st.
You harness the wind itself to move you through the
air like a dragon. You gain a flying speed of 60 feet for 1
VINE TRESTLE round. At the start of your next turn, you float rapidly
2nd-level conjuration (ritual; high elven) down and land gently on a solid surface beneath you.
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 30 feet WALK THE TWISTED PATH
Components: V, S, M (a 1-inch piece of green vine that is 6th-level conjuration (labyrinth)
consumed in the casting) Casting Time: 1 action
Duration: 1 hour Range: 100 miles
You cause a vine to sprout from the ground and crawl Components: V, S, M (a map)
across a surface or rise into the air in a direction chosen Duration: See text
by you. The vine must sprout from a solid surface (the You and up to five creatures you can see enter the Great
ground, a wall), but it is strong enough to support Maze, a shifting landscape of endless walls and corridors
600 pounds of weight along its entire length. The vine that connect to many places throughout the world.
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To find your way to a destination within 100 miles,
WARNING SHOUT
you must know for certain that your destination exists
(though you don’t need to have seen or visited it before), 2nd-level divination (battle)
and you must make a successful DC 20 Intelligence check. Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take immediately
The Intelligence check must be made by you, not by your before a creature rolls an initiative check
companions. If you have the ability to retrace a path you’ve Range: 30 feet
previously taken without a check (such as a minotaur or Components: V
goristro), this check succeeds automatically. If the check Duration: Instantaneous
fails, you fail to find your path this round, and you and
your companions each take 4d6 psychic damage as the You sense danger before it happens and call out a warning
madness of the shifting maze exacts its toll. You must to an ally. One creature you can see and that can hear you
repeat the check at the start of each of your turns until gets advantage on an initiative check made before your
you find your way to your destination or you die. In either next turn.
event, the spell ends.
When the spell ends, you and those traveling with you WILD SHIELD
appear in a safe location at your destination. 4th-level abjuration (chaos)
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a Casting Time: 1 action
spell slot of 7th level or higher, you can bring along two Range: Self
additional creatures or travel an additional 100 miles for Components: V, S
each slot level above 6th. Duration: 1 minute
You surround yourself with the forces of chaos. Wild
WALKING WALL lights and strange sounds surround you, making stealth
7th-level transmutation (battle) impossible. While wild shield is active, you can spend a
Casting Time: 1 action reaction to absorb a spell that targets you or whose area
Range: 30 feet of effect you are within. An absorbed spell has no effect,
Components: V, S, M (100 miniature axes) but absorbing a spell causes a chaos magic surge as if you
had cast a spell, with you as the caster for all magic surge
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes
effects.
This spell creates a wall of swinging axes from the pile of Wild shield ends when the duration expires or when it
miniature axes you provide when casting the spell. The absorbs 4 levels of spells. If you try to absorb a spell whose
wall fills a rectangle 10 feet wide, 10 feet high, and 20 feet level exceeds the spell levels remaining, make an ability
long. The wall has a base speed of 50 feet, but it can't Dash. check using your spellcasting ability. The DC equals 10 +
It can make up to four attacks per round on your turn, the spell's level – the levels wild shield can still absorb. If the
using your spell attack modifier to hit and with a reach check succeeds, the spell is absorbed; if the check fails, the
of 10 feet. You direct the wall's movement and attacks spell takes its full effect. The chaos magic surge happens
as a bonus action. If you choose not to direct it, the wall regardless of whether the spell is absorbed.
continues executing the last command you gave it. The
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a
wall can't use reactions. Each successful attack does 4d6
spell slot of 5th level or higher, you can absorb 1 additional
slashing damage, and the damage is considered magical.
spell level for each slot level above 4th.
The walking wall can be attacked. It has AC 12, 200 hit
points, and is immune to necrotic, poison, psychic, and
piercing damage. If reduced to 0 hit points or when the WIND LASH
spell's duration ends, the wall disappears and the 100 Evocation cantrip (elemental)
miniature axes fall to the ground in a tidy heap. Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 20 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Instantaneous
Your swift gesture creates a solid lash of howling wind.
Make a melee spell attack against the target. On a hit, the
target takes 1d8 slashing damage from the shearing wind
and is pushed 5 feet away from you.
The spell’s damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th
level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).
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