Miscasts
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Sometimes spells backfire and miscast! Chaos bursts forth! No one said magic was care-free or simple.
Whenever one or more 6s are rolled when casting a spell, the caster takes d6 damage to WIL for each 6 rolled. Then make a WIL Danger Roll. If failed, take the Mad condition.
The spell’s miscast effect is determined by changing a few letters of the spell's name. The magic-user’s player and at least one other non-referee player suggest alternatives of the spell, changing a few letters from the original spelling. The referee picks from the alternatives suggested and describes how this magic effect is realized in the situation.
Heal → Heel:
The magic-user intended to close wounds but instead transformed the target's foot, enlarging and strengthening their heel disproportionately.
Skybolt → Shybolt:
The spellcaster intended to call lightning from the heavens but instead produced an anxious spark that timidly fizzled out midair.
Ghost Hog → Ghost Hug:
Instead of conjuring an ethereal pig companion, the caster summons a warm yet intangible embrace that leaves everyone feeling deeply melancholic.
Fireball → Firefall. The magic-user attempted to catapult a massive ball of fire towards an enemy but instead made it rain fire.
Mutation
If no one can think of an alternative, the failed magic-user will roll the mutation table, becoming more draconic and wild.