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Chaos magic effects , sometimes called Wild Magic is when a spell or item produces a random effect that is often not what the caster intended. They can be amusing, helpful or dangerous. Here are 20 such effects.

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1. Next mirror caster passes shatters; may appear to be an omen.
2. The caster polymorphs into mammal appropriate for the area, or a random type if inapplicable.
3. The target takes least possible damage from attacks by the caster.
4. The target smells strongly of garlic in the presence of vampires.
5. The caster ‘s nervous system vanishes, but he is unharmed.
6. The target degenerates 1 HP per round for the next 30 rounds.
7. Next fire started in area .
8. The enchantments of all weapons and armours within a 50 foot radius area around the caster invert their bonuses for 7 rounds. I.e. +3 becomes -3..
9. The target ‘s cloak becomes a clock.
10. The caster ‘s alignment seems different to each person checking it.

The caster and target become locked in a heated debate over the nature and use of wild magic. Neither will do anything but argue for 3 rounds. If the two do not speak any language in common, a small imp will appear to act as 288translator.
(Optional Duration: 21 minutes)

The target wakes each morning covered with snow.
(Optional Duration: 14 days)

The target is teleported to the top of the highest tree in sight. A dexterity check is required in order to avoid falling.
(Optional Duration: 3 hours)

Any artefacts within 1 mile decide they’ve had it and vanish.
(Optional Duration: 16 days)

The target crows like a rooster at sunrise.
(Optional Duration: 8 months)

Related articles

• Experimenting With Wild Magic in Dungeon World (impossibleboulder.com)