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 When an arcane spell has been cast, it often brings with it the unintended consequences of toying with forces beyond the spellcaster's control.
+==== Generic Magical Mishap Table ====
+^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^
+|1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1d6/spell level force damage|
+|2-3|All non-magical metal within 5' melts or takes 1 point of [[durability]] damage|
+|4-5|Orb of darkness surrounds the party for one fight|
+|6-7|Bizarre gravity, heavy or light|
+|8-9|The caster emits blinding bright light|
+|10-11|The spell affects the wrong target|
+|12-13|The spell creates significant collateral damage|
+|14-16|The caster is [[conditions#stunned|stunned]] for one round|
+|17-19|The caster gains a level of [[stress|exhaustion]], CON check to resist|
+|20| A different, random spell is cast|
+Alternately, tables based on the particular type of arcane magic may be used instead at the GM's discretion.
+==== Abjuration Magical Mishap Table ====
+^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^
+|1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1d4/spell level force damage|
+|2|The caster is cursed to permanently take 1 point of force damage, each time they cast a spell in the future|
+|3|The caster or a random ally is entombed alive in a crystal of pure magical force, effectively [[conditions#petrified|petrifying them for 10 minutes|
+|4|The joints in their legs and torso of the caster are locked solid by an unyielding force which keeps them from moving  [[conditions#restrained|restraining]] them for 10 minutes|
+|5-6|The spellcaster can't speak for the next minute, instead creating noises like breaking glass|
+|7-8|The spellcaster loses the ability to hear anything for the next minute, instead only hearing noises like breaking glass|
+|9|The spellcaster magically gains +6 temporary hit points|
+|10-11|The spell affects the wrong target, perhaps helping an enemy rather than allies|
+|12-13|The caster is [[conditions#drained|drained]], until their next safe rest|
+|14-16|The caster is [[conditions#stunned|stunned]] for one round|
+|17-19|The caster gains a level of [[stress|exhaustion]], CON check to resist|
+|20| A different, random abjuration spell is cast|
+==== Spiritualism Magical Mishap Table ====
+^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^
+|1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1d6/spell level psychic damage|
+|2|The spellcaster is cursed to have mischievous spirits begin to follow them around, animating their mundane equipment and possessions|
+|3|The caster's visage is permanently made strange and horrible to those in the spirit world by a curse; It can also be seen in mirrors or other reflective surfaces which could trigger a WIS check or gain a level of [[stress]]|
+|4|The caster is cursed never to lie, instead choking out a putrescent flem-like paste from their mouth whenever they try to tell a falsehood|
+|5|The caster's shadow disappears only to return in a few days with help to murder the spellcaster and his allies as they prepare to rest|
+|6|The next door the caster opens leads to the spirit realm|
+|7|The caster attracts the attention of a powerful malevolent spirit who schemes to take possession of the caster's body at their next rest|
+|8-9|For the next minute, the spellcaster can see any invisible creatures|
+|10-11|A thunderous light and sound echoes through the spirit world, potentially drawing the attentions of demons and spirits nearby|
+|12-13|The caster is [[conditions#drained|drained]], until their next safe rest|
+|14-15|The caster is [[conditions#stunned|stunned]] for one round|
+|16-17| Caster gains a level of [[stress|exhaustion]], CON check to resist|
+|18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress]] as they catch themselves peering too deep into the infinite of the spirit realm, WIS check to resist|
+|20| A different, random spiritualism spell is cast|
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+//I've got some different ideas here for spellcasting mishaps. --AHS//
+  * A temporary hole opens up between the second world and the mundane world
+  * The spellcasting attracts the interest of a denizen of the second world
+  * The spellcasting attracts the interest of a denizen of the realm of light who wants a favor; reroll the spell check but the spellcaster must complete a boon for the angel
+  * The spellcasting attracts the interest of a spirit that only they can perceive who attacks/haunts/pesters the zealot until an appropriate exorcism is completed
+  * The fire of the Lord falls inappropriately, consuming an ally who is a nonbeliever.
+==== Mishap Table Template ====
+^D20 Roll^Mishap Effect^
+|1|Magical backlash! Caster takes 1dX/spell level XXXXXX damage|
+|2|The caster is cursed badly|
+|3|The caster is cursed in an annoying way|
+|4|The caster's allies are cursed|
+|5|The caster's allies are drained/ staggered/ poisoned/ slowed/ shaken/ fascinated/ disoriented
+|6|The caster & allies will have a new enemy in the future|
+|7|
+|8-9|The environment is changed somehow|
+|10-11|Something different but generally helpful happens|
+|12-13|The spell hits the wrong target
+|14-15|The caster is  drained/ staggered/ poisoned/ slowed/ shaken/ fascinated/ disoriented, until their next safe rest|
+|16-17|The caster is [[conditions#stunned|stunned]] for one round|
+|18-19| The caster gains a level of [[stress]] or [[stress|exhaustion]]|
+|20| A different, random spell is cast|
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