Curing Charms

Like the Guardian Charms and Traveler’s Charms, this is a family of rituals used by common people, often with the guidance of hedge-wizards, to cure themselves of minor ailments. The practitioner must repeat certain rhymes, carry a special scented candle around a moonlit pond thrice, shave every day using a silver mirror, drink an infusion made of certain tree-barks, wash in a waterfall and beat themselves dry with rushes, or any of dozens of other cures. In return, they may gain relief from acne, warts, toothache, headache, morning-sickness, gas, hangovers, or any of dozens of other afflictions that are unpleasant but not life-threatening. In cases where the problem being treated is just a symptom of some deeper issue then there may be temporary relief, but a permanent cure will likely require stronger medicine.