diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/activespells.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/activespells.cpp
index b8273093ce..67e5bad3d8 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/activespells.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/activespells.cpp
@@ -142,6 +142,8 @@ namespace MWMechanics
             
             result.first.list.push_back (effect);
             result.second = true;
+            
+            return result;
         }
 
         throw std::runtime_error ("ID " + id + " can not produce lasting effects");