Whispers of the Starless Void

Whispers of the Starless Void

5th-level illusion, psionic
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 120 feet
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes

You call upon the enigmatic energies of the void, shaping them into haunting whispers that reverberate through the minds of chosen creatures. Choose up to six creatures you can see within range. Each target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be engulfed in an auditory illusion of otherworldly murmurs for the duration. Creatures with an intelligence of 2 or lower cannot be targeted by this spell.

While affected, a creature hears incessant whispering that distracts and disorients. The target has disadvantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks and on all attack rolls. The whispers are audible only to the target and cannot be silenced by non-magical means.

Additionally, once per targeted creature during the spell's duration, you can use your action to intensify the whispers for one target at a time. The chosen target must make an Intelligence saving throw. On a failed save, the creature is stunned until the end of its next turn, overwhelmed by the cacophony of the void.

As a bonus action on your turn, you can change the targets of the spell, provided the new targets are within range and you can see them.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 6th level or higher, extend the duration by 10 minutes and increase the range by 30 feet for each slot level above 5th. Casting this spell using a 9th level spell slot additionally overcomes resistance and immunity to charm magics rendering them ineffective against this spell, and changes the duration to 1 hour.

Classes: Warlock, Wizard, Sorcerer
Subclasses: Great Old One Warlock, Shadow Sorcerer
Source: Original Creation