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Unholy Word

Level 7 priest spell — School of Conjuration**

Cast by: Cleric, Druid

Stat Value
Range 0
Casting Time 1
Duration Special
Saving Throw None
Area of Effect 30-ft. radius
Sphere Combat

Description

When uttered, this spell turns the priest into a bridge between his deity and the Prime Material Plane, allowing him to funnel magical energy to smite all creatures of good alignment in the area of effect. The effects differ depending on the target’s Hit Dice:

– Fewer than 4: Death – 4 to 7: Stunned for 1 turn – 8 to 11: Slowed for 1 turn with a 75% chance of spell failure

– 12 and up: Deafened for 1 turn with a 50% chance of spell failure

There is no Saving Throw; the effects are instantaneous and last for the duration of the spell or until dispelled. Unholy Word can only be cast by evil-aligned priests.


Source: iwdee/original_manuals/IWDEE - Mastering Melee & Magic.pdf — "Priest Spells—Level 7" → "Unholy Word".