Vladimir's Brain Blast (Wiz 5; Invocation, Necromancy)
Range: 10 yds./level
Components: V, S, M
Duration: Instantaneous
Casting Time: 5
Area of Effect: One creature
Saving Throw: Special
This spell causes 1d6 of damage for every 3 levels the caster has attained. The victim of the spell must roll two saving throws; the first one, vs. Spell for half damage, and the second vs. Paralyzation. If this save fails the victim will become paralyzied in 1d4+1 rounds in addition to the damage inflicted by the spell.
The material components are a human skull and a hammer, which are banged together.