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Frustrated by an apparent lack of good close-range spells, Silver sought to create a low-level spell that could be used on multiple targets within melee range. This spell was the result of that research.

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Upon finishing the casting of the spell, a massive electric charge builds up around the caster, which discharges at the end of the round. The caster is free to move around after finishing the casting (thus the caster doesn't lose any AC from DEX). When the buildup discharges, it creates a 4'-high wave of electricity which expands outward in a horizontal ring. The area of affect can be as little as 1'-radius, or up to 3' radius per level of the caster as desired, to a maximum of 36'.

All creatures (except the caster) within the area of affect suffer 1d6 points of damage for every level of the caster, to a maximum of 12d6 damage. Affected creatures may attempt a save vs. spell for half damage. Creatures which fail their saving throws are stunned for 1 round.

The shockwave can ignite exposed combustibles or shatter other small exposed objects (save vs. electricity to avoid). If a creature has failed its saving throw, any combustibles or small nonmagical objects in his possesion may be affected (save vs. electricity or be destroyed in a manner appropriate to the type of object). Unlike Lightning Bolt, this spell cannot breach barriers.

The material components of this spell are a small steel pin and a piece of amber worth at least 10gp.