Power word, stun

Power word, stun was a conjuration spell that stunned strong creatures. Typically an arcane spell, it was also used by some clerics of the derro god Diirinka and the elven goddess Sehanine Moonbow.

Effects
When a power word, stun spell was uttered, one creature of the caster's choice was stunned, whether the creature could hear the word or not. How long the creature was stunned depended on the power of the creature, but typically stunning would last between five seconds and a minute and a half. Very powerful creatures were not affected at all. A stunned creature could not act.

Components
The spell required only a verbal component.

History
The spell was attributed to Netherese arcanist Xanad in -704 DR and was originally called Xanad's stun.