Wail of the Banshee

Player's Handbook v.3.5 (PH)Updated Core (3.5)

Wail of the Banshee is a D&D 3.5 spell (Necromancy) from PH. On class lists for Sorcerer (Level 9), Wizard (Level 9), Warmage (Level 9), and others. Range or area: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels); Saving throw: Fortitude negates; Duration: Instantaneous; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Necromancy
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V
Range
Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Target
1d4 HD/caster level (up to 20d4) of living creature within 40 ft. of the target
Area
40 ft. radius spread
Duration
Instantaneous
Saving Throw
Fortitude negates
Spell Resistance
Yes

You emit a terrible scream that kills creatures that hear it (except for yourself). Creatures closest to the point of origin are affected first.