Whisper of Night

You cup you hands about your mouth and whisper toward one creature you can see within range. The susurrating sound of whispers and slithering fills the air around the target creature for a moment. The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or take 1d8 necrotic damage. If the target is in shadow or darkness, it is also Frightened during its next round of action.

The spell’s damage increases by one die and the fear grows stronger when you reach 5th level (2d8, 2 rounds of Fear), 11th level (3d8, 4 rounds of Fear), and 17th level (4d8 and 1 minute of Fear).