Hollow Hierarch

A mote of false white-gold light lances toward a creature. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d8 radiant damage and have disadvantage on the next attack roll it makes before the end of its next turn. Cantrip Upgrade: damage increases by 1d8 at levels 5 (2d8), 11 (3d8), and 17 (4d8).

You speak a one-word decree (Approach, Drop, Flee, Grovel, or Halt). The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or follow the command on its next turn as per the Command spell. If the target fails and has a lower Charisma score than yours, it also takes 1d4 psychic damage. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot: You can target one additional creature for each slot level above 1st.

One additional target per slot level above 1st

You anoint targets with hollow favor. Each target gains a +1d4 bonus to attack rolls and saving throws for the duration. As a Bonus Action on a later turn, you can invert the blessing on one target: the bonus becomes a −1d4 penalty instead until the spell ends. A target inverted this way knows you betrayed the blessing. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot: Affect one additional creature per slot level above 1st.

One additional target per slot level above 1st

Chains of white light bind a creature. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be Restrained for the duration. While Restrained, it takes 1d6 radiant damage at the start of each of its turns. The target can repeat the save at the end of each of its turns, ending the spell on a success. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot: Initial and per-turn damage increase by 1d6 for each slot level above 2nd.

+1d6 damage per slot level above 2nd

Three illusory duplicates of you appear in your space (as Mirror Image). Each time a creature targets you with an attack, roll a d20 per remaining duplicate rules to determine whether it hits a duplicate. When a duplicate is destroyed, the attacker must succeed on a Charisma saving throw against your spell save DC or take 1d8 psychic damage as its own glory is mocked.

You impose absolute order on a 40-foot cube. Each creature of your choice in the area must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be affected: its speed is halved, it cannot take Reactions, and it cannot make more than one melee or ranged attack on its turn regardless of features. An affected creature repeats the save at the end of each of its turns. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot: Cube side length increases by 10 feet for each slot level above 3rd.

+10 feet cube side per slot level above 3rd

A silent flash of crown-shaped light erupts. Each creature of your choice in range must make a Constitution saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 5d8 radiant damage and is Blinded until the end of your next turn. On a success, half damage and no Blinded condition. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot: Damage increases by 1d8 per slot level above 3rd.

+1d8 damage per slot level above 3rd

You place a binding charge on a creature (as Geas). On a failed Wisdom save, the creature is Charmed by you for the duration. If it refuses to follow your stated command, it takes 5d10 psychic damage (no more than once per day). You may issue only commands that enforce hierarchy, tribute, or silence regarding your secrets. The spell ends early if you use this spell again. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot: Duration becomes 1 year with a 7th-level slot or until dispelled with a 9th-level slot; damage becomes 6d10 / 7d10 respectively.

Duration and damage scale at 7th and 9th slots

You create a 15-foot-radius Sphere of ordered light centered on you that moves with you. Allies in the sphere gain +2 bonus to AC and advantage on saving throws against being Charmed or Frightened. Hostile creatures treat the area as difficult terrain. A hostile creature that enters the sphere or starts its turn there must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or take 2d6 radiant damage and be unable to willingly leave the sphere until the start of its next turn (forced movement still works).

You call down a column of pale, heatless light. Each creature in a 20-foot-radius Sphere must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, a creature takes 6d8 radiant damage and 2d8 psychic damage and is Blinded until the end of its next turn. On a success, half damage and no Blinded. Creatures with darkvision or that are sensitive to light make the save with disadvantage. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot: Radiant damage increases by 1d8 per slot level above 5th.

+1d8 radiant damage per slot level above 5th

You attempt to seize a humanoid’s will (as Dominate Person). On a failed Wisdom save, the target is Charmed and under your control for the duration. You have a telepathic link and can use a Bonus Action to issue commands. The target has disadvantage on the initial save if it is Frightened of you or has temporary Hit Points granted by you. Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot: Duration becomes 8 hours with a 7th-level slot or 24 hours with an 8th-level slot; 9th-level slot requires no Concentration for 24 hours.

Extended duration at higher slots

You utter a world-bending decree. Each target must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or be affected by one of the following (your choice for each): Restrained by invisible chains (repeat save end of turn), Frightened of you (repeat save end of turn), or silenced (cannot cast spells with verbal components; repeat save end of turn). A creature that succeeds is immune to this casting. You cannot choose different options that would exceed three total failed targets without ending the spell early on one existing target.