Wolldin's Backstabber
(Illusion/Phantasm)

Range:  20 feet per level
Components:  V, S, M
Duration:  Instantaneous
Casting Time:  5
Area of Effect:  One creature
Saving Throw:  None

This spell requires the presence of any piercing melee weapon in order to work; the wizard holds the weapon, and when the incantations are complete, the weapon vanishes and reappears in the hands of an invisible spectral creature. True seeing, detect invisibility, or similar magics will reveal the vague outline of a figure; others will only see the weapon hovering in the air.
The figure (and weapon) will appear behind the creature chosen as the target for this spell (the target must be within spell range); it will then deliver an instantaneous backstab at the victim. The wizard's normal THAC0 is used to resolved hits (all applicable bonuses apply normally, including the bonus for attacking from behind); the attack is always made with surprise (unless it is normally impossible to surprise the target) and therefore, Dexterity and shield bonuses to Armour Class do not apply to the attack.
In the case of a successful hit, the base damage is as per the weapon used in the attack; however the attack also receives a backstab damage bonus as if made by a thief of a level equal to the wizard's level; normal damage bonuses also apply to the attack.
The only material component for this spell is the weapon used in the attack; this weapon, as well as the spectral creature, disappears after the attack is made, whether it was successful or not.

