if ($timer eq "AoE") {
my $target = $npc->GetHateTop(); #gets top of the hate list
     if ($target) { #this is a check, that i was told to use, helps prevent crashes and the like.
     $npc->SpellFinished(6556, $target); #casts a spell on the Top of the hate list.  This case its an AoE blind, which would cause the AoE to hit everyone around the Top Target, likely the Main tank.
     }
}