This spell freezes in place blood, threads of magic, or whatever fluid or substance the target uses to survive. The subject of this spell immediately drops to -8 hit points and, unless someone makes a successful Heal check, provides magical healing, or a restoration spell, the subject drops to -9 in the following round. The round after that, the subject dies. A successful Heal check or restoration does not cure any damage, but leaves the subject in whatever state he was in when the aid was given.