Flesh to Ice (VH)

Regular; Resisted by HT 
“Petrifies” a living subject (and all his gear!) into ice. Stone to Flesh can reverse the effects of this spell, but the caster is at a -4 penalty unless he also knows Flesh to Ice. Remove Curse can also break the spell.

Duration: Permanent until reversed by another spell or substantial melting (or breakage) takes place. 
Cost: 12 to cast; must affect the entire subject, not just a part of it! 
Time to cast: 2 seconds. 
Prerequisites: Magery 1, Frostbite, and Body of Water.

Item 
Staff or wand. Usable only by mages; the item must touch the subject.  
Energy cost to create: 1,200.