Rites of the Starling · Chapter 29
The Bariwolf Attack on Ashmore
A pack of deadly bariwolves attacks the town of Ashmore, killing 17 people including Sariah. Odessa assists in the defense by using a crossbow from a tavern balcony while the Guardian fights the monsters directly.
Outcome
Odessa evolves from panicked observer to courageous fighter, and the Guardian reveals that the monsters' green blood indicates Lyssa infection, providing the first clue about the plague's nature.
