guardian-relationship

In this chapter, Bod senses an unusual event approaching in the graveyard, known as the Macabray, a mysterious dance involving both the living and the dead. As the graveyard inhabitants prepare for this rare tradition, Bod receives new clothes from Silas to help him blend in with the living world. Meanwhile, in the nearby town, the Lady Mayoress and others collect rare winter blossoms to distribute as part of a local custom tied to the Macabray, highlighting the connection between the living and the dead.