Navigating a unlit street, you come across several hooded figures in the midst of some dark ritual. As you approach, they turn to you in eerie unison. The tallest among them bares fanged teeth and extends a long, pale hand towards you. "Join us, sister/brother/broken one, and feel the warmth of the spire."
[Offer: Blood Vial] Remove all Strikes. Obtain 5 Bites.
[Accept] Remove all strikes. Obtain 5 Bites. Lose 30% Max HP.
[Refuse] (Nothing)
*If the number of strikes in your deck is less than 5, you are given 5 bites regardless
*Only removes the basic card strike, other cards with strike in their name are not affected
The Ironclad's Feed card can be used to offset the reduction to max HP, albeit very slowly.
When offering the blood vial: