Strange Antiquities Vessager Guide
The Vessager is one of the rarest relics in Strange Antiquities, tied both to Verona Green’s request and to one of the game’s major endings. It plays a role in protecting against corruption and pestilence, but it also becomes essential in the ritual at the Bleak Stones.
This guide explains what the Vessager does, how to obtain the Bleak Stones ending, and why this object stands out among other strange artifacts.
What the Vessager Does
A Vessager is an item said to halt the spread of disease and pestilence. Its presence is marked by flames burning a pale blue, a sign that something unnatural lingers in the air.
While its protective qualities are most often linked to health and survival, the Vessager also carries symbolic weight in seasonal rituals. It represents winter, giving it a direct place in the ritual at the Bleak Stones.
The Bleak Stones Ending
Strange Antiquities offers multiple endings. If you do not follow Eli White to the Pit, you can instead side with Audrey Bell at the Bleak Stones. This path leads to an alternative conclusion based on ritual and relics.
To reach this, open the map and travel to The Bleak Stones, marked as location no. 24. The ritual requires placing items in sequence according to the seasons.
Spring (leaf): Sithean Charm
Summer (circle and dot): Sun Bond
Autumn (acorn): Weaving Edge
Winter (snowflake): Vessager
Once the four are placed, you must then present the Nalean Casket. After that, the game allows you to choose between St. Cedric’s Thunder or Corvan’s Might to finish the sequence.
Symbolism of Winter and the Vessager
The Vessager’s tie to winter is no accident. Winter marks decay, death, and the stillness before rebirth. By anchoring the ritual in this season, the Vessager becomes a vessel of both protection and closure.
Its pale-blue flames and pestilence warding are not only practical traits but also signals of its deeper role as a boundary between life, sickness, and the void.
Final Blurb
The Vessager in Strange Antiquities is more than a relic against pestilence. It is a key piece of the Bleak Stones ritual, standing in for winter and shaping one of the game’s branching endings. Whether requested by Verona Green or used to secure an alternative finale, the Vessager proves itself as a powerful artifact of both protection and finality.
FAQ
Who requests a Vessager?
Verona Green directly asks for one during the story, linking it to her path.
What does a Vessager do?
It prevents the spread of disease and pestilence. Flames also burn pale blue in its presence.
How do you use the Vessager in the Bleak Stones ritual?
Place it in the winter slot of the sequence after traveling to The Bleak Stones, no. 24 on the map.
What items are needed for the full ritual ending?
You must use Sithean Charm, Sun Bond, Weaving Edge, and Vessager in seasonal order. Then present the Nalean Casket and finish with either St. Cedric’s Thunder or Corvan’s Might.
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