Much like the Reapers in Mass Effect , the High Ones oversee a recurring apocalypse called the Cleansing . They do not destroy civilizations directly; instead, they manipulate humanity’s own flaws—pride, fear, and the desire for power—to trigger a "Beacon" that consumes all human souls to birth a new High One.
: A unique dagger found in the Dal'Geyss Treasury in Ark's Noble Quarter. enderal secrets
: A massive two-handed hammer hidden behind a trapdoor in the House of the Actors (Nobles Quarter, Ark). Much like the Reapers in Mass Effect ,
harbor literal monsters inside them—entities born from trauma and the world’s dark magic. they manipulate humanity’s own flaws—pride
While the original release had two endings, the expansion added a secret third option: the Dreamflower Ending .