Enemies hit with the Nail or Nail Arts will become marked, indicated with a white shimmering effect. Focusing while enemies are marked will also create secondary explosions on the marked target's location at the moment Focus starts, dealing 30 Damage. These secondary explosions follow the marked enemies.
The mark lasts indefinitely until Focus is used or the player leaves the room.
Creating explosions on marked targets is extremely useful in battles with multiple weak enemies, as it can damage and possibly kill an entire room in one use of Focus.
However, marking enemies is only possible via direct Nail strikes, including Nail Arts. No other "melee" charm, including Grubberfly's Elegy, will mark a target. This means the Knight will have to get in close to make the most out of this Charm. Longnail and other range-increasing Charms can assist with this.
Because the explosions only occur once the Knight has finished healing, it is necessary to move to a safe location to Focus, much like any other Focus scenario. Quick Focus can trigger the explosions faster (as well as offset the speed loss if using Deep Focus), while Shape of Unn will allow the Knight to dodge attacks that could interrupt the Focus.
Having the Vessel's Lament equipped also unlocks unique dialogue when speaking to the White Lady
How to Acquire
The player must defeat Mysterious Ze'mer, after which they are awarded the Vessel's Lament Charm.
Unlocked Dialogue
Vessel's Lament Dialogue
White Lady
...So it was your lament that my roots registered. Though shrouded in sorrow, I'm glad to sense you again my knight, Ze'mer. No dear bloom of yours I sense; you've brought it to your fallen beloved then? Her grave must be well-tended. What brings you to this refuge? Surely you've seen the battlefield above us, carcasses gathered in bushes. ...Nothing I have can soothe your great loss, but I won't reject your will if you so wish to spend a little while here.
White Lady (2nd time)
I'm grateful for your presence, however brief; none could have predicted such a visit. Dryya is still stationed at the entrance, so there won't be enemies on your way out of this haven. However, stay vigilant in the gardens.
Mystic Ze'mer (after Champion's Call)
...Ah, che's seen spell practice served you well; you focused as our Monarch instructed you, the soul repelling the offender in perfect flow.
Yet che' could sense a silent cry from its use, uneasiness while concentrating. Is it of scary duties, longing home...?
...Ah, che's apologies for digressing. Me'hon, che' hopes Le'mer can use it for good. Use the cast very wisely.
When paired with Spore Shroom, creates damaging white clouds at each explosion location, dealling 66 damage over 4.1 seconds. These clouds follow the same rules as default King's Honour clouds.
Gallery
An enemy marked by Vessel's Lament
Main explosion after focusing
Marked enemy exploding after focusing
Explosions after focusing while using Deep Focus
Vessel's Lament explosions creating spore clouds while using Spore Shroom
...Is it real? Yet so many guests but so much emptiness around. Is my outgrowth deceiving my perception of the surroundings? Or have you all always been this minute? Understand my scepticism, dear Five: I'm capable of seeing only through other means and these in dire times would've never predicted the Great Knights' gathering. Weren't for your faint presence I sense; I would've thought my mind completely gone. Your arrival brings back joyful memories of merrier times, from legendary tales to ordinary patrols... You surely miss those moments like any bug surviving now. I long for them as well. Still, in your mute state, it is a relief knowing you're following your tasks under such duress. This kingdom is thankful to have protectors like yourselves.
White Lady (2nd time)
Is your silence caused by my presence? Be aware no duty obligates you to stay, for I have no title. If you prefer to leave and discuss with the others, do so with no need of my order. Either way, you're always welcome here. I won't disturb your reunion or rest."
Though Vessel's Lament's secondary explosions appear once the animation of focus starts, clouds summoned by Spore Shroom at the location of marked enemies appear after the animation is done.
