Residents of Tartu now have access to new location, the Temple of Ancients, deep in the desert sands of Khalmar, being excavated by diligent Vaalorian archaeologists. You can get to the excavation site by sea, starting your journey from Strekade Nests or moving inland from the Caldiur Lighthouse. However, the scientists who are deciphering the tablets found at the site, prefer to call this place as its creators did, the Temple of Celestial Gods. 

Presently, historians have no doubt that the shrine was built by the mysterious race of ancients, who inhabitated Tartu thousands of years ago. For some unknown reason, an ancient race disappeared from the continent, leaving behind a number of majestic buildings, statues, standing stones and enchanted artifacts.

However, for those who would like to visit the excavation site immediately, it would be useful to know that this place is anything but secure. The area surrounding the site is full of wandering Mummies, Ghosts, Tarkhans; also, the archaeologists have discovered three new species of beast that are rarely encountered on the plains of Tartu, the Piebald [39], Thermophilic [43] and Azure Argars [46]. Argars are very large quadrupeds with well-developed muscles and a massive horn on their foreheads. These animals appear mainly in warm and sunny parts of the continent. They live in small groups and have little or no natural enemies, as few other animals and monsters would dare to attack them. Argar's horns are highly valued by traders, not only because these animals are rare on the continent, but also because of the extremely small number of hunters who specialize in tracking down the One-Horned, as they are called. The fact, that the adult argar can easily shatter even the sturdiest cuirass with its horn, to say nothing of the leather brigandines favored by huntsmen.

The lucky warriors who have already reached level 17 have the chance to participate in a unique and extremely exciting investigation! During the excavation of the Temple, archaeologists have discovered some very strange items, the purpose of which can only be guessed at this point.

Rumors of the bizarre wonders have quickly reached the House of Tranquility and as some scientists believe, these items resemble weapons, the likes of which have not been seen on Tartu. Councillor Ardiana Korf would like to send an agent to the excavation, who would be able learn who created these items and how they could be used.

Finally, last, but least, you can easily compare the items you have equipped with the items you collect, as well as shop or auction items. When you hover over an item that you are interested in, a pop-up window with the characteristics of this item will appear. Press CTRL, you will be able to view the characteristics of the item you have equipped of the same type. When selecting items that can be worn in pairs (rings, earrings), pressing CTRL will show both equipped items.