Rare Artifacts in YN

[Naui Tu]

Rarity is an important thing in nature. Sometimes, it's common to see your house have the same computer every day. Sometimes, a fossil you haven't knew was uncovered by archeaologists as of this week. So that puts the "Artifact Rarity Scale" to action. You can set the scale point by bolding how rare it is. Here is how it works in a nutshell. Your clothes is the most used and always discovered thing everyday. This comes to the "Most Common" part of the scale. In the other side, a mommy tomb that was left underground for about 3500-4000 years was the known least used and only discovered only once before it was left there. This comes to the "Legendary" part of the scale. So, the scale goes from most used and always discovered to unused and newly discovered until it was left for good. You can pick out the level in the code format below to check the Artifact Rarity Scale.

Code: Select all

[b]Name of Artifact:[/b]
[b]Description of Artifact:[/b]
[b]Estimated Age of Artifact:[/b]
[b]When it was Discovered:[/b]
[b]Artifact Rarity Scale:[/b]Most Common | Common | Normal | Rare | Super Rare | Legendary
[b]Photo of Artifact:[/b]

Name of Artifact: Trini'tua Jar
Description of Artifact: A jar that has 3 handles and it was a jar that is made to worship the god of money, Tuana.
Estimated Age of Artifact: Estimated 2500 years.
When it was Discovered: 2009
Artifact Rarity Scale:Most Common | Common | Normal | Rare | Super Rare | Legendary
Photo of Artifact:

[Ancient Troll-tec]

Name of Artefact: Mega Trollge's Headdress
Description of Artefact: It's a golden headdress made to look like a jaguar with fine and elegant carvings. It has several Quetzal feathers on top, and a jaw that opens and closes. Remarkably, it turns a very pale white when worn, accentuating the Red Jasper eyes of the jaguar.
Estimated Age of Artefact: Possibly the beginning of trolling itself, maybe ~12th century.
When it was Discovered: March of 2021
Artefact Rarity Scale:Most Common | Common | Normal | Rare | Super Rare | Legendary
Photo of Artefact: It was stolen very soon after being discovered, so no photos of it on its original pedestal have ever been taken.

[Palan-]

│Simon's script · Dated back to 1200-1300 AD

▻The Simon's script, is an unknown script which has yet to have been translated for 4 decades. It was found in 1951^[#1] in the Magsaka Valley^[#2] by Paleño archeologist Simon C.

---

<sup>Notes
1. Palan is set in the 90s.
2. Magsaka is related to farming. It is translated to "To farm" in Google Translate (Filipino to English).
3. Yes, I didn't follow the rarity scale . It should probably be "Super Rare" in Paleñeno history.
4. Yes again, I didn't finish the entire thing . Maybe tomorrow?</sup>

[Fashizmi]

Name of Artifact: Urn of the Germans / Urne der Deutschen
Description of Artifact: An urn with 2 symbols, an eagle and a spear found in Qyteti fashist (Berlin)
Estimated Age of Artifact:Bronze age (2,000BC to 700BC)
When it was Discovered: October 5th, 2018.
Artifact Rarity Scale:Most Common | Common | Normal | Rare | Super Rare | Legendary
Photo of Artifact: Not Available

[Rhodevus]

Name of Artifact:Luucal Laaban Blade
Description of Artifact: A 10 cm curved, carved stone blade
Estimated Age of Artifact: ~1100 CE
When it was Discovered: May 23, 1887
Artifact Rarity Scale:Most Common | Common | Normal | Rare | Super Rare | Legendary It is the oldest Laaban Blade discovered
Photo of Artifact:

[Izern]

Name of Artifact: A Silver Akuwe Coin
Description of Artifact: Akuwe coins were the currency used roughly 2500-2800 years ago, during the Akuwe Empire. Not many of these are left after many wars across the Akuwe, and other wars.
This specific coin is the oldest one found. having a worn out carving of two spears on each side.
Estimated Age of Artifact: 2795 Years Old
When it was Discovered: 2018
Artifact Rarity Scale:Most Common | Common | Normal | Rare | Super Rare | Legendary
Photo of Artifact: The finder of this Akuwe coin did not want to have a picture taken of it

[Somini]

Name of Artifact: Ancient Aoryilla Watch.
Description of Artifact: An old analog watch found in a castle that for some reason still works.
Estimated Age of Artifact: 100 years old at the time of discovery.
When it was Discovered: February 1, 2024.
Artifact Rarity Scale: Super Rare
Photo of Artifact: None.

[THe cHadS]

Name of Artifact: The First Bullet
Description of Artifact: a slightly damaged bullet (with no casing) it was the first bullet fired by a Chadian, it hit a French soldier in the head
Estimated Age of Artifact: 130 years
When it was Discovered: 1892
Artifact Rarity Scale:Legendary as it is one of a kind
Photo of Artifact: n/a

[Sherpus]

Name of Artifact: Ekt Lisima
Description of Artifact: An ultimate gem that is worth over 750 trillion US dollars for it’s unsolved healing aura it has, the Ekt Lisima means Great Being in Tilzi Sherpusian and probably means that the gem belonged to an ancient civilizations beings, proven by archaeology.

The southern Apea people of Sherpus had a civilization roam 75.2 thousand years ago who were unprecedented blacksmiths and crafters. The Aypei people crafted a gem fitting the exact description of the Ekt Lisima, the only Ekt Lisima gems ever found are in the hands of the Sherpusian government and 0 images are available anywhere.
Estimated Age of Artifact: 75.2 Thousand years old
When it was Discovered: March 20th, 2006
Artifact Rarity Scale: Most Common | Common | Normal | Rare | Super Rare | Legendary
Photo of Artifact: Classified by Sherpusian Government

[Terran Capitalistic Nations]

Name of Artifact: Pontiac Firebird
Description of Artifact: The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile built and produced by Pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years. Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang. This one has somehow stayed in perfect condition.....
Estimated Age of Artifact:1044
When it was Discovered: March 12 , 3045
Artifact Rarity Scale: Legendary , It is almost impossible to find a Pontiac firebird in this amazing Condition.Most Common | Common | Normal | Rare | Super Rare | Legendary
Photo of Artifact:] Most common image of the car still around

[Name 0]

Name of Artifact: Jar of Mycena
Description of Artifact: In an ancient city named Rashamar, they built jars to place their artworks naming the rumored to be the most common designed jar called Artcheological Jar. It used to be common in Name 0.
Estimated Age of Artifact: 128-129
When it was Discovered: 1895
Artifact Rarity Scale:Normal
Photo of Artifact: Due to camera sales being amazingly low, there’s no recorded picture.

[Terran Capitalistic Nations]

Name of Artifact: American Flag
Description of Artifact: In the alternate timeline our nation takes place in , the United States in 1980 , chose the Betsy Ross flag as an official flag over a fifty states version. This flag was very common during the Golden Age , which was abruptly ended by the Nuclear war that started in May 2001. This flag is a historical artifact and should be treated as such. It shall be a reminder to all Terranicans [Teh-ran-i-cun] citizens that we are all Americans in some way.
Estimated Age of Artifact:1200 years
When it was Discovered: May 14 3045 , Remembrance Day
Artifact Rarity Scale: Super Rare , Most have been evaporated by the Nuclear blast from a Type 7 North Korean Intercontinental ballistic Missile.Most Common | Common | Normal | Rare | Super Rare | Legendary
Photo of Artifact:

[The Testament]

Name of Artifact: Holy Grail
Description of Artifact: A minimalist, battered clay cup.
Estimated Age of Artifact: ????
When it was Discovered: The Holy Grail was rediscovered in 1000 CE, apparently safeguarded by travelling merchants for many centuries after Christ. The name of the last travelling merchant who possessed the Holy Grail is unknown, but the Grail currently remains safe under Testamentarian jurisdiction. Its location is currently classified.
Artifact Rarity Scale:

• Most Common
• Common
• Normal
• Rare
• Super Rare
• Legendary

Photo of Artifact:

[Republic of Azvrenia]

Name of Artifact: The Door of the Missing Plane
Description of Artifact: The front-left door of an Azvr Airlines Boeing 727 that reportedly went missing on October 23rd, 1987. The door is the only part of Azvr Flight 1054 that was ever found. The door is currently displayed in Anpänti at the Azvrenian Historical Mystery Museum.
Estimated Age of Artifact: According to archeologists, the door is 36 years and 1 month old.
When it was Discovered: 19 years and 1 month ago
Artifact Rarity Scale: Legendary
Photo of Artifact: photo not found

[Darsima]

Name of Artifact: Degjer's Pot
Description of Artifact: Wooden pot with markings in Darsken. Most likely carved with a stick. There is a 5 ft one in the Lerveria History Museum.
Estimated Age of Artifact: 3650 BCE
When it was Discovered: May 12,1944
Artifact Rarity Scale:Most Common | Common | Normal | Rare | Super Rare| Legendary (It's Commom)
Photo of Artifact: N/A

[Heldervin]

Name of Artifact: Panthera helderjosznus skeleton
Description of Artifact: A skeleton of a winged lion
Estimated Age of Artifact: 3.923 million years
When it was Discovered: 2008
Artifact Rarity Scale:Most Common | Common | Normal | Rare | Super Rare | Legendary
Photo of Artifact: Due to geographic scarcity, few photos have been taken.

[Rhanukhan]

Name of Artifact: The Octopus Armour
Description of Artifact: A complete suit of ornate medieval plate armour heavily decorated with octopuses.
Estimated Age of Artifact: 450 - 500 years
When it was Discovered: Late 1980s
Artifact Rarity Scale: Most Common | Common | Normal | Rare | Super Rare | Legendary
Photo of Artifact: Not available at the moment - it will appear in the appropriate factbook, which you can read now for more details on this artefact, at some point.

---

Name of Artifact: The Ahztlarhan Sphere
Description of Artifact: An anachronistic dark blue/black sphere, approx. 22cm in diameter. It appeared to be a shell composed of seamless plastic, though the weight suggested contents of a heavier material.
Estimated Age of Artifact: approx. 8,000 years
When it was Discovered: 2008
Artifact Rarity Scale: Most Common | Common | Normal | Rare | Super Rare | Legendary
Photo of Artifact: Unavailable

Behind the spoiler, extracts taken from "The Great Banana Rush", a major regional roleplay event back in 2008, following events specifically related to the object's discovery. For any tl:dr types, the final paragraphs explain what the artefact actually is.

March 14th 2008
[Rhanukhani State News Network Late Night Bulletin]

Good evening viewers. The time is eleven o'clock and I'm Trent Butterknife bringing you the news all across England thanks to the Rhanukhan OrbiTech satellite communications network!

Tonight's main headlines:

Triumphant Return: Following yesterday's reports of newly discovered survivors of the Lazarastran liberation, RSNN can exclusively reveal the return of roving reporter Sophie Futon! She'll be bringing her full report on her rescue, treatment for banalite infection and on her experiences under the influence of "Queen Lucy" Sideboard - the fugitive would-be ruler of Lazarastra who's current whereabouts are still unknown.

New Governor: Constantine Malachite was formally appointed governor of the island provinces of Lehpuhrta and Currakhan - formerly the Isle of Tantrum and Jilted Atoll respectively - in a special ceremony today. Malachite Evolving Enterprises is using its vast resources to create a functional modern infrastructure on the islands, which were barely established as colonies by Nivogal when that nation was destroyed in a nuclear catastrophe recently. Dwight Alabaster was at the ceremony and gives us his report later in the programme.

Who's it Gonna Be?: Political correspondent, Gillian Towelrail brings us the latest roundup of the election campaigns of those hopefuls wanting to be governor of Kharanwhari or Bahamghar - including a special interview with candidate, movie legend and action hero, Brett Showercap - star of the "Exterminator" movies and "The Walking Man".

And finally: Ahztlarhan Rising? Archaeologists have reported finding evidence of a stone age civilization on the seabed of the Hesslian Gulf, leading many to speculate that the legendary nation of Ahztlarhan - mythical homeland of the Rhanukhii tribe who founded Rhanukhan in ancient times - may be more real than previously believed. Professor George Teapot, whose team made the discovery, has been quick to point out, however, that although several buildings have been found so far - including a large temple-like structure - none of them are made of pure gold as described in the myth. Jonathan Spatula brings us his report on the ongoing investigation.

All the news, sport and tomorrow's weather coming right after this break...

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

June 27th 2008
[Benbhallan University, Department of Antiquities, office of Dr Henry "Inukhanes" Phone Jr]

*RIIIIIIING! RIIIIIIING!*

Hi - "Inukhanes" Phone speaking!

What the...? "Inukhanes"? I called the burrowing octopus that! Junior?

Uh - Dad! *cough* ah - Great to hear from you!

Junior, I want you to come to Hesslia immediately.

What? Now? Is this to do with Professor Teapot?

Yes! Those damned Symyano! I told George to get out of town as soon as they started landing but he insisted on staying with the project...

Oh Dad, I'm sorry - I know the two of you were old friends.

We were - that's why the University put me in charge of the Ahztlarhan investigation.

They did? Wow! That's like the Holy Grail of Rhanukhani archaeology! And you want me to join you? I'll be on the next plane down!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

July 1st 2008
The Journal of Dr Henry Phone

The Ahztlarhan dig is back on schedule. I was pleased to find my friend and colleague, Professor Teapot, kept meticulous notes throughout his time on the project. We should be out on site again during this coming week.

My son, Henry Jr, finally arrived earlier today - late, as usual - with the ridiculous excuse that he'd been involved in an incident with some gangsters back in Benbhallan and had awoken in the plane with his companion (a dancing girl he'd evidently picked up during said incident) to find the pilots had bailed out, taking the only parachutes with them. As if this tale wasn't far-fetched enough he also claims that the two of them escaped certain death in the crashing aircraft by sailing down in an inflatable liferaft of all things! He hasn't changed since the last time we were together, three years ago - hopefully this project will encourage him to buckle down and engage in some serious archaeology.

He still insists on using that absurd "Inukhanes" nickname as well - no sense of pride in the family tradition, that boy!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

July 12th 2008
The Journal of Dr Henry Phone

I hope that the team back in Hesslia are safe - we've heard nothing from them since the Symyano came down. My son, Henry Jr, is forever asking when we will return. No sense of priority, that boy! He'd sooner be 'adventuring' than getting down to the serious archaeological business at hand.

Work continues otherwise uninterrupted out here in the Hesslian Gulf. It seems the Ahztlarhan dig has gone unnoticed by the invaders, one has to wonder how long that will stay true, however.

Our divers have been bringing up artefacts from the temple below including, and this is where it gets exciting, a sealed chest that turned out to contain a number of scrolls. The language bears a resemblance to Antique Rhanukhani, lending credence to the belief that this site really is Ahztlarhan - the mythical homeland of the Rhanukhii tribe! I haven't had the opportunity to attempt any translations yet, but we could be holding the earliest history of our nation right here!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

July 14th 2008
The Journal of Dr Henry Phone

The scrolls are proving fascinating! There are early versions of some myths we still know today, but also other stories which have been lost in the mists of time! It seems the people of Ahztlarhan were just small, scattered tribes and families, but somebody brought all the concepts of civilization to them at once. There's mention of a "hairy man" and "woman of light" and a tribe of "golden people" who lived in the sky. It's almost certainly superstitious nonsense - there are similar outrageous stories in the early mythology of several classical civilizations - but it's truly breathtaking to be reading the beliefs of these earliest Rhanukhani.

My son has spent the day engaged in target practice with his revolver and has found a whip somewhere on board which he's been playing all sorts of silly games with. I'm sure he'd be devoting his attention fully to the Ahztlarhan project if his head wasn't filled with ideas of adventure and fighting the Symyano!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

July 17th 2008
[Aboard the RSS Studious Intent, somewhere in the Hesslian Gulf]

Junior! Come see! The translations are- where on earth did you get that hat?!

You like it, Dad? It was behind the cupboard in one of the empty cabins.

Never mind - look! We've translated more of the scrolls. I'm beginning to suspect that this "hairy man" and "woman of light" may be based on genuine historical figures.

Are you sure? The stories claim they could do all sorts of outlandish things... see... here... "and then the hairy man returned to his... chariot of onyx?... and took to the skies, returning whence he came"

I know - obviously the stories have been exaggerated... the country of the "golden tribe" is described as being "beyond the clouds" in several of the scripts - it's probably just a fancy way of saying they came from the mountains - perhaps the range around Rapaena in Atraxes - they'd be conveniently close. People could have easily journeyed from there to the Ahztlarhan valley before it was inundated.

Perhaps, but what about this guy - the "golden tribe"'s champion? It mentions him entering some kind of battle frenzy... here it is... "and his height and his girth did increase until he had thrice the stature and twenty times the strength of any of the warriors of the south and those men that saw him trembled with fear and fled." That couldn't possibly be true! Which is a shame because we could certainly use men like him to fight against the Symyano!

Again with those damned Symyano! We have proper armed forces to deal with them, Junior! Now here, help me with this next scroll...

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

July 25th 2008
[Emergency broadcast from RSS Perspiration of Toil, in the Hesslian Gulf]

...it's killing us all indiscriminately! I repeat - both sides - the crew and the pirates! Please send help! The Captain is- by the- he's going up against it!

"Yahaar! Cursed beastie - yah'll not have me ship!"

oh... my... Please! SOS!!! We're in the south Hesslian Gulf. We were boarded by pirates! They-

"YAAAAARGH!!!!"

-they rounded up all the crew and were going to - to kill us... when everything just went... crazy! I don't know where that yellow monster came from but

[signal lost]

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Aboard the RSS Studious Intent, somewhere in the Hesslian Gulf]

Dad! We're the closest ship! We have to go to them!

Now look here, Junior - we're not leaving this site just so you can satisfy your lust for adventure! We're on the edge of a major discovery, I'm sure of it. The divers have just reported finding a secret chamber at the heart of the temple! Can you imagine what-

I can imagine men dying just over the horizon, Dad - you always put your archaeology ahead of everyone else - even me!

You know that's not true, Junior.

No? Perhaps you'd like to take this opportunity to prove it.

hmph! Fine then - we'll see if there's anybody left to save on that ship - you can even wear that ridiculous hat if you like - but afterwards you commit to helping with the dig - no more of this 'adventuring' nonsense!

It's a deal - I'll tell the captain to set off!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

July 26th 2008
[Aboard the RSS Studious Intent, somewhere in the Hesslian Gulf]

Look at the wreckage - nobody could have survived this!

Unbelievable! It looks almost like somebody tore both ships apart!

Well, the radio operator did mention something about a yellow monster.

Pah! Monsters indeed! Come along, Junior, there's nothing here - we're returning to the-

Doctor Phone! Sir - in the water! That one's still alive!

Then don't stand there gawping - bring him aboard, man!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

August 1st 2008
[In his command bunker, His Resplendence, the Supreme Chairman, Horatio J. Prism calls Major James Tumbledryer at the Kanghari Main Laboratories]

Major! I'm greatly displeased with your report regarding Doctor Wallclock! How did you let this happen and why haven't you retrieved him yet?! He's been gone for a month according to this!

Once again, my humblest apologies, Your Resplendence. We believe he boarded the merchant ship, RSS Perspiration of Toil in Bhanakha back on the 12th.

And then...?

The ship was attacked by pirates in the Hesslian Gulf a few days ago, Your Resplendence - it appears that everyone died.

Even Wallclock?

We intercepted an SOS transmission that mentioned a "yellow monster" - I'd suggest that Wallclock had changed into his AltSoldier form - we sent in a recovery team, but there's been no evidence of him since.

If AltSoldier is as powerful as you claimed in your earliest reports I find it doubtful that he is dead, Major. Were there any other vessels in the area?

Only one, Your Resplendence - the, ah, RSS Studious Intent - it's a science vessel involved in the study of those ruins that were discovered out there a few months ago.

And they haven't seen or heard anything?

We visited them. The operation is headed up by a Doctor Henry Phone - a well respected archaeologist, evidently - who appears to value his work above anything else. He refused to let them answer the distress call from the Perspiration of Toil, prefering to continue with the dig!

And you believed that story?

Everybody on board backed it up and a search of the ship revealed no trace of Wallclock so we had to let them carry on, Your Resplendence.

This reflects very poorly on you, Major - your father would never have made such a gross error. Continue the search for Doctor Wallclock and do everything you can to replicate that serum!

I-I'm not relieved of duty?

With this war on? I need every man and woman I can get right now - don't let me down again!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Aboard the RSS Studious Intent, somewhere in the Hesslian Gulf]

You can come out now, "Mr Spanner".

erm... you can call me Bruce, Doctor Phone...

If that's what you want... Doctor Wallclock.

You - you know!

I did from the moment we picked you up. I recognised you from the news when you were given that award for your work on the poison gas. That beard doesn't disguise your appearance as much as you think!

The-the others? Do they...?

No. I wouldn't think so - if they're anything like my son they wouldn't be caught watching anything as mundane as the news!

Heh! er... can I ask why you didn't turn me over to those people?

I probably should have done - it would have ensured that they wouldn't be back disturbing my work... but... it's my business to be curious and I'm wondering why a leading government scientist is out here involved in battles with pirates and dodging military officials.

ah... heh! It's a long story...

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

August 15th 2008
The Journal of Dr Henry Phone

It's been nearly two weeks now but Junior's team have constructed the airlock in front of the secret chamber in the temple below. I'm convinced the room is still dry and that we'll be making some amazing discoveries shortly! Having translated the hidden scripts on the walls nearby I'm certain that the chamber is the tomb of the individual whom the scrolls call "The Teacher", evidently the "Golden Tribe"'s wise elder and the man responsible for teaching the ways of civilization to the early people of Ahztlarhan. I must say I envy Junior very much right now, being in the presence of such an important historical figure!

Thankfully there's been no further signs of the military and Bruce has settled into his new role in the team - it's good to have another dedicated scientist along and his knowledge of biology has been most useful when dealing with some of the finds.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

August 22nd 2008
The Journal of Dr Henry Phone

Junior's team are entering the chamber even now - we'll soon know if my theory about it being the tomb of "The Teacher" is accurate! One can only imagine the exciting finds he'll be bringing up from the seabed when he returns!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[The Temple, Ahztlarhan, beneath the Hesslian Gulf: Doctor Henry "Inukhanes" Phone's team prepare to enter the secret chamber]

The Airlock's sealed and cycled, Inky - we can ditch the breathing gear.

Great! Send a message up to dad to let him know we're going in.

Sure, no problem.

Hmm... no obvious handles... pass me that crowbar...

*CRRRRRACK!!!!!*

Here we go... torches everybody!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

But... but... Inky! It's empty! There's nothing but that sarcophagus! Where's the treasure?

Hn! Obviously somewhere else. Perhaps a secret chamber within a secret chamber... it wouldn't be the first time.

I'll start looking!

Wait! Watch out for booby traps! My last assistant was squashed by a descending ceiling and the guy before him ended up looking like a kebab because he wasn't careful!

Erk!

In fact, come over here - we'll open the sarcophagus first. Get to that end and push... ready?

Ready.

On three... one... two... THREE! hnnnnn!

*SCRAAAAAAAPE!*

*CRASH!*

*cough!* gak! Pass me a torch - let's see what's in here!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Is that it, Inky? Just that box?

It sure looks that way.

Pah! There's no treasure here - I'm going to hunt for secret passageways!

Wait!

*click*

*FWHOOOSH!*

AAAAAAHK!!!

*thud!*

eesh! Damn fool! hn! Ah, well... hmm... what's this writing?... this isn't like the Ahztlarhan script... it looks like... like... impossible! This is modern!...and... wait! What the...? How could a box addressed to my father end up sealed in a millennia old tomb at the bottom of the sea???!!!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

August 25th 2008
The Journal of Dr Henry Phone

The box Junior retrieved from the temple presents an impossible paradox. It is clearly of modern manufacture, being composed of some advanced carbon fibre composite, and is indeed addressed to myself personally - in Modern Rhanukhani script no less - yet tests also show it to be around eight thousand years old!

I have decided to open the box...

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[Aboard the RSS Studious Intent, somewhere in the Hesslian Gulf]

I guess even an advanced carbon fibre composite will still yield before a good old fashioned chisel! Now, what have we here?

[PROXIMITY ALERT - ACTIVATING ALL SYSTEMS]

Some kind of... spherical object... hmm... *donk! donk!* it appears to be a hollow shell although the weight suggests there's something inside...

[CHRONOMETER CHECK: 7,983yrs:5mths:17days:14hrs:52mins:36secs SINCE HIBERNATION MODE ACTIVATED]

Surface would seem to be some form of... plastic? Back then?...

[AUDIO-VISUAL INPUT ONLINE - SCANNING SURROUNDINGS]

Interesting... object's temperature has risen several degrees since I removed it from the box...

[ONE HUMAN SUBJECT PRESENT - IDENTITY CONFIRMED]

Just what could you be, hm?

[INITIATING VOCAL SYNTHESIZER]

Well, I suppose I could always-

+++GREETINGS DOCTOR HENRY PHONE+++

What the...?!

+++WE HAVE MANY THINGS TO TALK ABOUT+++

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The object turned out to be an advanced data storage device containing a copy of "Simone" (Simulated Intelligence Machine #1), an AI personality that had emerged on Governor Constantine Malachite's master computer several months prior, but had kept herself hidden from him.

Even while he was working tirelessly behind the scenes to orchestrate and maintain a planetary defence against his former masters, the alien Symyano invaders, she was manipulating events in an elaborate time-travel scheme with her own future self. A plan that would ensure her own original creation, undermine the Symyano invasion from the outset, and also save Malachite from the retribution that would have followed the revelation of his unspeakable, but necessary, acts in pursuit of the greater good of saving the world.

The artefact disappeared - along with Governor Malachite’s flying island of Lehpuhrta and everybody on it - in spectacular fashion during the closing events of the Symyano invasion. Malachite and his allies turned out to be the characters referenced in the ancient scrolls, who brought civilization to the tribes of Ahztlarhan and were thus the ultimate founders of Rhanukhan. Naturally, this version of events is only believed by crazy conspiracy theorists and the officially recognised version of Malachite’s fate is far more mundane.

Lehpuhrta's history factbook naturally contains a far more detailed summary of these events.