Archeology

Archeology is the study of the ancient. To the Dalmer, this equates to the study of other race civilizations, as their own history is so short and extensively documented. Archeology turns around the study of ancient items which are either artifacts of civilization, relics or ancient technologies.

In the Empire Archaeology deals with extracting ancient items that are extracted from other race civilization sites, ruins and other locations such as shipwrecks and then taken to archaeological museums or laboratories for study. Once studied, these artifacts can be kept for the culture and tourism revenues they bring, or traded.

## Artifacts of civilization

*Main Article: Artifacts of civilization*

Artifacts of civilization are items that are discovered by the Dalmer and prove the existence of creatures and/or an other race. In colonial settings, these items are essential to proving a creatures status as an other race. On Realms, the discovery of such artifacts can prompt serious havoc in the Dalmers colonization efforts as the presence of creatures or an other race on a realm implies the respect of Guest Theory. This means that the Dalmer are no longer at liberty to dispose of the newly discovered lands as they see fit, as it no longer belongs to the empire.

Until the other race whom the artifacts are issued from can be found and studied, they are categorized in the list below. Inversely, if the other race has effectively gone extinct, archeological studies are de facto cleared on the realm.

### Artifacts of civilization A

Tile, Mosaic, Pedestal, Ritual Chalice, Music Sheet

Reliquary, Iron Maiden, Guillotine, Crest,

### Artifacts of civilization B

Cage, Crucible, Grate, Float, Tongs,

Basin, Sarcophagus, Coffin, Death marker, Cerecloth

Censer, Thurible, Altar, Bone Chime, Pot

### Artifacts of civilization C

Fabrication Tank, Gem Module, Grinder, Stool, Condenser

Anchor, Alchemy rack, Calipers, Loom, Magnifier

Micrometer, Sextant, Stylus, Spinning Wheel,

### Artifacts of civilization D

Control Panel, Furnace, Switch, Vent, Conduit,

Skinning Podium, Spool, Tool case, Stone blessing device, Crank

Charging Station, Globe, Stand, Paste Dispenser, Piston

Recharging Column, Pump, Engine, Fan, Fabrication Sphere

### Artifacts of civilization E

Fan, Medallion, Tablecloth, Chain, Tile

Pin, Ponder Sphere, Shackle, Dream catcher, Cart

Figurine, Canister, Cassone, Bubbler, Effigy

### Artifacts of civilization F

Bellows, Bucket, Iron, Inkwell, Flag,

Basket, Shovel, Saw, Spigot, Tongs

Torture Tool, Cylinder, Pillow, Tube, Ash,

### Artifacts of civilization G

Coin, Coherer, Belt, Gravestone, Crystal Tear,

Vase, Planter, Weight, Tongs, Scythe,

Paint Palette, Crystal Ball, Vial, Hourglass, Painting,

### Artifacts of civilization H

Diadem, Essence Extractor, Torc, Bracelet, Bolt,

Resonator, Tuner, Lexicon, Schematic, Knife,

Gear, Convector, Focusing Crystal, Goblet, Tube

### Artifacts of civilization I

Amber Root, Nexus Stone, Bow, Scales, Shoes,

Sigil, Gauntlet, Tract, Statuette, Totem,

Statue, Drum, Phial, Pillar, Puzzle Cube

### Artifacts of civilization J

Locational Determinator, Map, Lens, Abacus, Jewel,

Coffer, Gem, Mechanical Heart, Memory Wand, Ornate Egg

Candle, Searchlight, Surgical Hammer, Husk,

### Artifacts of civilization K

Scroll, Ewer, Eye, Ornate Fang, Ornate Tooth,

Quill, Gloves, Flask, Fork, Tome,

Cowl, Shirt, Stone Heart, Torch, Drinking Horn,

### Artifacts of civilization L

Anvil, Ward, Quiver, Urn, Cup,

Boots, Brush, Word Stone, Axe, Crown,

Crozier, Crescent, Helmet, Horn, Amulet

### Artifacts of civilization M

Soul gem, Sun sword, Black sword, Mail, Mace,

Mask, Razor, Book, Ring, Rose, Hide,

Key, Skull, Shield, Hammer, Staff.

### Artifacts of civilization N

Pipe, Arrowhead, Seal, Alembic, Retort,

Mortar and Pestle, Clacinator, Jar, Doll, Hinge

Lock, Pot, Kettle, Candlestick, Lute

## Relics

*Main Article: Relics of Civlization*

Relics are artifacts of civilizations that are ascertained to be extinct. Items with a specific practical function are considered ancient technologies. Relics often have a more spiritual or magical function.

### Relics

Amber relic: channels earth power for defense

Dusk relic: channels light power

Both can morph into goddess plumes

## Ancient technologies

*Main Article: Ancient Technologies*

Ancient technologies are devices and techniques that have been invented by these same civilizations that have gone extinct. Ancient technologies distress the dalmer to no end as some of these technologies inevitably ressemble their own, and implies either succesful spying of their secrets or traitors within the empire.

### Ancient technologies

Lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, screw.

Pyramids, Port colossus, thunder god throne, library of twelve steps, Construction crane,

irrigation crane, terrace farming, aqueducts, sewage and sanitation, toilets,

damascus steel, carbon nanotubes, lycurgus cup, mechanical computers, robots,

automatons, steam engine, vending machine, battery, holy water vending machine,

litterature, time recording, sundials, sunstones navigators,

compass, gunpowder, papermaking, printing,