S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - Making New Friends
artifacts have a certain "lifespan" of use, or a charge. some artifacts can only be used once, and some artifacts, like the ones you figure the government or military owns, can be used almost indefinitely.
Mistaken Deific Identity
It was just an artifact... yet as he got closer he found himself peering into the darkness and wondering if the myths weren't actually true.
Curiosity Changed the Cat (Commission for Xilimyth)
Cimmaron exclaimed, as they passed through another doorway into another dimly lit warehouse, just like those in adventure movies full of magical, dangerous artifacts.
An Arabian Night (Second Eternity - Eps 5)
"i was in germany tracking down a thief who had stolen a powerful greek artifact of magic. unbeknownst to me, the thief had lost the artifact while attempting to give me the slip.
Truth Is Relative
And hope that he could make it out with the artifact if it was even in there....or he could walk away. neither were the best of plans, but there was no way he could walk away now.
S under D[Arc 5: The Forgotten] Chapter 5
"gaia has sent a messenger to meet you but first he need some help destroying an artifact." leon responded. "wait, there are artifacts on earth!?!? that can't be possible!" his father was clearly surprised.
Chapter 24
"artifact shutdown in 10...9...8..." "hurry!" right as they made it to the doorway, the temple gave a huge shake. "artifact shutdown in 2...1..." the amulet went silent and they crashed through the door. "wha...holy hells!!!" "ahhh!!!"
Corporate Invitations to the Kitsune 3
The various artifacts that she had were all rather magical, rather powerful, and not at all the most predictable things in the world.
[QC-31] Intrusion; Alert
Clarke's home contained dozens of these artifacts and relics, and kaven could get a decent number of them to sell in one heist.
2.3 - Real Time
That artifact i touched? what does it do?" field pressed. "you are curious." an approving smile.
Astaroth Part 5 - False Expectations and Hopeful Dreams
Fortunately, the authorities do not know about the existence of this artifact.
63- Job Opportunities
The sale transactions of such artifacts isn't illegal, mostly because the trianii have no concept on, er... 'force-imbued artifacts.'