Relics are powerful artifacts scattered across the map in skirmish and multiplayer games. Each relic, when brought to your Temple, grants a unique bonus to your civilization. These bonuses can range from increased resource gathering rates, faster unit training, improved unit statistics, or even passive healing for your units. Relic hunting is a crucial side activity that can provide a significant advantage over your opponents.
To hunt relics, use your scout unit (Oracle Scout, Ulfsark, Scout Cavalry) to explore the map early in the game. Once a relic is discovered, send a hero unit (Arkantos, Ajax, Chiron, etc., or a regular hero if playing Norse/Egyptian/Atlantean) to pick it up. Heroes are the only units that can carry relics. Once picked up, bring the relic back to any of your Temples. Protect your hero during this journey, as losing a relic-carrying hero means the relic is dropped and can be picked up by an enemy. Prioritize securing relics that complement your strategy or counter your opponent's.