Most Artifacts appear underneath raised areas of ground, which can be dug up using a pickaxe — you get a Worn Pickaxe from an early quest in the mail, but can also craft better ones via Blacksmithing.
As you get to know the various NPCs in the lively village of Mistria, you'll soon learn more about their distinctive personalities, likes, and dislikes. To increase your heart level with each NPC, you ...