If you've ever bought any artifact that has an inherent power in the
actual artifact (like armour, a weapon, a quarterstaff, an elemental
staff) PLEASE probe it. You should see on it "artifact_xxxxx" where x is
staff, longsword, scalemail, etc. If you do not, let Me know
immediately, and most certainly do not trade it in until you see it on
there.

Belakai

Penned by my hand on the 22nd of Chakros, in the year 173 MA.