Artifacts are categorized in different ways. Enchanted tools are also considered Artifacts, but they are copies, created from the symbols of power found on the real Artifacts in ruins and Rifts.
There are ranks as well, Artifact, Legendary Artifact, Chained Artifact, and then Named Artifact.
The level of power between them is immense, sometimes akin to the gap between Knight ranks. Some even possess a degree of consciousness and intelligence.
So, to hear that the Borderland has a Chained Artifact didn't surprise Vale, but to think the Commander had one as well, waiting in the Purple Fortress, was astonishing.
"So only a Athrimir can use this Chained Artifact?" Vale asked. He could already imagine the possibilities.
"Yes. It's the inspiration for all the other Towers. If you can acquire it and use it, then there's no higher proof because everyone knows that only the Commander can wield it.
