Playing P99(classic EQ) and I've been working on my epic for my Shadow Knight in my free time which I've mentioned on here from time to time. Honestly, I hope there's more to the artifacts than just the quest chain to get it. Because I love the idea of a lengthy, epic quest that is specific to your class of choice. That's what EQ did way back in the day with the epic weapon for the classes or SWG with lightsabers, tons of rp, tons of lore, tons of running all over the place and making it feel earned and unique from any other class. Making use of areas that usually set unused.
I know you get the artifact pretty early on but I'm really hoping that upgrading it continues this long, amazing questline to help you develop an affinity for your specific character.
.....I know it won't but let me believe for a moment.