The Archaen civilization reached heights the like of which their modern descendents can barely imagine. Cities in the clouds, massive automotons of war, and Witchgates leading to other worlds are merely the tip of a dimly percieved iceberg. Now the secrets of the Archaen age open to your fingertips. Discover the forgotten art of sorcery, probe the concealed lore of the Black Savants, learn the lost origins of the Sindarans, and meet the entities that built the world of Archaeus. These and other wonders of Talislanta's greatest magical era are waiting to be uncovered. So pack your research notes; the treasure hunt has begun!