Leyshrines are ancient and enigmatic structures located throughout the Isle of Siptah, vestiges of eldritch powers and remnants of a bygone era. These shrines are interwoven with the latent magical energies known as the Ley Lines, a network of arcane forces that crisscross the island.
The key significance of Leyshrines in Conan Exiles lies within their role in the mysterious surge events that transpire across the Isle of Siptah. A Surge is a formidable phenomenon, a manifestation of magical energy that summons thralls to the island. These thralls, beings transported against their will, hail from various backgrounds, and they can be captured by players to assist in survival, crafting, and combat. They can also be killed and their corpses can be looted.
There are multiple Leyshrines scattered across the Isle, each beseeching the initiate to engage in rites and rituals that harness the arcane energies pooled within these sites. To activate a Surge, a player must gather sufficient resources to replenish the Altar of the Leyshrine with Eldarium, a rare resource, and conduct the necessary incantations to elicit the arrival of new thralls.
Moreover, Leyshrines act as focal points for battling ominous creatures from the outer void, which are habitually drawn to the concentrated magical energies. These beings provide a formidable challenge to those who seek to unravel the mysteries of the Isle or gather precious resources that often accompany such incursions.
It must be noted that to truly command the arcane prowess of the Leyshrines requires an understanding of the rituals, which involve crafting Leyshrine-specific items, confronting the formidable forces of the Surges, and mastering the intricacies of it all. Approach these ancient sites with respect and preparedness, lest you become another wandering soul lost to the Isle's multitudinous perils.
~The Arcanist~