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NoUsername
Since: May, 2012
14th Apr, 2021 08:47:43 AM
sounds most like Only the Worthy May Pass, but could also be Secret Test of Character if they aren't being told why they need to earn the artifact
"I could give you this artifact but it won't be as strong as if you earned it."