Use Ancient Treasure Maps while the event is active, follow the revealed coordinates, and treat Desert Bandits as a possible second stage rather than a guaranteed appearance. Evony's official Civilization Celebration announcement says maps came from packages or Boss monsters, using a map revealed treasure coordinates, Desert Bandits could appear while searching, and all Ancient Treasure Maps disappeared when the event ended. See the official Tavern update and Civilization Celebration announcement.
Direct answer: what is the correct sequence?
The sequence is obtain a map, use it, inspect the coordinates, send an appropriate march, check the result, and handle any Treasure Clue Fragments before the event deadline. Do not stockpile maps past the closing time described in the live rules.
Before using a map
Confirm the event window
Open the event page and record the ending time shown for your account. The official article documents one event round; it is not a permanent schedule.
Prepare a free march
Avoid activating a map when every march is committed to a long rally, gathering trip or battlefield task. The map is useful only if you can act on the revealed location.
Check PvE readiness
Use the current target information to decide whether your march is appropriate. The official article does not publish one universal troop setup for every encounter, so do not copy a fabricated fixed march.
Map-to-reward workflow
- Record the number of Ancient Treasure Maps in inventory.
- Use one map.
- Capture the revealed coordinates or navigate immediately.
- Send a suitable march after checking distance and target information.
- Read the result rather than assuming success from the animation.
- Check whether a Desert Bandit appeared.
- Track Treasure Clue Fragments and compose King Solomon's Treasure only when the current interface confirms the requirement is met.
- Repeat while time and prepared marches remain.
Decision framework
Use maps now when the event is active, a march is available and you can finish the resulting action. Delay briefly when your march is occupied or alliance activity has higher priority. Do not delay beyond the event deadline because the cited rules state the maps disappear.
Practical example
You have several maps shortly before reset but only one march free. Use one map, complete the full chain and verify the outcome before opening another. Activating several maps without recording their locations creates operational risk without increasing the published reward rules.
Common mistakes
- Saving maps for a later event round without confirmation.
- Assuming every search produces a Desert Bandit.
- Opening maps while no march is available.
- Ignoring travel time near the event deadline.
- Claiming a fixed PvE march works for every account.
FAQ
Where did Ancient Treasure Maps come from in the cited event?
The announcement lists event packages and defeating Boss monsters.
Do Desert Bandits always appear?
No. The official wording says there is a chance to encounter them.
What happens to unused maps?
The cited event stated that all Ancient Treasure Maps disappear after it ends.
Are exact encounter requirements published in the article?
No. Use the current in-game target information and your own verified battle results.