I haven't seen mention of the Artifact being found, and having a less than stellar connection right now, just been searching. I've come up empty, but it hasn't been a total loss.
I've searched all by 2 open zones in Antonica (everfrost and Inny swamp) this includes running near every patch of water looking for ground spawns, going in huts, bridges, tents, shacks, anything near any water source. Searched all of Faydwer including crushbone and unrest. Searched part of Odus. And all of OOT (this and lake rathe were a major pain).
Found alot of items that could use upgrades as well, I will post in discord later.
Did some xp along the way, giants and griffons, spoke to some npc's and have been surprised at the results twice, once nearlying killing me instantly.
I initially misread the clue, it says "near a water source ", I just had it in the back of my mind as "a body of water".
Could be a fountain, steam, waterfall, pool etc etc.
I got excited in Antonica alot, quite a few zones with bags or other items laying on the ground, faydwer not so much, OOT not at all (never explored that whole zone before, and don't ever intend to again), and Odus has had a few so far.
Anyways, don't know that I've helped anyone out, after I finished Odus, i may start dungeon exploring or back to xp if connection improves.