The Ancients is a game set on Earth. In 200BC. The Roman Republic is slowly taking the mediterranean by storm, the second of the punic wars has just ended, yet the war against Macedon has just begun - and this is just in Italy. Travel and explore the land and peoples, from the Lusitanians of the Iberian Peninsula to the ancient Ainu of Japan.
These are the icons that will represent your skill with the shown weapon. The Red aura is offensive and the Blue aura is defensive.
Offensive skills increase your ability to hit with the related weapon, whilst defensive skills increase your ability to dodge attacks from the related weapon.