Relic

The  is a special object in Age of Empires II. It can only be carried by monks, and placed in a moanestry, which, when it is, slowly generates gold. When more are collected, more gold is generated. If all relics are gathered, or 'captured' as it is known in-game, then, after a certain period, the player will win the game.

The Hunnic technology Atheism increases the period needed to pass for a relic victory.