The Sands of Time is the relic that Adrian needs to find but he does not know where to start. He looked at the forums but there is not a large number of players that starts in the western continent for certain reasons.
Players often avoid the western continent even though there is a starting section there for one reason. That one reason would be that the western continent is not a safe environment like the central continent. Although, the upside is that there are many undiscovered dungeons on the western continent.
The benefits might be good growth but for people who are not great at the game, it is different. Many still regretted it and sailed towards the central continent but those who succeeded are in the top rankings. The western continent is basically the treasure trove for those who are skilled.