[archaeolept]

akashic record is very expensive, and probably not worthwhile in a competitive game if you've already done some searches. Really, If you've already searched a path at lvl2, that's probably enough.

Usually you can break into new paths w/ a bit of work, and then use your new mages to site-search. It's better than using akashic record for already-half searched provinces. There are exceptions, of course.