Quote Originally Posted by Nezerius View Post
The only way for you to even begin to make this a balanced choice, is if you were to make the tomestone choice be heavily timegated while the step is current.
I could see that. Rowena's representative has a limited supply while the supply is greater if you go obtain it yourself.

As to why, well, it's obviously popular. They remarked that this relic has the highest participation so far. So I could see where they would want to continue that appeal. An optional grind path serves as something to not leave out those who enjoyed that aspect of relics, while also allowing them to remain accessible and appealing.