Welcome to the new Vanguard Riftway System! This was part of Game Update 4 (I think!) and completely changed travel on Telon.
How it works:
All points along the riftway are now level locked save for the "Hub" points. They are level locked to any sphere - so if you're a level 40+ crafter, you can use all the riftways even if your adventuring level is only 5. To use the riftway, you'll first need to find one and simply right click it. This should pop up the riftway maps below. Here's an image of a riftway stone so you know what you are looking for:
Travel around Telon using the riftways is not free - there is some minor expense involved so make sure you have some change in your pockets!
Level 10 Rifts (Green): 50 Copper
Level 20 Rifts (Blue): 5 Silver
Level 30 Rifts (Yellow): 20 Silver
Level 40 Rifts (Red): 50 Silver
Hubs: These are the purple rifts around major cities such as New Targanor. These are free to use for everyone, no matter the level.
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