I have heard and read many good things about this game but I am really frustrated.  I have done everything in Aleroth and am level 9, almost level 10 warrior.  I had to run all the way first to Blue Boar Inn, then to Dwarven Bread ( I died 2 times the first couple of times on that trek), then to Ars M, and finally to Verdistis.   I have been reading hints, but for instance Verlat has yet to approach me and yes, I healed both soldiers back in Aleroth.  I am not strong enough to fight most critters apparently and do not have enough money to buy better armor. It appears from what I have read that the sewers are too hard for me.For instance, I read there are problems if your spiritual resistance is not about 10-12.  Shoot!  Mine is still zero.  Is there somewhere that I can fight and not die.  The orcs in groups killed me.  <sigh>  Any ideas would be appreciated.  
Also, what or where is this world map ppl keep marking?  It sure isn't on the one Zandalor gave me.
Thanks.  I needed to vent. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/disagree.gif" alt="" />