keep in mind egin that every level you multi-class delays you from getting to higher level wiz spells, so give it much thought. if you play the oc only, might not be wise to multi a caster. but if you're going to play hotu, then you have more leeway to multi a caster since you get to higher levels than the oc, so you'd still get those 8th/9th level spells.
re desther, two tips:
(1) linu, despite her fumbling personality, is the best henchman (or woman) for this part of the game.
(2) destroy first those 4 (?) creatures surrounding desther. then, you'll have an easier time.
good luck in chap. 2. though i find it to be the longest and most boring chapter in the game, it'll get more interesting near the end of the chapter.
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