It's quite normal to have relatively bad equipment in the beginning of the game, don't worry about that. If you really are unable to get anywhere, exit Aleroth and kill some orcs. You'll level up quickly! Oh and don't forget to run to Seth if the orcs threaten to overwhelm you <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />

I am in blood
Stepp'd in so far, that, should I wade no more,
Returning were as tedious as go o'er.