If you don't mind I'll just continue here with another question if that is okay. I did do a search but and answer or two are probably buried somewhere in the large number of threads on these forums. Anyway...

How do I get pass the anti-dragon barriers to move along this game? As a Dragon you can't fly high enough over the mountain ranges.

In human form I have tried walking and swimming to no avail. I can only walk past the Depleted Ore Mine before being stopped cold. I tried using the teleporter that is next to the blind philosopher but the only message I get is that it is inactive.