I got about 5000 exp for just letting that wishing well take me to the frozen land. Wasn't expecting that ... nor do I understand why I got it. After that I took the orcs and am going through that cave now. I hope I find that guy with the staff as that's one of my outstanding quests.

I did the element quest and put the square amulet on the pedestal, but I can't figure out how to get to the other side.

I don't know anything about an elf orc blood feud. I can't find the jeweled cat collar (unless it's in the pirate cave). Not sure what the North Cave is your talking about.

I'm trying not to break into people's houses. So I haven't figured out how to talk to the woman in the tub yet.