Was that the golem path?
Remember to occasionally ask for better armor. It makes a massive difference.
Also, remember that most monsters can simply be outran.
I say "most" because there are a few, like Orcs, who can catch you from behind if you go too close to them.
Why would anybody have to outrun an Orc?
Well, when they come in groups of 4 they can be nasty.
That's what transformation scrolls are for.
Just make sure to transform back before any human sees you. Otherwise he could still have you registered as hostile.
Blood Fly transformation is very useful because you don't take damage from falling down. So you can travel the direct route.
The meat bug has a cool place to be used and I wouldn't have gotten it without Jemy's FAQ
I found one area that I thought was optional, only because I haven't been sent to it yet. It'sFog Tower.
I killed the skeletal mage and took the book which started some cryptic quest. I was wondering if that was part of the main quest or if I just stumbled onto some optional side quest. I guess I'll find out soon enough…