The fix is in. They haven't gotten the boats running, and the
shuttles just sit at the dock. However, on the dock is a temporary
NPC who will translocate you to Timorous Deep. The one in TD will
send you either way. I went to FV and set my bind point, but then
returned to SK to finish my goals of gathering a full toolbox of
Plains Pebbles and completing level 32. Dinged 33 last night, went to
Rivervale to put my things in order, and put my toon to bed.

Su, I am not sure that a level 33 hanging around KC in DL is a very
survivable idea. I am more inclined to Frontier Mountains.

I tend to approach the game in a semi-role-playing way. The game
allows us to go boldly almost anywhere, as death is no very big deal.
I prefer avoid game death, planning my moves with care and setting
incremental goals. I think Frontier Mountains is a good step.

I will keep in mind your advice, however. As I level up I will still
need those Brute hides, and the KC hunting experience will be a good
later step.

Barto Proudfoot