Thanks for the help, guys. A couple things, though:
a) Where can I learn Body Magic? I once again forgot how to get Fredrick (looked that up), so I was running around annoyed because Elsbeth hasn't got it to begin with and I had to rely on potions. Is there a basic trainer on DW?
b) The reason I am suddenly taking massive damage when I stand in the ponds on DW is because I am drowning, yes? (was surprised at the very short distance from "wading" to "glub glub glub", wondered if it was not that at all)
c) I have to wait to get to Ravenshore to learn Chain, don't I?
Okay that was three things but whatever.