If in Ravenshore you must do all the training exercises there (basically just collect all the scrolls, but you don't have to read them) - then talk to the guy in the hall where you started to say goodbye. You'll want to hit the shops and stock up on whatever potions, etc. you can. Then leave - walk out of town, I think there's a dock. Talk to the boat guy to leave.If on the Isle of Ashes, you'll have to a) save frequently; b) utilize potions sparingly and rest to recover HP whenever you can; c) eventually you'll bump into a guy named Farad Dorre (I think) - he will direct you to Yrsa the Troll. Go speak to her, she'll give you a task to complete before she'll "help" you. Make sure you rest/heal/save, then go do it (bows are helpful here, hope you managed to find a couple, and have the skill). Then talk to her again, go back and talk to the guy again, then go back and talk to Yrsa again. Ask her "How do I open that door?" and she'll give you a key. Now go over the bridge where Farad was standing before he joined your party (save/rest/heal first), and clear out the skeletons. DO NOT ENTER THE VERHOFFEN RUINS. You will eventually come back to them but for now going in there will only kill you. Instead, walk around the building until you find stairs going down to a door. Use the key on the door (make sure whoever has the key in their inventory is the active character), then go thru. Loot the chest(s) then click on the book on the stand. Enjoy the video clip, and when it ends, you should be in Sturmford (near or on the dock). The city lies just ahead (there are two doors in), and you should definitely go there first.
HTH,
Maybeth
