You can recall at level 9, and as a conjurer teleport at level 13. That's a VERY small gap in which you have no transportation means, and you can buy potions of recall at any level.

The room you got stuck in, in Galadon sewers, can be teleported and recalled from. It's a fun place to drive/trap people. You'll find that terrain can be as harsh a weapon as any spell/skill if you use it correctly. This no-exit room is one of them.

That room in the ponds, I have no idea why that still exists. It is simply annoying and slightly pointless But see above about using terrain. Fleeing can become an extremely dangerous command if you're 1 room away from a death trap, killer mob (Gay Lich!) or a no-exit room.

Enjoy!

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