Orc Village quest advice

The cave is on the east side of the map. You'll need to stay on the high road to get there, so don't try to shortcut it with a jump off the cliffs. Follow the north road out of town and then head south after you pass the Frozen Waterfalls. The cave is past the second wooden bridge.

Don't even think about soloing here until you're in your late teens! With a powerful group, you may be able to successfully hunt the northern chambers by Level 15 or so.

The cave has a river that runs through it, just past the main chamber. If you jump into it, you'd better head north — going the other way will dump you into a chamber with about a dozen heavy hitters, several of which are aggressive. Also in the Cave of Trials, you'll find Slave Skeletons, who have an ever-so-slight chance of dropping Foxnail. Baranka Escorts will occasionally drop bone armor. Scarlet Salamander Elder has a slim chance of giving you Cestus.

Nearest Town. Orc Village

Appropriate Levels. 10—20

Good Locations. It really depends on what level you are, and whether you're grouping or soloing. Unless you're Level 19 or 20, your best bet is to group — preferably, a very powerful group!

What Monsters Help. Baranku types, Skeleton types (including Undead Slaves), Scarlet Salamander types (help elementals), Kuruka Ratmen and Hunters, Crypt Horrors, Evil Eye Watchers, Evil Eye Lookouts, Grave Keepers

What Monsters Aggro. Quicksilver Beast, Slave Skeleton, Crypt Horror, Baranka Escort/Guard, Ghost Guardian

Boss. Evil Eye Lord (level 37)

Things to Watch For

Magic Users. Undead Slave, Grave Keeper

Archers. None

Other. Many chambers (and the river) have drop-offs. If you go down into a room, you may have to take another route out. Watch out for the "pit" area near the front of the Cave! Heading south down the river will force you into that area before you can get out.

Oh, and don't forget to buy those Scrolls of Escape and Healing Potions before you head out …