Thank you for the warm welcome!! have been picking up everything, but from what I understand, most items found are there for flavor and player-interest. So, if those items do not have a particular use, and have no real monetary value, they are not worth picking up? I am a bit surprised that the designers put in things that are worthless, but in my opinion it does add some personality.
I am also stuck with the first enemy in the dungeon under the castle. The guy I am fighting - Ghroz - is tearing right through me and my companion. I know I am new to this game, and I have a couple potions and healing patches, should I be using them in this battle or is there something I am missing? Please help!