I took my sweet time clearing out the first zone, grinding tar/glimpses, finding all the loot that I could, and soaking up the lore that was there to be found. After I went everywhere there was to go in the first zone I proceeded to an ominous place that looked like a giant fortress, which is apparently called the Eternal Narthex.

I went there against my better judgement, as the overall look of the place seems very "late-game", and not at all like a place I should've gone as early as I did. But it looked so awesome that I couldn't resist. Now I think I've spent 3 hours or so wandering aimlessly, trying to make my way through this giant, foreboding place that has a bunch of teleporters, constantly getting lost and dying. Haven't even found a boss or mini boss yet.

I'm wondering if there's some sort of suggested order to proceed through the the different zones? Did I in fact go there "too early"? Should I head back to Fallgrim and head in a different direction? I didnt want to look up a guide, as that seems like cheating and I don't want to be spoiled.