Thanks to Wyv for the last tip. I now seem to have a problem getting to Ishad N'Ha, i have been told it is past the caves at rivers end. i have been to the caves and talked to the oricle but could find no way through.
By the way great game if not frustrating at times.

TAlk to them some more!!
I believe the trigger word is "DESTINY" but if you talk to them long enough and use all the keywords in the chat window, they WILL open the way to the west and you will move on!!

Wyv