I know all about being swarmed - even when using higher level characters. Of course, I am the same sick bastard(tm) who goes to dungeon levels far greater than my character can handle just to get the stuff people drop off and leave behind. One way to avoid that is (as most people have suggested) to bring allies with you whom are well-armed AND travel slowly. Something else I learned was to have a long range weapon handy at all times (or spells if you can use those). Anything that allows you to draw a line between your opponents and yourself from a distance is a good thing.
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There are no paths to power which are not fraught with confrontation. No matter the battle, a lesson must be won. In the end, the path shall fade into nothingness for the one walking it, but may go on for eternity for those whom choose to follow. One must know their own footsteps before taking that first step, or instead of choosing your battles, your battles will choose you.
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