And later on, you can use the jump trick...
Get as high up as you can, cast the jump spell, and when you're near the peak of your jump, fly down just a smidge. You'll now be flying at that level. Repeat the process (by finding higher ground to land on), and you'll be able to fly to mountainous heights.
Side note: You travel faster flying than you do walking or running, so I usually fly a foot or so off the ground when I travel. So nice...
*edit* Note: I don't consider this a spoil, since it doesn't affect game play or flow. And what you get up there isn't tremendously wonderful anyway.
[ 02-18-2004, 11:06 AM: Message edited by: Bungleau ]