New player -- how to start killing monsters?

[Greta]

Hi, I used to play this game like 10+ years ago, and quite often.
I played on Hestia, and Atlantis.
I don't remember a lot about the game, but I logged in and acquired a weapon from the shop -- I went to the graveyard and proceeded to get my face slapped by skeletons.

My question is, how do I start killing and acquiring loot? I'm so weak as a new character, and I'm having trouble figuring this part out.
Also do monsters have 'rare' bag drops or a similar RNG system for cool loot? I'm the type of player that is a treasure hunter/ collector of rare commodities, my favorite past time was deciphering maps and digging up treasure! Thanks and nice to see the game isn't dead.

Hi and welcome! 

Check those guides, I think you will find some good info there:
https://uolostlands.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=67

https://uolostlands.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=304