Theres some areas around the western part of cythera. One is the happy forest where you can ask the campers wife for somee food or even maybe a small quest. You can kill there many kinds of birds and animals to raise your experience. Theres also some other creatures south of crossroads and around. But dont explore further west or you will encunter the mean wolfs and wargs who like to kill innocents. It is said that only those that blend with the enviroment and wear or use magics on them can pass freely.