Can't make it past the intro mission

[Castruccio]

I get past the first red blob, explore the apartment building, then get to the dungeon with the second red blob that is more powerful than the first and has a yellowish tint.  He then proceeds to burn me alive almost immediately, and none of the spells I have do significant damage to him.

[x4000]

Right, don't get near that guy -- as with the first, keep a safe distance.  Also check out the nearby tombstones for hints.  In this case you need to go delving into the caverns under the surface tunnels you are in, and get some raw gems to craft yourself a new spell.  Without crafting a new spellgem, you won't be able to damage that new blob.

Hope that helps!

[Castruccio]

Ok.  I got the launch rock spell.   Thanks. 

[x4000]

You bet - glad to help!