Nice! Enjoy the travels and learning. Druid is a great class for that. One of the most important things is really just enjoying your time leveling. Racing to 60 is ridiculous for a brand new player, so ignore any of that noise.
Of course, there are plenty of cheap options in EC, and do take advantage if you want. However, a class like Druid or Necromancer really needs no gear, so don't sweat that too much. Sure, gear is a huge facet of EQ, but for a non-melee, you have the luxury of not needing to focus on that.
Get your spells, buy some gear as you can, and learn as you go. Once you get your first group ports, you can make money as you deem necessary. It is also a good way to meet folks and learn the various zones.
Have fun, and welcome!
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