On your second point, Evilar ;
No you cannot repair any kind of gear but this is not a problem. If you are using your gear - weapons, armour or jewels, you are levelling up. As you level up you become able to use higher quality gear, so you should be replacing your gear well before it wears out.
An exception is the Pick for digging, which you will find yourself wearing out and replacing on a regular basis if you do any Foraging.
No you cannot repair any kind of gear but this is not a problem. If you are using your gear - weapons, armour or jewels, you are levelling up. As you level up you become able to use higher quality gear, so you should be replacing your gear well before it wears out.
An exception is the Pick for digging, which you will find yourself wearing out and replacing on a regular basis if you do any Foraging.
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