oooooooooooodd <3
ahahah NO don't do that! The game is terrible at explaining things, at least read about the talent points and covenants!
*умерший*
you aren't! It's TOO early to go there now, you have to go to The Forest of Fallen Giants first. It's right next to the bonfire in the village-looking area (which is the hub and the only place you can 'level' up).
Yeah I went to the forest of fallen giants first, seemed like the wrong way to go, so I went back out. Oh well.