Thank you so much for so many thorough responses. I am shocked at how non-toxic and helpful the atmosphere is here.

My seed (the only one I played) turned out to be child's play, all the things to mistlands I embraced in close proximity. I practically didn't look for anything, the game led me by the hand. But after watching a few videos on YT I think I was mega lucky :D

Thanks to your answers, I'm already in Mistlands :)