We could also utilize the Arena if nobody would cry over the loss of a PVP zone (if it even works).

Erudin palace would be nice as I know they had multiple levels in the palace square that you could run from one place to another.  Lots of open space in the palace square to add the various craft tables, brew barrels and what not.  Nice thing is Jewel crafting is already there.

http://www.steveprutz.com/eq/erudin.htm

This would give you a spot without loosing PVP as I know that sometimes it is nice to have a spot that is secluded try macros to see what works without having to consent to a fight.

my 2 coppers

Hi started on EZ back in 2010 with Big Mac with Fries (he was a pally but could never finish off BoT mobs) and then grouped with a SK, who basically lawnmowered through BoT.  I thought heck I need to change over to be able to finish.  I played all the way through POD and found that I could not get through T2 boss mobs as the poison coupled with hard hits stopped me in my tracks T1 full armor with Epic 3.0.  At that point I switched over to boxing with a bard and cleric.  I had considerable help to get me to T4 in HOH but have now gone back and have a group of support characters.  my SK is still my main at least for the time being and may have to bring on a Warrior but trying to see how far my SK can go as the main.