Azdarius

Hello all, I'm relatively new to the game, and just starting out on Gilgamesh. I was told that it was second best, only below Balmung. So my question is this! I've made a character, thought of a preliminary backstory/personality, and rolled him on Gilgamesh...now what? Are there any shells I should know about, groups I should hear about, people I should meet? This is quite the extensive game, and I feel as if I am all by my lonesome, haha. Any information would be greatly appreciated--thank you! -Az