there is an entite at the deadlands as well.

There's the Nabreus Deadlands where most of the paths are hidden and you can follow the paths to the Nechrol of Nabudis.
The Nechrol is a good place to pick up items for the bazaar but as you found out probably too tough for you at this point.

If I recall correctly you can take on some additional hunts from the hunt club there on the Phon Coast.

I liked Split Infinity's faq although he and I didn't see eye to eye about FFXII.

Good luck.