Makes sense now lol, spent hours trying to find a mage xDOh, about the ignoring part that's not entirely true. It seems that f2p players are unable to communicate with players 10 levels above you or higher with /s.
You could, however name one companion you have with "whisper me pls" and emote to it to try and get a mage to respond.
I'll try the companion method you suggested I guess, mage is the best way according to all guides I found sadly.Are you able to get to timeless Isle? There's an underwater cave near the frog area that has a "teleporter" that brings you to gorgrond and all you do next is get to Talador on foot. Unless you can get a mage.