3. From what I remember during Live, a 60 Rogue could sneak through the entire East-to-West between zones (see
http://www.steveprutz.com/eq/kael.htm). But, I remember conning everything in between to be safe. I seem to recall (near WL zone) that there was a quasi-named giant near a throne. This mob might have had dogs around him that saw Hide.
One could DEFINITELY NOT sneak inside the Arena. See map legend (evidence) here:
http://www.steveprutz.com/eq/images/...kel_doccus.jpg
Edit: my experience comes from Velious + Luclin era.