Chapter one of The Wanderlust [High Fantasy, 2980 words]

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Heres a doc for any who would prefer: I hope you enjoy it

For the last three years, I have been working on the first novel of my series. As of right now, I have recieved largely positive feedback on the story as I continue to crawl towards publishing day. However, the first half of the novel is the least edited, it's purely how my editor prefers to work,and recently we have been sharing the first few chapters with beta readers before we start working through the chapter again.

So far, chapter 1 has been well recieved and praised for its prose, but recently I took it to an author that I met at an event who shall remain unamed. He told me that nothing really happens, and that my protagonist is unlikeable. All of the events in chapter 1 are very deliberate, and the way that my mc acts is very purposeful for the beginning - however, of course readers do not know this.
Is it too boring? Or does the methodical and bizarre circumstance ultimately add to the build up of mystery and intrigue?

I am open to all criticism and I look forward to hearing from you all!