buff icons?

[Solvaring]

I've noticed some icons sometimes popping up above my health bar area when i use certain spells i think? one looked like some kind of shield thing with two blue chevrons or arrows pointing up i think but im a bit far from the tv right now and its really late.

explain anyone?

[hexaae]

Yeah, they are temprorary bonuses when you're near to some "sources of power" or because of some potions or when using special weapons you'll find further in the game (magical, health, faster stamina refill etc.)... pay attention you'll discover some nice ideas in this game.
The health buff given by your ghost (death) is also explained in the in-game (minimal) tutorial.

[Solvaring]

collecting your ghost after death gives a buff?

[hexaae]

RTFM! :P
Follow the small tutorial... staying near your ghost will slowly replenish you health (but will decrease XP points the more you wait). It's up to you the choice.
Right after you pick it up it will still work for a few seconds.

[Solvaring]

by now I'm almost at the end of the game, I remember nothing of what they went over in the beginning, it's not really a memorable game i'm actually really sorry to say.

The coolest character is the blacksmith and so far I haven't seen very much of him except for whenever i find an anvil in the world.