Run starts at 00:00:21.566, ends at 2:30:09.749, framecounted to 2:29:48.183. Got a great run tonight. Accidental deaths were:

1 at Durean.

A couple on the way to the Ghost Ship.

1 at Model Town 1.

3 or 4 at Magridd Castle Basement.

1 at Right Tower.

1 in World of Evil.

Trying some different places to get experience quickly along the way, like the 2 gem fairies recommended by Paledim (who was recommended them by Syn if I understand correctly), the gem fairy and fast spawning lairs in Rockbird, and 5 extra mouse lairs on the way to the gem fairy at the top of the mountain in Area 4. I can see this getting to sub-2:15, but the increased damage from not wearing armor for most of the game is very very rough. Still a fun challenge.