I have problem. I went into the shadow ruins but I figured my character was not strong enough to complete the area, so I left. Later I went back to try again but I can not get in the ruins again . What is the problem the shadow gem is still in it's pedestal.
Baldy
Can't get back in the shadow ruins
Unfortunately, this is a bad bug in the game that was never fixed. Hopefully you have a saved game from before or during your first trip inside.
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Sir Edmund: "Should you obey the lord who asks you to put a village of innocents to the torch? Is that chivalrous? Is it noble?"
Me: "It's a great way to get promoted, I know that much."
Me: "It's a great way to get promoted, I know that much."
You only have 8 saves but you can copy the save games folder and then have an infinite amount of saves, just you have to swap them in the right place on the file folders when you need. Hope that is understandable 
Right Speech has four aspects: 1. Not lying, but speaking the truth, 2. Avoiding rude and coarse words, but using gentle speech beneficial to the listener, 3. Not slandering, but promoting friendliness and unity, 4. Avoiding frivolous speech, but saying only what is appropriate and beneficial.