I think I cannot complete the shrine. There is a pillar which rose when i pressed a stone. I stood on it and it won't go back down so i don't have access to the lower levels. I'm going to be reasonably frustrated if i have to start again from Skull Castle (this was my only save before the whole Shrine fiasco.)
Anyway I'm off to London for two days to take a break
and see the mighty Savatage.!
Mentally yours,
Si