Larian Studios Forums Divine Divinity (English) Help/Tips/Tricks Can't enter 2nd level of Dwarven Mines

I'm at the Dwarven Halls and in the Dwarven Mines (1st level). Out of desperation I found maps on-line showing where the entrance to the 2nd level of the mines is. But, the is no way to get to it! I'm in the room (slightly west of center in the northern part) There is a huge barracade (sp?) of stones in front of what I perceive to be the entrance (per the map). The entrance does *not* 'light' up though when I run the cursor over it... I even turned the gamma way up but I can see no hint whatsoever on the game map where I'm supposed to go. The entrance is supposedly just to the west (left) of the torch. Please Help. Thanks. BTW, is this area critical to completing the game?

Hello. The dwarven mines are crucial, this area ties into the main plot, with the axe of stone/solving tensions between elves and dwarves (I'll say no more for fear of spoilers).

The entrance to the second level is sealed until you have the stone axe quest, which is part of the dwarven council member quest (available after you have entered the castle by invitation, which there is no need to rush).

OK, thanks to you both for the info. Guess I'll have to put it off until later...