This is the reason for all your problems.
Originally by ForkTong (in quite a few posts).
People who are experiencing this behaviour (waypoint shrines not working after reaching a certain level), should return their game box to the shop or to DTP and ask for a new copy.
The game checks once in a while if the Divinity 2 DVD is in the drive. If this check fails during gameplay, stuff like this happens. There are numerous fallbacks like this one, this is just one of them, but it is a very recognizable one.
It is _not_ a bug, it is the copy protection jumping in. If you experience this and you have bought the game, turn in your game package and ask for a new box, or contact SecuROM.
I am again locking this topic because I do not want people to start replying that I am accusing them, and that they did buy the game, etc. If you did buy the game: cool, thanks, but get a replacement.
If you really want to talk to me, send me a PM.