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I believe I have done quests that can be don as I've been following a guide on the side quests, although I have some quests that are beyond the first section they are still pretty hard to do as they are all the way down the other end.
http://guides.gamepressure.com/divinityiiegodraconis/guide.asp?ID=8175I managed to get to the temple at last using charm, although I didn't kill any of the guys surrounding the place.