The Drunken Lizard Pub

Figured out the problem. When I was exploring Alunder's private room I accidentally flipped the door switch and that made the pathway impassible. I guess the glitch here would be that flipping that switch will close off the gateway but the gateway will still APPEAR open.

Saved and reloaded but it didn't work, path still invisibly blocked. I may just have to use my backup save from inside the dungeon.

So, I was able to open Alunder's dungeon and get in the first time around. I then decided to leave and do a bit more exploring before I went back and finished the quest. Now when I go back to the dungeon the gate is still open to me but my character can't get through, almost like there is an ...

Thank you for your response!
In regards to the witch's puzzle, however, I have one more question:
By puzzle do you mean entering the word "spirits" into the journal? Or do you mean the one having to do with the chest that has the number 5 written above it? (I haven't looked into that one yet.)

So I am a bit stuck in my game right now and have a few questions!

Question 1:
I am trying to complete the Baptism in Fire quest and need the Sigil of Fire ring to do it. Where would I find this?

Question 2:
Is the only way to get to the other side of the Elderoak Forest through the underground ...