I wish I could provide more info, Im not sure what caused it. SPOILERS after I found the priest a congregation my game started failing to load after Id stop playing.
Im at 38 percent, Ill probably just start a new character, if it happens again Ill be sad.
Its a really neat game, I love the simulation aspect, day and night cycles, clever combat and decent controls
Its a bit unclear what youre supposed to be doing at times, I think thats probably intentional and I dont really mind it, but I can see how some people would be turned off by it.
Its also quite difficult, I like that, but it can be frustrating sometimes when youre a fully aged deer and you have to restart.
You keep your spells and items however.
Mulletbear about The Deer God