Just exploring and headed into dark forest to get to warriors guild. For some reason, I am unable to interact with anything in the zone (ie stairs,items, etc.) . However, it does allow me to talk to npcs.
Used drop and teleport to get back to alathor and everything seems to be fine there. However, when I port back, I cant even pick up the pyramid or port back. WTF, I never remember having this problem with the original game back in 02. Any input appreciated.

Hold down the alt key and then try to pick it up. If that fails, go through teleporter and come back again through then try holding down the alt key. :)

Hello tashtego9,
This was indeed an issue in this release and I'm happy to inform you that it should be fixed in an update, although I don't know when that will be. Bear with us, though! :)