OK, I'm confused about how doors work in V as opposed to IV. I know there are regular doors both unlocked and locked. I've been able to Jimmy open a regular locked door with a key. There are other doors that have a blue aura around them that I've read are magic doors. It was my understanding from everything I've read that you can Jimmy these open with a key as well but I've had no luck. Is a spell needed instead?

I think i found the problem. I knew about the keys the guy in Minoc hides and I thought I grabbed those. I searched the tree and "found" them but I don't think I actually picked them up. Also good to know the spell works too. Thanks!