Locked out of Arch Mage Quarters

[Guest Jip]

Hey,

 

Really stupid action here. I wanted to try a fast way of leveling pickpocket skills so I put al my stuff in the chest of the Arch Mage Quarters. Includding the key . My only save is when I am standing out side of the door or a save where I lose 2 levels. Is there any way that gets me back in? Or should I just go to an older save?

 

Hope you can help.

 

[Buttons]

Well, at least you know your stuff is safe... 

 

Um, if you're playing on pc i can suggest using console commands: Go into console by pressing the ~ key, then click on the Arch- Mage's door and then type in Unlock, hit the enter key, Then exit console by pressing the ~ key again. The door should now be ready to open. 

 

If you are playing on PS or XBox then i don't know what to suggest, I'm guessing you might have to give up all your pick-pocketing progress and go back to a previous save....   Take the key with you this time, keys don't weigh anything.

 

There is one other possibility i just thought of... though I've never tied it. can you by any chance get on the roof? There might be a door up there that isn't locked? or am i thinking of somewhere else...?

 

Good luck