| It's a factor associated with your Security level, the level of the relevant attribute, and that of the pick you use. If you go the magic route, then it's a straight 1-on-1: the lock level vs. the level of the spell, which is known in advance.
You can also increase your attribute temporarily, affecting both the thief and mage ease with which you open a given lock.
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