The protected door had the same symbol engraved into it as the holy symbol. It would make sense of course for higher ranking members of the order to have access, so why not use the order's implements, silvered ones that are bestowed on the higher ranking members only as the key? It all made sense!<br/>Checking the orc bodies also reveals that Veagle has a brand at the chest that is a more primitive looking, stylized symbol of the same image. If Kursk also had a brand like this, perhaps he could pass through that gate at will? The lesser orcs didn't have a similar brand, at least not in places that were visible outright... It was probably reserved for a few that Hagan interacted with.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Bree's spellcraft check</div><div class="spoiler_body">The holy symbol, while not magical on its own, can be used to access the wards of this place. Using it, you can lower the magical wards in the tower (one at a time) by spending a free action each round within 20 feet of the barrier. This goes for the protected door on this level as well as the Pilgrim's Path gates.</div></div>