62 Skyrim Guard Quotes For Fans Of The Elder Scrolls
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'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim' is an iconic video game.
This game explores the gamer world action from the perspective of role-playing. This game has been created by Bethesda Game Studios and was released in 2011.
'Skyrim' guards are nonplaying characters in this game who are generally found in the cities in Skyrim. The primary function of the guards is the protection of the city and they can arrest the character if any crime is committed.
The guards are always on the lookout for rogue characters to get bounty. Mainly the Skyrim guards are from Argonian, Khajiit and Redguard.
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Best Skyrim Guard Quotes
Enlisted below are the best 'Skyrim' guard quotes. You will also find quotes on curved swords, a Whiterun guard and on dark brotherhood.
1. "You have committed crimes against Skyrim and her people. What say you in your defense? Nothing."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
2. "Let me guess, someone stole your sweetroll?"
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
3. "We warned you, but you just had to go and cause trouble. Now we have to pin all these recent murders on you. Silence witnesses. Work. Work. Work."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
4. "We won't give up this port to the Imperials without a fight, don't you worry."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
5. "There's a foul presence coming from Darklight Tower, southwest of the city. Some say the place is home to necromancers."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
6. Well. I'll let it slide this time. But you'd be smart to take that off. Someone might get the wrong idea."
- Stormcloak Guard, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
7. "Cicero: Damn that Loreius. Oh, how he will pay for this treachery...
Guard: You just keep quiet and stay where you are. Soon as my relief arrives, we'll all take a nice little trip."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
8. "I used to be an adventurer like you. But then I took an arrow into the knee.."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
9. "Pssst, I know who you are... Hail Sithis"
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
10. "Across the river to the northeast lies Yngol Barrow. Steer clear of the foul place, lest the walking dead claim you as their own."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
11. "The Thieves Guild used to run this city. Now they're nothing but braggarts and bullies, rotting to death down in their Ratway..."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
12. "They say Ulfric Stormcloak murdered the High King... with his voice! Shouted him apart!"
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
13. "Beware the region northeast, across the river. Forsworn have taken refuge in Broken Tower Redoubt and Red Eagle Redoubt."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
14. "In the very oldest tales, back when there still were dragons in Skyrim, the Dragonborn would slay dragons and steal their power. That's what you did, isn't it? Absorbed that dragon's power?"
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
15. "This is the East Empire Company's central warehouse. All of their shipments go through here. Unfortunately, thanks to some problems they've been having, it hasn't seen much use lately. Either way, it's off limits to you."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
16. "You wear the armor of a brigand. Best not cause any trouble on my watch."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
17. "Wait... I know you" (Only said if player has a bounty of 101 - 1000 gold)
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
18. "Try to hide it all you want. I know you're in the Thieves Guild...and so do the other guards."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
19. "Off the coast a ways to the east, you'll find the wreck of the Brinehammer. Never know what treasures may still be aboard."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
20. "Look, there's a war going on, if you hadn't heard. We barely have enough soldiers to walk the streets, much less patrol every corner."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
21. "You don't want to go up to that farmhouse, citizen. It's a terrible sight. The farmer and his wife, slaughtered in the night. So many knife wounds..."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
22. "Solitude is as glorious as they said it was. Nothing like Falkreath where I grew up."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
Famous Skyrim Guard Quotes
Here are some of the famous 'Skyrim' guard quotes along with dragon, general and people quotes.
23. "Obviously. You should visit the Bloodworks to talk to Wuunferth -- we need to figure out where the evidence went wrong."
-Whiterun Guard, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
24. "Because Calcelmo doesn't want anyone to go in. He runs the museum, he makes the rules. You have a problem with that? Go talk to him. You'll find him in front of the ruins during the day. Just down the tunnel."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
25. "What do you think you're doing, walking around dressed like a damn Stormcloak traitor?"
- Imperial Guard, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
26. "The Emperor's cousin Vittoria Vici's getting married soon. The reception is public, anyone in Solitude can attend."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
27. "Don't worry about those Stormcloaks. You're safe from them here. As if they'd want the place anyway."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
28. "The road to Whiterun's not safe these days. Lots of travelers just.. disappear, south of Dragon Bridge. Can't find a trace of them."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
29. "Guard: You there! Fool! Hold fast. You've been accused of a crime against the laws of this land. What say you in your defense?
Cicero: Wh... What? A crime? Me..Preposterous! Poor Cicero is just standing here! Cicero loves order. Oh yes! He would never disrespect the law!"
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
30. "How should I know? I don't work for them. If you want to help, I suppose you could head to Windhelm and talk to Orthus Endario. He's in charge over there."
- Markarth City Guard, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
31. "The gods gave you two hands, and you use them both for your weapon. I can respect that."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
32. "Markarth City Guard: What a waste! There must be a dozen men up there!
Markarth City Guard 2: Yeah. Calcelmo called in his entire expedition team - said he needed every man he could get to protect his research."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
33. You've come to Dawnstar at a strange time, friend. Seems everyone in this town is having nightmares..."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
34. "Some advice, friend. That armor won't offer much protection in a real fight."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
35. "I worry about the other settlements in the hold. Unwalled, lightly manned - prime targets for those damned dragons."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
Cool Dialogues and Quotes of Skyrim Guards
Here are some of the cool 'Skyrim' guard quotes which you will get while you cross different levels of the game.
36. "Only burglars and vampires creep around after dark. So which are you?"
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
37. "I used to be an adventurer like you. Then I took an arrow in the knee..."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
38. "All right, keep your voice down... you want everyone to hear you? I'll let you in, just let me unlock the gate."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
39. "Can't say I've heard of any laws against... whatever that is you're doing. But I'll lock you up if I have to."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
40. "Thinking of settling in? There's a home for sale - Breezehome. You should talk to the steward up in the keep if you're interested."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
41. "There's only one way to find out. Try to Shout... that would prove it. According to the old legends, only the Dragonborn can Shout without training, the way the dragons do."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
42. "Same thing we do with all the other natives who want to change things around here. We had a nice little deal going between Thonar and Madanach until you and Eltrys started snooping around...You'll have plenty of time with the King in Rags when you're in Cidhna mine."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
43. "If you've come to Solitude to join the Imperial Legion, speak to Rikke. If not, just keep your nose clean while you're here... or you'll end up like Roggvir."
- Solitude Guard, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
In-Game Quotes Of Skyrim Guards
Enlisted below are the finest in-game quotes of 'Skyrim' guards and general quotes. Here you will repeat 'Skyrim' guard quotes at any time, maybe even repeating some 'Skyrim' guard quotes when you don't sleep!
44. "Welcome to Riften, home of the Thieves Guild. Or so they'd have you believe. It's all lies. They're just thugs...vermin, creeping around the Ratway."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
45. "There's an evil to the north, friend, and its name is Ragnvald. A tomb like so many in Skyrim, where the dead have found no peace."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
46. "Takes a fair bit of strength to carry a greatsword like that. But can you use it?"
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
47. "Tell me you've seen them. Those... things. Small and evil, like something out of a nightmare. They come from Stillborn Cave, to the north. I know it."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
48. "That hammer... Why that's Aegisbane, heirloom of Clan Shatter-Shield! Last I heard, it was stolen by a couple of swindlers. Alain and... Muiri. Yeah."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
49. "See, there you go. Getting involved. Don't ask too many questions in Markarth. Safer for everyone that way."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
50. "Could sure use a warm bed right about now..."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
51. "The Dunmer get their drinks down at the New Gnisis Cornerclub. Why they can't just call it a tavern is beyond me..."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
52. "What do you think you're doing, walking around dressed like a damn Stormcloak traitor?"
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
53. "Is your armor made of... dragon scales? By the gods, what I wouldn't do for a set of that."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
54. "No matter what else happens, the guards will always be grateful for everything you've done."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
55. "They say Helgen got hit by a dragon. One of those horrors comes here, we'll be ready."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
56. "Well. I'll let it slide this time. But you'd be smart to take that off. Someone might get the wrong idea."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
57. "By Shor, you're hauling around a lot of junk. Best stop in at the Arnleif and Sons Trading Company, sell it off."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
58. "That armor... Are you one of the Emperor's protectors? Not very good at your job, are you?"
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
59. "Aye, now that there's a beautiful sword. Like a sliver of midnight."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
60. "Seems like capturing Riften is turning out to be more of a hassle than a benefit. But what do I know?"
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
61. "Brigands I can handle, but this talk of dragons? World's gone mad, I say."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
62. "Ah, Vlindrel Hall's a fine home, if you can afford it. The steward in the keep can tell you more."
- Skyrim Guards, 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'.
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