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The Guardian Stones are the first Standing Stones you will come across. The Warrior Stone, The Mage Stone, and The Thief Stone all comprise the Guardian Stones.

They can be found North West of Helgen and South West of Riverwood.

Effects

Each guardian stone bestows a different effect (or set of effects). Only one guardian stone effect may be active at any one instance.

The Thief

The Thief standing stone grants you the ability learn Stealth skills 20% faster. Stealth Skills include:

  • Light Armor
  • Sneak
  • Lockpicking
  • Pickpocket
  • Speech
  • Alchemy

The Mage

The Mage standing stone grants the ability to learn Magic skills 20% faster. Magic Skills include:

  • Illusion
  • Conjuration
  • Destruction
  • Restoration
  • Alteration
  • Enchanting

The Warrior

The Warrior standing stone grants the ability to learn combat skills 20% faster. Combat Skills include:

  • Smithing
  • Heavy Armor
  • Block
  • Two-Handed
  • One-Handed
  • Archery

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