[Lareth]

~Progressions~

Well, well it is with some happiness that I am able to write at this time, I feel as though I am really making progress, though it is not as much as I would like. Now what is it that I mean by this? Well my skills with the blade improve, no doubt as a result of the more difficult challenges I have faced of late.. but, I am less than happy with the style in which I fight, hampered by the way I must defend myself. I was fortunate enough to witness a true master of the blade the other day, his movements fluid, graceful, unhindered by armor and shield, speed and skill seemed to provide the defence he relied upon. So with this fresh in my mind, I am resolved to practice harder, and seek instruction or guidance to help me see if I too can learn to fight like this.

Of course, I seem to be given to flights of fancy, as I am ignoring the simple facts of life. Like all of the races who live in these lands, I too must eat, drink and have coin enough for shelter in an inn. Not to mention the need to improve my equipment, and so my grandiose plans to become the next blademaster have been hampered by the mundane need to earn coins. Still all told I have managed to find work enough for some of the local guard of the city of Hempstead, and the town of Hlint, though I think the coin could be more generous, but for all of that I am glad for it, and combined with managing to gather some supplies to trade I am hopeful of being at least able to manage a few well earned nights of comfort, and some new gear to help me on my ways.

What now to do, well I have but a little more gathering work to perform, and then it is to the arena in Vehl for me to practice and also to test my skills some more against opponents.