Fight Club
Had a pretty good fighter practice tonight, despite the lingering hacking cough I've had for a week now. Fared pretty well against my 2 usual adversaries, Roger and Lucas, and I tore poor ol' Willam up one side and down the other. Good thing that kid has thick armor.
And I haven't even armored up or picked up a stick in real close to 3 months.
I take this as encouraging news. Even after a 1/4 year hiatus, I've managed to maintain my skill level. I believe that the time has come, to really put some effort into fighting and take it to the next level. Knighthood has long been my goal, and I believe that I may be within striking distance. I know that there isn't a checklist or a timeline, but I feel like the pieces are falling into place. I'm known by many people in the kingdom, and generally well liked. I've been commended for my level of service. I've been commended for my exploration of various and sundry arts. I feel that I have learned many of the qualities that befit a peer of the realm. I am respected for my fighting ability both as a spearman and as a combat archer. If I am deficient in any area, it would be my ability as a tournament fighter. That's what I'm going to work to elevate this summer.
The plan is, to fight as much and as many people as I can. This will mean travelling to some practices. It will mean fighting pickups at events. It will mean fighting people I have never met before.
All things that a knight should do.
Knighthood is the next step in my path. Obstacles are clearing, pieces are falling into place. Time to reach for it.
And I haven't even armored up or picked up a stick in real close to 3 months.
I take this as encouraging news. Even after a 1/4 year hiatus, I've managed to maintain my skill level. I believe that the time has come, to really put some effort into fighting and take it to the next level. Knighthood has long been my goal, and I believe that I may be within striking distance. I know that there isn't a checklist or a timeline, but I feel like the pieces are falling into place. I'm known by many people in the kingdom, and generally well liked. I've been commended for my level of service. I've been commended for my exploration of various and sundry arts. I feel that I have learned many of the qualities that befit a peer of the realm. I am respected for my fighting ability both as a spearman and as a combat archer. If I am deficient in any area, it would be my ability as a tournament fighter. That's what I'm going to work to elevate this summer.
The plan is, to fight as much and as many people as I can. This will mean travelling to some practices. It will mean fighting pickups at events. It will mean fighting people I have never met before.
All things that a knight should do.
Knighthood is the next step in my path. Obstacles are clearing, pieces are falling into place. Time to reach for it.