The Grey Tower

"As with all things, Ji'val," Haeden said with a crooked smile. "I don't imagine you picked your axes for the first time and knew how to use them expertly." He swung his sword lazily a few times, rolling his shoulders to keep himself loose. "But you learn the basics and then practice them until they come with ease, then you learn some more."

Turning back toward the trainee, Haeden assumed his stance again. "Back to work."

OOC: Bastian knows the parts of the sword and how to keep the pointy end from gutting him, so I figure you can go ahead and apply for that first point now. <3