Weaponsmaster

Belegarth Weaponship as a Title

In Belegarth there is no official National form of Weaponship. It is a very rare occassion in any realm that this title is used.

Gaining Weaponship

Weaponship is generaly not just given to someone, they have to earned in some way. Traditionally a weaponsmaster earns his or her title. This means they learn the basic styles from another Weaponsmaster and then develop on their own for a while. When they have achieved a level of advanced combat skill and experience they then go through a trial. After completing their trials a person who is the leader of a realm or an established King or Weaponsmaster will dub' the knight and make them a weaponsmaster.

About Weaponsmasters

Weaponsmaster is the title given to a Knight considered to be among the "greatest" fighters. Additionally has mastered several special techniques and taught them to several students. Weaponmasters were much more trained and proficient in battle and the use of a longsword.

Pronunciation: 'nIt
Function: noun
Etymology: Unknown 1 a (1) : A weapon specialist and/or expert. (2) : Armorer or weaponmaker.

History

There are very few weaponsmasters in belegarth and it seems quite possible that their own personal ranks will remain dimiutive.