And the training continues...

We may be newly wed, but that is no excuse to become lax. We have never trained together regularly, partly because of our less than ideal experience in Imladris, over a dozen years ago. But now we both have something most precious in our lives, something to protect at all costs. 

Estarfin has continued to train throughout the past few years, when he has not been fighting in ernest. Ceuro is his most closely matched opponent, although Filignil is prepared to spar with a sword or spear at times. 

I usually train with Yrill, who also is an archer, but wields deadly twin blades. With Estarfin my biggest challenge is not to collapse laughing. I defeated him back in Imladris, that is true. I also know I was lucky. In general I believe he would win a contest between us every time. But neither of us intend to harm the other. I know that! So I try to keep a straight face, and listen well to his advice. It is well meant, and as I also understand, could make a difference between life and death. 

(Picture by Estarfin)