I rose at the first bell when the light was just barely visible over the horizon. I couldn't help but be anxious but knew we had done all we could to prepare. Shani, if they existed, was on my side. This 'Sol' god as well via Divo, I suppose.
The nobility generally slept into the second bell but I was too antsy to do so. I got up and laid out my leather armor for later. I stood in the room Fazio and I shared, trying to think of any potential preparations I could do.
I pulled up my training sword and examined it. I only had the briefest training with it. It would be a large dagger or a small shortsword to an adult. I now understood what they meant by "training." It possessed no edge. The sword could still bruise or even stab with a lot of force but it wasn't a true weapon.
