Somethings to think upon.
1. What is a sword?
A sword is an object used to inflict harm upon another.
~A sword can be anything. A metallic object, an idea, or a person. Don't always take the most direct or most painful attack. Sometimes, it is better to wear down your enemy while conserving your energy. Then, once you see that they are weak, strike a hard blow at their weakest point. However, keeping this up to long may cause your opponent to catch on and change tactics.
2. What is a shield?
A shield is an object used to deflect harm.
~The most effective use for a shield is to push the weapon away from it's intended path. A block. However, this is not always an easy thing to do. In this case, brute force is required. While your enemy moves to strike, send your shield directly at your foe before they are too close.
3. What is armor?
Armor is a series of objects used to reduce damage taken.
~Armor is hard to come by at times. Sometimes it can be as simple as apathy, or as complex as a line of deep fear that you have invoked upon others. However, armor is, again difficult to come by.
4. What is an army?
An army is a gathering of characters with an objective, generally intended to battle another army.
~The means behind this is simple. Gather friends as there is strength in numbers. Yet like any general, choose carefully. Choose friends that you TRULY can trust and put your faith in.
Always examine an enemies weakness, but never forget their strength.