Training for the Great Tournament has begun!

It was...educational to see a lot of them training today, as I've said there's no minimum requirements for the Tournament so anyone can fight. And there's quite a few who probably should have stayed at home. Really I feel sorry for them! Particularly the ones who'll have to face me.

But that's the nature of the tournament.

Merlin of course is using every opportunity to moan about the so called 'ridiculousness' of this, but that's Merlin, he seems to think anything involving a sword is a waste of time. I really should be more offended, but Merlin in a huff is a hilarious sight so I've decided I'll just let him keep on at it.

What can I say it lessens my nerves

Speaking of which, I must make sure he has all my swords sharpened properly. He's done all right with my armour, but that could just be a fluke.