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RP A request of E.Boone.

On returning to Haven, Beldak decides he is not as competent as he could be, he could strive to be better. He spends his day walking around Haven inquiring into the whereabouts of Ezekiel Boone. Eventually finding him he approaches and shakes his hand with a smile. "Good day master Boone. I hope all is well with you? I've had a tough few weeks. We went out to an orc encampment the other day, yet things went terribly wrong and half our party were lost. I feel part to blame or maybe I could have done more. My aim with a bow is good but could be better, if I were to be able to fell foes quicker maybe I could help keep more of my companions alive? Anyway, I've seen you shoot and am most impressed with your skill. I was wondering if you could spend the time to help train me to sharpshoot as you do? What do you say?   
You find Boone in the building known as Chanters Hall on Penny street. Scaffolds are up at the front and rear and workmen are busily engaged in their task. Inside the man himself is leaning over a table looking at archiectural drawings and a ledger. He shakes your hand after you approach and listens politely, stroking his chin idly for a moment before replying "Hmm, I 'oned me skills hunting for fur an meat on the Maiden Moor, it weren't to make me a killer of men... the idea of teaching it an it being used in aggression makes me uncomfortable..." He pauses to look around and consider and then turns back "However you was there last year in the Steward's Hall, and from what I've heard these orc fellas are terrible news, so I will do as you ask. A man's time and skill are valuable though, so it won't be for free you understand? 200 Gold and your promise that these skills will be used, if not for hunting then to defend yourself and defend others from aggression, yes?"
Beldak listens carefully to you and nods in agreement.  " I will not lie I have fought against men as well as beasts but only for good reason and to protect others from harm. I vow to use what you teach me to defend myself and others from harm and not to use my skills for any harmful purpose. Your terms and fee are most fair and I'm ready to begin training whenever you're able. I understand you're a busy man at the moment and your time is most appreciated. " 
Boone clasps you on the shoulder "Well, I have shot me bow in anger before. No one is perfect but the important thing is to try, eh? Come see me tomorrow with the payment and we'll get started." You arrive the next day and Boone gives you a series of hand and finger excercises to perform, balancing difficult loads, playing an instrument and gripping objects repeatedly. " You need to keep your hands steady and totally within your control, even the tichiest movement turn a sure hit into a miss well enough, specially over a wide distance. " After a few sessions of this he becomes satisfied by your progress and moves on to breathing exercises. " Your instinct may be to take a deep breath and hold it as you aim, in anticipation of the shot, but don't do this, breathe out as you take aim, release the arrow and then breathe in. If you hold your breath your muscles will tense and your aim will be spoilt. " The next sessions he gives you a bow and bids you to draw it back, and hold it there so your arms and shoulder can feel used to the strain " The longer you hold your aim the more tired your muscles will get, they will shake and your aim will be terrible. If you are aiming for something very particular, you need to watch for your opportunity so you need to build those muscles, get them used to it so they can last longer before putting you off target." At last he puts an arrow in your hand. "Feel the weight of the arrow, check it's fletching, observe the shape of its head. All these will affect it as it flies. The farther you aim, the longer the arrow flies and the longer these affect it. Especially if there's any wind. So lets start hitting some targets." At the end of nine weeks of excercises and practices, Boone congratulates you for mastering his lessons and says you are now one of the finest shots in Haven.