Spud thought and as he did so murmured to himself. He knew he didn't know what the answer but he was always willing to give the best answer he could.
Spud drew a breath and formulated his answer based on years of reading fantasy literature, movies and role-playing games, "Speed would refer to the quickness of the blade from thrust or slice to the ready for a parry or another attack," Spud began, "Skill would refer to the ability to perform an strike or parry and strength would be the force of the blow you can deliver while still being able to fight with skill and speed."
