Seem to get it much harder than magic skills, not in lore (a lore I readily appreciate), but in practice.
A general weapon type, let us say the longsword, in reality gives someone a basic understanding of fighting with all sword types.
I understand I am new and people will say raaaaghhh how dare you

Fully understand magic carries consequences, but I can drop my blade, picking up a blade almost the same in size or shape, and not know a thing about using it. Whereas with magic your utility is broadened beyond any measure of that.
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Edit - Reflecting on this I guess I am proposing a general melee or forms skill, in addition to the others, though that was not my intent
