Eowyn was less than skilled with a bow, though there were archers among the eoreds. She was far more skilled with the sword and lance and hoped to fight with them rather than a bow should it be needful.

"It is not entirely common in my own world either, though it has been more common in the past. I am a shieldmaiden of Rohan," Eowyn replied, and if her head raised slightly at the title, she did not mind it. "I was trained to the sword with my brother and cousin. I will defend my land and my people until my death, if it was so needed."