As Director of the Caerleon Order, Sir Differel Van Helsing was trained in weapons and hand-to-hand combat. Because of her unique situation, however, she was probably taught more extensively than any previous director. Though she understood the necessity of the training--as the last of the Van Helsings her life had to be preserved at all costs to retain control of Vlad Drakulya--she found she enjoyed it, especially the swordwork. Over time she has collected a group of weapons which are her favorites. These are the ones she uses in preference to all others, though she is trained in a wide variety of different types of weapons.
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