I went axe first as I wanted to kick a lot of asses when young so that people were warey f me later.

The decision about what specs comes from the enemies you think you will be facing. I chose axe because most mages cant parry it and it has a god lagging move in incer which is useful in most cases, bar one. The polearm I chose because I needed some defense to add to my offense. I new I would end up fighting hidden imperials, sylvan warders (similar to outlanders) and shapeshifters and so charge set was very useful. As a scout my damage output with critical hit is measured and people can time it and get away. It is not unpredictable like deathblow so the cut off skill would also help me snag a few people, mostly in raids.

Basically it all boils down to 'Who or what will you be fighting?'

-----Abernyte

P.S. I also had whispers and chilling legacies by choice and was given riddle after raiding scions when Quimo and Anith were on and then single handedly prevented the invoker and mongoose from retrieving. Riddle and whispers was awesome.