Take Up Arms

Taking Up Arms is the first quest you are required to finish

within in The Companions. Taking up Arms conists of Training with Vikas, Giving Vika's sword to Earlund, Bringing Aela her shield and Follwoing Farkas to your quarters.

Training with Vikas

To train with Vikas, follow him out to the courtyard and begin to fight him.

Give Vika's sword to Earlund

Earlund is found right next to the courtyard, up some stairs and next to the skyforge. Talk to Vikas to begin this task, and talk to Earlund to end it.

Bringing Aela Her shield

After talking to Earlund he will ask you to bring Aela her sheild for him. She can be found in The Companions home in Whiterun, aka right down the stairs.

Follow Farkas to your Quarters

After giving Aela her shield, she will instruct Farkas to show you to your quarters. Follow him to finish this task and quest.