Question about the Pelting Strikes mods:
It looks like you mixed up either the name or the description on the bronze mod. Thrust does more damage, Succession gives a chance for double strike. I think you meant to say Succession?
And I'll second Rectify's question about the attribute points.
[EDIT] Oh yeah, I also followed Barristan's advice on Tactics Lore, and thereby discovered a good reason for taking Sword Weapons - it unlocks combat modifiers (+Attack Value, +Damage, etc.) on swords. Dual Wield does NOT replace the weapon skills in this case, so it is beneficial to learn the weapon skill as well.