Talk to the smithy, he may be able to at least get you started with something. Modest as it may be at first. Though, I wouldn't go alone if I were you. The beasts that stalk at night are crafty.

[ He'd hate for Link's first trip out to end in disaster. Not that he knows about his skill level, but he knows what the roads are like. ]

I've heard of others wanting to take on the same task.