It may even have been one who strayed too close to Morghur, Master of Skulls, whose aura of transmogrification changes all. In some cases, the creature might simply have been born that way, in all likelihood slaughtering its beast-mother in the process. When the warherd goes to battle, ...
Yes, swords are made to kill but a sword master longs to achieve the state of one. Becoming the sword and the sword becoming you. This man the ronin is long away from any goals a sword master wishes for, only longing for the death of whoever stands in his way. Now that he is met...