Mutsujirou

The rock wizards of The Crystal Highlands of Armaria have a theory about Mutsujirou. They say the old chimp's katana is so legendary, it refuses to be drawn against any lesser opponent after its one and only defeat. The truth is far simpler: Mutsujirou is just tired. They spent their youth burdened by a prodigious skill with the blade, a path they never chose but were forced to walk by tradition. So they sought out the one chimp who could grant them an honorable exit: Musashi. The duel was mercifully short. The knockout was absolute. It was the greatest relief of Mutsujirou's life. These days, they prefer watching how the sunset fractures through the monoliths to practicing stances. The sword is just a habit, a heavy memory they can't quite bring themself to set down.