Why the focus on fighting skills and will?

Because, as WiscoDave sends, YOU have been marked for death by Enemies of Liberty.

Feel free to die without a fight, or to die with a stupid, shocked expression on your face if you wish.

Or, bend knee.

Do whatever you wish.

I do not bend knee.

You can kill me.  But you can't win.

Here's Dave's link.

Kerodin
III