I just read that! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Yes, he was one of the false seekers, and the sword's magic changed him into that. Though no one (has yet?) explained the exact reason, i figure it is becasue he was a false seeker...

He went to the witch to get help, for him to change her back, but she couldn't.
MINE! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />