[ Yeah. In fact, this reminds me effects are still happening, and as they're fighting these mooks, there is suddenly a random, succinct thought:

"Abominations." ]

Over time. As one becomes older, the burden of memories becomes a shackle, and then a trigger into a transformation.

[ The 'mara-struck process' can, in fact, be considered a very cursed breakdown. Literally. ]

Though, there are some who can become artificially mara-struck, even if they are short-lived species, or if they are exposed to tainted material...unintentionally or on purpose.