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Sgrios Mass: Vulnerability of Darkness

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  Our temple is a stronghold for creativity and thought. Yes, look around at this grim facade - take note of the dungeonous trappings and the persistent, musty smell of decay. Water drips from the craggy walls and the floor is an uneven mess of gravel and stone - no soul has ever made the mistake of confusing this as a place of comfort - not with the torture racks and abundance of  tombstones. Yet there is something compelling about this shrine, and it is not uncommon to find scholars here working silently on their next paper, or studying tomes from the library in the corner. There were times in the past when you could even find priests from other temples in here penning masses to deliver in their own shrines. But why? If not for the atmosphere, if not for the comfort, if not for the closeness to our Lord - what is it that brings Temuair’s bright minds to such a dreadful corner of the lands? I believe they’re drawn to the darkness. Not because they're sinister or seeking some ...

Sgrios Mass: Evil in Context

Alrighty, let us start. I would like to thank you all for coming together today. My name is Tyl for those I haven't met. I've only recently become a priest in the wonderful service of Lord Sgrios. As such, this is my first Mass. I shall endeavor not to keep you long.  Today, I will be referring to the scriptures I have been reading and the contents within. Contents that struck a cord within me. Speaking with High Priestess Paramour, it gave me a gentle nudge to put my thoughts to paper and prepare this as my first Mass. So I hope you will all be gentle with me. High Priest VanMorgan was also integral in answering a massive flood of questions that I came from me. And I would like to thank his patience and diligence in the guidance provided. The writings I speak of, in particular are the final notes of Teirsaes, as scribed by Deskar. This paper is titled 'The Society of Dubhaimid.' The other, titled 'The Aisling Belief of Evil' as scribed by Enclave, a servant of ...