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 Sgrios.

Before I begin my thoughts, I ask, what is Evil?

In Deskar's translations and scribing of Teirsaes notes it says that "Evil is a feeling". I believe saying evil is a feeling is not wholly true. In Enclave's writing, it describes Evil as an "action or an entity that is prone to such an action that violates our morals and values in extreme." I believe, there is some measure in balance between the two stances. I also believe, that everyone has their own thoughts on what Evil is. As all people, despite laws, have their own moral guidelines.

Enclaves writings provide a description of a person wronged and defending themselves from an evil act. Then by taking revenge, he is deemed evil by the initial aggressor. 

Who is truly the Evil one in this scenario? The person who set events in motion? The person defending themselves? We look at History or a series of events from an outside lens and using our own morals, make decisions on who is Evil in that scenario. Without having been there living it or experiencing it.

I've heard, outside these halls, that all who worship here are Evil. Because we worship Lord Sgrios. Is Death itself Evil? Destruction itself Evil? Regardless of cause? Do you feel Evil simply because you worship Sgrios? Or do you take actions, to preserve yourself and those you care about to make the best of the situation you can? Even if it comes at the expense of others? Does that make you Evil by the writings of Deskar or Enclave?

Men here, within these halls, I have seen offer aid to those who seek it. Outside of these halls, the very same. Does that absolve your supposed "evil" of worshiping Sgrios? Or were you only judged Evil by those looking from outside in? I believe we are not Evil for our worship. The actions I take, the actions each of you take will always be judged by someone from outside. What is in your eyes a potential act of care, could be an evil deed to others. If acting by the moral guidelines built by all potential observers, are we not all Evil, all the time, to someone?

I hope, you act in the best interest in yourself. For those you care about. With confidence, if it means being Evil, you should be so. At the end of the day, you have to live with what you have done. Not the outside observers. I take my worship of Lord Sgrios quite proudly. And if others would deem me Evil for that, so be it. I hope, that in some semblance of balance between the two writings, that Evil is not such a simple thing. And that faith, regardless of which, is not inherently Evil.

Thank you for listening. I did go off my original plans a bit, so I do apologize for it going on a bit longer than planned. 

Praise Lord Sgrios.

~Tyl