Role

Chapter 6

Journal,

I spoke with Uevre Ergush about Rogos, today. We talked about how
while both a wild beast and a giant might bear the same red taint to
the eyes of flame, they are two different sorts of evil. Eyes of
flame to now allow me to see clearly the soul of a man or creature,
just a general idea of their aura's energy.

The beast might have violent instincts, or evil tendencies based on
its birth, but more than likely they are rooted somewhere in survival,
hunting, for instance. There is no reasoning, no consideration of its
actions. We still would call this creature evil, though, for its
instincts are violent, and it is nothing but instinct.

A man might have an instinct for violence, tendencies, or whatever you
wish to call them, but they also reason through their actions before
acting on them. If one considers their actions and has an understanding
of how they affect others, and still chooses to act on their instincts,
that is a far different evil.

I believe the Maran should focus the majority of their energies on this
latter "form" of evil if you will--that in hearts of men.

That Rogos should feel drawn to reject the Reaver way, shows that he
is trying to follow his instincts, even if they go against his birth.
He is trying to live his life in a way he can be proud of, having come
to an understanding of how his actions and those of the darkness
affect others. If the shadow loses him, I count it as a victory
greater than simply destroying him. He will be a powerful example.

I will do as Ergush advises, and watch Rogos. Observe. Let his actions
be the judge. It is true he doesn't wish the purity of the light, but
simply to live as a Sentinel's spirit would. But his future is not
defined by the past, and I will be ready to be a conduit of the light
in any form I'm required.

*Aehwic*