We drank the blood of our enemies. That's why you see Gnostics so hunted. The sacrament of the Eucharist is really drinking the blood of the enemy. The Grail, the Sangraal, is the bloody vehicle. Why else guard it so sacredly? Why should the black honor-guard ride half a continent, half a splintering Empire, stone night and winter day, if it's only for the touch of sweet lips on a humble bowl? No, it's mortal sin they're carrying: to swallow the enemy, down into the slick juicery to be taken in by all the cells. Your officially defined 'mortal sin,' that is. A sin against you. A section of your penal code, that's all.
The quote reflects a complex interplay between themes of violence, power, and sacred rituals. The speaker suggests that drinking the blood of enemies symbolizes a deeper act of conquest and incorporation, revealing the Gnostics' persecution as rooted in their radical challenges to normative beliefs. The sacrament of the Eucharist is framed not merely as a spiritual act but as a form of consuming one’s foes, emphasizing a ritualistic transformation of adversaries into part of oneself.
This metaphor extends to the significance of the Grail, portraying it as a potent symbol of sacrifice and sin. The idea that such a sacred object is fiercely protected implies a hidden knowledge or truth that transcends mere physicality. The mention of "mortal sin" suggests that the act of absorbing the enemy is a profound violation of established moral codes, elevating the struggle from the physical realm into the metaphysical. This exploration of sin and sacrifice challenges conventional interpretations of both power and faith.