The one constant was her eternal conflict with Shar. Contents Activities Culture Possessions Abilities Spellcasting Powers Lycanthropy Relationships Members Notable Silverstars Appendix Appearances References Activities She bade the faithful to encourage and exemplify acceptance, equality and equal access, tolerance, and understanding; to treat all other beings as equals; and to make all welcome in the faith. Plus, you have our Doors near the back lead to other areas of the temple. [4], The goddess was generous with her gifts. [2][3][24] When moonfire appeared, the clergy considered it a good sign, believing the night was blessed and they were worthy. A kite shield with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. The "night stalk" changed from a "solitary moonlit walk" (where the name is more fitting) in the, Organizations in the Sea Ward of Waterdeep, Forgotten Realms Campaign Set (Cyclopedia of the Realms), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 2nd edition (revised), Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition, Domains in Eberron and the Forgotten Realms. [26], Around 1367 DR, there were frequent stories of people sighting Selne gliding above the waters of the Moonsea. The Shards can grow wings or banish them as they desire and have long, flowing blue hair and pearly-white skin. JavaScript is currently disabled. She always appears as a radiantly beautiful red-haired woman of incredible charm. Others who labored by night at honest work prayed to her for similar reasons. Described as chaos and timeless nothingness, the sphere was filled with no more than dim misty shadows, neither light nor dark, for such things had not yet separated. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Among other groups, the church of Selflne is also affiliated with Harpers and a group of female diviners who worship the Night White Lady who call themselves the Oracles of the Moon. Although she is but an avatar of Selne, Luna has a history and personality distinct from the deity and is a regular character of the. It was also believed she guided traders to the best customers. With divine guidance, they were more successful than ordinary folk. Thus Conner became the guardian of the cat lord's heir. Over time, she broke her spirit and bent her to her will. [46], The Spellplague happened in the Year of Blue Fire, 1385 DR. Selne helped Kepeshkmolik Thymara to aid the other dragonborn survivors from Tymanchebar. Though disturbing to mainstream churches, the tieflings argued these visions meant the heart and soul meant more to the gods than appearance and bloodline.)[72]. She is wearing a diaphanous white robes, trailing with "moondust". One order of fanatic Selunites is known as the Swords of the Lady, who are often referred to colloquially as the Lunatics. Many rituals revered a woman's role as a teacher and role model, both in the home and in society. Burlap sacks with Selne's symbol on the side. [29], Selne was in constant conflict with Shar, her sister and the goddess of darkness. This was draining and injurious, but easily healed with time or magic. [30][50] Luna hired an older Vajra Valmeyjar, and from the Year of the Prince, 1357 DR onward, she became involved in the adventures of Vajra, Kyriani, Timoth Eyesbright, Onyx the Invincible, and a returned Conner. [25][26], Finally, Selne could sense any deed that occurred in the open light of the moon, anywhere in the world. Priests of Selune spend their time wandering Faerun reaching out to the faithful and to potential worshipers of the moon goddess, since Selune can be worshiped anywhere on the surface world. Im definitely gonna hit up the tvtropes website and read all the bits and bobs on there. [4], When manifested as an avatar, she could cast a wide variety of magical spells, except those of the plant sphere and any that conjured darkness. [4], Temple priests provided healing to the community and tended to the residents of asylums and sanitariums, which often adjoined their temples. Shes pulling strings all over the place just to stop the Guardian of Light from appearing but little does she know youre already out there. Hawks and mice are not friends, despite both being beasts. A tree painted with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. [71], By 1489 DR, some tiefling followers of Selne claimed to have received visions of her in their own image, describing her as the "pale horned goddess of the moon". [6][7][33][34][35] Seizing an advantage, Selne reached out of the universe altogether and into a plane of fire and, though it burned her painfully, brought forth a fragment of ever-living flame. She is barefoot and wearing a long white robe with a silver cloth belt. Selune usually manifests in the temple from out of this wand. Alignment [69] Some folk believed silver to be Selne's hardened tears. When the moon was out, even if not visible, it was known as "moonlight". Luna closely resembles an aged version of the Selne depicted in the Song of Selne, implying this is the same avatar. Phandalin is going to be celebrating their newfound security and financial prosperity with a Harvest Moon Festival. The holy symbol of Selne in the form of a silver pendant. Please support this site for more resources. Other gods were born from the conflict or were summoned from other universes to aid the native gods in their struggles against the primordials and their servants. [2][3] There were also a scattered few lycanthropes, both natural and afflicted, but all of good heart. Paladin recovered there while studying the dusty tomes and murals before dedicating himself to Selune. [2][6][31], Most good folk of Faern respected the Selnite clergy, though few understood the details of the faith. The heroes escaped to the ruins of Selne's Smile, where Shar ambushed them in the darkened guise of Selne, determined to revenge herself on the heroes and slay Selne once and for all. A high priest carried as their symbol of office a wooden staff wrapped with silver, including silver flowers and vines, and topped with a moonstone. [4], If pressed into battle, Selne was an awesome warrior, fighting with divine fury but with martial and magical skill in coordination. Believers of this doctrine could be found teaching it to others. [1], In particular, she was commonly worshiped by human women. Additionally, you learn the spells water walk & levitate. Thanks to Selne's help, the dragonborn survivors were able to gather and found the city-citadel of Djerad Thymar. Selune is a beautiful, dusky-skinned human woman with long limbs. [2][3] From 1372 DR, clerics would often also train as bards or sorcerers, or become silverstars. The holy symbol of Selne. We think you'll have a much more enjoyable experience. Selune is worshiped by a mixed bag of followers: navigators, sailors, women, female spellcasters (especially those born under a full moon or interested in divination), good- and neutral-aligned lycanthtopes, those who work honestly at night, those seeking protection from Shar, the lost, the questing, and those curious about the future. [6][7][11][33][34][35] This universe was illuminated by the cool radiant face of Selne and darkened by the hair and welcoming embrace of Shar. [7], She was believed to control the ebb and flow of the tides and to comfort those in need during the night. Favored weapon For example, a Selnite captured by Sharrans who spied a moonstone ring on one of their fingers would understand there was a spy in the cult. These images are for individual DMs to use in personal campaigns, to provide visual cues and examples for their players. In this way, Selune steadily gains worshipers from the ranks of those who look to the night sky for guidance. A large altar sits on a large dias in the middle of the room. Go crush the darkness for Selune in the night (under the moonlight, its way cooler under the moonlight) and be good to people in the day when less things come out to fight and be annoying. Astrologers, diviners, fortune-tellers, mystics, and those just curious about the future acknowledged her as a ruler of fate. Our Lady of Silver is inclined to be lenient in matters of alignment and religious observance. [2], The diverse faithful all paid homage to Selne in their own individual ways, often adapting the standard rituals into very personalized, even unique rites. He will, of course, make a partial appearance and be an obstacle in the final showdown. However, since these sources also say Lord Ao created Realmspace, it is likely that this "father" is Ao. The Moonmaidens clergy are encouraged to be self-reliant, humble, and yet make as much of a success as they can in the world while always remaining as helpful and friendly to the lonely and to decent folk as possible. [1][2][3][7] However, with such variety, they could divide into many different factions; the order of silver ladies was established to better accommodate them. Reflecting the chaotic and scattered nature of the church of Selune, its hierarchy is a hodgepodge of clerics, specialty priests, crusaders, mystics, informed or blessed lay individuals, and a smattering of good . There were also humble hermitages, hilltop circles in which worshipers danced in the night, and ornate temple mansions, which were huge edifices with open-air courtyards or great skylights. Although Mystryl was composed of both light and dark magic, she initially sided with Selne, her first mother, giving her the upper hand. When the moon was dark or not out, it was known as "nightgloom". She bade the faithful to encourage and exemplify acceptance, equality and equal access, tolerance, and understanding; to treat all other beings as equals; and to make all welcome in the faith. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Im thinking about having the violent tribe misusing some artifacts of Selune that they have looted. These included:[2][3][24]. However, Tyche instead split down the middle, producing first Tymora, the goddess of good luck, and then Beshaba, goddess of bad luck. Around her neck is a silver chain with a moonbar crystal carved in the shape of a small flat disk (approximately three inches in diameter). If you wish to submit an images to this site, please contact us. [11], An excerpt from a ballad by Veseene the Lark[36]. Selune as Lucha is worshiped by nearly everyone in Durpar. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. They would never forgive and never forget. She Who Guides is favored in Lastarr, an independent city once part of Estagund which is her most prominent center of worship. On Selunes Hallowing, a yearly Waterdhavian temple holiday, Naneatha carries it before her at the head of a parade of worshipers that leave the House of the Moon at moonrise and move down to the harbor. Shaman taking over just that one tribe? Turn to the moon, and I will be your true guide. [2][3][4][7], In Durpar in the Shining Lands, almost all marriages were conducted by priests of Lucha, as it was believed that the goddess watched over all marriages performed by her priests.[2]. Under the harvest moon, my Paladin will receive a vision of the cleric tomb being consumed by shadow, and a mysterious beast emerging from the rubble and soaring into the sky to blot our the moon, dappling the land in darkness. It is a blessed night, and a good sign for you all, that Our Lady of Silver considers you worthy to see her gift. She foretold certain signs and sent him into the midst of a vicious battle between the old Catlord and the god Malar, the Beastlord, to rescue the kittenlord from Duum's grasp. They are also, by the Ladys command, generous with their healing, often charging very little beyond a meal and a warm place to sleep for straightforward healing. The central chapel is large, circular, and open to the night sky. The Mystery of the Night must be performed at least once a year by every priest. [5] They prized these, for they were a powerful ingredient in many beneficial potions and healing drafts and ointments. The symbol of the church was the holy symbol of the goddess: a pair of eyes, of a darkly beautiful human woman, encircled by seven silver stars. It levitates in its glass case and glows with a soft, silvery-blue light, though it has no other known magical powers. She actively opposes the drow and their gods. Worshipers, Clergy & Temples Sehanine's faithful view life as a series of mysteries veiled by Sehanine herself. Worshipers Selne's clerics are a very diverse group, including sailors, non-evil lycanthropes, mystics, and female spellcasters. [2][3][4][7] Instead, the temple priests made good money by practicing astrology and telling fortunes. Their duties were similar but distinct. You can use an action to cast one of these spells. Those it touched were thought to be marked for a special destiny. She would be mimicked by junior clerics, who felt honored to participate. [3], The original ceremonial dress of the priests of Selne during the time of Netheril consisted of white robes, which could be either plain and unadorned or embroidered with silver and decorated with moonstones; a circlet of woven flowers or vines worn around the head; and no shoes. [30] Famously, Selne battled Shar over the streets of Waterdeep. A subreddit dedicated to the various iterations of Dungeons & Dragons, from its First Edition roots to its One D&D future. During the Mystery ritual, Selunite priests cast certain secret spells and lie before the Moonmaidens altar, from whence they fly upward and spiral around the moon in a trance while they speak personally with Selune via mental visions. A cleric of Selne in formal blue-and-white dress with high collar and headpiece. As the silver moon waxes and wanes, so too does all life. She holds the portfolios of the moon, stars, navigation, navigators, wanderers, questers, seekers, and non-evil lycanthropes. For one night only, the Shards would do as the clergy bade them, most often to combat the minions and dark forces of Shar. A priest of Selne's faithful, often garbed in simple brown robes. This was a fact she kept hidden from the young wizard. He will need to take down a couple generals, fight his way to the shaman, and stop her ritual before Eshowdow is brought fully into the world. [4][7] Since then, she set out on her own once more, making new alliances in her unending war against Shar, such as with the new Mystra. [42], Two darkly beautiful human female eyes surrounded by a circle of seven silver stars. Turn to the moon, and I will be your true guide. Her worship flourished in Thentia. [1][4][5][25] In this form, she guided travelers lost in the night or journeying over hazardous terrain, and came to shine for her faithful when light was needed for a delicate action. The holy symbol of Selne displayed on a standard. As Kyriani fought Shar as a distraction, Timoth, Vajra, and Onyx opened the door fully, releasing Selne's godly power. [4][7], During the full moon, a female cleric would perform morning ceremonies to make herself receptive to special insights, intuition, and visions. [51] At last, Vajra convinced Luna of the truth of her identity, and they realized that the false Selne was in fact Shar in disguise! She could also instantly create any magical item that could heal, influence shapechangers, or bestow spells of the Moon domain. [56], Selne counted as her allies fellow deities of the moon, beauty, fortune, joy, light, magic, and weather. Every Shieldmeet, at every temple to Selne in Faern, the clergy chanted in coordination and the confluence of their devotional energy summoned the Shards, the planetar servants of the goddess. [39], After the Spellplague happened in the Year of Blue Fire, 1385 DR, Selne became a popular deity across Faern, as her priesthood made pilgrimages to every corner of the continent, wanting to bring hope to people in those desperate times. [47][note 3], In time, she encountered a mysterious and attractive warrior, Imgig Zu, a lord of his people, and was smitten. Tbh the sailor moon take is such a good one. [14], Suiting the goddess's chaotic and changeable ways, the church hierarchy was highly variable, shifting from place to place and even with the predictable phase of the moon and other, unpredictable heavenly events. [2][3] After 1372 DR, clerics were chaotic good or similar.[4][7]. Mystryl balanced the conflict and mediated an uneasy truce. The most humble wore plain brown robes, while others wore normal clothes accented with but a little moonstone jewelry. A quick search shows those are also her recommended domains in 5th Edition. Most of these images were created by this website, and are meant for PERSONAL USE only (if you wish to use these images for commercial purposes, please contact us). Relationships Anywhere the full moon shines is the place for Selne. [7], Meanwhile, the church's philosophy of self-reliance and finding one's path made her popular with all kinds of mavericks, eccentrics, and outsiders, such as adventurers and outcasts. Conner claimed to be on a mission from a god to protect the child and the Catlord allowed him to carry the child away, and Conner was guided by the foretold signs. [27] Selne sometimes transformed favored petitioners into shards, eladrins, or lillends as a reward for their faithful service in their mortal lives. [47][48][49][note 5], In the Year of Shadows, 1358 DR, the Time of Troubles came, magic went awry, and the gods were forced to walk the Realms in mortal form. To atone for being tricked by Shar, Naneatha launched a crusade against Shar's followers and drove them out of the city by 1372 DR. Naneatha also firmly supported the establishment of the Order of the Blue Moon, dedicated to both Selne and Mystra. tall youthful, ageless, female elf in a diaphanous gown, made of moonbeams. An assortment of evil beings and groups, from undead armies ruled by demiliches to gargoyle clans, have seized control of it over the years and used it to raid the surrounding land. For example, Naneatha Suaril, high priestess of the House of the Moon in Waterdeep, presided over ceremonies in a majestic dress with a wide-bottomed hooped skirt and a great fan-like collar ascending from the back of her neck, both stiffened with whalebone, all set with clusters of pearls and other precious stones. Where Shar is a neutral-evil goddess who embraces nothingness and darkness, Selune is a chaotic-good goddess who watches over life with the light of the moon. While she is normally calm and placid, her war with Shar is fierce, with neither side giving or receiving quarter. [29], Folk were encouraged to pray to Selne under moonlight, for she gained real power at such times. Selne respected Lathander for his passion, and hoped they could cooperate to shine light on Shar's dark deeds. As the goddess bade them, they were generous with their healing magic and charged very little for it. Selune's worshipers often multiclass as bards or sorcerers. Finally, do what I never did and GET THE MOONBLADE. Two female eyes surrounded by seven stars, Mariners, travelers, people needing comfort, Pair of female eyes surrounded by seven silver stars, Two darkly beautiful human female eyes surrounded by a circle of seven silver stars, Circle of seven stars around two feminine eyes, This article is about the goddess. Her relationship with Sune and Lliira is still extremely friendly and cooperative. Nevertheless, there was a widespread preference for smaller shrines and individual worship. All cooperate in relativeif rollickingpeace under the symbol of Our Lady of Silver. The Church of Selne It summons the Shards to do the bidding of the mortal clergy, often to do battle with minions of Shar. I have no words for this, but I can't stop looking. They would heal or help them if they could, or else escort them to the closest Selnite temple, where senior clerics could aid them. [2][4][7], The Mystery of the Night was the most sacred ritual; every priest was required to perform it at least once a year. After a brief battle in which the good and evil aspects of the fallen Tyche nearly destroyed each other if not for the combined effort of Azuth, Lathander, and Selune, Beshaba cursed the four deities, decrying them as murderers and luckless villains unworthy of both her presence and her good will. The spells use your spellcasting ability and spell save DC. Thats such a large body of work with imagery and symbolism and complete story arcs. Spellcasters and barbarians too, if they don't use armor or shields. Among them were the first Mystra and the second Mystra, who was her greatest ally against Shar since 1358 DR. Eilistraee and Lliira, meanwhile, shared her love of frolicking under the moon. She was followed by those who were lost and those who were questing. [32] A temple dedicated to Selne, the Abbey of the Moon, was established in 3847DR.[33][34], In the Year of Shadows, 1358 DR, the Time of Troubles came, magic went awry, and the gods were forced to walk the Realms in mortal form. [9] Then she was remote and weighed down by sadness at defeats and tragedies, even those that happened long, long ago. [1][2][3][4] A Moon's Hand had a smooth head[1][2][3] representing the moon in a specific phase. Powerless, Luna fell victim to the Rod of Oblivion. [2], The Selnite religion was an ancient one in Faern. [2][3], There were broadly two kinds of Selnite clergy: those who remained at the temples (often but not necessarily due to age or infirmity), and those who wandered Faern. In late 1340s DR, the conman and thief Conner attempted to rescue the young Vajra Valmeyjar from slavery to Pasha Abon Duum in Manshaka. [26], In both her avatars and her religious artwork, Selne appeared in many forms, like the phases of the moon. [1][2][3][4][6][7] Common features were feminine symbols, small gardens, and reflecting ponds. Selne labored always to thwart Shar's dark plots. [4], Selne was worshiped by the Netherese in the ancient empire of Netheril. This magical energy combined to form the goddess Mystryl, the original goddess of magic. Look into some of the arcs of that and see what you like and what inspires you. By this long-sighted policy Selune allows her clergy to become happy, fulfilled, important people, and sees her faith steadily gain power thereby. This holy duplicate is identical in form to the wand that Selune wields in battle. As the mob of worshipers and then the temple guards subdued Vajra, Luna confronted the avatar and the two engaged in a spell battle on the steps of the temple. These images are for individual DMs to use in personal campaigns, to provide visual cues and examples for their players. She is carrying a staff wound about with vines and flowers. Alias(es) [2][3][4][7][24][note 4], The Conjuring of the Second Moon was conducted only on Shieldmeet, a day that occurred once every four years. Selnites[1][2][3][4] [46], A legend titled the Song of Selne told of her as a youthful goddess, residing in a mystic realm populated by deities. [3] Contents Origin Followers' treatment by the deities Appendix Appearances References Origin By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. [2], The highest principle of Selne's ethos was acceptance and tolerance. However, Mystryl saw Selne as smothering and maternal and sometimes rebelled against her well-intentioned wishes. This conflict was later known as the Dawn War. [1][4] It was a jumble of clerics and specialty priests, crusaders and mystics, and blessed or well-informed lay worshipers. The highest principle of Selne's ethos was acceptance and tolerance. [4] Followers of Lucha believed she watched over all marriages performed by her clergy. [1] Regardless, most Faernian humans believed the moon to be the goddess herself watching over the world and the lights that trailed behind it to be her tears, from both joy and sorrow.[8]. Selne's light blasting Shar's Rod of Oblivion, during their battle over Waterdeep. Trust in my radiance, and know that all love alive under my light shall know my blessing. [24], If the goddess was pleased by a ceremony, she bathed the milk or wine poured on the altar with moonlight, transforming it into a holy substance known as moonfire. you will have instant access to your previous versions. The basics of these are open-air dances and prayers under the moonlight with offerings of milk and wine poured upon a central altar during the nights of every full moon and new moon. From the shadows of chaos, two sisters are born,One bright Selne, the other dark Shar.A harmonious balance soon to be tornWhen Selne gifts life with flame from afar! Her moon shined a light in the darkness, holding evil at bay. Around her neck is a thin silver chain with a single moonstone hanging down the front. [5], Avatars of Selne most often wandered the Outer Planes, seeking out magical lore or an advantage to help her destroy Shar once and for all. Against the far wall is an ornate white altar, flanked by two large braziers. Selne's temple is a grand temple built of large marble blocks. Selunes ethos seems to be one of acceptance and tolerance over any other overriding principle. Her priests work ceaselessly against those of Mask and other evil gods. Shes the light in the darkness that illuminates the path and protects travelers by night, by sea, and supports good lycanthropes. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Meanwhile, sailors defending the goddess's name in tavern brawls saw their blades glow softly with a pale violet light. 10 comments. She was quietly mystical and, as a being of chaos, well used to change. Selunite priests use a wide variety of titles, but novices (not yet full priests) are always known as the Called, and human females tend to dominate the ranks of the more powerful clergy. We've already been saving your edits, so if you Additionally, you learn the spells water walk & levitate. [39] A temple dedicated to Selne, the Abbey of the Moon, was established in 3847DR.[40][41], In the Year of Sundered Webs, 339 DR, Karsus's Folly triggered the death of Mystryl and caused the cataclysmic Fall of Netheril. Selne guides her devotees with majestic wisdom and grace. Selunite clergy members wear everything from plain brown robes to only a little moonstone jewelry as an accent to normal clothing to rich bejeweled gowns of the finest make and haughtiest fashion with enchanted, animate trains and capes and accompanying moonstone crowns. (Such visions were claimed by tieflings of several faiths, such as Tymora's. Finally, the priests gave the false avatar the Wand of the Four Moons and she used it to knock out Luna. Sehanine Moonbow is the elven goddess of death, dreams, heavens, journeys, moon (full moon to be precise), moon elves, stars, and transcendence as well as the most powerful female member of the Seldarine. One lost center of Selunite worship is Myth Lharast in the heart of Amn, one of the legendary cities surrounded by a mythal. [2], The legendary city of Myth Lharast, lying somewhere in Amn, was founded as a whole city of Selne's faithful. A barrel with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow on the side. This is a lore pamphlet for players that play clerics, paladins, or worshippers of Selune, goddess of good and neutral lycanthropes, moon, navigation, questers, stars, wanderers, motherhood, and reproductive cycles in the Forgotten Realms. [47], However, Selne had weakened herself and sacrificed her immortal youthful vitality and beauty, aging thousands of years. She could not be detected or revealed by divination magic unless she willed it. A hanging banner with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. Learning that Luna was truly Selne and that the false avatar was in fact Shar, Naneatha defiantly shoved her off the temple balcony. She ignited a heavenly bodythe Sunin order to give warmth to Chauntea. [36] Witnessing the battle, Naneatha began to question the false Selne, who soon revealed her murderous intent. [11][31], In battle, Selne sometimes wielded a moon blade +3, in fact a lasting form of the moon blade spell. Its members are led by a few Selunite crusaders, specialty priests, and mystics. However, one did not believe her: Luna, the true avatar of Selne, who'd come with her friend Vajra to see for herself.
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