Average Rating (11 ratings) 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. It was created and blessed by Selune herself in memory of the battle with Shar she had in Waterdeep. She was reluctant to manifest avatars in Faern, as Shar took joy in obliterating them there. This conflict was later known as the Dawn War. [5][63], The Zakharan deity Selan was a moon goddess who shared a similar name and outlook with Selne, but had a somewhat different area of interest, namely beauty. Here, too, the devout make pilgrimages to see the holy replica of the Wand of the Four Moons in its glass case (guarded by specialty priest of Selune). 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. [4], A regular ritual was the "night stalk", as it was often known, an occasion for worship and communion with the goddess, in which the clergy reaffirmed their nearness to the Night White Lady. [69] Some folk believed silver to be Selne's hardened tears. [4] Both kinds of priests were united in opposing evil lycanthropes when they threatened a community. [9], Babes born beneath a full moon often grew up to exhibit magical talent, thanks to Selne's link with Mystra. Her nature, appearance, and mood all changed in turn with the phases of the 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! As the silver moon waxes and wanes, so too does all life. She was fiercely protective when confronted by evil. [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. [48], For a long time, Selne had chosen to live her life as a mortal woman in the city of Waterdeep. 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. [10][11] Their war was the eternal drama of the sky, vital to the balance of nature: the dark of the night devouring the light of the moon, before the moon was renewed and the cycle repeated. He was injured grievously and Selune revealed the location of a forgotten tomb of one of her historic clerics. Meanwhile, a holy word from her automatically banished evil extraplanar beings. She is seen in many ways by her followers, who are a diverse group, and she is at times effervescently joyful and active, at others maternal, quiet, and almost poetic, and at yet others warlike and fierce, showing little mercy to her foes. [2][3][4][7] They were to be as helpful and friendly to lonely and good people as was feasible. They complemented each other[6][33][34][35] and brought order out of the chaos. Many legends were told about her, the central one being her conflict with her sister Shar at the beginning of all things. [47][note 4], Selne had been an independent deity for millennia, but her might waned and in time she came to serve Sune, goddess of love, for several centuries. Selne to Shar during their battle over Waterdeep. [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]. [25] Selne would also create moonfire for her faithful during a ritual, which could enchant items or the worshipers themselves. [1][2][3][4] A Moon's Hand had a smooth head[1][2][3] representing the moon in a specific phase. Selunes way thus makes the goddess ever more popular and keeps her clergy hardy, well-traveled, and in practical touch with the natural world. A cleric of Selne casting the handfire spell. [26], The itinerant Gurs of the Western Heartlands followed Selne, for she was a goddess of wanderers and navigation. [1][2][3][4][5][9] Under the subsequent World Tree cosmology, the Gates of the Moon was considered its own plane. This crept away from the altar to touch or envelop whatever the goddess chose, in turn enchanting items, empowering the faithful, and destroying undead. However, at dawn the next day, the Shards elevated one mortal priestess to their ranks, before they departed for the planes. [2][3][5] Some Selenite priestesses proved their devotion in going above and beyond while performing decrees of the church, as rewards and dedicated tools, they were gifted Moonblades of Selne, powerful translucent longswords, especially deadly to the undead. Many sages expect Selune to rise again to great might among the powers, perhaps within their lifetimes. 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. The finest can be found at the House of the Moon in Waterdeep, where the high priestess Naneatha Suaril presides over rituals in a wide-bottomed hooped skirt with a large fanlike collar rising at the back of its neck. Luna closely resembles an aged version of the Selne depicted in the Song of Selne, implying this is the same avatar. They could even dance until they collapsed in exhaustion. [7] With her growing faith, theologians of the 1360s DR predicted Selne would once again be elevated among the gods, possibly within their own lifetimes. [2] In the time of Netheril, however, the spellcasting clergy were only silverstars. Selune's clerics often multiclass as bards, silverstars, or sorcerers. The greatest and most beautiful temple to Selune is the House of the Moon in Waterdeep, where Priestess of the High Moonlight (or to the uninitiated, simply High Priestess) Naneatha Suaril holds court in a gilt-domed temple whose ornate new gates depict Selune triumphantly hurling Shar down into the spires of Waterdeep as the faithful say she did during the Time of Troubles. [1][2][3] The silverstar specialty priests were elite members of the church. The moons hand has identical statistics to a standard footmans mace, though it gains special combat bonuses in the hands of a specialty priest of Selune. [1][4][7][10] But, over time, she did indeed wax and wane in power and prominence. Sehanine's priestess has long flowing white hair neatly braided, and on her head a silver diadem with a moonstone pendant dangling above the brow. Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement). Pretty cool, especially for monks. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][10][11][24], Selne and her teachings of compassion and guidance were appealing to all folk who lived their lives by the moonlit night sky, and hence her faithful were a very diverse group. 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, Ed Greenwood Presents Elminster's Forgotten Realms, Land of Fate (Adventurer's Guide to Zakhara). [7][31][32] Under the World Axis cosmology, the Gates of the Moon was a dominion in the Astral Sea. Empowered, Luna transformed into a true avatar of Selne. Favored Weapon: The Rod of Four Moons (heavy mace), ALIASES: Bright Nydra (Farsea Marshes), Elah (Anauroch, among the Bedine), Lucha (Durpar, Estagund, and Var the Golden), ALLIES: Mystra, Lliira, Sune, Tymora, Eilistraee, Sehanine Moonbow, Shaundakul, Eldath, Chauntea, Valkur the Mighty, Lathander Erro, Tiefling Cleric of Selune. She would be mimicked by junior clerics, who felt honored to participate. Then, for the first time, Selne and Shar were divided, being of two minds on whether they should let there be more life on the worlds or not. However, seeing the rot within Tyche, Selne began to weep great tears and swiftly struck her with a bolt of light intended to purify her. However, Targus, god of war, thought Selne was too beautiful, in soul and self, for him to hate. Over time, she broke her spirit and bent her to her will. [2][3] They practiced humility and self-reliance. They caught her, thinking she was Shar, but were shocked to find Luna under the mask. Home Plane: Gates of the Moon 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. A subreddit dedicated to the various iterations of Dungeons & Dragons, from its First Edition roots to its One D&D future. Sune is the deity of beauty, with governance also over lovetypically love base on outward beauty. [66][67], According to Moonsea superstition, one who mocked Selne while aboard a ship would never complete their voyage. Selnite doctrine implied that the moon had a subtle effect on the natural cycles of the female body; at a full moon, a female cleric felt closest to the goddess. 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. Worshipers, Clergy & Temples Sehanine's faithful view life as a series of mysteries veiled by Sehanine herself. Below are images related to the deity. [1], In particular, she was commonly worshiped by human women. The false Selne had her completely under her control.[36]. Additionally, you learn the spells water walk & levitate. The Conjuring of the Second Moon is performed only during Shieldmeet. [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". Our Lady of Silver, the Moonmaiden, the Night White Lady, Symbol: Pair of female eyes surrounded by seven silver stars Impulsive and bored of a life of ease, she "borrowed" a wand of power from "her father" and used it to fly away in a bubble of force, so that she might experience life in other realms. From the residues of these struggles emerged the original deities of magic, war, disease, murder, death, and others. [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. Mooncloak. She could freely cast divination spells, even alongside other spells. Hence, the church of Selne had been war with the church of Shar since their beginnings. I would have thought Life or Knowledge, from what Domains are available. Spellcasters and barbarians too, if they don't use armor or shields. 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. [26][30][52][53] Her light blasted away Shar's darkness, while she reminded her of their unceasing battle and the balance they must uphold, a balance restored by her friends. The idea that Selne has a father seems at odds with the conventional creation myth of the Realms, in which Selne is said to have coalesced out of the primordial essence of Realmspace and no "father" is mentioned. The interior is a large roofless area, allowing for sun and moonlight to bask the area. These images are for individual DMs to use in personal campaigns, to provide visual cues and examples for their players. The walls are etched with beautiful murals, and statues circle the room. A number of spells and prayers were unique to Selnite priests or were closely associated with them: Clerics, druids, and rangers initiated into the higher secrets of the church could choose all these spells and were greatly skilled in casting auguries and divinations.[17]. [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. Yet they were so close they saw themselves as one being, known later as the Two-Faced Goddess or the Sisters-Who-Were-One. [11] Through the moon, she controlled the powers of lycanthropes. [47][note 3], In time, she encountered a mysterious and attractive warrior, Imgig Zu, a lord of his people, and was smitten. Against the far wall is an ornate white altar, flanked by two large braziers. Here dozens of silver-robed priestesses harp out tunes to the moon or sell healing drafts, potions that keep one alert for an entire night and yet bestow the benefits of a solid sleep, and other potions that give their imbibers darkvision from one dusk to dawn. Enemies Wondrous Item, uncommon (requires attunement) You gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws while you wear this cloak. The undying enmity between the two goddesses predates the existence of most, if not all, of the present-day existing Faetunian deities. Female spellcasters revered her, particularly those born during a full moon or who had an interest in divination, and a few dedicated themselves to her. A commoner's necklace with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. [1][2][3], The clergy gathered "drops fallen from the moon", the holy essence of Selne[2][3][5] that fell from her avatars, moon motes, and manifestations[2][3] or were believed to fall from the Tears of Selne, the asteroids that trailed the moon. [1][3][4][5][7][9], She was also ever changing, ageing but ageless. The heroes unmasked one of Lunatics, expecting the dark goddess Shar but finding none other than a brainwashed Luna. A hanging banner with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. They act rapidly in response to threats from Shar and her priesthood. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Thus Conner became the guardian of the cat lord's heir. Selune's priesthood is as diverse as her worshipers, with hers being truly a faith that promotes equal access and understanding. A Sword of the Lady, one of Selne's crusaders. The words of Selune, which all novices were charged with. It summons the Shards to do the bidding of the mortal clergy, often to do battle with minions of Shar. This one sometimes lived among mortals; the most notable such avatar was the innkeeper Luna. Relationships [36] Witnessing the battle, Naneatha began to question the false Selne, who soon revealed her murderous intent. Trust in my radiance, and know that all love alive under my light shall know my blessing. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. [7][33][34], When the primordials began to attack the newly born worlds of Realmspace, Shar and Selne set aside their differences temporarily and moved to defend those worlds against the threat. [1], In the Shining Lands of Durpar, Estagund, and Var the Golden in southeast Faern, Selne was known as Lucha, She Who Guides. Selune is served by the Shards, a group of shining female servitors. Lucha oversees connections and relationships, guiding herdsmen to good pastures, blessing marriages, helping lost ships at sea, and ensuring safe births. [1][4][6][7][9][57][58] Outside the Realms, she was on good terms with Celestian, Hermes, and Soma, gods of other worlds. (All that moved here were the shadevari, the thirteen lords of shadow, whose origin, whether from elsewhere or from the shadow itself, is unknown. Alias(es) [23], Clerics prayed for their spells at night while facing the moon, if it was out and visible. [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]. [2], In the aftermath of the Time of Troubles, the clergy grew in strength. She encourages her worshipers to do the following: Never lose hope or faith, for every force in the world ebbs and flows. [30], She even led a squad of Lunatics against her friends when they came to rescue her. [7] Followers of the Moonmaiden would often set bowls of milk outside on nights when the moon was full. Many of Faerun's residents live according to the dictates of the night sky, and hence Selne boasts a highly diverse body of worshipers: navigators, sailors, women, female spellcasters (especially those born under a full moon or interested in divination), good and neutral-aligned lycanthropes, those who work honestly at night, those seeking Worshipers Selne's clerics are a very diverse group, including sailors, non-evil lycanthropes, mystics, and female spellcasters. However, there was no fire or heat on any of these bodies. [25][26], Finally, Selne could sense any deed that occurred in the open light of the moon, anywhere in the world. If you wish to submit an images to this site, please contact us. For example, Priestess of the High Moonlight Naneatha Suaril was high priestess of the House of the Moon in Waterdeep. Our Lady of Silver is inclined to be lenient in matters of alignment and religious observance. 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. A great deal of moon-related activity occurs in and around Waterdeep, and most of this is attributed to the temple to Our Lady of Silver. It is widely believed that Lucha herself watches over all marriages performed by her clergy, and nearly all marriages in Durpar are performed by priests of Lucha. These were held on the nights of every full moon and new moon. Turn to the moon, and I will be your true guide. I wanted it so bad but we ended before I could. You gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws while you wear this cloak. 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. In Durpar, Estagund, and Var the Golden, Selune is worshiped as part of the Adama, the Durparian concept of a world spirit that embraces and enfolds the divine essence that is part of all beings. The Shards can grow wings or banish them as they desire and have long, flowing blue hair and pearly-white skin. Couples look to Selune to bless them with children when they are ready, and women look to her for courage, strength, and guidance. Her faithful, coming from many walks of life, viewed her in countless different ways, and she reflected this. She radiated protection from evil to a distance of a 100 yards (90 meters), and no good summoned creature within this range could be dispelled or banished. [7] However, Selne often provided her priests with temporary powers or spells to help them achieve the missions she gave them. [4], If pressed into battle, Selne was an awesome warrior, fighting with divine fury but with martial and magical skill in coordination. Please support this site for more resources. She was followed by those who were lost and those who were questing. Before the Time of Troubles, Selune had served Sune for some centuries after being independent for millennia. [17] There were also a number of lay worshipers who could not cast spells and had no special talents. [4][5] These moon motes occasionally exuded a radiant, sparkling, pearly-hued liquid known as "drops fallen from the moon", which was the holy essence of Selne and was prized by the faithful. The fragile, eternal balance Lord Ao has charged us gods to uphold. They would never forgive and never forget. The grandest and haughtiest wore only the very finest attire, such as expensive gowns bedecked with jewels, with magical and animated capes and trains, and crowns set with moonstones. A rock painted with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. It levitates in its glass case and glows with a soft, silvery-blue light, though it has no other known magical powers. 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. The most sacred rituals of Selune are the Conjuring of the Second Moon and the Mystery of the Night. Updated to post-Sundering status quo. The ceremonial costume of Selunites varies from place to place. Theonewoody 4 yr. ago. [26], In both her avatars and her religious artwork, Selne appeared in many forms, like the phases of the moon. Together, they created from the cosmic ether Abeir-Toril and the other heavenly bodies and infused these worlds with life. This was in the belief that the moon subtly influenced the cycles of the female body, and thus she felt closest to Selne during the full moon. [4], Selne was believed to be one of the oldest deities known in Faern. She could also instantly create any magical item that could heal, influence shapechangers, or bestow spells of the Moon domain. Plus, you have our [4] Followers of Lucha believed she watched over all marriages performed by her clergy. Another was an ethereal young girl of slender frame, dark eyes, and dark hair, wearing diaphanous robes colored white or resembling dappled moonlight, which trailed her "moondust" or "moon motes". Members of this diverse group all worship the goddess in their own styles. [8], The church had an ideology of female empowerment. [1][4] It was a jumble of clerics and specialty priests, crusaders and mystics, and blessed or well-informed lay worshipers. Her church's main objective is to fight evil lycanthropes and summon the Shards, blue-haired female planetar servants of Selne, to battle the minions of her archnemesis and twin, Shar. Cut to the end of Lost Mines of Phandelver. Doors near the back lead to other areas of the temple. Below are images related to the deity. [37][38], Selne was worshiped by the Netherese in the ancient empire of Netheril, where she was known as part of the Netherese pantheon, alongside Shar, Mystryl, Jannath (later known as Chauntea), Amaunator, Jergal, Kozah, Moander, Targus, and Tyche. [4] Selnite temples were often adjoined by asylums and sanitariums, the residents of which the clergy cared for. Members of the Selunite priesthood also face lycanthropes fearlessly and thereby win respect among farmers and other members of the common folk. If youve read this far, my question is this: What twists and turns should make an appearance along this story arc? Selune's worshipers often multiclass as bards or sorcerers. [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. [8] It was told by clerics of Selne, Shar, and Chauntea,[33] but it was repeated in so many religions in Faern it was widely held to be true. It can be safely said that as the moon changes, so does the nature of the moon goddess. Paladin recovered there while studying the dusty tomes and murals before dedicating himself to Selune. 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. 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. upgrade now [70], Those who believed in the Dark Moon heresy held that Selne and Shar were two faces of the same goddess. A barrel with Selune's symbol on the side. Im thinking about having the violent tribe misusing some artifacts of Selune that they have looted. For example, a band of adventurers on a night-time raid might make an offering to Selne for guidance. Luna confronted her, the other called her deluded and attacked her with spells and finally used the Wand of the Four Moons to knock Luna out. [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. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] This was typically carved into or out of moonstone and fashioned into an item of jewelry. [1][4][7], In the mid14th century DR, Selne aided the god-like cat lords. The priestess of Selne is a middle-age human, with long, flowing black hair with thin streaks of white. Let all on whom my light falls be welcome if they desire to be so. They are in reality planetars. [2][4][7][note 5], Suiting the changeable and individual nature of both church and goddess, the holy sites of Selne varied across the land. [2][6][31], Most good folk of Faern respected the Selnite clergy, though few understood the details of the faith. [9] Nevertheless, she was viewed as a calm power circa 1489 DR.[8], Nevertheless, at all times, Selne was caring and accepting of most beings, and forgiving of most of her followers' faults. [46], The Spellplague happened in the Year of Blue Fire, 1385 DR. Selne helped Kepeshkmolik Thymara to aid the other dragonborn survivors from Tymanchebar. [29], Folk were encouraged to pray to Selne under moonlight, for she gained real power at such times. The enmity between Shar and Selune carries into their priesthoods, such that open battle often occurs when followers of each faith meet. [2][4][5] She also made few demands of her followers. Instead, the term "church of Selne" is adopted for discussion and wiki purposes; the phrase "church of Selne" is mentioned in several sources about it. 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. [1][3][4][5][6][7][8] They looked to Selne for guidance, courage, and strength, while couples hoped she would bless them with children when the time was right. They usually bestowed mortals with gifts and boons on her behalf. [2][3] There were also a scattered few lycanthropes, both natural and afflicted, but all of good heart. The demands she places on her followers are few, and the goddess is reputed to be free with her gifts and boons to mortals. They tend to act rapidly in response to threats from Shar and her priesthood, although their behavior is often viewed as bizarre by the public at large. [2][3][4][5][6][6][10], She was generous and freely bestowed gifts and blessings on mortals. [11] In the middle of the Gates of the Moon, Selne resided in a shining silver hall named Argentil, a place of beauty, quietness, and moonlight. When she couldn't find it, Luna began to doubt herself, wondering which of them was the real goddess. [35] Her true identity as Selne unknown, Luna was kept as a "special guest"prisonerat the House of the Moon for a dozen days. Basic Information Selne guides her devotees with majestic wisdom and grace. [2][3][4] Such priests also provided healing, usually asking for nothing more than a meal and a warm place to rest. [2], The legendary city of Myth Lharast, lying somewhere in Amn, was founded as a whole city of Selne's faithful. She could not be detected or revealed by divination magic unless she willed it. A wrist tattoo with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. Hawks and mice are not friends, despite both being beasts. We think you'll have a much more enjoyable experience. She returned to her realm and found Selne, a dear friend, had come to speak with her, as well as the god of the dawn Lathander, Tyche's ex-lover and instigator of the Dawn Cataclysm, and the god of mages, Azuth, who'd come to mediate. This has given it a fell reputation. The story had a few alternate endings. [4][5] She was one of those gods worshiped by non-wicked tieflings of the late 15th century DR.[8], Even those not dedicated to Selne would pay their respects to her. This was draining and injurious, but easily healed with time or magic. 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