[43], During the divine conflict known as the Dawn Cataclysm, Tyche, the goddess of luck, was covertly corrupted by Moander, the god of decay, whilst on her travels. This holy duplicate is identical in form to the wand that Selune wields in battle. 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). [4] Rituals often involved offerings of milk or wine and dancing, and were performed as personal matters. [2][3], In the time of Netheril, all clergy were good-aligned, but by the 14th century DR they widened to include neutral members. [1][2][3][7] They all worshiped Selne in their own personal ways,[2][3] but whatever their differences they were friendly to one another and cooperated in relative but boisterous peace. Think Palpatine from Star Wars during the Republic levels of behind the scenes work. A rock painted with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. [4] Selnite temples were often adjoined by asylums and sanitariums, the residents of which the clergy cared for. They ranged from simple shrines, such as those in the Dalelands and oft in the wilderness, to amazing opulent temples like the House of the Moon in Waterdeep. [26], In both her avatars and her religious artwork, Selne appeared in many forms, like the phases of the moon. When the moon was out, even if not visible, it was known as "moonlight". Selne labored always to thwart Shar's dark plots. He failed, but as he lay dying beneath a desert moon, Selne healed him through divine intervention. 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. (Such visions were claimed by tieflings of several faiths, such as Tymora's. [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. Thats such a large body of work with imagery and symbolism and complete story arcs. This magical energy combined to form the goddess Mystryl, the original goddess of magic. However, since these sources also say Lord Ao created Realmspace, it is likely that this "father" is Ao. As it stands, my idea is that the Paladins tribe has come under the sway of a new religious leader who promises them power and loot if they destroy and raid several holy sites of Selune. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A simple depiction of the goddess was of a woman's face on the disc of the moon. If you wish to submit an images to this site, please contact us. [2], The legendary city of Myth Lharast, lying somewhere in Amn, was founded as a whole city of Selne's faithful. If youve read this far, my question is this: What twists and turns should make an appearance along this story arc? For example, Priestess of the High Moonlight Naneatha Suaril was high priestess of the House of the Moon in Waterdeep. [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. 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. In this way, Selune steadily gains worshipers from the ranks of those who look to the night sky for guidance. 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. They struggled tirelessly against the followers of Mask and other dark deities. There is no single unified druid culture that has to exist. Their duties were similar but distinct. A crate with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow on the side. She was fiercely protective when confronted by evil. Such struggles won them the respect of farmers and the common people. 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. Around her neck is a thin silver chain with a single moonstone hanging down the front. They could even dance until they collapsed in exhaustion. Her relationship with Sune and Lliira is still extremely friendly and cooperative. She was quietly mystical and, as a being of chaos, well used to change. 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. The spells use your spellcasting ability and spell save DC. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Worshipers: Female spellcasters, good and neutral lycanthropes, navigators, monks (Sun Soul), sailors This long-sighted approach allowed priests to grow content, happy, and prominent, and saw the clergy gain influence and strength. [2] Selne made few demands on her followers and was lenient on issues of alignment and religious observance,[2][3] so practical, common sense and following one's own path were more important than details of faith or strict performance of ritual. A commoner's necklace with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. Selunite clergy embroider their rituals into quite individual, unique observances. Selne's essence tore through Shar, bonding with some of Shar's essence and pulling it loose. Ascendant campaigns can view previous versions of their pages, see what has changed (and who did it), and even restore old versions. Still others told that the young mage loved her, but she rejected his advances because she was no longer young or beautiful. Her near self-sacrifice bought time for Luna and her friends to escape the temple. 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 . Sune is the deity of beauty, with governance also over lovetypically love base on outward beauty. Paladin will need a select few of these artifacts to arm himself and become the first Guardian of Light (moon Paladin) in centuries. [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. Self-reliance and finding ones own, practical path are more important than fussy detail in her faith, and so Selune is also gaining favor among eccentrics, adventurers, and mavericks of all sorts, including outcasts. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][9][60][61], Her other great foes were Mask, for the mischief and wickedness he made in the shadows formed by her moon's light at night; Umberlee, over the fates of ships at sea; and the rotting god Moander. 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. [1], In particular, she was commonly worshiped by human women. 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! This one sometimes lived among mortals; the most notable such avatar was the innkeeper Luna. [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. As for twists, I like when the thing goes WAY deeper than originally planned. Selne guides her devotees with majestic wisdom and grace. Selune is served by the Shards, a group of shining female servitors. 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. 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. All cooperate in relativeif rollickingpeace under the symbol of Our Lady of Silver. [55], After the Spellplague, 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. [11][31], In battle, Selne sometimes wielded a moon blade +3, in fact a lasting form of the moon blade spell. [1][2][3][4][7], The clergy held a wide assortment of titles. Selene () is the ancient Greek name of both the moon and the ancient Greek goddess of the moon. [25] Selne would also create moonfire for her faithful during a ritual, which could enchant items or the worshipers themselves. Her moon shined a light in the darkness, holding evil at bay. 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. Furthermore, Thentians saw the whole Moonsea as sacred to the goddess. Turn to the moon, and 1 will be your true guide.. [2][3], The specialty priests were called silverstars, in both the time of Netheril and in the 14th century DR.[2][3], The church of Selne commonly included among its ranks clerics, the elite specialty priests known as silverstars, crusaders, and mystics. Home Plane: Gates of the Moon Im thinking about having the violent tribe misusing some artifacts of Selune that they have looted. The highest principle of Selne's ethos was acceptance and tolerance. Selune felt that her worshippers had begun to take the moonfire for granted, using it as if it were a substance of no consequence brewed by the local alchemist. She is wearing a silvery-white diaphanous gown with a silver lash sash around the waist, and simple sandals on her feet. Astrologers, diviners, fortune-tellers, mystics, and those just curious about the future acknowledged her as a ruler of fate. There is no known proper name for the overall body of clergy dedicated to Selne, nor is there a unified formal organization. [4][5], She could not be damaged by electricity and light spells, and could not be affected by illusion, enchantment, or charm and charm sphere spells. 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. This document contains the following: a poem for Selune worshippers Erro, Tiefling Cleric of Selune. She was reluctant to manifest avatars in Faern, as Shar took joy in obliterating them there. [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. 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). The folk here favored the worship of She Who Guides. Spellcasters and barbarians too, if they don't use armor or shields. Selne to Shar during their battle over Waterdeep. [1][2][3][4] A Moon's Hand had a smooth head[1][2][3] representing the moon in a specific phase. Many rituals revered a woman's role as a teacher and role model, both in the home and in society. Thanks! She could also instantly create any magical item that could heal, influence shapechangers, or bestow spells of the Moon domain. [2][3] After 1372 DR, clerics were chaotic good or similar.[4][7]. 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. One night, a purported avatar of Selne arrived in Waterdeep and summoned the faithful to the House of the Moon, where she was welcomed by high priestess Naneatha Suaril. The ceremonial costume of Selunites varies from place to place. [2][3] Indeed, in Durpar, they believed Lucha would guide her worshipers to the most profitable customers. [9][15][16] Other clergy could be druids and rangers. [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. 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. Selune is a beautiful, dusky-skinned human woman with long limbs. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. [36] Witnessing the battle, Naneatha began to question the false Selne, who soon revealed her murderous intent. 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". 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. A barrel with Selune's symbol on the side. Such was the case in the time of Netheril and in the great temples of cities like Waterdeep in the 14th century DR, but there were many variations at country shrines and temples and in other lands. Selne is the goddess of the moon in the Faernian pantheon. This crept away from the altar to touch or envelop whatever the goddess chose, in turn enchanting items, empowering the faithful, and destroying undead. It can be safely said that as the moon changes, so does the nature of the moon goddess. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. upgrade now The only other symbol of office is a staff wound about with vines and flowers. Thanks to Selne's help, the dragonborn survivors were able to gather and found the city-citadel of Djerad Thymar. [26], The itinerant Gurs of the Western Heartlands followed Selne, for she was a goddess of wanderers and navigation. They would never forgive and never forget. 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][6][7] Finally, she could be aggressive and fierce, but cold, and with little mercy for her enemies. She encourages her worshipers to do the following: Never lose hope or faith, for every force in the world ebbs and flows. All are to be made welcome in her faith and seen as equal, and fellow Selunites should be aided freely, as it they were ones dearest friends. [69] Some folk believed silver to be Selne's hardened tears. I would have thought Life or Knowledge, from what Domains are available. In others, Selne died because of her sacrifice, but was resurrected come the next full moon. Shar vanished, and this avatar of Selne became Luna once more. Very sad, please get it for me and be the Guardian of Light for Selune. [2][38][40][41] It became a local legend of the faithful that during the Time of Troubles Selne battled Shar in Waterdeep,[40] hurling her down amongst the city's spires. Doors near the back lead to other areas of the temple. [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 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. But Selne was already doing just that as Luna, and remained unaware. A silverstar was a specialty priest of Selne the Moonmaiden. They usually bestowed mortals with gifts and boons on her behalf. Some sought her for protection in the dark or from the dark forces of Shar. [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. [1][2][4][5][6][7] Lesser creatures of similar appearance, called slivers, also acted as her special servants. What tips do you have on drip feeding information so that the course of action isnt immediately discernible? , so there's nothing to lose. Alias(es) Press J to jump to the feed. Alignment: Chaotic good New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. [5] They prized these, for they were a powerful ingredient in many beneficial potions and healing drafts and ointments. [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. Hawks and mice are not friends, despite both being beasts. [25][26], Finally, Selne could sense any deed that occurred in the open light of the moon, anywhere in the world. [35]) In time, Selne coalesced from the primordial essence, alongside her twin sister, Shar. These included:[2][3][24]. The twins immediately fell to fighting and were separated only by Selne, Lathander, and Azuth. Her neck is a thin silver chain with a silver lash sash around waist... 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