[4], Worshipers were also urged to be humble and self-reliant, to use common sense and practicality,[2][3][4][7] and to find their own practical paths through life to be as successful as possible while not neglecting their compassion for others. [2][3][4] Such priests also provided healing, usually asking for nothing more than a meal and a warm place to rest. Couples look to Selune to bless them with children when they are ready, and women look to her for courage, strength, and guidance. [30] Famously, Selne battled Shar over the streets of Waterdeep. [6][7][33][34][35] Shar was cast into her darkness for centuries, enabling light and warmth to bathe Abeir-Toril and the other worlds. Additionally, you learn the spells water walk & levitate. Additionally, you learn the spells water walk & levitate. Founded as a city of Selunites ages ago, its mythal is linked to the moon, and it appears only on certain moonlit nights as a ghostly, floating splendor of walls and towers only to disappear again. [1][4][7][10] But, over time, she did indeed wax and wane in power and prominence. Though it fell into the grip of evil beings, Selnites still hoped to liberate and restore it.[2]. Look into some of the arcs of that and see what you like and what inspires you. It levitates in its glass case and glows with a soft, silvery-blue light, though it has no other known magical powers. [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. Think Palpatine from Star Wars during the Republic levels of behind the scenes work. Meanwhile, a holy word from her automatically banished evil extraplanar beings. In late 1340s DR, the conman and thief Conner attempted to rescue the young Vajra Valmeyjar from slavery to Pasha Abon Duum in Manshaka. She also entrusted Thymara with Nanna-Sin's holy weapon, the Black Axe of the Moon's Champion. He will, of course, make a partial appearance and be an obstacle in the final showdown. 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. Meanwhile, the later priests of Selne had highly variable ceremonial costumes. 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. Clerics of Selne are a very diverse group, including sailors, nonevil lycanthropes, mystics, and . 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]. [68], Moonstones were believed to be sacred to Selne by her followers. As for twists, I like when the thing goes WAY deeper than originally planned. [4], Selne was worshiped by the Netherese in the ancient empire of Netheril. From the residues of these struggles emerged the original deities of magic, war, disease, murder, death, and others. Restricting herself to only non-divine powers, she knew no more than her mortal friends, until Onyx reported the appearance of an avatar in Waterdeepan avatar of Selne, one who was not Luna. 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. [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. Favored weapon [4], Although the church had no central base, its greatest and most magnificent temple was the House of the Moon in Waterdeep in the 14th century DR. Because of it, much Selnite activity took place in Waterdeep and its environs. They could even dance until they collapsed in exhaustion. Burlap sacks with Selne's symbol on the side. The church of Selne was associated with a number of religious orders: The church was also affiliated with the Harpers. Other allies were Sehanine Moonbow, an elven goddess of the moon, whom she worked closely with; fellow gods of travelers and mariners Shaundakul and Valkur; the goddesses of nature Chauntea and Eldath; and Tymora, goddess of luck. [26], The holy substance called moonfire could, at the goddess's direction, envelop and enchant items to create a variety of magic items for use by the clergy. [37] Their infiltration of the temple culminated in a battle with the Lunatics. 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 third was a matronly middle-aged woman, plump yet fair and aging gracefully, with gray-streaked dark hair. Selune also struggles with Umberlee constantly over the fate of ships at sea and with Mask over the works of mischief and evil he performs in the shadows the moons soft glow creates. She holds the portfolios of the moon, stars, navigation, navigators, wanderers, questers, seekers, and non-evil lycanthropes. Sailors and navigators, who traveled by the stars, often prayed to the Night White Lady to protect them from Umberlee, the Queen of the Depths. [1][3][4][5][7][9], She was also ever changing, ageing but ageless. Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement). 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-aligned lycanthropes (both natural and infected). 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). She is wearing a silvery-white diaphanous gown with a silver lash sash around the waist, and simple sandals on her feet. The new Shaman is looking to weaken Selnes strength in the region so she can resurrect Eshowdow, a shadow deity who will unleash legions of shadow on the world. [2], The legendary city of Myth Lharast, lying somewhere in Amn, was founded as a whole city of Selne's faithful. In both her avatars and her religious artwork, Selne appeared in many forms, like the phases of the moon. Burlap sacks with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow on the side. Cut to the end of Lost Mines of Phandelver. After several rituals failed to produce moonfire, the church began to grow desperate, trying various methods to regain the goddess's favor. 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. A wrist tattoo with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. A silverstar was a specialty priest of Selne the Moonmaiden. Home Plane: Gates of the Moon Contents Activities Culture Possessions Abilities Spellcasting Powers Lycanthropy Relationships Members Notable Silverstars Appendix Appearances References Activities The fragile, eternal balance Lord Ao has charged us gods to uphold. This long-sighted approach allowed priests to grow content, happy, and prominent, and saw the clergy gain influence and strength. Novices were always known as the Called, while a full priest was known as Priestess or Priest, typically prefaced by Touched, Enstarred, Moonbathed, Silverbrow, Lunar, Initiate, and High Initiate, in order of increasing rank. [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. A priest of Selne's faithful, often garbed in simple brown robes. [2][3][4][7] Instead, the temple priests made good money by practicing astrology and telling fortunes. I wanted it so bad but we ended before I could. Desiring to nurture life on the worlds that formed her body and limbs, Chauntea asked the Two-Faced Goddess for warmth. She has wide, radiant, lime-green eyes and long, ivory-hued hair that falls to her knees. [7] These habits kept the clergy well-traveled, resilient, and in touch with the natural world in a practical manner. Hawks and mice are not friends, despite both being beasts. The Mystery of the Night must be performed at least once a year by every priest. They were warrior priests armed with much moon-related magic. A crate with Selune's symbol on the side. [1][2][3][4][5][9] Under the subsequent World Tree cosmology, the Gates of the Moon was considered its own plane. A human and a werebat, united under Selne as silverstars. The temple guards took Luna prisoner, and the false Selne declared she would drive her mad before killing her. 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. 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. [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. The holy symbol of Selne. Learning of this, Luna's friends Vajra, Kyriani, Onyx, and Timoth resolved to rescue her from the temple. The ranks of Selne's faithful include mariners, travelers, and those who seek comfort in the night. 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. [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. A fortunate few pilgrims have witnessed drops of Selunes holy essencethe ingredient used in the making of her potionsfalling from the hovering wand or heard her whisper words of advice or encouragement in their heads as they gazed upon it. The false Selne had her completely under her control.[36]. 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. She always appears as a radiantly beautiful red-haired woman of incredible charm. [70], Those who believed in the Dark Moon heresy held that Selne and Shar were two faces of the same goddess. Sune is the deity of beauty, with governance also over lovetypically love base on outward beauty. [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. [34], According to one of the most ancient myths of the creation of the world and the heavens, after the universe and its crystal sphere were created by Lord Ao, there was naught but the primordial essence, the protoplasmic raw stuff of existence. 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. [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. [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. She actively opposes the drow and their gods. Some sought her for protection in the dark or from the dark forces of Shar. She was quietly mystical and, as a being of chaos, well used to change. [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. Luna was shaken by the news and was shocked to discover she could no longer access her divine powers. [36] Witnessing the battle, Naneatha began to question the false Selne, who soon revealed her murderous intent. 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. These included:[2][3][24]. 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. However, one did not believe her: Luna, the true avatar of Selne, who'd come with her friend Vajra to see for herself. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. [11], An excerpt from a ballad by Veseene the Lark[36]. 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. As the goddess bade them, they were generous with their healing magic and charged very little for it. Below are images related to the deity. The only other symbol of office is a staff wound about with vines and flowers. [4][5] In Netheril, Selne blessed all things beautiful purely for the sake of their beauty, and granted visions to people who desired them for good purposes. She was followed by those who were lost and those who were questing. Turn to the moon, and I will be your true guide. [2][3], Wandering priests also kept watch for people afflicted with madness or lycanthropy. [1][2][3][4][6][7] Common features were feminine symbols, small gardens, and reflecting ponds. The Shards always take one mortal priestess to be one of them before they depart. 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]. 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. It is a blessed night, and a good sign for you all, that Our Lady of Silver considers you worthy to see her gift. Wondrous Item, uncommon (requires attunement) You gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws while you wear this cloak. [25] Selne would also create moonfire for her faithful during a ritual, which could enchant items or the worshipers themselves. Pretty cool, especially for monks. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Common people saw them as mysterious, but knew them as a force of good and foes of werebeasts and undead, and as caretakers of the ill and the mad. This crept away from the altar to touch or envelop whatever the goddess chose, in turn enchanting items, empowering the faithful, and destroying undead. This was a fact she kept hidden from the young wizard. A wall engraved with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. They are in reality planetars. Below are images related to the deity. It was created and blessed by Selune herself in memory of the battle with Shar she had in Waterdeep. You should check them out. [30], Following the Godswar of 1358 DR, Selne and Sune parted on good terms and Selne was free to do as she willed again. High Initiate Courynna Jacerryl, upon receiving. Im thinking about having the violent tribe misusing some artifacts of Selune that they have looted. On the other hand, it is possible that this father is strictly the father of Luna, Selne's avatar. 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