[5][59], Her eternal enemy was her sister Shar, goddess of the night, a war that had been waged since before all other Faernian gods existed, before time was recorded. Alignment: Chaotic good She was quietly mystical and, as a being of chaos, well used to change. One was a dusky-skinned human woman with long limbs; perfect and exquisite beauty; wide, radiant, lime-green eyes; and long, ivory-hued hair that fell to her knees. [64][note 6], She was served specially by the Shards, a band of unique planetars of shining aspect. [1][3][4][5][7][9], She was also ever changing, ageing but ageless. The most humble wore plain brown robes, while others wore normal clothes accented with but a little moonstone jewelry. [2][3], In the time of Netheril, all clergy were good-aligned, but by the 14th century DR they widened to include neutral members. One lost center of Selunite worship is Myth Lharast in the heart of Amn, one of the legendary cities surrounded by a mythal. [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. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. She is wearing a diaphanous white robes, trailing with "moondust". Look into some of the arcs of that and see what you like and what inspires you. Two darkly beautiful human female eyes surrounded by a circle of seven silver stars[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] The ceremonial costume of Selunites varies from place to place. 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. She would be mimicked by junior clerics, who felt honored to participate. 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. Lycanthropes, whether those of good heart, neutrality, or a few who relished their condition, honored the Moonmaiden as the mistress of their nature. [35]) In time, Selne coalesced from the primordial essence, alongside her twin sister, Shar. These images are for individual DMs to use in personal campaigns, to provide visual cues and examples for their players. In Tymora, Selne had saved all that was good and pure in Tyche. [30], Following the Godswar of 1358 DR, Selne and Sune parted on good terms and Selne was free to do as she willed again. The spells use your spellcasting ability and spell save DC. 10 comments. [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. You can use an action to cast one of these spells. Meanwhile, a holy word from her automatically banished evil extraplanar beings. [9] In the time of Netheril, she was an ally of Mystryl, Jannath, and Tyche. [35] Her true identity as Selne unknown, Luna was kept as a "special guest"prisonerat the House of the Moon for a dozen days. She ignited a heavenly bodythe Sunin order to give warmth to Chauntea. Meanwhile, they communed and communicated personally with Selne through mental visions. When the moon was dark or not out, it was known as "nightgloom". I might give the Paladin a Moonblade as a reward and have it unlock runes as they progress in levels so that its not a legendary weapon right out of the gate. 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. [2], The goddess exhorted the faithful to find those who carried the curse of lycanthropy, and to cure those who desired release from it and to destroy those who surrendered to the beast inside. 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. Here she is known as Lucha, She Who Guides. Then Timoth and Vajra noticed that the dimensional doorway to Luna's inner room was still present and ajar, even if the physical door and inn were gone. 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. May Selune guide your steps in the night, and bring them to the new dawn is the common blessing ot priests of Selune to the faithful. She could not be detected or revealed by divination magic unless she willed it. [1][2], In everyday life, Selnites wore fashionable but not gaudy attire. A quick search shows those are also her recommended domains in 5th Edition. [9][15][16] Other clergy could be druids and rangers. [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. [2], The Selnite religion was an ancient one in Faern. If you wish to submit an images to this site, please contact us. [4] It was otherwise identical to a typical footman's mace,[1][2][3] light mace, or heavy mace, with the clergy favoring the heavy mace. Many legends were told about her, the central one being her conflict with her sister Shar at the beginning of all things. [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. This was draining and injurious, but easily healed with time or magic. Press J to jump to the feed. This was a fact she kept hidden from the young wizard. She encourages her worshipers to do the following: Never lose hope or faith, for every force in the world ebbs and flows. [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. [1][4][7][10] But, over time, she did indeed wax and wane in power and prominence. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Selne's temple is a grand temple built of large marble blocks. Trust in my radiance, and know that all love alive under my light shall know my blessing. A kite shield with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. Selune's worshipers often multiclass as bards or sorcerers. [1][2][3][4][7], The clergy held a wide assortment of titles. The enmity between Shar and Selune carries into their priesthoods, such that open battle often occurs when followers of each faith meet. It fits, as one of her pseudonym's is "She Who Guides" and with Knowledge Domain providing innate spells such as Identify, Augury, Arcane Eye, Legend Lore . [2][3] Indeed, in Durpar, they believed Lucha would guide her worshipers to the most profitable customers. Although Mystryl was composed of both light and dark magic, she initially sided with Selne, her first mother, giving her the upper hand. [28], In the time of Netheril, and later in the Shining Lands under the guise of Lucha, she was believed to guide herders to good pastures, to aid ships lost on the sea and travelers lost in the wilds, to deliver love to those who sought it and bless marriages, to guarantee the safety of births, and to watch over relationships and connections between people. On the other hand, it is possible that this father is strictly the father of Luna, Selne's avatar. After the Godswar, she went her own way again. 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). When Selune (Seh-LOON-eh) journeys to the Realms, she is said to appear in many forms and is depicted in religious art as everything from a female face on a lunar disk to a dusky-skinned woman with wide, radiant eyes and long ivory-colored hair to a matronly, middle-aged woman whose dark hair is streaked with gray. The Mystery of the Night must be performed at least once a year by every priest. [10], In any form or state, whenever she was in darkness, Selne's avatar continually emanated a faint blue-white glow like moonlight. Over time, she broke her spirit and bent her to her will. [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. A wrist tattoo with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. [2][3] From 1372 DR, clerics would often also train as bards or sorcerers, or become silverstars. Spellcasters and barbarians too, if they don't use armor or shields. [42] She did indeed, spiriting the entire city and its citizens into the Gates of the Moon, where it was named Selnarra. 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. They act rapidly in response to threats from Shar and her priesthood. Furthermore, Thentians saw the whole Moonsea as sacred to the goddess. [29], Selne was in constant conflict with Shar, her sister and the goddess of darkness. Her relationship with Sune and Lliira is still extremely friendly and cooperative. 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]. Cut to the end of Lost Mines of Phandelver. Shar vanished, and this avatar of Selne became Luna once more. [4], In Durpar, the clergy of Lucha enjoyed the worship of almost everyone in the land. 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 . After several rituals failed to produce moonfire, the church began to grow desperate, trying various methods to regain the goddess's favor. 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. The undying enmity between the two goddesses predates the existence of most, if not all, of the present-day existing Faetunian deities. 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. [3] Contents Origin Followers' treatment by the deities Appendix Appearances References Origin Updated to post-Sundering status quo. [4], If pressed into battle, Selne was an awesome warrior, fighting with divine fury but with martial and magical skill in coordination. An alternate symbol of Selne's faithful. [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. 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). However, Mystryl saw Selne as smothering and maternal and sometimes rebelled against her well-intentioned wishes. A large altar sits on a large dias in the middle of the room. These images are for individual DMs to use in personal campaigns, to provide visual cues and examples for their players. Shes the light in the darkness that illuminates the path and protects travelers by night, by sea, and supports good lycanthropes. (Such visions were claimed by tieflings of several faiths, such as Tymora's. [48] At some point in the 1350s DR, known only as a mysterious woman, Selne appeared to Conner. [37] Their infiltration of the temple culminated in a battle with the Lunatics. 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. Sehanine's temple is a soaring monument constructed of white marble and shaped so as to suggest imminent flight. [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. Very sad, please get it for me and be the Guardian of Light for Selune. The walls are etched with beautiful murals, and statues circle the room. 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