Anywhere the full moon shines is the place for Selne. Burlap sacks with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow on the side. [2][6][31], Most good folk of Faern respected the Selnite clergy, though few understood the details of the faith. [3] Contents Origin Followers' treatment by the deities Appendix Appearances References Origin This was draining and injurious, but easily healed with time or magic. What tips do you have on drip feeding information so that the course of action isnt immediately discernible? Wondrous Item, uncommon (requires attunement) You gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws while you wear this cloak. One order of fanatic Selunites is known as the Swords of the Lady, who are often referred to colloquially as the Lunatics. A sewn patch with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. 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. Silvery Selne contested with her dark sister over whether or not to bring further life to the worlds. If you wish to submit an images to this site, please contact us. 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. [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. 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. Among other threats, they dealt with a resurgent Imgig Zu and returned the kittenlord to the Catlord. [23], Clerics prayed for their spells at night while facing the moon, if it was out and visible. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. 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. Thus the connection between the two remains a mystery, though Selne's earlier Netherese incarnation was also a goddess of beauty. [27] Other signs were the colors blue and silver and the appearance of moonstones. Worshipers: Female spellcasters, good and neutral lycanthropes, navigators, monks (Sun Soul), sailors 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. [36] Witnessing the battle, Naneatha began to question the false Selne, who soon revealed her murderous intent. Doors near the back lead to other areas of the temple. What nuances should I impose on the story to reflect the desires of a moon goddess? 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. (All that moved here were the shadevari, the thirteen lords of shadow, whose origin, whether from elsewhere or from the shadow itself, is unknown. [4] Almost everyone in Durpar worshiped Lucha, in the belief that she personally watched over all marriages performed by her priests, as most marriages in Durpar were. [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. You can use an action to cast one of these spells. Couples look to Selune to bless them with children when they are ready, and women look to her for courage, strength, and guidance. [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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Selne respected Lathander for his passion, and hoped they could cooperate to shine light on Shar's dark deeds. Let all on whom my light falls be welcome if they desire to be so. 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. Before the Time of Troubles, Selune had served Sune for some centuries after being independent for millennia. Additionally, you learn the dimension door spell and can cast it once per long rest. She has wide, radiant, lime-green eyes and long, ivory-hued hair that falls to her knees. [4][7], During the full moon, a female cleric would perform morning ceremonies to make herself receptive to special insights, intuition, and visions. Against the far wall is an ornate white altar, flanked by two large braziers. With the faith of Selne promoting equality and understanding for all, and with her wide assortment of worshipers, her priesthood were just as diverse and eclectic. Favored deity As for twists, I like when the thing goes WAY deeper than originally planned. A kite shield with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. 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. The entire complex is surrounded by a great garden surrounding several circular buildings, all connected to a large central chamber. This holy duplicate is identical in form to the wand that Selune wields in battle. [1][2], In everyday life, Selnites wore fashionable but not gaudy attire. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. For one night only, the Shards would do as the clergy bade them, most often to combat the minions and dark forces of Shar. Turn to the moon, and 1 will be your true guide.. Home Plane: Gates of the Moon She holds the portfolios of the moon, stars, navigation, navigators, wanderers, questers, seekers, and non-evil lycanthropes. [29], Selne dwelled in a planar realm called the Gates of the Moon. In the 14th and 15th centuries DR, she held the portfolios of the moon, stars, navigation, navigators, wanderers, questers, seekers, and non-evil lycanthropes. In her weeping, she shed one crystalline tear, which fell to ground as a meteor in the land of Thar. [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. 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. The goddesses were beautiful, identical but polar opposites, silver-haired and raven-haired, one representing the light, the other the dark in the manner of yin and yang. [26], Around 1367 DR, there were frequent stories of people sighting Selne gliding above the waters of the Moonsea. Selne is the goddess of the moon in the Faernian pantheon. Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement). The tend to dress fashionably, but not gaudily, in day-to-day life. [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. The central chapel is large, circular, and open to the night sky. They would never forgive and never forget. Lycanthropes, whether those of good heart, neutrality, or a few who relished their condition, honored the Moonmaiden as the mistress of their nature. All of these titles are followed by Priestess/Priest.. Most Selunites, however, tend toward smaller shrines and individual worship, since Anywhere the full moon shines is the place for Selune. Selunites refer to night conditions as being either moonlight (the moon is present, though perhaps not immediately visible) or nightgloom (the moon is not out or is dark). [54], When the city of Zhentil Keep in the Moonsea lands was ruined by the mad god Cyric's actions in the Year of the Banner, 1368 DR, the sacred Tear of Selne and the Seekers who found it were reported to have been in the city at the time. Selune's clerics often multiclass as bards, silverstars, or sorcerers. 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). A wrist tattoo with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. [7][33][34][35], The two goddesses then fought over the fate of their creations. They complemented each other[6][33][34][35] and brought order out of the chaos. Then they flew upwards, to spiral around the night sky and even to circle the moon. Wiki Le Monde des Royaumes Oublis (French). [2][4][7] Sometimes she was enthusiastic, vivacious, joyous, and majestic, given to action and dance. [30] Famously, Selne battled Shar over the streets of Waterdeep. [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. These included:[2][3][24]. [17] There were also a number of lay worshipers who could not cast spells and had no special talents. These images are for individual DMs to use in personal campaigns, to provide visual cues and examples for their players. A rock etched with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. Selne (pronounced:/slun/seh-LOON-eh[1][4][5] or:/slune/seh-LOON-ay[6]), also known as Our Lady of Silver, the Moonmaiden, and the Night White Lady, was the goddess of the moon in the Faernian pantheon. 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