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. Sune is the deity of beauty, with governance also over lovetypically love base on outward beauty. However, one did not believe her: Luna, the true avatar of Selne, who'd come with her friend Vajra to see for herself. Its members are led by a few Selunite crusaders, specialty priests, and mystics. A common blessing by priests to the faithful. Contents Activities Culture Possessions Abilities Spellcasting Powers Lycanthropy Relationships Members Notable Silverstars Appendix Appearances References Activities They complemented each other[6][33][34][35] and brought order out of the chaos. She ignited a heavenly bodythe Sunin order to give warmth to Chauntea. What tips do you have on drip feeding information so that the course of action isnt immediately discernible? 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. [69] Some folk believed silver to be Selne's hardened tears. [70], Those who believed in the Dark Moon heresy held that Selne and Shar were two faces of the same goddess. Selne labored always to thwart Shar's dark plots. The priestess of Selne is a middle-age human, with long, flowing black hair with thin streaks of white. Relationships [1][2], In everyday life, Selnites wore fashionable but not gaudy attire. Worshipers, Clergy & Temples Sehanine's faithful view life as a series of mysteries veiled by Sehanine herself. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] She was also known as Bright Nydra in the Farsea Marshes; as Elah among the Bedine of Anauroch; and as Lucha, called She Who Guides, in the Shining Lands, where she was part of the faith of the Adama. [36] Witnessing the battle, Naneatha began to question the false Selne, who soon revealed her murderous intent. Meanwhile, the later priests of Selne had highly variable ceremonial costumes. The Shards always take one mortal priestess to be one of them before they depart. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. The temple guards took Luna prisoner, and the false Selne declared she would drive her mad before killing her. 10 comments. A kite shield with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. [7][31][32] Under the World Axis cosmology, the Gates of the Moon was a dominion in the Astral Sea. [2] In the time of Netheril, however, the spellcasting clergy were only silverstars. If you wish to submit an images to this site, please contact us. The only other symbol of office is a staff wound about with vines and flowers. A barrel with Selune's symbol on the side. Our Lady of Silver is inclined to be lenient in matters of alignment and religious observance. Believers of this doctrine could be found teaching it to others. [26], The itinerant Gurs of the Western Heartlands followed Selne, for she was a goddess of wanderers and navigation. A hanging banner with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. A sewn patch with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. Wondrous Item, rare (requires attunement). Luna, an avatar of Selne. Nevertheless, there was a widespread preference for smaller shrines and individual worship. 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. [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. [48] At some point in the 1350s DR, known only as a mysterious woman, Selne appeared to Conner. 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. [2][3][4] Such priests also provided healing, usually asking for nothing more than a meal and a warm place to rest. 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. She was also allies with Angharradh, Corellon, and Cyrrollalee. One order of fanatic Selunites is known as the Swords of the Lady, who are often referred to colloquially as the Lunatics. Women were honored for their roles as teachers and as role models in society and in the family. Vajra and Luna went to investigate the other avatar. With divine guidance, they were more successful than ordinary folk. A cleric of Selne in formal blue-and-white dress with high collar and headpiece. 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. [2][3], In the time of Netheril, all clergy were good-aligned, but by the 14th century DR they widened to include neutral members. Turn to the moon, and 1 will be your true guide.. The "night stalk" changed from a "solitary moonlit walk" (where the name is more fitting) in the, Organizations in the Sea Ward of Waterdeep, 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. The ranks of Selne's faithful include mariners, travelers, and those who seek comfort in the night. The story had a few alternate endings. She has wide, radiant, lime-green eyes and long, ivory-hued hair that falls to her knees. 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. [3][4][49][50] She kept her full divine powers and access to the planes behind a locked door in the inn and kept the Wand of the Four Moons at the House of the Moon, her local temple. Pretty cool, especially for monks. That being said, my Paladin renounced the violent ways of his tribe and was exiled for it. 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. The temple guards took Luna prisoner at the avatar's direction. 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. [1][4][7], In the mid14th century DR, Selne aided the god-like cat lords. High Initiate Courynna Jacerryl, upon receiving. After the Godswar, she went her own way again. There is no single unified druid culture that has to exist. Mystryl balanced the conflict and mediated an uneasy truce. Among them were the first Mystra and the second Mystra, who was her greatest ally against Shar since 1358 DR. Eilistraee and Lliira, meanwhile, shared her love of frolicking under the moon. 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. The most sacred rituals of Selune are the Conjuring of the Second Moon and the Mystery of the Night. The words of Selune, which all novices were charged with. Conner claimed to be on a mission from a god to protect the child and the Catlord allowed him to carry the child away, and Conner was guided by the foretold signs. The Dark Moon heresy was the belief that Selne and Shar were two aspects of the same deity. Her relationship with Sune and Lliira is still extremely friendly and cooperative. [2][3][4][7] They were to be as helpful and friendly to lonely and good people as was feasible. A barrel with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow on the side. There is no known proper name for the overall body of clergy dedicated to Selne, nor is there a unified formal organization. If you wish to submit an images to this site, please contact us. Sehanine unveils the next step through dreams and visions revealed during the elven reverie. 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 . A wooden necklace of Selune's symbol, worn by faithful commoners. Turn to the moon, and I will be your true guide. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. The Church of Selne A crate with Selune's symbol on the side. [30][50] Luna hired an older Vajra Valmeyjar, and from the Year of the Prince, 1357 DR onward, she became involved in the adventures of Vajra, Kyriani, Timoth Eyesbright, Onyx the Invincible, and a returned Conner. A pendant with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. For example, Naneatha Suaril, high priestess of the House of the Moon in Waterdeep, presided over ceremonies in a majestic dress with a wide-bottomed hooped skirt and a great fan-like collar ascending from the back of her neck, both stiffened with whalebone, all set with clusters of pearls and other precious stones. [2][3], Wandering priests also kept watch for people afflicted with madness or lycanthropy. [4][7][31] Under the Great Wheel cosmology, her realm stood on the plane of Ysgard, also called Gladsheim. 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. The new Shaman is looking to weaken Selne's strength in the region so she can resurrect Eshowdow, a shadow deity who will unleash legions of shadow on the world. She Who Guides is favored in Lastarr, an independent city once part of Estagund which is her most prominent center of worship. upgrade now The holy symbol of Selne displayed on a standard. [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. 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. She would avoid reversed and injurious forms of healing spells and necromantic sphere spells, unless absolutely necessary. Priests of Selne spend their time wandering Orben reaching out to the faithful and to potential worshipers of the moon goddess, since Selne can be worshiped anywhere on the surface world. Enemies [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. [1][2][3][4][5][9] Under the subsequent World Tree cosmology, the Gates of the Moon was considered its own plane. When she couldn't find it, Luna began to doubt herself, wondering which of them was the real goddess. [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. In late 1340s DR, the conman and thief Conner attempted to rescue the young Vajra Valmeyjar from slavery to Pasha Abon Duum in Manshaka. The holy symbol of Selne in the form of a silver pendant. Phandalin is going to be celebrating their newfound security and financial prosperity with a Harvest Moon Festival. A large altar sits on a large dias in the middle of the room. [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. Not to stroke too much to Sailor Moon but Selune kinda also follows the fighting evil by moonlight, winning love by daylight mantra. The Lunar Lady, Daughter of the Night Skies, the Luminous Cloud, Lady of Dreams. 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. [1], In particular, she was commonly worshiped by human women. [7] Followers of the Moonmaiden would often set bowls of milk outside on nights when the moon was full. He survived, but continually tried and failed to rescue Vajra. A third was a matronly middle-aged woman, plump yet fair and aging gracefully, with gray-streaked dark hair. [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. The walls are etched with beautiful murals, and statues circle the room. Imgig Zu seized the wand of power and intended to kill the deceived goddess. Selne's essence tore through Shar, bonding with some of Shar's essence and pulling it loose. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. [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. [14], Suiting the goddess's chaotic and changeable ways, the church hierarchy was highly variable, shifting from place to place and even with the predictable phase of the moon and other, unpredictable heavenly events. If you wish to make a request, please contact us (individual requests are not always granted or guaranteed). In the process, they formed the goddess Chauntea (at that time, the embodiment of all matter in Realmspace, later only of the world of Abeir-Toril), whom they worked with to bless the worlds with life. 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. [4] Selnite temples were often adjoined by asylums and sanitariums, the residents of which the clergy cared for. [2], Following the Godswar of 1358 DR, with her waxing faith, theologians of the 1360s DR predicted Selne would once again be elevated among the gods, possibly within their own lifetimes. They thought of themselves as "children of Selne". A wall engraved with the symbol of Sehanine Moonbow. She is wearing a diaphanous white robes, trailing with "moondust". 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