Sélune

Sélune is a prominent deity in the fictional Forgotten Realms campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. She is the goddess of the moon, moonlight, navigation, wanderers, and non-evil lycanthropes.

Description:

Sélune is typically depicted as a beautiful woman with long, silver hair and luminous eyes that glow with the light of the moon. She is often shown wearing flowing silver robes and holding a crescent moon staff. Her temperament is generally benevolent and compassionate, though she can also be fiercely protective of her followers and those in need.

Dogma:

Sélune's followers are encouraged to embrace change and cycles, particularly those associated with the moon. They are taught to be compassionate towards others, especially the lost and the lonely. Navigation, both literal and metaphorical, is considered a sacred act. Those who worship Sélune often seek out and aid travelers, guide the lost, and offer comfort to those suffering from lycanthropy who strive to control their transformations and use their abilities for good.

Clergy:

Sélune's clergy are known as Silverstars. They are primarily female and often serve as healers, guides, and protectors of the weak. They are tasked with promoting Sélune's ideals, combating evil lycanthropes, and maintaining temples and shrines dedicated to her. The Silverstars often use their magic to aid navigation, heal the sick, and banish darkness.

Relationships:

Sélune has a complex relationship with her twin sister, Shar, the goddess of darkness and loss. The two are often portrayed as opposing forces, locked in an eternal struggle between light and shadow. Sélune is also associated with other deities of light and good, often forming alliances to combat the forces of evil.

Worship:

Sélune is widely worshiped throughout the Forgotten Realms, particularly in coastal areas and amongst sailors, navigators, and those who feel lost or alone. Temples dedicated to Sélune are often located in places with clear views of the night sky. The most common ritual for Sélune is the Silvering, a ceremony where worshippers bathe in moonlight and offer prayers to the goddess.