DIVINE BLESSINGS ‫ ־‬SELUNE
Divine Blessings - Magic Items of the Gods
Chapter 5: Selûne
In the beginning, Selûne and her twin sister Shar worked
together to separate the primordial chaos into light and dark,
creating the stars and planets. However, Shar bitterly refused
to allow the warmth that life needs to flourish.
And so the sisters fought over the fate of creation, sparking
a terrible war. During the final battle, Selûne ripped out a
piece of herself and desperately blasted it at Shar, tearing
through her. Their essences combined into Mystril, goddess
of magic, who helped Selûne to banish Shar.
Selûne had won the first war but at a cost. From then on,
her powers would wax and wane with time, like the phases of
the moon.
So began the eternal conflict between the sisters. Over the
ages, each sister would gain and lose the upper hand, just as
the full moon follows the new. Their rivalry is as endless as it
was inevitable, for light and dark are necessary for creation,
but only to the extent that they destroy each other.
The sentient life prospering on Faerûn took to worshiping
Selûne, even naming the moon after her. Thousands of years
ago and after a great flash of light, there appeared several
glittering objects trailing after the moon in the sky. They were
named the Tears of Selûne, evoking a moment of deep
sorrow for the goddess. Their sudden appearance caused
tidal waves and other disasters to sweep the lands, and each
civilization has legends to explain their origin.
Humans continued their worship during the time of the
Empire of Netheril, and she rewarded them with her
blessings. Most of all to the inhabitants of Selûnarra, a
floating city dedicated to her. During the cataclysm which
destroyed Netheril, she brought the entire city into her divine
realm, the Gates of the Moon. Legends say that some day
Selûnarra will return to Faerûn to help combat a mysterious
threat.
Over the centuries, the conflict with Shar became an
increasing burden upon Selûne, who wished only for peace
and tranquility. Sometimes, she would take refuge among
mortals, in the form of her avatar Luna. For a while, she
owned a tavern in Waterdeep known as Selûne's Smile,
which was frequented by local adventurers. There she traded
stories, songs, and secrets, even telling a select few her true
identity. Selûne's divinity was hidden inside of a secret room
in the tavern.
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Nearby was the House of the Moon, the largest of Selûne's
temples in Faerûn. It housed the Rod of Four Moons, a heavy
mace that was Selûne's personal weapon. In a time of great
need, the high priest could wield the relic to gain some of
Selûne's powers.
Selûne's retreat to the mortal realm almost caused her
downfall. Because she was already in Faerûn and had hidden
away her divinity, she was initially unaware of the Time of
Troubles, when all the gods were exiled to Faerûn in their
avatar forms. Shar rushed to Waterdeep, hoping to destroy
her sister while she was still oblivious to the danger.
When Shar arrived, she was able to impersonate Selûne
before her clergy and claimed the Rod of Four Moons to
herself. With her divine powers locked away, Luna was no
match for Shar, who took great delight in tormenting her.
Luna was imprisoned and brainwashed into worshiping Shar.
Having broken her mind and spirit, Shar sought now to
destroy her body, which would have condemned Selûne to
oblivion. The instant before she died, her adventurer friends
released Selûne's divinity from her tavern, which flowed into
Luna and restored her completely. Then, with their help,
Selûne was able to overcome Shar and once again banished
her to the shadows.
Aware that it was only a matter of time before Shar came
after her once again, Selûne spent the next several years
making allies. She became close with Mystra and reinforced
her ties with Sune and Lathander. She also drew closer to
Sehanine Moonbow, the elven goddess of the moon.
After the cataclysmic Spellplague, she commanded her
followers to bring aid and hope to all of Faerûn. In turn, more
people started worshiping Selûne, and she became popular
once again.
In particular, Selûne helped one of the races new to Faerûn,
the dragonborn. Originally from the world of Abeir, the
dragonborn were violently transported to Faerûn by the
Spellplague. Selûne intervened directly, helping them to build
a new home and secure a future for their people.
These days, Selûne is worshiped by sailors, navigators, and
others who toil under the moon's light. She is also favored by
lycanthropes, especially those that are good of heart or seek
to resist their curse. She offers protection from the night and
brings home those that are lost.

Magic Items
While pursuing my goal of discerning the purpose regarding
magic items related to the gods, I've found many to be of
great intrigue. Some are unique, reserved for specific
individuals of note or rank. Others are more common, made
to be used by a more novice or introductory follower.
Amulet of Luna's Splendor
Wondrous item, rare, (requires attunement by a cleric or
paladin)
This amulet is a holy symbol of Selûne. While wearing this
holy symbol, you have resistance to necrotic damage and can
use an action to cast one of the following spells: guiding bolt,
moonbeam, and mass healing word. Wisdom is your
spellcasting ability for these spells. Once the amulet has been
used to cast a spell, it cannot be used to cast the same spell
again until you finish a long rest.
If the moon is more than half full, spells cast from this
amulet are treated as if you had used a spell slot one level
higher than the spell.
"These amulets were first created as a gift for the
adventurers that saved Luna at the Selûne's Smile tavern
during the Time of Troubles. To this day, Selûne grants it as a
reward to worthy champions, pious clerics, and noble souls."
Guardian of the Faithful
Armor (shield), rare (requires attunement)
When you are damaged by a creature you can see within
60 feet of you, you may use a reaction to blast them with light.
That creature must make a DC 14 Dexterity saving throw. It
takes 2d10 radiant damage on a failed save, or half as much
damage on a successful one. The shield can't be used this
way again until you finish a long rest.
You gain 5 temporary hit points whenever you roll
initiative.
You are considered proficient with this shield.
"When protecting someone of great importance to Selûne
(or her enemies), the Moon Knights will sometimes lend
them this shield. It assists the wearer in defending
themselves, and many have been saved by its magic."
Silverglow Crescent
Martial weapon (silvered battleaxe), melee weapon, rare
(requires attunement)
This weapon deals an extra 1d6 radiant damage to any
target it hits, and an additional 1d6 radiant damage if that
target is a shapechanger. A creature hit by this weapon
instantly reverts to its original form, and can't assume a
different form until the end of your next turn.
You can use an action to shine Selûne's light at nearby
enemies. Choose any number of creatures within 10 feet of
you. Each of those creatures must pass a DC 14 Constitution
saving throw or become blinded until the end of your next
turn. The axe can't be used this way again until you finish a
long rest.
"This axe, shaped like a crescent moon, is one of the
weapons from the arsenal of the Moon Knights. It is the
weapon of choice when they have to deal with lycanthropes
that have surrendered to the beast within."
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Armor of the Moonmaiden        
Medium armor (scale mail), legendary (requires attunement)
While wearing this armor, you gain a +3 bonus to AC. In
addition, you can use an action and speak the command word
to gain the effect of the etherealness spell. It lasts for 10
minutes, until you remove the armor, or use an action and
speak the command word again.
You may use a bonus action to change the appearance of
this armor into that of a set of fine clothes, which lasts until
you use a bonus action to change it back. This is merely an
illusion and will not hold to physical inspection. A suspicious
creature that succeeds on a DC 17 Intelligence
(Investigation) check can see through the illusion.
You are considered proficient with this armor.
"This armor has an opalescent glow that shines from its
scales and decorative pearls, evoking the light of the moon on
a clear night. Its design is inspired by Selûne's personal
armor, and she guided the priests who created it. Due to the
glamour that can conceal its true appearance, it was worn by
the High Priest Naneatha Suaril on an important mission,
when she needed protection without drawing attention."
Rod of Four Moons
Rod, legendary (requires attunement by a cleric or paladin)
This rod is a holy symbol of Selûne, and it can be wielded
as a magic mace. When you attune to this item, choose one of
the following blessings:
+3 bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls made with this
weapon.
+3 bonus to spell attack rolls and to your spell save DC
+3 bonus to AC
At the beginning of your turn, you may change your
blessing to one of the other options.
"The true Rod of the Four Moons is the mythical weapon of
Selûne. It was kept in the House of the Moon temple in
Waterdeep, while she hid from Shar in the form of the avatar
Luna. After the Time of Troubles, the temple's relic was
replaced by this replica, which Selûne imbued with a fraction
of her weapon's power."
          Amulet of
  Luna's Splendor
              Silverglow
              Crescent
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Moonfire Ritual
The church of Selûne performs many rituals, and the highest
among these is the Mystery of the Night.
The major temples of Selûne gather in celebration at
midnight during the full moon, when Selûne is at the height
of her power. The priests place chalices with milk and wine
upon a moonlit altar.
They then sing and chant, dancing about the altar, while
the faithful plead for Selûne's blessing. If she deems the
cause worthy, Selûne will infuse the offerings, turning them
into a sacred substance known as moonfire.
This opalescent glowing liquid flows out of the chalices,
enveloping the objects and people that the Moonmaiden has
chosen to imbue with her favor. These blessings come in
many forms, either creating magical items or granting
permanent abilities to her faithful.
Ring of Shooting Stars
(Found on page 192 of the Dungeon Master's Guide)
Moon Mote
Wondrous item, common
While carrying this small glowing rock, you know the
dancing lights cantrip.
Moondraught
Potion, uncommon
A potion of healing infused by moonfire becomes a
moondraught. It has 4 doses, each of which allows a creature
to regain 2d4+2 hit points. As an action, a creature can drink
any number of the remaining doses from this potion. A
lycanthrope regains the maximum number of hit points
possible from this healing.
Mooncloak
Wondrous item, rare (requires attunement)
You gain a +1 bonus to AC and saving throws while you
wear this cloak. Also, you can use an action to cast water
walk or levitate (save DC 15). Once the cloak has been used
to cast a spell, it can't be used to cast the same spell again
until you finish a long rest.
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Moonfire Shield
Armor (shield), rare (requires attunement)
While holding this shield, you have a +1 bonus to AC. Also,
you can use an action to cast protection from evil and good or
remove curse. Once the shield has been used to cast a spell, it
can't be used to cast the same spell again until you finish a
long rest.
This shield has the same shape as the original, except it
has a permanent pale white glow. It sheds bright light in a 20-
foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet.
Moonfire Bracers
Wondrous item, very rare (requires attunement)
While wearing these bracers, you gain a +2 bonus to AC if
you are wearing no armor and using no shield. Also, you can
use an action to cast dimension door. The bracers can't be
used this way again until you finish a long rest.
Moonfire Elixir
Potion, legendary
In a time of great need, a high priest can create a moonfire
elixir. You may use an action to drink it, immediately
receiving the benefits of a long rest.
Moonfire Blessings
The ritual also affects the participants in several ways.
Wounds are healed, diseases are cured, and curses are
broken. Lycanthropes gain control over their transformations
for the next seven months.
On rare occasions, Selûne will bless someone that has
been marked by destiny, permanently granting them one of
the following abilities:
Cast fly once per month
Cast dispel magic once per month
Cast remove curse once per month
Cast locate object once per week
Cast identify once per day
Cast feather fall once per day
Learn the mage hand cantrip
Learn the dancing lights cantrip
Gain darkvision out to a range of 60 feet.
Damra the Wise
Damra rose from humble beginnings to become an
archmage and Arcane Scholar of Candlekeep. He was a
prodigy in his youth, earning the moniker "the Wise" due to
his education on countless topics. Rumor has it that Damra
owns a magical grimoire filled with lost knowledge, but no
one knows what it looks like. He currently serves as the
Arcane Forgemaster and is a professor of Magical Binding
and Magical Research.
He has not left Candlekeep in almost a decade, but during
his youth he traveled to Cormyr, Amn, Waterdeep, and many
other places, including several planes. Damra is a patient
teacher and is willing to share his knowledge with those he
deems worthy, provided that it won't be used for evil. He is
often sought out by adventurers when they find something
magical of unusual origin, such as an item that resists
magical identification. In return for his assistance, Damra is
interested in new or forgotten knowledge and magic items.
Damra loves humor of all kinds, from bawdy to obscure.
Some of his jokes contain references that only the educated
would understand, and he uses them to measure someone's
knowledge.
Damra can be quite stubborn, never being swayed by an
argument unless he personally sees wisdom in it. He also
never gives up hope even in the most dire of circumstances.
He would rather die with integrity than survive in infamy.
He has connections with both the Harpers and the Lords'
Alliance, assisting them when something magical threatens
the realms. Damra has particular contempt for the followers
of Shar, who actively oppose Mystra and threaten the Weave.
He can also be swayed to assist those that work against
Lolth, but always covertly in order to protect his loved ones
from the Spider Queen's wrath.
Credits
Written by - Apacolyps and Zrave (Shadow Lab Games)
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Silverglow Crescent - Bob Greyvenstein (Grim Press)
(Greyscale)
Armor of the Moonmaiden - Bob Greyvenstein (Grim Press)
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Moon - Activedia Pixabay License (added lights on right side)
Moonfire Elixir - Bob Greyvenstein (Grim Press)
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