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The '''Seldarine''' (''Tel'Seldarine'' in the | The '''Seldarine''' (''Tel'Seldarine'' in the [[Elven|elvish language]]) is the pantheon of the [[elf|elves]], based primarily in the plane of [[Arborea]], which they call [[Arvandor]] or Arvanaith. The name roughly translates as "the fellowship of brothers and sisters of the wood."{{cite dragon|60|9}} They view each other as a family, and they do not expect exclusive worship from their followers, amongst other deities of the pantheon.{{cite dragon|60|9}} While they are all close with one another, most of their interests are individual to each and they act on their own most times.{{cite dragon|60|9}} When situations need, however, they come together automatically, sensing "when something needs doing."{{cite dragon|60|9}} | ||
They are drawn together by love, friendship, and interests, but they also have close allies outside the pantheon.{{cite dragon|60|9}} Worshippers of [[Skerrit|Skerrit the Forester]] (typically centaurs) are chief amongst those, and share as much religious tolerance as if they worship the Seldarine. Others include worshippers of [[leprechaun]]s, [[pixie]]s, and similar deities of woodland creatures.{{cite dragon|60|9}} | |||
The Seldarine are led by [[Corellon Larethian]]. | |||
"Few if any represent law, underground phenomena, violence without cause, warfare, and nonmammalian or non-avian life forms. One or two are concerned | |||
with death and dying, but they are peaceful, good-aligned deities and not the dark and evil types that pervade human pantheons."{{cite dragon|60|9}} | |||
[[Image:Seldarine01.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Members of the Seldarine, as depicted in ''Faiths and Pantheons'' (2002). From left to right, Angharradh (a ''Forgotten Realms'' goddess), [[Aerdrie Faenya]], [[Corellon Larethian]], [[Fenmarel Mestarine]], [[Deep Sashelas]], and [[Erevan Ilesere]].]] | [[Image:Seldarine01.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Members of the Seldarine, as depicted in ''Faiths and Pantheons'' (2002). From left to right, Angharradh (a ''Forgotten Realms'' goddess), [[Aerdrie Faenya]], [[Corellon Larethian]], [[Fenmarel Mestarine]], [[Deep Sashelas]], and [[Erevan Ilesere]].]] | ||
[[Image:Seldarine02.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Members of the Seldarine, as depicted in ''Faiths and Pantheons'' (2002). From left to right, [[Hanali Celanil]], [[Labelas Enoreth]], [[Rillifane Rallathil]], [[Sehanine Moonbow]], Shevarash (a ''Forgotten Realms | [[Image:Seldarine02.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Members of the Seldarine, as depicted in ''Faiths and Pantheons'' (2002). From left to right, [[Hanali Celanil]], [[Labelas Enoreth]], [[Rillifane Rallathil]], [[Sehanine Moonbow]], Shevarash (a ''Forgotten Realms'' deity), and [[Solonor Thelandira]].]] | ||
The Seldarine are opposed primarily by two pantheons- the [[Orc|orcish]] pantheon led by [[Gruumsh]] and the [[drow]] pantheon led by [[Lolth]]. | The Seldarine are opposed primarily by two pantheons- the [[Orc|orcish]] pantheon led by [[Gruumsh]] and the [[drow]] pantheon led by [[Lolth]]. | ||
== Members of the Seldarine == | |||
The Seldarine include: | The Seldarine include: | ||
=== | === Greater Gods === | ||
*[[Corellon Larethian]], god of Elves, Magic, Music, Arts, Crafts, Poetry, and Warfare. | *[[Corellon Larethian]], god of Elves, Magic, Music, Arts, Crafts, Poetry, and Warfare. | ||
===Intermediate Gods=== | === Intermediate Gods === | ||
*[[Aerdrie Faenya]], goddess of Air, Weather, Birds, and Avariel.<ref group=note>In "The Gods of the elves", ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #60, p.11, Aerdrie Faenya was originally listed as a Lesser deity, but was later promoted to Intermediate in all subsequent material.</ref> | |||
*[[Aerdrie Faenya]], goddess of Air, Weather, Birds, and Avariel. | *[[Deep Sashelas]], god of Water, Knowledge, Beauty, Magic, and aquatic elves. | ||
*[[Deep Sashelas]], god of Water, Knowledge, Beauty, Magic, and | |||
*[[Elebrin Liothiel]], god of Nature, Gardens, Orchards, and the Harvest. | *[[Elebrin Liothiel]], god of Nature, Gardens, Orchards, and the Harvest. | ||
*[[Erevan Ilesere]], god of Mischief, Change, and Rogues. | *[[Erevan Ilesere]], god of Mischief, Change, and Rogues. | ||
*[[Hanali Celanil]], goddess of Romantic Love and Beauty. | *[[Hanali Celanil]], goddess of Romantic Love and Beauty. | ||
*[[Labelas Enoreth]], god of Time and Longevity. | *[[Labelas Enoreth]], god of Time and Longevity. | ||
*[[Rillifane Rallathil]], god of Nature, Woodlands, and | *[[Rillifane Rallathil]], god of Nature, Woodlands, and wood elves. | ||
*[[Sehanine Moonbow]], goddess of the Moon, Mysticism, Dreams, Far Journeys, Death, and Transcendence. | *[[Sehanine Moonbow]], goddess of the Moon, Mysticism, Dreams, Far Journeys, Death, and Transcendence. | ||
*[[Solonor Thelandira]], god of Hunting, Archery, and Survival. | *[[Solonor Thelandira]], god of Hunting, Archery, and Survival. | ||
*[[Tarsellis Meunniduin]], god of Winter, Mountains, and | *[[Tarsellis Meunniduin]], god of Winter, Mountains, and snow elves. | ||
*[[Vandria Gilmadrith]], goddess of War, Guardianship, Justice, Grief, Vigilance, and Decision. | *[[Vandria Gilmadrith]], goddess of War, Guardianship, Justice, Grief, Vigilance, and Decision. | ||
===Lesser Gods=== | === Lesser Gods === | ||
*[[Araleth Letheranil]], god of Light. | *[[Araleth Letheranil]], god of Light. | ||
*[[Fenmarel Mestarine]], god of Exiles, Scapegoats, and [[Grugach]]. | *[[Fenmarel Mestarine]], god of Exiles, Scapegoats, and [[Grugach]]. | ||
*[[Kirith Sotheril]], goddess of Divinations and Enchantments. | *[[Kirith Sotheril]], goddess of Divinations and Enchantments. | ||
*[[Melira Taralen]], goddess of Bards and Minstrels. | *[[Melira Taralen]], goddess of Bards and Minstrels. | ||
*[[Naralis Analor]], god of Healing, Easing of Pain, and Death. | *[[Naralis Analor]], god of Healing, Easing of Pain, and Death. (also seen as "Naris Analor") | ||
*[[Rellavar Danuvien]], god of Frost Sprites and Protection from Cold. | *[[Rellavar Danuvien]], god of Frost Sprites and Protection from Cold. | ||
*[[Sarula Iliene]], goddess of Lakes, Streams, Nixies, and Water Magic. | *[[Sarula Iliene]], goddess of Lakes, Streams, Nixies, and Water Magic. | ||
===Demigods=== | === Demigods === | ||
*[[Alathrien Druanna]], the Rune Mistress. | *[[Alathrien Druanna]], the Rune Mistress. | ||
*[[Alobal Lorfiril]], god of Hedonism, Mirth, Magic, and Revelry. | *[[Alobal Lorfiril]], god of Hedonism, Mirth, Magic, and Revelry. | ||
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*[[Tethrin Veraldé]], god of Bladesingers. | *[[Tethrin Veraldé]], god of Bladesingers. | ||
*[[Ye'Cind]], god of Music and Magical Songs | *[[Ye'Cind]], god of Music and Magical Songs | ||
Not truly part of the Seldarine but venerated by surface elves and associated with the Seldarine are: | Not truly part of the Seldarine but venerated by surface elves and associated with the Seldarine are: | ||
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*[[Trishina]], consort of Deep Sashelas. | *[[Trishina]], consort of Deep Sashelas. | ||
==Dark Seldarine== | == Dark Seldarine == | ||
The '''Dark Seldarine''' is the name given to the fallen, evil deities of the subterreanean drow. They are not truly a pantheon in the same way the Seldarine are, though, as they do not co-operate. The Dark Seldarine are led by [[Lolth]], whose power sometimes forces the others into obeying her. | The '''Dark Seldarine''' is the name given to the fallen, evil deities of the subterreanean drow. They are not truly a pantheon in the same way the Seldarine are, though, as they do not co-operate. The Dark Seldarine are led by [[Lolth]], whose power sometimes forces the others into obeying her. | ||
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Another evil deity with secret ties to the Seldarine is [[Kanchelsis]]. | Another evil deity with secret ties to the Seldarine is [[Kanchelsis]]. | ||
==Bibliography== | == References == | ||
=== Notes === | |||
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=== Citations === | |||
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=== Bibliography === | |||
*Boyd, Eric L. ''Demihuman Deities''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. | *Boyd, Eric L. ''Demihuman Deities''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. | ||
*Boyd, Eric L, and Erik Mona. ''Faiths and Pantheons''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002. | *Boyd, Eric L, and Erik Mona. ''Faiths and Pantheons''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002. | ||
*Conforti, Steven, ed. ''[[Living Greyhawk]] Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign,'' version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online:[http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LG_Deities.zip] | *Conforti, Steven, ed. ''[[Living Greyhawk]] Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign,'' version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online:[http://www.wizards.com/rpga/downloads/LG_Deities.zip] | ||
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''Unearthed Arcana''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985. | *[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''Unearthed Arcana''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985. | ||
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | *[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000. | ||
*McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996. | *McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996. | ||
*[[Roger E. Moore|Moore, Roger E.]], and Georgia Moore. "The Gods of the Elves." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #60. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982. | *[[Roger E. Moore|Moore, Roger E.]], and Georgia Moore. "The Gods of the Elves." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #60. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982. | ||
*Perry, Chris. "The Seldarine Revisited." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #236. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996. | *Perry, Chris. "The Seldarine Revisited." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #236. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996. | ||
*-----." "Magic of the Seldarine." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #251. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. | *-----." "Magic of the Seldarine." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #251. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. | ||
*Reimer, David S. "In the Frost and the Snow." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #155. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990. Available online:[http://www.mvn.net/jimnellen/greyhawk/Frost/snowelves.htm] | *Reimer, David S. "In the Frost and the Snow." ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' #155. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990. Available online:[http://www.mvn.net/jimnellen/greyhawk/Frost/snowelves.htm] | ||
* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Ivid the Undying]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. [https://greyhawkonline.com/download/16370/?tmstv=1727302323 PDF by William Allman with maps]. Original RTF archived:[http://web.archive.org/web/20081218001449/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/downloads Wizards.com]. WGR7 or WGRx | |||
*[[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[ | :———. ''[[Monster Mythology]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992. | ||
*Voskuil, Denise Lyn. "The Elfin Gods." ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #155. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990. | *Voskuil, Denise Lyn. "The Elfin Gods." ''[[dragmag|Dragon]]'' #155. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990. | ||
*[[Williams, Skip]]. ''Races of the Wild''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. | *[[Williams, Skip]]. ''Races of the Wild''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. | ||
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==External link== | ==External link== | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seldarine The Seldarine at Wikipedia]. | <!-- Deprecating no-longer existing WP page *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seldarine The Seldarine at Wikipedia]. --> | ||
[[Category:Elven deities]] | [[Category:Elven deities]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:36, 25 September 2024
The Seldarine (Tel'Seldarine in the elvish language) is the pantheon of the elves, based primarily in the plane of Arborea, which they call Arvandor or Arvanaith. The name roughly translates as "the fellowship of brothers and sisters of the wood."[1] They view each other as a family, and they do not expect exclusive worship from their followers, amongst other deities of the pantheon.[1] While they are all close with one another, most of their interests are individual to each and they act on their own most times.[1] When situations need, however, they come together automatically, sensing "when something needs doing."[1]
They are drawn together by love, friendship, and interests, but they also have close allies outside the pantheon.[1] Worshippers of Skerrit the Forester (typically centaurs) are chief amongst those, and share as much religious tolerance as if they worship the Seldarine. Others include worshippers of leprechauns, pixies, and similar deities of woodland creatures.[1]
The Seldarine are led by Corellon Larethian.
"Few if any represent law, underground phenomena, violence without cause, warfare, and nonmammalian or non-avian life forms. One or two are concerned with death and dying, but they are peaceful, good-aligned deities and not the dark and evil types that pervade human pantheons."[1]
The Seldarine are opposed primarily by two pantheons- the orcish pantheon led by Gruumsh and the drow pantheon led by Lolth.
Members of the Seldarine
The Seldarine include:
Greater Gods
- Corellon Larethian, god of Elves, Magic, Music, Arts, Crafts, Poetry, and Warfare.
Intermediate Gods
- Aerdrie Faenya, goddess of Air, Weather, Birds, and Avariel.[note 1]
- Deep Sashelas, god of Water, Knowledge, Beauty, Magic, and aquatic elves.
- Elebrin Liothiel, god of Nature, Gardens, Orchards, and the Harvest.
- Erevan Ilesere, god of Mischief, Change, and Rogues.
- Hanali Celanil, goddess of Romantic Love and Beauty.
- Labelas Enoreth, god of Time and Longevity.
- Rillifane Rallathil, god of Nature, Woodlands, and wood elves.
- Sehanine Moonbow, goddess of the Moon, Mysticism, Dreams, Far Journeys, Death, and Transcendence.
- Solonor Thelandira, god of Hunting, Archery, and Survival.
- Tarsellis Meunniduin, god of Winter, Mountains, and snow elves.
- Vandria Gilmadrith, goddess of War, Guardianship, Justice, Grief, Vigilance, and Decision.
Lesser Gods
- Araleth Letheranil, god of Light.
- Fenmarel Mestarine, god of Exiles, Scapegoats, and Grugach.
- Kirith Sotheril, goddess of Divinations and Enchantments.
- Melira Taralen, goddess of Bards and Minstrels.
- Naralis Analor, god of Healing, Easing of Pain, and Death. (also seen as "Naris Analor")
- Rellavar Danuvien, god of Frost Sprites and Protection from Cold.
- Sarula Iliene, goddess of Lakes, Streams, Nixies, and Water Magic.
Demigods
- Alathrien Druanna, the Rune Mistress.
- Alobal Lorfiril, god of Hedonism, Mirth, Magic, and Revelry.
- Darahl Firecloak, god of Earth and Flame
- Gadhelyn, hero-god of Independence, Outlawry, Feasting, and Hunting.
- Mythrien Sarath, god of Protection and Mythals.
- Tethrin Veraldé, god of Bladesingers.
- Ye'Cind, god of Music and Magical Songs
Not truly part of the Seldarine but venerated by surface elves and associated with the Seldarine are:
Dark Seldarine
The Dark Seldarine is the name given to the fallen, evil deities of the subterreanean drow. They are not truly a pantheon in the same way the Seldarine are, though, as they do not co-operate. The Dark Seldarine are led by Lolth, whose power sometimes forces the others into obeying her.
The Dark Seldarine include:
- Elder Elemental God, worshipped for a time by House Eilservs.
- Keptolo, the consort of Lolth.
- Kiaransalee, patron deity of Undead and Vengeance.
- Lolth, goddess of Spiders, Evil, Darkness, and Drow.
- Vhaeraun, god of Thievery and Drow Males.
- Zinzerena—a hero-goddess of Chaos and Assassins.
Another evil deity with secret ties to the Seldarine is Kanchelsis.
References
Notes
Citations
Bibliography
- Boyd, Eric L. Demihuman Deities. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Boyd, Eric L, and Erik Mona. Faiths and Pantheons. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
- Conforti, Steven, ed. Living Greyhawk Official Listing of Deities for Use in the Campaign, version 2.0. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005. Available online:[1]
- Gygax, Gary. Unearthed Arcana. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1985.
- Holian, Gary, Erik Mona, Sean K. Reynolds, and Frederick Weining. Living Greyhawk Gazetteer. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- McComb, Colin. On Hallowed Ground. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
- Moore, Roger E., and Georgia Moore. "The Gods of the Elves." Dragon #60. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1982.
- Perry, Chris. "The Seldarine Revisited." Dragon #236. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
- -----." "Magic of the Seldarine." Dragon #251. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Reimer, David S. "In the Frost and the Snow." Dragon #155. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990. Available online:[2]
- Sargent, Carl. Ivid the Undying. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. PDF by William Allman with maps. Original RTF archived:Wizards.com. WGR7 or WGRx
- ———. Monster Mythology. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
- Voskuil, Denise Lyn. "The Elfin Gods." Dragon #155. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1990.
- Williams, Skip. Races of the Wild. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
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| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seldarine (Elven Pantheon) | Deity | Dragon magazine #060 | 9 | |
| Seldarine (Elven Pantheon) | Deity | Dragon magazine, Best of #3 | 13 | |
| Seldarine (Elven Pantheon) | Deity | From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess | 96 | |
| Seldarine (Elven Pantheon) | Deity | Living Greyhawk Gazetteer | 19, 188 | |
| Seldarine (Elven Pantheon) | Deity | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 26 | |
| Seldarine (Elven Pantheon) | Deity | Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e | 93, 94 | |
| Seldarine (Elven Pantheon) | Deity | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 21 | |
| Seldarine (Elven Pantheon) | Deity | PHBR8 - The Complete Book of Elves | 8, 9, 10 | |
| Seldarine (Elven Pantheon) | Deity | Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e | 112 | |
| Seldarine Crystal (Necklace) | Item | Vortext #08, Spring 1993 #08 | 29 |