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'''Deep Sashelas''' is the [[elf]] patron deity of aquatic elves.  He is also a god of creation, knowledge, beauty, and magic.
{{Deity|
image=[[Image:Deep Sashelas01.jpg]]|
caption=Deep Sashelas, the Dolphin Prince, as depicted in ''Faiths and Pantheons'' (2002). Art by Michael Dubisch.|


In many campaign settings, the elven pantheon of gods (also known as the [[Seldarine]]) consists of the leader [[Corellon Larethian]], as well as [[Aerdrie Faenya]], Deep Sashelas, [[Erevan Ilesere]], [[Fenmarel Mestarine]], [[Hanali Celanil]], [[Labelas Enoreth]], [[Rillifane Rallathil]], [[Sehanine Moonbow]], and [[Solonor Thelandira]].  Other elven gods may be present in different campaign settings.


Sashelas is known as the "Knowledgeable One," and is the master of dolphins. He makes his home on the plane of [[Arborea]], and lives in the realm of ''Elavandor''.
name=Deep Sashelas||titles      =Lord of the Undersea, the Dolphin Prince, the Knowledgeable One, Sailor's Friend, the Creator|
home=[[Arborea|Olympian Glades of Arborea]]|rank        =Intermediate|
gender=Male|
class=|
alignment=Chaotic Good|
portfolio=Creation, Knowledge, Beauty, Magic|
domains=Chaos, Elf, Good, Knowledge, (Ocean),{{csb|Stormwrack|110}} Water|
alias=|
super=[[Corellon Larethian]]|
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'''Deep Sashelas''' is the [[Elf|elven]] god of the Ocean, and the patron deity of aquatic elves.  He is also a god of Creation, Knowledge, Beauty, and Magic.


==Clergy and temples==
==Description==
Sashelas' clerics wear sea green vestments and shell mail. His sacred animal is the dolphin.  He is worshipped in undersea coral temples at the highest and lowest tides.
Deep Sashelas appears as a handsome aquatic elf with sea-green skin and flowing blue-green hair. He is usually clad in leather armor made of sharkskin and decorated with fins and frills.


==References==
Deep Sashelas is a charismatic leader and an inspired creator, but he is also fickle and flighty, as evidenced by the many tales of his amorous adventures with mermaids, mortal aquatic elves, and other lovely beings of the deep.
*Boyd, Eric L. ''[[Demihuman Deities]]'' ([[TSR, Inc.|TSR]], [[1998]]).
 
*Boyd, Eric L, and [[Erik Mona]]. ''[[Faiths and Pantheons]]'' ([[Wizards of the Coast]], [[2002]]).
==Relationships==
*McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]'' (TSR, [[1996]]).
Deep Sashelas is a member of the [[Seldarine]] and the [[asathalfinare]]. He is married to the goddess of Dolphins, [[Trishina]]. [[Diancastra]] is one of his ex-lovers. Deep Sashelas played a major role, with [[Procan]], in the banishment of [[Panzuriel]]. He is also a close ally of the [[halfling]] goddess [[Cyrrollalee]].
*Redman, Rich and [[James Wyatt (game designer)|James Wyatt]]. ''Defenders of the Faith'' ([[Wizards of the Coast]], [[2000]]).
 
*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Monster Mythology]]'' (TSR, [[1992]]).
Deep Sashelas counts both [[Sekolah]] and Panzuriel among his enemies.
*Ward, James and [[Robert Kuntz]]. ''[[Deities and Demigods]]'' (TSR, [[1980]]).
 
==Realm==
Deep Sashelas makes his home on the plane of [[Arborea]], and lives in the realm of ''Elavandor''.
 
==Dogma==
 
==Worshipers==
Deep Sashelas is most popular among aquatic elves, though land-dwelling elves do recognize him as a member of the elven pantheon, and elven sailors often offer sacrifices to ensure their safety on sea voyages.
 
===Clergy===
Deep Sashelas's clerics wear sea green vestments and shell mail. His sacred animal is the dolphin, and his favored weapon is the trident.
The clerics of Deep Sashelas are mostly aquatic elves. All his clerics can swim, and they often act as mediators between aquatic and nonaquatic races. They oppose the sahuagin and often take the battle directly to their enemies.
 
==Temples==
Deep Sashelas is worshipped in undersea coral temples.
 
==Rituals==
Priests of Sashelas frequently conduct shark-hunting rituals.
 
==Holy days and observances==
Priests of Deep Sashelas time their services to coincide with the highest and lowest tides.
 
==Associated magic items==
 
==Myths and legends==
===The Banishment of Panzuriel===
It is said that Deep Sashelas battled Panzuriel in personal combat, severing his foot before banishing him from the mortal plane. This foot, unnoticed by the gods, settled on the ocean floor and has allowed the wicked god to slowly, over the eons, to reestablish his presence on [[Oerth]], but only in the extreme depths.
 
===The wandering eye of Sashelas===
Numerous myths exist recounting Sashelas's amorous exploits with sea elf maidens, human females, selkies, mermaids, and even other deities, such as the [[giant]] goddess Diancastra. Trishina is often able to spot the object of her husband's wandering eye and prevent him from straying, usually by warning off his intended conquest.
 
==Creative origins==
 
==Gallery==
[[Image:Deep Sashelas02.jpg]]
[[Image:Deep Sashelas03.jpg]]
[[Image:Deep Sashelas04.jpg]]
[[Image:Deep Sashelas & Trishina02.jpg]]
 
==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.
 
*McComb, Colin. ''[[On Hallowed Ground]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
 
*Redman, Rich, and [[James Wyatt]]. ''Defenders of the Faith''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
 
*[[Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Monster Mythology]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
 
*[[Ward, James]], and [[Robert Kuntz]]. ''Deities and Demigods''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
 
*[[Williams, Skip]]. ''Races of the Wild''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005.
 
== External links ==
{{External link disclaimer}}
*[http://jeffdee.deviantart.com/art/Deep-Sashelas-337428230?q=gallery%3Ajeffdee%2F33586135&qo=7 An illustration of Deep Sashelas at ''DeviantArt'' by ''Deities and Demigods'' artist Jeff Dee].
 
 
[[Category:Deities of water]]
[[Category:Deities of creation]]
[[Category:Elven deities]]
[[Category:Deities of knowledge]]
[[Category:Deities of love]]
[[Category:Deities of beauty]]
[[Category:Deities of magic]]{{index}}

Latest revision as of 08:52, 2 May 2025

Greyhawk Divinity
Deep Sashelas
Deep Sashelas, the Dolphin Prince, as depicted in Faiths and Pantheons (2002). Art by Michael Dubisch.
Names and titles
Title(s):Lord of the Undersea, the Dolphin Prince, the Knowledgeable One, Sailor's Friend, the Creator
General information
Portfolio:Creation, Knowledge, Beauty, Magic
Home:Olympian Glades of Arborea
Alignment:Chaotic Good
Gender:Male
Superior:Corellon Larethian
Rules items
Domains:Chaos, Elf, Good, Knowledge, (Ocean),[1] Water
Divine rank:Intermediate

Deep Sashelas is the elven god of the Ocean, and the patron deity of aquatic elves. He is also a god of Creation, Knowledge, Beauty, and Magic.

Description

Deep Sashelas appears as a handsome aquatic elf with sea-green skin and flowing blue-green hair. He is usually clad in leather armor made of sharkskin and decorated with fins and frills.

Deep Sashelas is a charismatic leader and an inspired creator, but he is also fickle and flighty, as evidenced by the many tales of his amorous adventures with mermaids, mortal aquatic elves, and other lovely beings of the deep.

Relationships

Deep Sashelas is a member of the Seldarine and the asathalfinare. He is married to the goddess of Dolphins, Trishina. Diancastra is one of his ex-lovers. Deep Sashelas played a major role, with Procan, in the banishment of Panzuriel. He is also a close ally of the halfling goddess Cyrrollalee.

Deep Sashelas counts both Sekolah and Panzuriel among his enemies.

Realm

Deep Sashelas makes his home on the plane of Arborea, and lives in the realm of Elavandor.

Dogma

Worshipers

Deep Sashelas is most popular among aquatic elves, though land-dwelling elves do recognize him as a member of the elven pantheon, and elven sailors often offer sacrifices to ensure their safety on sea voyages.

Clergy

Deep Sashelas's clerics wear sea green vestments and shell mail. His sacred animal is the dolphin, and his favored weapon is the trident. The clerics of Deep Sashelas are mostly aquatic elves. All his clerics can swim, and they often act as mediators between aquatic and nonaquatic races. They oppose the sahuagin and often take the battle directly to their enemies.

Temples

Deep Sashelas is worshipped in undersea coral temples.

Rituals

Priests of Sashelas frequently conduct shark-hunting rituals.

Holy days and observances

Priests of Deep Sashelas time their services to coincide with the highest and lowest tides.

Associated magic items

Myths and legends

The Banishment of Panzuriel

It is said that Deep Sashelas battled Panzuriel in personal combat, severing his foot before banishing him from the mortal plane. This foot, unnoticed by the gods, settled on the ocean floor and has allowed the wicked god to slowly, over the eons, to reestablish his presence on Oerth, but only in the extreme depths.

The wandering eye of Sashelas

Numerous myths exist recounting Sashelas's amorous exploits with sea elf maidens, human females, selkies, mermaids, and even other deities, such as the giant goddess Diancastra. Trishina is often able to spot the object of her husband's wandering eye and prevent him from straying, usually by warning off his intended conquest.

Creative origins

Bibliography

  • Boyd, Eric L. Demihuman Deities. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
  • Redman, Rich, and James Wyatt. Defenders of the Faith. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
  • Williams, Skip. Races of the Wild. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005.

Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, Deities & Demigods (1st & 2nd printing), AD&D 1e 107, 141
Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, Deities & Demigods (3rd+ printing), AD&D 1e 92, 125
Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, DMGR4 - Monster Mythology 3, 14, 18, 85, 86, 87, 90, 94
Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, Defenders of the Faith, D&D 3.0e 92, 93, 94, 95
Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, Dragon magazine #060 9
Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, Dragon magazine #191 22
Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, Dragon magazine, Best of #3 13
Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, From the Ashes: Campaign Book 77
Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, Living Greyhawk, Living Onnwal Gazetteer, D&D 3.5e 48, 70
Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, Legends & Lore, AD&D 1e 92, 125
Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, Manual of the Planes, AD&D 1e 94
Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, On Hallowed Ground 94, 95, 96, 127, 173, 183, 184, 186, 187, 191
Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, Stormwrack, D&D 3.5e 10, 39, 40, 48, 49, 110, 144, 150, 192
Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, Unearthed Arcana, AD&D 1e 112
Deep Sashelas {Shashelas} Deity Sailor's Friend, Worshipped by: Elf, Native of: Olympus, WGR4 The Marklands 73
  1. ↑ Stormwrack, p.110.
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