Seldarine

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." They view each other as a family, and they do not expect exclusive worship from their followers, amongst other deities of the pantheon. While they are all close with one another, most of their interests are individual to each and they act on their own most times. When situations need, however, they come together automatically, sensing "when something needs doing."

They are drawn together by love, friendship, and interests, but they also have close allies outside the pantheon. 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.

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."

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.

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 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.
• 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:

• Ehlonna, goddess of the Woodlands.
• Trishina, consort of Deep Sashelas.

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.

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Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

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
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