Selune: Empress of Astral Spirits and Starlit Realms
Overview
Selune, sister of Solaris, is a charismatic and merciful deity known for her compassion towards lost souls. She offers sanctuary among the stars to those rejected by other gods, granting them a place of eternal rest and peace. However, beneath her benevolent facade lies a complex deity with both light and dark aspects.
Divine Statistics
| Attribute | Rating | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Alignment | Chaotic Neutral | Embraces freedom, unpredictability, and the balance between light and dark forces |
| Power Level | Greater Deity | Among the more potent entities, capable of influencing the fates of entire realms |
| Influence Sphere | Cosmic | Affects multiple planes and beyond |
| Worshippers | Vast | Outcasts, star-gazers, those seeking redemption |
Domains
- Celestial Bodies: Control over stars and nighttime skies
- Afterlife: Guardianship of rejected souls
- Mercy: Patron of the forsaken and outcast
- Soul Magic: Manipulation and empowerment through collected souls
Characteristics
- 🌟 Charismatic and welcoming
- 🤲 Merciful towards the rejected
- 🌌 Associated with night skies and stars
- 🔮 Cunning and strategic when necessary
- ⚖️ Balance between benevolence and self-preservation
Mythology
Selune's myth is one of both compassion and cosmic balance. She stands as a beacon of hope for those souls cast aside by other deities, offering them a place among the stars. This act of mercy not only provides solace to the forsaken but also serves to increase Selune's own power.
"Followers of Selune often gaze at the night sky, believing each star represents a soul saved by their goddess."
The Dark Side of Mercy
While Selune is primarily known for her benevolence, she harbors a darker aspect driven by necessity:
- Power Fluctuations: Selune's power waxes and wanes with the number of stars in the night sky.
- Desperate Measures: In rare instances of severe power loss, Selune may resort to cunning and dangerous tactics.
- Forced Deaths: When stars are scarce, she may influence weak-willed beings to commit acts of violence, replenishing her celestial domain with fresh souls.
⚠️ Warning
During times of few visible stars, be wary of unexplained urges or whispers in the night – Selune may be seeking to restore her power.
Worship and Followers
Selune's followers are often:
- Outcasts and the downtrodden
- Astronomers and star-gazers
- Those seeking redemption or a second chance
Temples to Selune are typically open-air structures, allowing worshippers to commune with the night sky.
Relations
| Ally | Friendly | Neutral | Rival | Enemy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Solaris | - | - | - |
Remember, in the realm of gods, even mercy can have its price. Selune's dual nature reminds us that the line between savior and manipulator can be as thin as starlight.