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The Seldarine is divided into two aspects; the "Light" (just called the Seldarine) covers the various gods of the Elves, whilst the "Dark Seldarine" covers the various gods of the [[Drow]]. | The Seldarine is divided into two aspects; the "Light" (just called the Seldarine) covers the various gods of the Elves, whilst the "Dark Seldarine" covers the various gods of the [[Drow]]. | ||
The Elven gods themselves have been described as androgynous and genderless as early as 2e, but were referred to as male or female by their mortal followers through the various allegorical tales, myths, and legends surrounding their activities. Of course as divine powers the Seldarine can take whatever shape they like, though the formless aspect of their nature has perhaps been exemplified more in 5e, where [[Corellon]] took offense to the other gods and elves taking distinct shapes and has a distinctly more [[Grimdark]] relationship with them compared to earlier editions. | |||
Whilst the most popular Seldarine have been detailed in various sourcebooks, such as Monster Mythology, On Hallowed Ground and Demihuman Deities, a number of lesser members of the Seldarine have slipped through in various sources, namely Dragon magazine issues #155, 236, and 251, certain 3e [[Forgotten Realms]] sourcebooks, and 3e's "Races of the Wild". | Whilst the most popular Seldarine have been detailed in various sourcebooks, such as Monster Mythology, On Hallowed Ground and Demihuman Deities, a number of lesser members of the Seldarine have slipped through in various sources, namely Dragon magazine issues #155, 236, and 251, certain 3e [[Forgotten Realms]] sourcebooks, and 3e's "Races of the Wild". | ||
Revision as of 08:38, 14 March 2019
Seldarine is a bit of gamer slang that originates amongst and is used by the Dungeons & Dragons fandom. It is the in-universe "pantheon name" for the pantheon of Elf Gods, as featured in Greyhawk, Forgotten Realms and Planescape, making it analogous to the Morndinsamman, the pantheon of Dwarf Gods.
The Seldarine is divided into two aspects; the "Light" (just called the Seldarine) covers the various gods of the Elves, whilst the "Dark Seldarine" covers the various gods of the Drow.
The Elven gods themselves have been described as androgynous and genderless as early as 2e, but were referred to as male or female by their mortal followers through the various allegorical tales, myths, and legends surrounding their activities. Of course as divine powers the Seldarine can take whatever shape they like, though the formless aspect of their nature has perhaps been exemplified more in 5e, where Corellon took offense to the other gods and elves taking distinct shapes and has a distinctly more Grimdark relationship with them compared to earlier editions.
Whilst the most popular Seldarine have been detailed in various sourcebooks, such as Monster Mythology, On Hallowed Ground and Demihuman Deities, a number of lesser members of the Seldarine have slipped through in various sources, namely Dragon magazine issues #155, 236, and 251, certain 3e Forgotten Realms sourcebooks, and 3e's "Races of the Wild".
For greater details, see here:
Elf Gods
- Corellon
- Aerdrie Faenya
- Deep Sashelas
- Elebrin Liothiel
- Erevan Ilesere
- Fenmarel Mestarine
- Hanali Celanil
- Labelas Enoreth
- Rillifane Rallathil
- Sehanine Moonbow
- Solonor Thelandira
Lesser Seldarine Members
Races of the Wild
- Alobal Lorfiril
- Elebrin Liothiel
- Vandria Gilmadrith, goddess of war and grieving
Dragon Magazine
- Araleth Letheranil
- Alathrien Druanna
- Darahl Firecloak
- Kirith Sotheril
- Melira Taralen
- Mythrien Sarath
- Naralis Analor
- Rellavar Danuvien
- Sarula Iliene
- Tethrin Veralde
- Tarsellis Meunniduin
Greyhawk
Forgotten Realms
- Angharradh
- Khalreshaar, an aspect of Mielikki
- Shevarash
- Trishina, consort of Deep Sashelas.
- Zandilar the Dancer, a forgotten elven deity of the Yuirwood elves and now an aspect of the goddess Sharess.