Sehanine, Goddess of the Moon, Dreams and Tricks - The Moonweaver (CG)

“I could never find the right way to tell you, really… Words would fall short. But have you noticed? The beauty hidden beneath each stone? The innocence in the path of a leaf? There is a long way forward, so trust in me, the moonweaver will watch over you, even when you think you are alone. You know, her power is devious and subtle, like the moonlight on the water. And once you are back, you can sing us the beauty you’ve seen. So there’s no need to think of time, nor what is left of it, just follow the journey you need to take… Huh… I’m sorry for crying… I just… I just love you so much, so please smile on your journey, for I will be waiting for you.” - The old priestess of Sehanine, to an adventurer before they left.

Culture Names

Culture	Name	Title	Pronouns	Group
Alonian (Tallman) Generic	Sehanine	The Moonweaver	She/Them	The Harmonious Gods
Asteni (Tallman) Italian	Luna	The Little Princess	She/Her	Gli Dei Armoniosi (The harmonious gods)
Dal (Tallman) Hispanic	Selune	The Moonlight Weaver	She/Her	Los Armoniosos (The harmonious ones)
Duir (Dwarven) German	Mond-gottin	The Moonshaper	She/Them	Die Eintrachtigen (The harmonious ones)
Dwelmer (Dwarven) Nordic	Hrimfaxi	The Lunar Steed	Him/They/It	Ástin Gudar (Loving gods)
Eldar (Elven) Elven	Sehanine Ithilgalad	The Silver Lady	She/Them	Maiar (Brotherhood)
Eldarin (Elven) Japanese	Tsukiyomi/Tsukuyomi	The Mirror Sentinel	He/She/Them	Waigami(Harmonious deities)
Mularir (Tallman) Greek	Nyx	The Ebon Veil	She/Them	Armonía theoí (Harmony gods)
Yotunn (Dwarven) Giant	The Norns	The Lake, Moon and Mirror	They/Them	Samraddar Guir (United gods)

Extra Titles

The Lady of Moonlight: Sehanine, Goddess of the Moon The Matron of Illusions: Sehanine, Goddess of Dreams The Mirror Trickster: Sehanine, Goddess of Tricks The Mistress of Sleep: Sehanine, Goddess of Rest and The Night

Commandments

• Seek the beauty in the simplest of things, for within the innocent gaze lies the key to understanding the universe’s grandeur.
• Forge bonds openly, recognizing that true freedom is woven through interconnected souls. Like the moon guides the tides, let connections enhance your freedom, and freedom enrich your connections.
• Embrace each emotion passionately, for within the depths of joy and sorrow lies the canvas of life’s most vivid experiences.

Portfolio

1. Moon: Sehanine governs the moon, its phases, and its celestial dance. She oversees the moon’s waxing and waning, ensuring it illuminates the night sky with its ethereal glow. The moon serves as a symbol of her divine presence and guidance.
2. Dreams: As the goddess of dreams, Sehanine inspires the nocturnal visions of mortals, weaving intricate and meaningful dreams. She aids in the exploration of the subconscious, revealing hidden truths and fostering creativity and introspection.
3. Rest: Sehanine presides over rest and sleep, granting peaceful slumber to those who seek solace in the night. She soothes the weary and watches over the dreams of the sleeping, ensuring they awaken refreshed and rejuvenated.
4. Illusions: Illusions are Sehanine’s realm, where she manipulates perceptions and crafts mirages. She revels in the creation of visual wonders and playful tricks, teaching the value of seeing beyond the surface and embracing the unknown.
5. Night: The night is Sehanine’s canvas, a time when her influence is most potent. She watches over the darkness, ensuring it remains a time of mystery, reflection, and beauty. Her presence brings comfort and wonder to those who wander under the stars.
6. Wonder: Sehanine embodies the sense of wonder that arises from the unknown and the magical. She encourages curiosity and the pursuit of beauty in the simplest of things, urging her followers to find joy in the world’s marvels.
7. Mirrors: Mirrors hold a special place in Sehanine’s domain. They are portals to alternate perspectives and reflections of hidden truths. She uses mirrors to reveal deeper aspects of the self and the world, guiding her followers in their quests for understanding.
8. Lakes: Lakes, with their tranquil and reflective surfaces, are sacred to Sehanine. She often appears in the reflections of lakes, using their still waters to communicate with her followers. Lakes symbolize clarity, serenity, and the connection between the earthly and the divine.
9. Children: Sehanine has a particular affinity for the young, seeing in them the purest expressions of wonder and innocence. She watches over them, inspiring their dreams and protecting their spirits, nurturing their growth and potential.
10. Tricks: Tricks and playful mischief are Sehanine’s tools to teach and amuse. She delights in clever pranks and the joy they bring, using them to impart lessons and foster resilience and humor in the face of life’s challenges.

Alignment

Chaotic Good

Symbols

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Crescent moon turned upward, strung like a bow

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Crescent moon

Avatars

Alonian (Tallman) Generic

She is most often depicted as a young elven or fey girl with light blue skin and white hair.

When she appears as an adult woman, she has black and white hair, deep-blue skin like the ocean, twin moons for eyes and a warm smile. She wears a black silk gown. Her body and limbs create the edges of the shadows

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Cleric Domains

Domains
Arcana
Moon
Twilight

Religious Practices

The followers of Sehanine engage in a variety of rituals and practices to honor the goddess and seek her guidance. These practices are often centered around the moon, dreams, and illusions, reflecting Sehanine’s domains and teachings. Some common religious practices include:

1. Moonlit Vigils: Followers gather under the light of the full moon for meditative vigils. They reflect on Sehanine’s guidance and seek clarity and inspiration in the moon’s glow, often sharing stories of dreams and inspirations.
2. Dreamweaving Ceremonies: Rituals where participants share dreams and interpret their meanings together. Sehanine’s presence is invoked to guide dreamers in understanding their subconscious messages and finding wisdom in their visions.
3. Mirror Reflection Rites: Use of mirrors in rituals to reflect on one’s inner self and seek clarity. Participants gaze into mirrors, seeking insights and revelations from Sehanine’s guidance, often accompanied by prayers or affirmations.
4. Nighttime Celebrations: Festivals held during the lunar cycles, especially on full moons. Followers gather to celebrate Sehanine’s influence over the night, engaging in music, dance, and storytelling under the stars. Moonlit feasts and offerings are made to honor the goddess.
5. Lakeside Offerings: Offerings of flowers, crystals, or incense made at lakes or bodies of water. Pranks and tricks are often made during such offerings, reflecting Sehanine’s playful nature and fostering a sense of joy and spontaneity among followers.
6. Trickster’s Play: Playful and mischievous activities during festivals and gatherings. Followers engage in lighthearted pranks, riddles, and games to honor Sehanine’s love of tricks and humor, fostering camaraderie and laughter among participants. The participants are encouraged to craft elaborate pranks and illusions to entertain and challenge each other.
7. Bonfire Camps: Gatherings around bonfires in the wilderness, where followers share stories, songs, and dreams by spending the night together. Activities like firefly catching, stargazing, and moonlit walks are common, fostering a sense of community and connection with nature.
8. Restful Retreats: Retreats in serene natural settings, focused on rest, meditation, and rejuvenation. Worshipers seek Sehanine’s guidance in finding peace and balance, engaging in activities like meditation, dream jornaling and nature walks to connect with the goddess’s tranquil energy.
9. Children’s Moonlight Stories: Sharing tales and myths of Sehanine with children, often under moonlight. These stories emphasize the importance of dreams, wonder, and the beauty of the night, inspiring young followers to embrace their creativity and curiosity.
10. Annual Reflection Day: A day of introspection and self-reflection, where followers review their past year’s experiences and set intentions for the future. Usually done during the full moon of Autumn, this practice encourages followers to seek growth and renewal through Sehanine’s guidance.

Cultural Norms

Cultures that worship Sehanine often share common values and practices that reflect the goddess’s domains and teachings. These cultural norms shape the daily lives and interactions of followers, fostering a sense of community and connection. Some common cultural norms associated with Sehanine include:

1. Value of Dreams: Dreams are considered sacred and significant. People regularly share and interpret dreams in both informal and formal settings. Dream journals are common and encouraged for personal reflection. Many believe that through dreams one can gain a better understanding of themselves and the world around them.

2. Nocturnal Activities: Many important activities, including festivals, markets, and ceremonies, are held at night or under moonlight to honor Sehanine’s domain over the night and the moon. Nighttime is seen as a time of magic, mystery, and connection to the divine. People often stay up late to engage in creative pursuits, meditation, or social gatherings.

3. Celebration of Wonder: Those in cultures that worship Sehanine are encouraged to find joy and wonder in the world around them. Creativity, curiosity, and a sense of awe are valued traits, and followers are encouraged to explore their imaginations and embrace the unknown. Art, music, comfort and storytelling are highly regarded, and festivals often include performances and displays of creativity.

4. Emphasis on Rest and Renewal: Adequate rest and relaxation are seen as essential. Naps, meditation, and retreats are common and encouraged to align with Sehanine’s aspect of rest and renewal. Worshippers are encouraged to take breaks and prioritize self-care to maintain balance and well-being.

5. Embracing Illusions and Playfulness: Illusions, playful tricks, and harmless pranks are part of social interactions. Festivals often include games and performances involving illusions and sleight of hand. Followers are encouraged to embrace the unexpected and find joy in the playful aspects of life.

6. Lakeside Gatherings: Communities gather by lakes or bodies of water for important rituals, social events, and peaceful reflection to connect with Sehanine’s association with lakes and water. Bathing, swimming, and boating are common activities, and offerings are made to honor the goddess. Meetings by the water are seen as sacred and conducive to spiritual connection, weddings and other ceremonies are often held by the water.

7. Personal Reflection: Regular periods of introspection and self-reflection are encouraged. Mirrors and reflective surfaces are commonly used for meditation to promote self-awareness and spiritual growth, honoring Sehanine’s aspect of self-reflection. Followers are encouraged to seek clarity and insight through contemplation and meditation.

8. Inclusive Festivals: Festivals are inclusive and welcoming, encouraging participation from all members of society, regardless of status or age to create a sense of unity and shared joy, many festivals include activities for children, the elderly, and those with disabilities. The community comes together to celebrate Sehanine’s influence and foster a sense of belonging and connection.

9. Respect for the Night: The night is treated with reverence. Noise and light pollution are minimized to preserve the natural beauty and tranquility of the night sky. Stargazing, moonlit walks, and other nighttime activities are common, fostering a sense of peace and connection with the cosmos. People are encouraged to appreciate the beauty and mystery of the night.

10. Child-Centric Traditions: Special attention is given to children, with dedicated stories, games, and rituals to inspire wonder and creativity to nurture the next generation with the values of creativity, imagination, and a sense of wonder.

11. Comfort in silence, darkness and community: Along with moments of revelry and celebration, worshippers also find comfort in silence, darkness and community. Quiet contemplations where all sounds are muffled other than the rustling of leaves or the gentle lapping of water are common. The darkness is seen as a place of rest and renewal, where one can find solace, rest and peace. Community is seen as a place of support and connection, where one can find strength and solace in the presence of others.

12. Disguises and Masks: Wearing disguises and masks is common during certain celebrations and ritualst to explore different identities, points of view and creativity. Worshippers are encounraged to explode their own identities and embrace the unknown and by extension, the divine and themselves.

Political Structures

Few cultures of Sehanine have established political structures that reflect the goddess’s domains and teachings. These structures emphasize creativity, intuition, and balance, drawing inspiration from Sehanine’s influence over the moon, dreams, and illusions. Some political structures associated with Sehanine include:

1. Moonlit Councils: Leadership is shared among a council of wise elders, artists, and spiritual guides who convene under moonlit skies. Decisions are made through consensus, guided by dreams and visions interpreted as signs from Sehanine.

2. Dreamweaver’s Court: A monarch or ruler serves as a “Dreamweaver,” believed to have a direct connection to Sehanine through dreams. Advisors and courtiers help interpret and act upon these divine visions.

3. Silent Senate: A legislative body where representatives convene in quiet contemplation. Decisions are reached through thoughtful debate and reflection, emphasizing Sehanine’s wisdom and intuition.

4. Shrine States: City-states or regions governed by priests and priestesses who maintain sacred shrines to Sehanine. Political decisions are intertwined with religious rituals and observances, ensuring spiritual harmony with governance.

5. Harmony Halls: Community leaders, including artisans, healers, and philosophers, gather in communal halls dedicated to fostering creativity and unity. Governance focuses on maintaining balance and harmony inspired by Sehanine’s teachings.

6. Moonshadow Communes: Autonomous communities where residents live in harmony with nature and the night. Governance is decentralized, with decisions made through consensus and guided by Sehanine’s principles of interconnectedness and transformation.

7. Dreamwalker’s Guild: An association of diplomats, envoys, and negotiators who navigate diplomatic relations with neighboring realms. Guild members are trained in dream interpretation and mediation to promote peaceful resolutions.

8. Eclipse Tribunal: A judicial system where judges, known as “Eclipses,” settle disputes under moonlit skies. Legal proceedings incorporate dreams and visions as evidence, believed to reveal Sehanine’s divine justice.

9. Lunar Syndicate: A trade federation led by merchants and artisans who celebrate Sehanine’s influence on commerce and craftsmanship. Economic policies prioritize fairness, creativity, and sustainable practices.

10. Twilight Parliament: A representative assembly where diverse voices, including artists, scholars, and adventurers, gather to debate policies under the guidance of Sehanine’s principles of balance and transformation.

Elemental Affinities

Elements
Water
Air
Electricity
Cold
Energy
Life
Transmutation
Divination
Mind
Gravity
Void
Darkness
Chaos
Order
Creation

Home Plane

Olympian Glades of Arborea

Champions

Holidays

Holidays

Blessings

A follower of Sehanine can gain favor with the Moonweaver by seeking beauty in the simplest of things, forging bonds openly, and embracing each emotion passionately. As they embody the principles of wonder, connection, and introspection, Sehanine may bestow the following blessings upon them:

Any spell-like abilities granted by these blessings use the character’s spellcasting ability, if the character does not have a spellcasting ability, they can use their highest ability score.

1. Moonlit Vision: The follower gains the ability to see in the non-magical darkness as if it were dim light for up to 120 feet and magical darkness as if it were dim light for up to 60 feet. They can also see invisible creatures and objects within 60 feet of them.

2. Dreamwalker’s Insight: The follower gains the ability to interpret dreams and receive prophetic visions. During long rests, the character can cast the Scrying spell once without using a spell slot.

3. Lunar Resilience: The follower is blessed with the endurance of the moon’s cycles, able to withstand more damage. The character gains advantage on saving throws against being poisoned, and they have resistance to poison damage. During night time, the character gains resistance to necrotic, psychic, radiant, and cold damage and they cannot be charmed or frightened.

4. Veil of the Night: The follower can use the shadows in their favor, they become invisible in dim light or darkness as a bonus action. Additionally, once per long rest they can use an action to either teleport between shadows up to 120 feet away or take a sliver of darkness that manifests as a dark tattoo that coils around their arm, granting them the effects of the Regenerate spell for 1 hour or with a bonus action stop that effect and gain the effects of the Shadow blade spell for 1 minute using the sliver as the weapon.

5. Moonbeam’s Grace: The follower is bestowed with agility and grace under Sehanine’s moonlight. The character gains a +2 bonus to Dexterity (Acrobatics) checks and their movement speed increases by 20 feet. During night time, the character gains +4 on their AC, their Dexterity modifier and can cast the Haste spell once without using a spell slot or needing concentration.

6. Moonlight blast: The follower can call upon Sehanine’s power to unleash a radiant blast of moonlight. The character gains the ability to cast Moonbeam at 5th level up to 3 times per long rest without using a spell slot. The number of times they can cast it increases to 4 at 11th level and 5 at 17th level

7. Lunar Healing: The follower can call upon Sehanine’s power to heal themselves and others. The character gains the ability to cast Heal 2 times per long rest without using a spell slot. During night time, the character can cast this spell at 8th level without using a spell slot and during a full moon and the character is under the moonlight, the spell changes to Mass Heal.

8. Moonlit Sanctuary: The follower can create a safe haven under the moon’s light, providing rest and protection. Once per long rest, the character can cast the Leomund’s Tiny Hut spell without using a spell slot. The hut makes those inside invisible to creatures outside and provides a safe resting place for up to 8 hours.

Curses

Sehanine’s followers can invoke their deity’s wrath upon their enemies by cursing them with afflictions that reflect the deity’s domains. As the followers gain favor with Sehanine, they may gain access to the following curses to unleash upon their foes:

The follower must cast Bestow Curse to invoke their available curses:

1. Curse of Eternal Nightmares: The target is plagued by horrific nightmares whenever they sleep, making restful sleep impossible. The target has disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws and cannot gain the benefits of a long rest.

2. Curse of Lunar Weakness: The target becomes weak and lethargic under moonlight, sapping their strength. The target has disadvantage on Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution saving throws and ability checks. Additionally, the target’s movement speed is halved while under moonlight and becomes 0 if they are in direct moonlight.

3. Curse of Lycanthropos: Sehanine curses the target to have their true nature revealed under the moon’s light. The target must make a Constitution saving throw or transform into a werebeast of the DM’s choice under the light of the moon.

4. Curse of Dreamless Slumber: The target becomes fatigued and unable to awaken from their sleep, trapped in a dreamless slumber. The target gains a level of exhaustion every hour and once they sleep the target cannot be woken by any means other than a Greater Restoration spell. If the target reaches 6 levels of exhaustion, instead of dying, their hit points are reduced to 0 and they are in the sleep state as previously described. If the bestow curse spell is cast using a spell slot higher than 3rd level, the target recieves an extra level of exhaustion when the curse is cast for each level above 3rd. If the spell is cast at 9th level, the target is put into a coma and cannot be woken by any means other than a Wish spell.

5. Curse of the Burning Light: The target becomes sensitive to the moon’s light and any other glowing light source, causing them intense pain and discomfort. Any natural light source (for example, sunlight, moonlight, glowing crystals or stones), magical light source (for example, Light, Daylight, Moonbeam) cause the target to take 1d6 radiant damage per round started under bright light from those sources. The target has disadvantage on attacks rolls and saving throw while under the light and a vulnerability to radiant damage sources other than the this curse.

6. Curse of Moonlit Delirium: The target is afflicted with confusion and hallucinations under the light of the moon. The target has disadvantage on Intelligence saving throws and Wisdom saving throws against illusions and enchantments. Additionally, when in the light of the moon, the target must make a Wisdom saving throw or be affected by the Confusion spell.

7. Curse of Lunar Enervation: The target feels a constant drain on their vitality, as if the moon itself is pulling at their life force. The target has disadvantage on Constitution saving throws and their hit point maximum is reduced every time they take damage from a radiant damage source by the same amount of damage taken. This reduction lasts until the curse is lifted. If they are reduced to 0 hit points, they blow up in a burst of radiant energy, dealing 4d6 damage to all creatures within 10 feet of them.

8. Curse of Shifting Shadows: Sehanine causes the shadows to grasp at the target’s form, any time they enter dim light or total darkness of any type their movement is halfed, if the bestow curse spell is cast using a spell slot higher than 6th their speed becomes zero under total darkness and they are restrained by the shadows. If the spell is cast at 9th level, the target must succeed on a Charisma saving throw or be pulled into the Shadowfell.

Myths

The Creation of Firbolgs with Melora

The Creation of The Firbolgs

After the creation of the Orcs, Melora, the goddess of nature, saw that the world had been damaged by the creations of the other gods, not only the orcs but the goblinoids, the giants, and the dwarves had all hollowed mountains, hunted creatures without the need to eat, and destroyed the forests without spreading the seeds. So she decided to make a spacies that could heal the world and keep it in balance. She searched for the perfect creature to become her guardians of the wild, she sat on rock ledges, walked through sunken lanes, and swam through the rivers, turned every stone and grain of sand, and it was then that she understood, while floating in the ocean looking towards the starry night sky adorned by Sehanine’s moon, that she could never find the perfect creature for no creature could represent the entire of the wild. “Why do you ponder so heavily on this, sister?” asked Sehanine, the moon goddess, standing on the water’s surface creating small ripples. “I seek a creature that can represent the wild in its entirety, but I can’t find it, for the wild is too vast and diverse to be represented by a single creature.” Melora replied. “Then, why not make a creature that can understand, adapt, and grow with the wild? Much alike my moon that constantly changes, waxes and wanes, and moves through the night sky.” Sehanine suggested. Melora, inspired by her sister’s words, gathered moss of the very first mountain and created the firbolgs enlisting Sehanine’s help to give them the ability to adapt and change with the wild, and to understand the wild in its entirety. The firbolgs were born, and they became the guardians of the wild, they were the protectors of the forests, the mountains, the rivers, and the oceans, they were the healers of the world, and they were the children of the wild.

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The Creation of Plasmoids

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The Story of Galadria

The Myth:

According to ancient tales, the elven woman Galadria was renowned for her beauty and grace, the beloved daughter of a powerful noble sorcerer. In her youth, Galadria fell deeply in love with an outlaw, a man of charm and fierce independence. Despite their vastly different worlds, they believed they were destined to be together.

Galadria’s father vehemently opposed their union, perceiving the outlaw as a threat to their family’s honor and future. Defying her father’s wishes, Galadria and her lover decided to run away together. They agreed to meet at the shore of a nearby lake, under the cover of night, to begin their new life.

To finance their escape, Galadria took part of her father’s money and jewels. With a heavy heart but unwavering resolve, she made her way to the meeting place. However, what awaited her was a cruel betrayal. The outlaw, in league with his band of thieves, had laid a trap. As soon as Galadria arrived, they ambushed her, stealing the money and jewels. The outlaw himself dealt the fatal blow, killing Galadria without a second thought.

Her father, who had secretly followed her to the lake, arrived too late. Finding his daughter’s lifeless body, he wept bitterly. In his desperation, he invoked the name of Sehanine Ithilgalad, the The Silver Lady and goddess of the moon, pleading for her to bring Galadria back to life.

Sehanine, moved by the father’s profound grief and Galadria’s tragic fate, appeared to him in the reflection of the lake. She expressed her desire to grant his wish but explained that the afterlife required a soul to maintain its balance. The father, without hesitation, offered his own soul in place of his daughter’s.

Sehanine acknowledged that such an exchange could grant Galadria a new life. However, she warned that the great power of a goddess would mark Galadria, transforming her forever. The father, driven by his love for his daughter, accepted the terms.

With the full moon reflected on the surface of the lake, the father gently submerged Galadria’s body in the water. As he did, the divine contract took effect. The water shimmered with celestial light, and Galadria was resurrected, her appearance transformed. Her skin turned pale as moonlight, her hair white as snow, her eyes now glowed with a gentle, lunar radiance and the shadows of her body were as dark as the night.

Galadria awoke to a new life, her father’s sacrifice filling her with a profound sense of purpose and devotion. She became a worshiper of Sehanine, dedicating herself to the moon goddess. Her father, true to his word, was taken to the moon, becoming a celestial being and protector of the celestial body, watching over his daughter from the heavens.

The outlaw, cursed by the father’s final act, was transformed into the first werewolf, a creature of darkness and ferocity. Consumed by vengeance, he relentlessly hunted Galadria, but Sehanine’s divine protection always shielded her.

Many years passed, and the outlaw, driven by his insatiable desire for revenge, plotted a final trap. On a night when the moon was hidden and Sehanine’s protective gaze was veiled, he captured Galadria, imprisoning her in a fortified stronghold. In her darkest hour, Galadria prayed fervently to Sehanine, striking a sacred bargain. She agreed to become Sehanine’s champion in exchange for her freedom.

Sehanine accepted, infusing Galadria with the The Silver Lady’s power. Empowered by celestial magic, Galadria could now call upon the vestiges of the moon, wielding items crafted by the goddess herself. With her newfound strength, she escaped the stronghold and confronted the outlaw. In a fierce battle, she finally slew him, ending his reign of terror forever.

As a reward for her unwavering faith and bravery, Sehanine granted Galadria a celestial sanctuary—a home in the skies above, where she could wander freely in a world untouched by darkness. There, she continues to serve as the The Silver Lady’s champion, a beacon of light and hope, forever protected and cherished by the goddess she serves.

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The Creation of The Moon

Creation

Tales recount the genesis of the Moon, crafted by the delicate hands of Sehanine, the Moonweaver. In the Creation Era before the celestial body adorned the heavens, the sky lay barren, a vast expanse adorned with only small sparkling stars that stirred within the goddess a sense of longing.

As time unfolded its ephemeral tapestry, Sehanine resolved to fill the celestial emptiness with a luminous presence. She embarked on a quest to discover the means to adorn the heavens. Her journey began by tethering 42 sparrows to strings, achieving the perfect equilibrium—neither too few to carry her aloft nor too many to burden the innocent avians.

With the sparrows as her ethereal chariot, Sehanine ascended into the night sky. As she gazed downward, a panorama of mortal life unfolded beneath her. Tallmen reveled in wonder, innocence, and joy. The leaves of trees danced in the nocturnal breeze, and the lights of fireflies sparkled in exuberant celebration, casting their glow upon tranquil lakes.

“How beautiful,” Sehanine smiled, her voice a gentle caress upon the night. “This world given by our mothers and tended by my siblings truly is a wondrous place.”

Enchanted by the beauty of humanity, the Moonweaver also beheld the gradual dimming of their luster as time wore on. The once-vibrant connections between mortals began to fray, love became tarnished by indifference, hatred festered in the hearts of the envious, and the wonder of innocence was replaced by the weight of experience, their joy became fleeting. The leaves of trees withered and fell, and the lights of fireflies dimmed, casting the tranquil lakes into shadow.

“These mortals of creation, they glow so brightly, yet their light fades with the passage of time. I shall find a way to preserve their beauty, to keep their wick from corroding,” Sehanine mused, her heart heavy with the weight of her thoughts. “I must adorn the heavens with a light that will never fade, before I can return to the world below. This light will be eternal and beautiful, so I can mirror it in the world below.”

Guided by the stars, Sehanine traversed the cosmos, encountering myriad planets, each hosting its own splendor, secrets and denizens. Along her celestial odyssey, she forged quick friendships with the denizens of the cosmos, learning from them the intricacies of existence and the beauty of the universe.

Among her cosmic companions, the Moonweaver met a wise fox who imparted profound lessons. From the creature, she learned the intricate balance of delight and responsibility that comes with forming attachments. The fox -sitting beneath a tree alongside Sehanine, said, its voice sturdy and wise like an old oak, “To love is to be vulnerable, to give your heart to someone you trust, and this vulnerability cannot be captured in words.” The fox’s words resonated within Sehanine. “Maybe this love is what I seek, maybe it will never fade, and I will paint my gem in the sky with it, so that it blesses the world below.” she thought before the fox continued. “But remember, love is not just a gift; it is a responsibility, a duty to care for the one you love, to see within them what eyes cannot see. The time you spend with them is what makes them special, unique among ten thousand others.” concluded the wise fox.

The Moonweaver nodded, as the words of the fox resonated within her mind. “Then I will tend to my light and make sure it always glows strong.” she whispered to herself. Sehanine’s stay with the fox was the longest of her journey until then. That creature had been the only one that could make her stay for more than a day. With gentle laughter and wise words, the fox was a true friend to the Moonweaver. As the time came to part ways, tears flowed from Sehanine’s eyes, as a goodbye gift the fox imparted her with a last bit of wisdom “The most meaningful aspects of existence are not seen by the eyes, but by the heart” and with that, returned to his den and Sehanine continued her journey.

During her celestial sojourn, the goddess landed on a cold and isolated rock floating through the cosmos. There Sehanine encountered a singular flower—a creation of simplicity and delicacy, carrying only five petals of a pastel blue. The goddess, endless by nature and filled with glorious purpose from the beginning of time, found herself mesmerized by the simple beauty of the flower. The flower had no reason to exist there, no purpose to fulfill, yet it was there at the furthest reaches of the cosmos, blooming in the void. A flower without anyone to see it, to appreciate it, or to smell its fragrance.

The flower growing in such a desolate place confused the goddess. She lowered herself to the flower’s level, her eyes filled with curiosity. “Why are you here, alone in the void, with no one to see you, small one?” she asked, her voice filled with curiosity. The flower, its petals dancing in the celestial breeze, replied with a voice as soft as the moonlight. “I am here because I exist, as the cosmos is, so am I. That reason is enough for me. Even if no one sees my struggle, I alone bring beauty to this place. The flower before you has no glorious purpose, no grand destiny, unlike your kind, but I will spend my short existence, working to make a diference in this desolate place, until the end. For I need no one to see me, to appreciate me, to smell my fragrance. I am enough for myself.”

The words of the flower resonated within Sehanine, her soul stirred by the flower’s simple yet profound statement. “You speak with reason, small one. You truly are enough for yourself, and that makes you so special.” she replied, her voice filled with admiration. “Allow me to stay here with you and admire your beauty, so it may not be lost to the void. For you do not have the need for others to see you, but I insist on seeing you, as you are truly special and it pains me to think that your beauty will be lost to the uncaring expanse above us.” she continued. The flower, had its petals shake in a gentle breeze, as it nodded in agreement. “My words would be tainted with lies if I said that I did not want you to stay with me, for I find joy in your presence and I do not wish to be alone in this place. We have little in common, goddess, but I feel a connection with you, I hope you won’t object if I regard you as a friend.” the flower replied, its voice filled with warmth.

As time unfolded, the goddess and the flower shared moments of joy, and the Moonweaver found herself enamored by the beauty of the flower that blossomed strongly every day, painting, singing, writing, and working to make her small world a more beautiful place. The flower, in turn, reveled in the goddess’s presence, basking in the warmth of her love. The days passed like a gentle breeze, carrying with them the fragrance of the flower and the radiance of the goddess.

“Why have you traveled so to this place, goddess? The home of the other children of your kin is so distant from my horizon, yet you traveled so far.” the flower asked her companion. “I search the cosmos for a light that will never fade, never wane, or corrupt itself with time, so that I can then make the children of my kin see it and never let their own light fade,” Sehanine answered, watching the stars above. “I will be sure that such light glows forever, with a beauty like yours, so that all can understand the beauty of a world with you.” she continued.

The flower shook its petals, a gentle breeze carrying its fragrance to the goddess. “oh, how you misunderstand my beauty, my love. My charm is not in my petals, my fragrance, or my colors. It is in my actions, in my words, in my work that will exist only for the two of us, for this brief life that I have. This intimacy, understanding, and feelings we share for this speck of time we have at this place could never be accurately depicted by any art in the cosmos. Our love is unique, and that is what makes it so special.” the flower answered with a gentle smile. Sehanine nodded, her heart heavy with the weight of the flower’s words. “I am grateful for your presence, my love. I will cherish every moment we share, for you are truly special to me.” she replied, her voice filled with deep love.

Sehanine chose to dwell with the flower, savoring every fleeting day of its existence. Their days were filled with happiness, their love radiating a brilliance that surpassed the celestial bodies yet it was only visible to the two of them. As the years unfolded like a gentle breeze, and the flower aged, a day arrived when the once-young flower shed tears.

“Why do you weep, my dear?” inquired Sehanine with concern.

“My leaves are heavy, my petals wrinkled. I fear the inevitability of death, the weight of regret, and the thought of being perceived in this withered state, by you. I knew that my time was short, but it is hard to accept that the end of my existence is approaching,” the flower replied, its voice now shaking as her petals. “In my youth, I dreamed of breaking free from my roots, longing to dance among the heavenly bodies with you.” confessed the flower.

Sehanine, moved by compassion, offered a solution. “I can make your wish come true, but to sever you from your roots will hasten your demise. I fear the loss of you.”

The flower gently shook her head. “I, too, fear the parting, for our love, though profound, is bound by the finite threads of existence. I yearn for you, yet I am not destined to be forever yours.”

“I wish to stay, if you would allow me to,” Sehanine declared, her voice tinged with both affection and sorrow. “I want to witness your joy and be the reason for your smile during each of the remaining days we share, so that when you leave me, you will leave with a smile on your face, knowing that you were loved and cherished by me until the very end.” she continued.

The flower smiled, agreeing with the goddess’s proposal to stay together until the end. The days passed, and the flower’s petals began to wilt, its colors fading, and its fragrance diminishing. Sehanine, her heart heavy with grief, watched as the flower’s life ebbed away, its petals falling gently to the ground, and then the flower was no more.

Bearing the weight of grief, Sehanine decided to create a lasting memorial for her beloved flower. She had understood that a never-fading light was not

the answer to the beauty of the world, for there is beauty in even the most fleeting of moments. The Moonweaver, with tears in her eyes, tethered the sparrows to the flower’s former abode and carried it to her celestial home, Aeloria.

Naming the flower’s dwelling as the Moon, Sehanine blessed the Moon with a heavenly motion, orchestrating a cosmic dance, allowing the Moon to twirl with Aeloria in a union that mirrored the dance she and the flower could never share. She declared that the light of the Moon would wax and wane, just like the flower’s life, so that all could understand the beauty of a light that was fleeting, yet always present.

In gratitude for the profound experience of love, Sehanine, once a seeker of an eternal light, became the creator of a celestial spectacle that adorned the skies of Aeloria.

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The Creations of dreams and the battle against Tharizdun

The Myth:

The Creation of Dreams and Nightmares

In the time before dreams, mortals rested in a void of emptiness, their minds untouched by visions or illusions. Sehanine, the Moonweaver, gazed upon this emptiness with sorrow, for she cherished the beauty of wonder and the power of hope. Moved by compassion, she visited each mortal in their slumber, weaving dreams of enchantment, illusion and mystery. The mortals awoke, mesmerized by these new experiences, and they praised Sehanine for her gift of dreams.

However, in the depths of its eternal prison, Tharizdun, the Chained Oblivion, brooded in madness. Locked away by the other gods, Tharizdun begin imagining the world beyong its confinement, the god’s chaotic thoughts began to seep into the mortal dreams, twisting them into nightmarish visions of terror and despair. The mortals, once filled with wonder, now found themselves tormented by these dark manifestations.

Distraught by the suffering of mortals, Sehanine sought to protect them from Tharizdun’s nightmares. She waged an eternal war against the Chained Oblivion within the realm of dreams, striving to shield mortals from the horrors that plagued their sleep. Thus, every night became a battleground where Sehanine and Tharizdun clashed, their creations—dreams and nightmares—shaping the fates of mortals.

Some nights, Sehanine triumphed, and mortals reveled in dreams of beauty and inspiration. Other nights, Tharizdun prevailed, casting mortals into the depths of fear and darkness. And there were nights when neither could claim victory, leaving mortals to wake without memory of their dreams, caught in a fragile balance.

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To this day, mortals carry on the legacy of this divine conflict. It is said that after one awakes, the illusions of Sehanine and the terrors of Tharizdun retreat to the pillow, hiding in opposite sides. So it is believed that the side of the pillow upon which one rests influences which creation gains advantage in the eternal struggle. When plagued by nightmares, mortals flip their pillows, hoping to tilt the balance towards Sehanine’s gentle dreams.

Thus, the realm of dreams remains a realm of unpredictable fascination, shaped by the ongoing war between Sehanine, the Moonweaver, and Tharizdun, the Chained Oblivion.

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