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| Mournblade |
Posted - 18 Aug 2010 : 05:41:52
Does anyone have information on why Shar was a greater Deity, but Selune is an intermediate deity?
It seems being the 'creators' so to speak that Selune should be a greater goddess.
Has anything been written on this?
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| Dreyrugrulfr |
Posted - 27 Aug 2010 : 17:04:36
I would suspect that it varies based on the time period in question. From 1357 to 1374 she is certainly not as powerful as Shar, but that's not to say she couldn't have the advantages in other times or places (as others mentioned during Netheril or later on). |
| Alisttair |
Posted - 27 Aug 2010 : 12:17:36
Before the Spellplague there weren't enough Good-Aligned Werewolves to worship her  |
| The Sage |
Posted - 18 Aug 2010 : 08:01:54
quote:
Originally posted by sfdragon
thought she was a greater deity in the 4e
You are correct. |
| sfdragon |
Posted - 18 Aug 2010 : 07:08:02
thought she was a greater deity in the 4e |
| Mournblade |
Posted - 18 Aug 2010 : 06:31:50
I just read Ed's article in Dragon 54 to get some insight.
It seems that Selune is often beaten by Shar because of the Waning moon (that is when Shar wins, but Selune attacks again during its waxing.)
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| Gray Richardson |
Posted - 18 Aug 2010 : 06:26:51
If I recall correctly, Selūne was a greater deity during the time of Netheril. After the Fall, she surrendered some of her portfolios to Suné, and mentored her. My supposition is that Suné was her daughter by the Morninglord Lathander and that Selūne receded into the background to let her daughter shine.
Also, Dalor is completely correct about her waxing and waning in power over time. |
| Dalor Darden |
Posted - 18 Aug 2010 : 06:06:10
quote:
Originally posted by Mournblade
Does anyone have information on why Shar was a greater Deity, but Selune is an intermediate deity?
It seems being the 'creators' so to speak that Selune should be a greater goddess.
Has anything been written on this?
Selune gave a great deal of her power in the creation of Mystra it is thought...and her power ebbs and flows as the times go. |
