drow paladin of eilistraee

Hi, this is maybe the wrong place to ask, so first of all thanks for this, since I find it unbelievably useful. A paladin of Eilistraee would defend the honor of his goddess (i.e. The Dark Maiden's magic still lingered in the tower, and her moonfire surrounded the body of any follower of the goddess who mentioned her name within the tower halls. It can now be cast as a 1st level slot: if so, Moonfire and the Darkness spell cancel each other out (this ability dates back to the 2e version of the spell. The ''Sword Dancer domain'' is an attempt to blend all the features that characterized the ''Sword Dancer of Eilistraee'' kit in 2e and the prestige class in 3.5e into a 5e cleric domain. The document includes various internal links connecting different sections, for ease of reading. All miniatures are official Dungeons & Dragons and/or Pathfinder miniatures. These priestesses would be wary of the priests-in-training, watch their actions, and act coldly toward them until acceptance on a personal level was achieved by working alongside them. For example, the citizens of Waterdeep witnessed her dancing in the moonlight near the walls of the city, up the road to Amphail. Eilistraee is the Drow Goddess of songs, dance, swordwork, hunting, moonlight, goodness, freedom, beauty, and most important the rejection of the evil ways of Lolth. This forum is to post all the fun, weird and wonderful things you come across on your travels (on the Internet). I think maybe this should be a level progression of the ability that the dance provides at level 7 at the earliest. They were then declared "bound before the goddess", and—with a celebratory clap—the festivities could begin. [25][3][26] Any member, no matter which gender, could express concerns and ideas about any matter, and priestesses listened to them before making a decision. [3], The main duty of the priestesses of Eilistraee was to encourage drow to return to the surface world, reaching to them whether they were fugitives, raiders, or inhabitants of the Underdark. Alignment 8.1: Removed a feature, and replaced the Spelldance feature with a different option aimed to show the combined use of spells and sword-dance. [57], One of the new converts, Halisstra Melarn, was chosen to wield the artifact known as the Crescent Blade, which could be used to kill Lolth before her awakening (in 1373 DR). Tweaked some ability descriptions. My DM's letting me give your Sword Dancer v2 domain a try, but I did notice something when making my character. [7], On Nightal 20 of the Year of Risen Elfkin, 1375 DR, Cavatina killed the demigod Selvetarm (with the help of the Lady Penitent), using the Crescent Blade that she had recovered almost intact (but which was no longer the original weapon, as it had been reduced to a vessel for the balor Wendonai). The Crescent Blade was left broken, lying in the Demonweb Pits. [16] They usually approached individuals who would more likely accept a drow presence in their settlement and worked to gain their alliance by explaining their cause and offering something beneficial in exchange for sponsorship (it could be their art, magic, exotic goods, or help). LG NG CG LN N CN LE NE CE [23] This society was built to empower all drow—males and females alike—[23]to find their place and thrive on the surface world. Favored deity [2], Priestesses of Eilistraee usually prayed for their spells at the rising of the moon. Membership Follow/Fav The Paladin and The Drow. Discover (and save!) She is also most importantly the sister of what is now known as Lolth, and most hated by her. Added some "ribbons" to the part about Eilistraee's personality. You are a member of a hated race of the most evil form. [2], Eilistraeeans carried out missions underground, looking for drow who were in need of their help and could be brought to the surface (mostly slaves, commoners, fallen and hunted nobles, or drow who were generally unsatisfied with the life that Lolth imposed on them), bringing them the Message of Eilistraee. The goddess retook the title of Dark Maiden, as her brother Vhaeraun returned too, and took back his own portfolio. Update: In response to the feedback that I've received, I've added an alternative version of the domain, with a different 8th level feature. However, the truce between the two factions was rather short-lived. Most older books are in scanned image format because original digital layout files never existed or were no longer available from the publisher. [2][25], For a brief time, during the Masked Lady's lifespan, the churches of Eilistraee and Vhaeraun agreed to a (difficult) cooperation,[40] but it was unknown if said alliance continued after the Masked Lady was killed. The kind of paladin that hunts down the enemis of his religion and so on. However, that kind of magic was very taxing, and would have required the sacrifice of the souls of the casters. They also distort the Last Dance ritual (not to mention that they state that the fate of the souls of the drow who follow the Dark Seldarine, including Eilistraee, is unknown). So from there started my fascination with the drow and Eilistraee in particualar. Most newer books are in the original electronic format. [79] Among the faithful of Eilistraee, the souls of the newly transformed dark elves were allowed by Corellon Larethian to enter Arvandor (even though Eilistraee's realm, which continued existing,[66] already was in Arvandor, and so were the souls of her followers within it). -Changed the Sword Dancer domain. [7] One of these portals was found in the city of Menzoberranzan. Added a new fighting style: Battle Dance (credits to Alexander Henry). On the same date, Q'arlynd failed to accomplish his mission and Vhaeraun attempted to kill Eilistraee. It can be found under "Current Activities"->"The Promenade, Skullport and Waterdeep"->"Waterdeep and Ardeep". [71], In 1379 DR, cultists of Ghaunadaur (aided by traitors among the former Vhaeraunites)[72] attacked the Promenade in an attempt to destroy the prison that prevented their god from entering Toril. Paladins, of course, are by far the most rare, though the option is technically possible for a drow who leaves behind his or her society, and strives through many years of difficulties and trials to attain a new outlook on life and a strong measure of atonement. However, his attempt failed and Eilistraee took Vhaeraun's portfolio and the title of "Masked Lady". They were skilled diplomats, especially active near the settlements of elves and other races, working to establish peace and cooperation between drow and surface dwellers. Not to mention the odd writeups that they--especially Vhaeraun--get in the Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. [29][81] The twins also reached a reciprocal understanding and a truce; combined with the uneasy cooperation of the 1370s, this led their churches to temporarily stop fighting each other. Eilistraee is the daughter of Lolth and sister of Vhaerun, a free-spirited and kind-hearted goddess, with a fiery streak in her personality. [2], Eilistraee and her church detested slavery and actively fought it whenever possible. Relationships [2], Specialized clerics of the Dark Maiden were known as Sword Dancers. — The message of Eilistraee to all decent drow. The fate of the drow is not lost in darkness. [32][33][34], During the preparation phase, the priestess met with both supplicants separately, asking them to reveal their true natures and then casting a spell over them so that Eilistraee could verify if the truth was told. A mysterious priestess of Eilistraee, known as the Seer, gathered a ragtag band of rebels and set a base in an abandoned Lolthian temple located in the Underdark port city of Lith My'athar. Thank you, Jenny. Update 2:I've added new lore from Ed Greenwood's new novel, "Death Masks". [66], Later in 1379 DR, accompanied by her sister Laeral Silverhand, Qilué traveled to the royal court of ancient Ilythiir, where Wendonai was first summoned, in order to put in motion her plan to destroy the demon. Oh, by that I was referring to some pointless stuff that I removed from the description of Eilistraee's appearance in the sidebar about her (in the document about the lore). Race(s) Did this ever happen? In fact, the cleric cantrip that does radiant damage has no other use aside from that, while Eilistraee's Moonfire is a light source that you can move around (and you can cast it as a 2nd level slot to dispel Darkness; this is from 2e). [66][note 2], Despite Laeral's and Corellon's Solars' (Lashrael and Felarathael) thinking, the Crescent Blade couldn't destroy souls anymore after it being shattered and then turned into a vessel for Wendonai,[7] as proven by the continued existence of Cavatina Xarann's soul after her body was killed by the weapon. The goal was for followers of the Dark Maiden to go where they were strangers, reaching communities of elves and other races to bring them food, joy, and help of various kinds, not to preach their faith, but simply out of the good of their heart and to show (together with their day-to-day activities) that the drow could be rightful non-evil inhabitants of Faerûn. I added the info that you provided to the document (Beliefs and Goals->Challenges). The sword's song also cancelled the effects of a harpy's song, silenced shriekers, and could entrance weak, earthly, living creatures, although this ability could be negated by a bard's counter-song. If they were in combat, the fighting had to be ended as soon as possible, with as little bloodshed as possible. The mechanics of the class are Dario Boemio's work. [68], Following those events, by Eilistraee's will,[69] Qilué began helping Q'arlynd prepare a High Magic spell meant to sever the link between the faerzress and the drow who didn't worship Lolth, to make it easier to lead them away from the Underdark and to the surface. Eilistraee was the chaotic good drow goddess of beauty, song, dance, freedom, moonlight, swordwork, and hunting, within the drow pantheon known as the Dark Seldarine. Any chance of seeing this as a Fantasy Grounds module? They were to nurture and create beauty, promote and practice music and dance, learn new songs and dances, and learn how to play, craft, and repair musical instruments. When the song felt right, they simply started to dance unclad under the moonlit sky. "[36] It was said that Eilistraee plucked a pebble from the heavens and tossed it to earth. Panthéon drow (La Seldarine noire) Tout le panthéon drow demeure dans les Fosses démoniaques, à l'exception d'Eilistraee qui y possède un royaume mais ne s'y rend que rarement, préférant vivre en Arvandor. [8][2] They aided their people to learn to live and forge their own path in a hostile world, by providing practical help in the matters of each dark elf's everyday life—which included, among the various things, the teaching of skills pertinent to survival, gathering, healing, crafting, and hunting. Church of Eilistraee Or perhaps your drow warlock follows in the footsteps of K’thriss Drow’b of Acquisitions Incorporated fame and has forsaken Lolth for a new, stranger patron. These were often worn as a pin or hung around the neck by means of a slender silver or mithril chain. She is also most importantly the sister of what is now known as Lolth, and most hated by her. While rebuilding continued in the years after the Crown Wars, the strength of Eilistraee and her church ebbed and flowed. [2], Food could be a source of joy; the faithful were advised to learn how to best cook it and to gather new recipes and spices whenever they could. The dancing could be anything comfortable for those who joined it, with agile and young dancers gyrating and wildly leaping around the less fit ones. [22] Eilistraee hadn't given up on her either, and granted the priestess full access to her divine realm. Even as she matured, these traits never really left her: she had a fiery streak and was prone to wild action, especially in protection of her faithful when they were harmed. And a handy 500km teleport to Greenest I know, I'll do it ASAP. Instead, they were supposed to wear as little as possible during their official ceremonies. One of that character's featured abilities is called Moonsong which allows her to teleport using the Moonbeam spell. [88] The followers of the Dark Dancer saw this as a good opportunity to lend their help and spread Eilistraee's message among drow who were tired of Lolth's tyranny or seeking freedom from the fire giants. However, that only lasted a few centuries, as the tower fell once again to the Lolthite drow in 190 DR. There wasn't any rule preventing males from becoming leaders, though they rarely did. I honestly feared that WotC would ignore them entirely in 5e like they did in 4e. Zarae Zyne Kilanatlar Lord||Lady Posts: 1397 Joined: Mon Dec 07, 2009 4:28 am Location: Chipley, FL, US [8], The Darksong Knights were an elite order of Eilistraeeans, mostly active in the South, beneath the lands of ancient Ilythiir. My DM has already told me that I cannot make a paladin of Eilistraee because (1) she does not have any paladins in 3rd edition, and (2) she is … The Dark Maiden beckons: On the drow goddess Eilistraee and her Faith. While they did, the Promenade was filled with the eerily beautiful echoes of half a dozen or more of these solos at once, drifting down the passages. Their main duty was to protect the temple and patrol the area around the Pit of Ghaunadaur, to prevent the return of the slime god. [37], Priestesses of Eilistraee, particularly Sword Dancers, were known for their use of the Spellsong, the ability to invoke various magical effects through song and music. Few knew of the restored Promenade (aside from followers of Eilistraee), but rumors regarding it restoration spread in Skullport. Alias(es) [26] During the 1300s, Eilistraee started to work towards including males in her clergy, and the church opened to male priests. [73] The battle caused the seals on Ghaunadaur's prison to break and his avatar to escape. [38], A particular form of the Moonsong was the Grand Chorus, celebrated by the priestesses of the Promenade. A forgotten book leads to a meeting between two worlds. However, they always involved dance and song, while food and drink could be present or not, depending on the desire of the participants. It is accompanied by a new domain to play a cleric of Eilistraee in 5e D&D;, two magic items, and a background. An example was Velarswood, where the drow of the Dark Maiden were allied with the Selûne-worshiping lycanthropes living in the region, often joining in shared rituals dedicated to both Eilistraee and Selûne. You should replace the background and revise the formatting. Her face is like that of her mother, Lolth, with delicately sculpted features and shape, save for her large eyes and ankle-length hair, which are of a glowing silvery hue. After all, Mad Mage doesn't even mention the Promenade, while Ed states that it's back. Drow are known for their vile acts, such as killing their children, slavery, murder, and even genocide. 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