# High Priestess Selanna Morwen – Cleric of [[Perserphina]] ## Overview **Selanna Morwen** is the High Priestess of [[Perserphina]] in Duskwatch, a 19th-level cleric whose power, faith, and authority make her one of the most formidable figures in South Angoria. Her temple stands prominently on **Ember Square**, among the city’s most important civic and guild buildings, symbolizing [[Perserphina]]’s enduring presence in Duskwatch’s political and spiritual heart. --- ## Selanna Morwen - **Race:** Human woman - **Class/Level:** Cleric (Domain of Life & Death) 19 - **CR:** 19 - **Alignment:** Neutral Good - **Appearance:** Tall, graceful, with silver-streaked black hair, pale blue eyes, and robes of flowing white and azure embroidered with doves and roses. She carries the **Staff of the Dove**, a silver staff crowned with a sculpted bone dove. - **Personality:** Serene yet unyielding. Compassionate to the weak, ruthless to the corrupt. Known for her calm voice and piercing gaze. - **Background:** Born to a merchant family in Coalveil, Selanna received visions of [[Perserphina]] as a child and devoted her life to the goddess. She rose quickly within the Concord of Laurel before being appointed to Duskwatch, where she has guided the faithful for over thirty years. --- ## Abilities & Powers - **Divine Domain:** Life/Death ([[Perserphina]]’s paradox of beauty and sanctified necromancy). - **Spellcasting:** Cleric 19th level (Save DC 21, +13 to hit with spell attacks). - **Cantrips (at will):** [spell]guidance[/spell], [spell]thaumaturgy[/spell], [spell]sacred flame[/spell], [spell]toll the dead[/spell] - **1st level (4 slots):** [spell]command[/spell], [spell]cure wounds[/spell], [spell]shield of faith[/spell] - **2nd level (3 slots):** [spell]lesser restoration[/spell], [spell]spiritual weapon[/spell], [spell]gentle repose[/spell] - **3rd level (3 slots):** [spell]revivify[/spell], [spell]spirit guardians[/spell], [spell]dispel magic[/spell] - **4th level (3 slots):** [spell]death ward[/spell], [spell]guardian of faith[/spell] - **5th level (3 slots):** [spell]greater restoration[/spell], [spell]raise dead[/spell], [spell]flame strike[/spell] - **6th level (2 slots):** [spell]heal[/spell], [spell]blade barrier[/spell] - **7th level (2 slots):** [spell]resurrection[/spell], [spell]plane shift[/spell] - **8th level (1 slot):** [spell]holy aura[/spell], [spell]earthquake[/spell] - **9th level (1 slot):** [spell]mass heal[/spell], [spell]storm of vengeance[/spell] - **Channel Divinity (3/rest):** Turn Undead, Preserve Life, or unique [[Perserphina]] feature – _Sanctify Undead_ (create sanctified guardians marked with bone-dove sigils). - **Divine Intervention (1/week):** Selanna can call upon [[Perserphina]] directly; her miracles have been known to shift entire battles. --- ## Legendary Traits - **Aura of Liberation (30 ft.):** Allies automatically succeed on saving throws against restraints, shackles, or magical bindings. - **Sanctified Necromancy:** Selanna can raise undead as holy guardians of [[Perserphina]]. These beings radiate beauty and protection rather than fear. - **Legendary Resistance (3/day):** If Selanna fails a saving throw, she can choose to succeed instead. --- ## Combat Stats - **HP:** 230 (19d8 + 133) - **AC:** 20 (blessed robes + divine wards) - **Speed:** 30 ft. - **Saving Throws:** Wis +12, Cha +11, Con +10 - **Skills:** Insight +11, Religion +15, Persuasion +11, Medicine +12 - **Damage Resistances:** necrotic, radiant - **Condition Immunities:** charmed, frightened - **Languages:** Common, Celestial, Draconic, Abyssal --- ## Influence in Duskwatch Selanna’s temple in Ember Square is not just a place of worship but a **seat of authority**. Her counsel is sought by [[Mayor Elira Vanneth]], the Deadwood Wardens, and the Arcane Conclave alike. She openly opposes the Black Cloaks and watches carefully the growing influence of the Naked Maidens. Despite controversy, her word is trusted, her miracles undeniable, and her presence a living symbol of [[Perserphina]]’s paradox of beauty, hope, and liberation.