# 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.