Deep Sashelas
| Greyhawk Deity | |
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| Deep Sashelas | |
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| Deep Sashelas, the Dolphin Prince, as depicted in Faiths and Pantheons (2002). Art by Michael Dubisch. | |
| Title(s) | Lord of the Undersea, the Dolphin Prince, the Knowledgeable One, Sailor's Friend, the Creator |
| Home Plane | Olympian Glades of Arborea |
| Power Level | Intermediate |
| Gender | Male |
| Class(es) | |
| Alignment | Chaotic Good |
| Portfolio | Creation, Knowledge, Beauty, Magic |
| Domains | Chaos, Elf, Good, Knowledge, Ocean, Water |
| Alias(es) | |
| Superior | Corellon Larethian |
Deep Sashelas is the elven god of the Ocean, and the patron deity of aquatic elves. He is also a god of Creation, Knowledge, Beauty, and Magic.
Description
Relationships
Deep Sashelas is a member of the Seldarine and the asathalfinare. He is married to the goddess of Dolphins, Trishina. Diancastra is one of his ex-lovers. Deep Sashelas played a major role, with Procan, in the banishment of Panzuriel. He is also a close ally of the halfling goddess Cyrrollalee.
Deep Sashelas counts both Sekolah and Panzuriel among his enemies.
Realm
Deep Sashelas makes his home on the plane of Arborea, and lives in the realm of Elavandor.
Dogma
Worshipers
Deep Sashelas is most popular among aquatic elves, though land-dwelling elves do recognize him as a mamber of the elven pantheon, and elven sailors often offer sacrifices to ensure their safety on sea voyages.
Clergy
Deep Sashelas's clerics wear sea green vestments and shell mail. His sacred animal is the dolphin, and his favored weapon is the trident.
Temples
Deep Sashelas is worshipped in undersea coral temples.
Rituals
Priests of Sashelas frequently conduct shark-hunting rituals.
Holy days
Priests of Deep Sashelas time their services to coincide with the highest and lowest tides.
Associated magic items
Myths and legends
The Banishment of Panzuriel
It is said that Deep Sashelas battled Panzuriel in personal combat, severing his foot before banishing him from the mortal plane. This foot, unnoticed by the gods, settled on the ocean floor and has allowed the wicked god to slowly, over the eons, to reestablish his presence on Oerth, but only in the extreme depths.
The wandering eye of Sashelas
Numerous myths exist recounting Sashelas's amorous exploits with sea elf maidens, human females, selkies, mermaids, and even other deities, such as the giant goddess Diancastra. Trishina is often able to spot the object of her husband's wandering eye and prevent him from straying, usually by warning off his intended conquest.
Creative origins
Gallery
Bibliography
- Boyd, Eric L. Demihuman Deities. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Boyd, Eric L., and Erik Mona. Faiths and Pantheons. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2002.
- McComb, Colin. On Hallowed Ground. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1996.
- Redman, Rich, and James Wyatt. Defenders of the Faith. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
- Sargent, Carl. Monster Mythology. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1992.
- Ward, James, and Robert Kuntz. Deities and Demigods. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
- Williams, Skip. Races of the Wild. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2005.
