Deep Sashelas

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. 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. Deep Sashelas makes his home on the plane of Arborea, and lives in the realm of Elavandor. 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. Deep Sashelas's clerics wear sea green vestments and shell mail. His sacred animal is the dolphin, and his favored weapon is the trident. Deep Sashelas is worshipped in undersea coral temples. Priests of Sashelas frequently conduct shark-hunting rituals Priests of Deep Sashelas time their services to coincide with the highest and lowest tides. 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.