Dungeons & Dragons Moon Goddess Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Moon Goddess.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

In Dungeons & Dragons, a Moon Goddess is typically a deity associated with the moon, embodying aspects such as mystery, change, cycles, and the forces of night. Moon deities are often linked to the natural world, particularly with the phases of the moon and its effects on the tides, animals, and even the arcane. Depending on the campaign setting, a Moon Goddess can represent different domains, including the protection of the night, guiding travelers, or influencing magic.

One of the most famous Moon Goddesses in D&D is Selûne, a central deity in the Forgotten Realms setting. She is the goddess of the moon, stars, and navigation, and her domains include protection, beauty, and the eternal cycles of life. Selûne is often portrayed as a benevolent figure, watching over those who travel in the darkness and providing guidance in times of confusion. Her relationship with her twin sister Shar, the goddess of darkness and loss, reflects the eternal struggle between light and dark, which is a common theme for moon deities.

Moon Goddesses are often depicted with an air of duality, symbolizing the balance between opposing forces. While some are benevolent, others can be more mysterious or even capricious, representing the unpredictable nature of the moon itself. For instance, the phases of the moon—waxing, full, and waning—often symbolize change, growth, and decline, echoing themes of birth, life, death, and rebirth in their worship.

In gameplay, followers of Moon Goddesses are often clerics or druids, drawing on the divine power of the moon to heal, protect, or even curse. They might invoke the goddess’s name during rituals under moonlight or perform specific rites in alignment with the lunar cycle. In some cases, Moon Goddesses are also associated with lycanthropy, particularly werewolves, as the moon is often tied to the transformation of shape-shifters. Their worship can be seen as an important part of cultural and religious life in campaigns that explore the theme of celestial influence.