Titania (Dungeons & Dragons)
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In the Dungeons & Dragons
role-playing game
, Titania is the fey
deity of Faerie folk and Realms, Friendship, and Magic. Her symbol is a white diamond with a blue star glowing in its center, the antithesis of the black diamond symbol of her sister, the Queen of Air and Darkness.
(1992), including details about her priesthood. Her role in the cosmology of the Planescape
campaign setting was described in On Hallowed Ground
(1996).
, a large confederation of gods, which consists of her consort Oberon
, their children Damh
and Verenestra
, as well as the following gods: Caoimhin, Eachthighern
, Emmantiensien
, Fionnghuala
, Nathair Sgiathach
, Skerrit
, and Squelaiche
. The Seelie Court stands united in opposition to the Queen of Air and Darkness, and is allied with the Seldarine.
Titania has some intimate connection with the hag goddess Cegilune
, her sister or other half. It is believed that if either Cegilune or Titania were to be destroyed, both would die.
, Arborea
, and Ysgard
. The light and climate of the realm change according to Titania's fickle moods.
, where she appeared as a 25th level warrior sidhe of neutral alignment. In the latter two versions she is human-sized, and her attendants Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth, and Mustardseed, and her young pet human changeling boy, are all mentioned.
universe
from their Shakespearean
counterparts as the King
and Queen
of the Fairies. In Shakespeare, Oberon ruled the fairies with Titania as his consort, but this is reversed in the role-playing game. The exact reason for this switch is not clear, although in British folklore
the fey are usually ruled by an unnamed Queen.
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
role-playing game
Role-playing game
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, Titania is the fey
Fey (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying game, Fey is a type of creature, or "creature type". Fey are usually humanoid in form, and are typified as having supernatural abilities and a connection to nature or to some other force or place....
deity of Faerie folk and Realms, Friendship, and Magic. Her symbol is a white diamond with a blue star glowing in its center, the antithesis of the black diamond symbol of her sister, the Queen of Air and Darkness.
Publication history
Titania was first detailed in the book Monster MythologyMonster Mythology
Monster Mythology is a sourcebook for the second edition of the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. Released by TSR in 1992 and written by Carl Sargent, with interior illustrations by Terry Dykstra, John and Laura Lakey, and Keith Parkinson, Monster Mythology was released as a companion volume for...
(1992), including details about her priesthood. Her role in the cosmology of the Planescape
Planescape
Planescape is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, originally designed by Zeb Cook. The Planescape setting was published in 1994...
campaign setting was described in On Hallowed Ground
On Hallowed Ground
On Hallowed Ground is an accessory book for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, for the Planescape campaign setting.-Contents:This book contains information about deities' planar domains from 20 separate pantheons...
(1996).
Description
Titania is described in Monster Mythology as a beautiful female faerie, only three and a half feet in height, with gossamer wings, pale skin, a perfect complexion and cheek bone structure, and penetrating blue eyes, carrying a diamond-tipped wand.Relationships
Titania is the leader of the Seelie CourtSeelie Court (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, the Seelie Court is a large, loose confederation of gods that consists of the leader Titania and her consort Oberon, as well as the following gods: Caoimhin, Damh, Eachthighern , Emmantiensien, Fionnghuala, Nathair Sgiathach, Skerrit, Squelaiche, and...
, a large confederation of gods, which consists of her consort Oberon
Oberon (Dungeons & Dragons)
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Oberon is the fey deity of nature, wild places, and animals. His symbol is a white stag.-Publication history:...
, their children Damh
Damh
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Damh is the fey deity of dance, song, and celebrations. His symbol is flutes, pipes, and a drum.-Publication history:...
and Verenestra
Verenestra
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Verenestra is the fey deity of female faeries, charm, and beauty. Her symbol is a filigree-edged silver mirror.-Publication history:...
, as well as the following gods: Caoimhin, Eachthighern
Eachthighern
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Eachthighern is the unicorn deity of Healing, Loyalty, and Protection. He is also the god of pegasi...
, Emmantiensien
Emmantiensien
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Emmantiensien is the god of treants, trees, and deep and hidden magic...
, Fionnghuala
Fionnghuala
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Fionnghuala is the deity of swanmays, communications, and sorority...
, Nathair Sgiathach
Nathair Sgiathach
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Nathair Sgiathach is the fey deity of mischief and pranks...
, Skerrit
Skerrit
In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Skerrit is the deity worshipped by the centaur race. Skerrit is also known as the "Forester." His symbol is an oak growing from an acorn.-Publication history:...
, and Squelaiche
Squelaiche
In many campaign settings for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Squelaiche is the leprechaun deity of trickery and illusions. His symbol is a clover leaf or a pointed red hat.-Publication history:...
. The Seelie Court stands united in opposition to the Queen of Air and Darkness, and is allied with the Seldarine.
Titania has some intimate connection with the hag goddess Cegilune
Cegilune
In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, Cegilune is the hag deity of larvae, hags, and the moon. She is the patron goddess of all hags, including night hags...
, her sister or other half. It is believed that if either Cegilune or Titania were to be destroyed, both would die.
Realm
Titania rules the wandering Seelie Court, which shifts erratically between the BeastlandsBeastlands
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the Beastlands is a neutral good-aligned plane of existence...
, Arborea
Arborea (Dungeons & Dragons)
In Dungeons & Dragons, fantasy role-playing game, Arborea or more fully, the Olympian Glades of Arborea, is a chaotic good-aligned plane of existence...
, and Ysgard
Ysgard
Ysgard is the Outer Plane of Chaotic Neutral / Chaotic Good alignment in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. It is also called Asgard, Gladsheim or The Heroic Domains...
. The light and climate of the realm change according to Titania's fickle moods.
Dogma
Titania believes in goodness and mercy, and it is almost impossible to drive her to anger unless the being offending her is extremely evil. If this is so, her wrath may be great.Worshippers
Titania is revered by all non-evil faeries, but brownies, bookas, pixies, and sprites worship her as their special patron.Other versions
Dragon #155 presented a different faerie queen, the greater goddess Rhiannon. In Dragon #263, a non-divine Queen Titania was presented, this version a lawful neutral, 20th level druid who carries a silver rod with which she can call up storms. Another non-divine Queen Titania was created for the world of Mystara in Tall Tales of the Wee FolkTall Tales of the Wee Folk
Tall Tales of the Wee Folk is an accessory for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.-Contents:Tall Tales of the Week Folk is a "Creature Crucible" supplement which describes the society and background of creatures such as sprites, dryads, centaurs, pixies, and includes rules for player...
, where she appeared as a 25th level warrior sidhe of neutral alignment. In the latter two versions she is human-sized, and her attendants Peaseblossom, Cobweb, Moth, and Mustardseed, and her young pet human changeling boy, are all mentioned.
Shakespeare vs Dungeons & Dragons
Oberon and Titania, have switched roles in the Dungeons & DragonsDungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
universe
Universe
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from their Shakespearean
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream is a play that was written by William Shakespeare. It is believed to have been written between 1590 and 1596. It portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and the Queen of the Amazons, Hippolyta...
counterparts as the King
Monarch
A monarch is the person who heads a monarchy. This is a form of government in which a state or polity is ruled or controlled by an individual who typically inherits the throne by birth and occasionally rules for life or until abdication...
and Queen
Queen consort
A queen consort is the wife of a reigning king. A queen consort usually shares her husband's rank and holds the feminine equivalent of the king's monarchical titles. Historically, queens consort do not share the king regnant's political and military powers. Most queens in history were queens consort...
of the Fairies. In Shakespeare, Oberon ruled the fairies with Titania as his consort, but this is reversed in the role-playing game. The exact reason for this switch is not clear, although in British folklore
British folklore
British folklore refers to the folklore of any of the home countries of the United Kingdom. For more information see :*English folklore*Scottish folklore*Welsh mythology*Irish mythologyOr :...
the fey are usually ruled by an unnamed Queen.