moongiver

Moongiver is a term used in fantasy and speculative fiction to describe a person, being, or artifact that channels or distributes lunar energy. In many settings, a moongiver functions as a source of light, guidance, or blessings that are tied to the moon’s cycles. The term is a compound of moon and giver, and is typically used as a stylized label rather than a formal title in most works.

The word is a neologism with uncertain provenance, found in fan fiction, tabletop role-playing materials, and online communities. It is applied flexibly: some writers portray a moongiver as an individual who gathers moonlight and emits it as illumination or healing; others treat the moongiver as an enchanted object, temple artifact, or avatar of a lunar deity. Lunar phases and tides are common thematic anchors in moongiver lore, with powers waxing and waning in concert with the night sky.

In role-playing games and game design, moongiver may appear as a class, subclass, or spell-like ability. Such uses typically grant light or astral-sight, protective wards, or visions, while imposing limits aligned to the moon—activation depends on night, darkness, or specific lunar phases.

In contemporary usage, moongiver can symbolize generosity enacted during nocturnal hours, or serve as a poetic label for characters who bring hope under moonlight. Because it is not a standardized term, definitions vary by setting and author.