Lore:The Twelve

Men are wont to suffer

And forget wherein they've sinned
Ne'er hearkening back on tragedies past
Lest the Twelve might humble them

Thralls are they to sadness
As were their bygone kin
With bonds of woe athwart their breasts
And that which dwells within

Yet loved they are withal
No thoughts to wrath portend
For men are treasured by the Twelve
Whose mercy knows no end

- Unknown

"The Twelve" are twelve benevolent deities of Eorzea who ruled the continent and its surrounding islands until the arrival of wandering tribes. Impressed by the resilience of the primitive settlers, each of the Twelve mercifully saw fit to ensure their welfare.

Llymlaen, the Navigator: Llymlaen the Navigator is the goddess of navigation, and one of the Twelve gods of Eorzea. Legend holds that Limsa Lominsa was founded shortly after the remnants of a giant armada fled its homeland following a crushing defeat. Llymlaen is said to have taken pity on the plight of these brave sailors, and guided them to the shallows of a rocky bay where their ships were grounded upon the sharp rocks. With no home to return to, the sailors chose to settle in this newly-found land.

Nymeia, the Spinner: Nymeia the Spinner is a goddess among the Twelve who spins the fates of all Eorzeans. She is the patron goddess of weavers and is said to have a fickle personality. Just as the Spinner, Nymeia, spins the fates of all Eorzeans, the warp and weft of a weaver's work, too, have been known to alter the course of destinies both large and small. Perhaps this is why so many of the realm's tailors pay homage to the fickle goddess.

Oschon, the Wanderer: Oschon the Wanderer, one of the Twelve, is the patron deity of the Miners' Guild. He is associated with their theory of continental drift.

Azeyma, the Warden: Azeyma the Warden, part of the Twelve pantheon of Eorzea, is the goddess of the sun. The miqo'te Seekers of the Sun's devotion to her pervades their culture.

Menphina, the Lover: Menphina the Lover is the goddess of the moon and one of the the Twelve. The Keeper of the Moon offer their piety to her.

Rhalgr, the Destroyer: Rhalgr the Destroyer is one of the Twelve. He is the god of destruction and servant to Nymeia, the Spinner.

Nophica, the Matron: Nophica the Matron is one of the Twelve. She is the favored goddess of the citizens of Gridania and is considered the goddess of harvests and fertility.

Halone, the Fury: Halone, the Fury is one of the Twelve. Goddess of war, she stands as the patron deity of Ishgard.

Byregot, the Builder: Byregot the Builder is one of the Twelve. He is the god of arts and architecture.

Thaliak, the Scholar: Thaliak the Scholar is one of the Twelve. As the god of knowledge, Thaliak stands as the patron deity of Sharlayan.

Nald'thal, the Trader: Nald'thal, the Traders is one of the Twelve. He is the patron deity of Ul'dah where two great halls devoted to his two aspects can be found in the eastern and western sections of the city. Nald rules over the world of the living, and Thal keeps the realm of the dead.

Althyk, the Keeper: Althyk, the Keeper is one of the Twelve. He stands as the god of time and space