Deities (FFXIV)  

Final Fantasy XIV's Deities, known as "The Twelve" is the group of gods and goddesses which watch over the world of Hydaelyn. Each of The Twelve are associated with a specific Eorzean calendar month as well as element.

The Twelve

Halone the Fury

Element: Ice

Halone, mover of glaciers and goddess of war, is the guardian deity of Ishgard. She commands the element of Ice and is associated with the first moon of the Eorzean calendar. Halone is the daughter of Rhalgr, and a bitter rival of Nophica. She is most often depicted as a relentless warrioress armed with a bronze greatshield. Her symbol is the three spears.

Menphina the Lover

Element: Ice

Menphina is keeper of the twin moons and the goddess of love. She commands the element of Ice and is associated with the second moon of the Eorzean calendar. Menphina is the sister of Azeyma, and the divine lover of Oschon. She is most often depicted as a maid carrying a round skillet. Her symbol is the full moon.

Thaliak, the Scholar

Element: Water

Thaliak, ruler of rivers and wisdom and god of knowledge, is the guardian deity of Sharlayan. He commands the element of Water and is associated with the third moon of the Eorzean calendar. Thaliak is the father of Llymlaen, and the teacher of Byregot. He is most often depicted as a reserved scholar holding an ashen staff. His symbol is the scroll.

Nymeia, the Spinner

Element: Water

Nymeia is the watcher of celestial bodies and goddess of fate. She commands the element of Water and is associated with the fourth moon of the Eorzean calendar. Nymeia is the younger sister of Althyk and master of Rhalgr. She is most often depicted as a weaver donning a white, silken veil. Her symbol is the spinning wheel.

Llymlaen, the Navigator

Element: Wind

Llymlaen, watcher of the seas and goddess of navigation, is the guardian deity of Limsa Lominsa. She commands the element of Wind and is associated with the fifth moon of the Eorzean calendar. Llymlaen is the daughter of Thaliak and the elder sister of Nophica. She is most often depicted as a strong fisherwoman wielding a long bladed harpoon. Her symbol is the wave.

Oschon, the Wanderer

Element: Wind

Oschon is the ruler of the mountains and god of vagrants. He commands the element of Wind and is associated with the sixth moon of the Eorzean calendar. Oschon is the brother of Nald'thal and the close companion of Halone. He is most often depicted as a carefree ranger wielding a bow of yew. His symbol is the walking stick.

Byregot, the Builder

Element: Lightning

Byregot is the purveyor of architecture and industry and god of the arts. He commands the element of Lightning and is associated with the seventh moon of the Eorzean calendar. Byregot is the elder brother of Halone, and pupil of Thaliak. He is most often depicted as ardent smith with a two-headed hammer. His symbol is the hand.

Rhalgr, the Destroyer

Element: Lightning

Rhalgr, breaker of worlds, is the god of destruction and guardian deity of the now fallen nation of Ala Mhigo. He commands the element of Lightning and is associated with the eighth moon of the Eorzean calendar. Rhalgr is the father of both Byregot and Halone and serves as an attendant to Nymeia. He is most often depicted as a magi carrying a staff of bronze. His symbol is the streaking meteor.

Azeyma, the Warden

Element: Fire

Azeyma is keeper of the sun and goddess of inquiry. She commands the element of Fire and is associated with the ninth moon of the Eorzean calendar. Azeyma is the daughter of Althyk, and the elder sister of Menphina. She is most often depicted as a noble lady holding a golden fan. Her symbol is the radiant sun.

Nald'thal

Element: Fire

Nald'thal is the overseer of transactions and the underworld, and god of commerce. He commands the element of Fire and is associated with the tenth moon of the Eorzean calendar. Nald'thal is the single manifestation of the deific twins Nald and Thal. He is most often depicted as a discerning merchant holding a balance. His symbol is the cowry, an ancient shell currency.

Nophica, the Matron

Element: Earth

Nophica, tender of soils and harvests and goddess of abundance, is the guardian deity of Gridania. She commands the element of Earth and is associated with the eleventh moon of the Eorzean calendar. Nophica is the daughter of Azeyma, and the younger sister of Llymlaen. She is most often depicted as a jubilant farmer holding a scythe of steel. Her symbol is the spring leaf.

Althyk, the Keeper

Element: Earth

Althyk is the surveyor of change and space and god of time. He commands the element of Earth and is associated with the twelfth moon of the Eorzean calendar. Althyk is the father of Azeyma and Menphina, and elder brother to Nymeia. He is most often depicted as an austere emperor wielding a mythril greataxe. His symbol is the hourglass.

Benefit of Choosing a Guardian

Currently, there is no direct benefit to choosing any guardian over another. However, SE has stated that this is a system they have plans to further develop in future version updates. It is currently unknown exactly how this system will play out.

Changing Guardians

With the implementation of the (function) Guardian system in the future, players will be given the option to change their deity. It has been said by SE in the past that there will be a "cost" associated with this. However, that cost is currently unknown.

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