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Page #8: "Stars of the Twelve"
Dear diary, I have wonderful news. I have passed my lore exam. Though, on the subject of the gods, I did not perform as well as I had hoped I would. We are taught that the Twelve are the gods of Eorzea, who ruled the lands, born of the mothercrystal Hydaelyn, until the arrival of our ancestors, the tribes of man; Hyur, Lalafell, Miqo'te, Roegadyn and Elezen. So, paired under the six elements, and tied to one of the constellations of Hydaelyn, we can actually spy the gods in the night's sky. The Bole is the Trunk of the World Tree, planted by Nophica, the Matron, whose symbol is the spring leaf, and also nurtured by Althyk, the Keeper, (his symbol is the hourglass) for it is from the World Tree that all life did spring. I have always favoured dear Nophica myself. May her blessings touch me always.
Now, as in life and death, fall and rebirth, old and new, the Balance, second of Hydaelyn's constellations, is made prosperous by the traders Nald and Thal, and kept just by the fires of her warden Azeyma, whose symbol is the radiant sun. Third is the Spire; a great iron tower of spinning gears and springs, constructed by Byregot, the Builder, whose symbol is the hand. The tower of course is constantly under attack by Rhalgr, the Destroyer, whose symbol is the streaking meteor, but alas, his bolts of thunder only serve to power the tower.
The Arrow, fourth of Hydaelyn's cluster of stars, was created atop a lofty peak by Oschon, the Wanderer, whose symbol is the walking stick, guided by the winds of Llymlaen, the Navigator. Her symbol is the ocean wave. Fifth is a water jug, the Ewer, vessel of Thaliak, the Scholar, from which pours forth a mighty river containing all knowledge past, present, and future, and contains the aether spun from the loom of Nymeia, the Spinner. Lastly, the Spear, symbolising Halone, the Fury, rival of Nophica, whose domain was carved from the frozen moonbeams of Menphina, the Lover, keeper of moons. So exciting, and to think they all are from an extended family tree. Oh I pray to thee, mother Nophica, when my form is old and withered as the fall leaves, that I may ascend the heavens and lay at the comfort of your bosom, forever at peace.
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