Saints of the Twelve

The Saints of the Twelve are saints that have been officially canonized by the Council of Loetstym in Final Fantasy XIV. As a tradition in Eorzea those who have performed great works, or lived a life of exemplary virtue are given the title of saint. These saints are each associated with the deity of the Twelve whose qualities they embody, and are reserved as figures graced by divine benediction.
==The Council of Loetstym==
The great deeds or purity of virtue of the saints were immortalized in tales or songs. However depending on the region, these stories contradicted each other, so the validity of the sainthood itself was often only recognized by certain social institutions. Thus it was that some five-hundred years ago, Archon Loetstym Merlzirnsyn of Sharlayan sought to redress these inconsistencies by collecting scattered anecdotes from across the realm, and unifying the results in his hagiographic compilation, the Saints of Eorzea. Based upon his definitive work, his successors went on to establish the "Council of Loetstym" in a move to formalize the process of canonization. Once every seven years, its members convene in the Sharlayan motherland to pore over potential cases, and cast votes to elevate new candidates to sainthood.
The figures thus recognized by the council become a ubiquitous sight in Eorzean society. They might appear as the subjects of theatrical productions or children's picture books, but perhaps the most common saintly encounter for adventurers is found in the stained-crystal illustrations of leve plates. Each leve plate features the depiction of a scene from a chosen saint's life, titled with a word which encapsulates the personage's most prominent virtue
==All Saints' Wake==
Legend tells that, at the same time each year, the Twelve honor the saints by inviting them to the celestial realm for a feast of deific proportions. In ascending to the heavens, they leave the mortal realm bereft of their divine protection. During this time, it is said that creatures of darkness come out from hiding to wreak havoc upon mortalkind, and with such gusto as if to make up for the rest of the year when their devilry is kept in check. Fearing for their safety, folk took to returning home before sunset and barricading themselves indoors with kith and kin until dawn arrived to banish the night.
Adventurers, however, could not be swayed by the threat of otherworldly terrors on the night of All Saints' Wake. Ever wont to seek out danger, these brave souls stood fast against all who would threaten Eorzea's people, and word of their deeds on this frightful night would embolden the townsfolk as years went by. In time, the people's trepidations were laid to rest, and they learned to celebrate the Saints' ascension to the heavens, rather than fear their absence. The streets came to be lined with ceremonial warding lanterns, and children would parade about in fanciful costumes, enjoying an evening of tricks and treats. This newfound reverence flourished into the seasonal tradition known as All Saints' Wake celebrated throughout Eorzea.Lodestone - All Saints' Wake Returns to Eorzea
==The canonized saints known==
===Saint Adama Landama===
===Saint Allene===
===Saint Anselmet===
===Saint Ascya===
===Saint Basqual===
===Saint Bodenolf===
===Saint Coinach===
===Saint Daniffen===
===Saint Dhyata===
===Saint Endalim===
===Saint Finnea===
===Saint Gafryde===
===Saint Jerhomme===
===Saint Lathme===
===Saint Leseraux===
===Saint Llafymae===
===Saint Meryall===
===Saint Mocianne===
===Saint Moergynn===
===Saint Nonoya===
===Saint Norvello===
===Saint Randolfe===
===Saint Rhita===
===Saint Tataroon===
===Saint Thalysa===
===Saint Tothor===
===Saint Wargbhar===
===Saint Zozonan===
==Behind the scenes==
In addition to the twenty-eight saints mentioned above there are still twelve guildleves whose tale has not been revealed. In addition to the saints canonized by the Council of Loetstym, the Ishgardian Orthodox Church has also canonized several other saints, among the most notable are Saint Thordan, Saint Reymanaud and Saint Guenriol. In the Crystarium in Norvrandt there are also eight unique guildleves, however it is unknown who they are representing.
==Citations==
Category:Final Fantasy XIV