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Talmyrism is the collective term for the whole of the polytheistic Talmyri religion and mythology.

Talmyrism is one of the oldest practiced faiths on Qirsyllviar, dating back at least six thousand years.

Pantheon

The main Pantheon is divided into three groups: The Trynis, the Symphons, and the Igni.

The Trynis
The Trynis, the primary deities central to Talmyri faith and mythology, are a trio of sibling deities whom are the creators of the known world. They are led by Gnogton, the King of the Gods. Their consorts are included, and are considered counterparts of the main three as well as separate deities.
Deity	Representation	Consort
		Name	Representation
Gnogton	God of the Land & King of the Gods	Valji	Goddess of Law & Order
Gnogton is oldest of the Trynis and the creator of the land of the known world. Popular myth says that he sculpted the land from mud and clay and hardened it with fire.		Once the world and Haljno's living beings had reached a prime stage of maturity, Valji gave the world Law & Order.
Marijano	Goddess of Rain & the Sea	Haljno	God of Life
The middle sibling of the Trynis and the creator of the sea. Once Gnogton created the land and Scyterius stabilized the sky, Marijano made rain fall, flooding the deepest valleys and creating the seas.		Haljno gave life the world once the Trynis had stabilized it, allowing living things to evolve and flourish.
Scyterius	God of the Sun & Sky	Jukli	Goddess of Wisdom & Learning
Scyterius is the youngest of the Trynis and creator of the skies. Once Gnogton created the land, Scyterius stabilized the sky and coated the world in a "shield" to stop the "fire stars" from reaching the surface, and created the bright circle to give the world light.		Jukli gave wisdom and Intelligence to Haljno's living things once they evolved to sapience. Jukli is also the patron deity of scholars.
Symphons
The Symphons are the children of the Trynis and their consorts. The Symphons are divided into three more groups: The first are the Children of Gnogton, land gods and goddess that are the offspring of Gnogton & Valji; there are fourteen of them. The second are the Children of Marijano, the sea gods and goddess that are the offspring of Marijano & Haljno; there are twelve of them. The third are the Children of Scyterius, the sky gods and goddess that are the offspring of Scyterius & Jukli; there are thirteen of them.
Name	Representation	Historicity & Notes
Children of Gnogton
Agno
Baldog
Caln
Dre'giik
Eao
Fyozi
Gron
Mijia	Goddess of Farming & Agriculture
Sizex
Toa	Guardian of the Gates to the underworld.
Wao
Xzan
Yipu
Zigvir
Children of Marijano
Axzir
Crigxon
Erio
Falvon
Havivi	Goddess of Fishing
Mongor
Oso
Piopar
Stili
Ungro
Vala
Zico
Children of Scyterius
Assa
Cirgyr
Fyrgi
Grashio
Igwarn
Nogio
Ong	God of Thunder
Qyrish
Sangra
Tsrash
Totika
Zantra
Zyss	God of Lightning
Igni
The Igni are the lesser deities of the Pantheon, most of whom are either children/descendants of the Symphons or deified legendary/historical figures.
Name	Representation	Historicity & Notes
Agniroc
Fazso
Sangio	God of Death	Grandson of Toa
Y'wan

Talmyri Zodiac

The Talmyri Zodiac are twenty-five animal deities worshiped by the Talmyri people, primarily in Talmyrnia and to a lesser extent in northern New Albion and parts of Drakyncia. These deities are believed to be the divine protectors of Talmyrnia.

This portion of Talmyri faith is governed as a whole from the Grand Temple of the Zodiac in Orskaydd, the capital of Talmyrnia, but each deity of the Zodiac also has a separate main temple, from which all smaller temples scattered around the country are governed, though some deities are more prevalent than others in different parts of the country.

Much like the Jiti Zodiac, followers of the Talmyri Zodiac believe that each animal takes turns accompanying the gods across the cosmos over the course of a cycle of years (a 25-year cycle in this case), and thus each year is named for that particular animal, just like the Jiti Zodiac. But unlike its Marlakcese counterpart, each animal has a proper name, and the Jiti Zodiac has less animals.

In addition to ruling the cosmos one year at a time, each animal deity represents a certain personality aspect that shapes a person, either positively or negatively.

The twenty-five deities, in order of the cycle, are:

Cycle Order	Deity			Symbolized Personality Aspect		Other Notes
	Name	Animal	Sign	Positive	Negative
1	Blaide	Wolf		Loyalty	Disloyalty
2	Cairew	Hart		Trust	Suspicion
3	Lewwon	Lion		Courage	Fear
4	Brokion	Badger		Faithfulness	Unbelieving
5	Cefylli	Stallion		Gracefullness	Clumsiness
6	Lyigwon	Fox		Sensitivity	Indifference
7	Afcar	Beaver		Imaginative	Unimaginative
8	Qinnegen	Hare		Optimism	Pessimism
9	Dyfragi	Otter		Honesty	Dishonesty
10	Psigok	Bass
11	Lyffunt	Frog		Modesty	Vanity
12	Siigwen	Kraken
13	Draigoric	Dragon		Leadership	Submission	Often viewed as the "governor" of the zodiac.
14	Iolaire	Eagle		Strength	Weakness
15	Molrihon	Dolphin		Kindness	Selfhishness
16	Lyrwignis	Gryphon		Adventurous	Conventional
17	Golyden	Mouse		Humbleness	Arrogance
18	Neidric	Serpent		Ambitious	Unmotivated
19	Arth	Bear		Selflessness	Selfishness
20	Crieban	Turtle		Flexibility	Stubborness
21	Nigwivver	Squirrel		Perseverance	Relenting
22	Alirich	Swan		Love	Hate
23	Sirac	Shark		Patience	Impatience
24	Algydion	Alligator		Cunning	Naivety
25	Tyllanu	Owl		Wisdom	Idiocy

The Zodiac is held in such high regard that even some of the many noble houses of Talmyrnia take their sigils after the animals of the Zodiac in one form or another.

Additionally, one major practice among adherents is that, on a person's twelfth birthday they are presented with an idol of the animal deity in whose year they were born. It is believed that the Zodiac member guides that person throughout their life.