Auspice
“By the kami, a talking turtle!
— Soroban
Auspices are ordinary animals that achieve minor divinity and extremely long life. They are primarily encountered during Stormblood's the Four Lords sidequests out in the Ruby Sea in Othard.
Notable Auspices
The Four Lords
Genbu
“Genbu, the tortoise, is the eldest of the Four Lords. His characterization in most legends befits this: he is depicted as wise as composed, steadfastly harboring his comrades behind his unbreakable shell. Some, but not all, tales also portray him as clairvoyant.
— Encyclopedia Eorzea vol 2, page 301, "Genbu"
Byakko
“Byakko, the tiger, is said to guard the western frontier. According to the tales, he was the first to become Tenzen's companion, and is distinguished by his glossy white coat and unparalleled martial prowess. Incidents in which white-coated Yanxian tigers are mistaken for Byakko, causing a short-lived but intense uproar, are reported occasionally.
— Encyclopedia Eorzea vol 2, page 301, "Byakko"
Suzaku
“The guardian of the south, Suzaku, is depicted as a majestic bird with fiery red plumage. Some stories associate her with rebirth, but scholars theorize that this is a result of her being incorrectly conflated with the firebird or Phoenix, legendary beasts with similar characteristics.
— Encyclopedia Eorzea vol 2, page 301, "Suzaku"
Seiryu
“The guardian of the east is an imposing dragon with cerulean scales. Artists often show him grasping a jewel of immense power in his right claw. In the tales, said jewel is often put to use creating miracles, and as a result several locales worship Seiryu as a god of geomancy.
— Encyclopedia Eorzea vol 2, page 301, "Seiryu"