Quote Originally Posted by Cleretic View Post
Also there's literally no indication that the Knights Twelve had any relation whatsoever to any of the gods, let alone the whole crew, where the hell is that coming from beyond 'there is a common number'?
Other than there being twelve of them, there is really no connection whatsoever.

The Knights Twelve are very likely inspired by real-world history and legend, namely the legendary Twelve Peers (Paladins) of Charlemagne, just as Ishgard as a whole draws much inspiration from medieval France.