That's reasonable. I think they are more theist than mystic, but they are undoubtedly influenced by their neighbours.
> I refused the simple equivalence such as Somash=Yelm,
> ZitroArgon=Dayzatar etc. They are 5 gods, but also 5 principles and aspects
> of the same deity- i.e. Teshnos LandGod.
I think both are true, i.e. the god learnerish correspondences work and these gods are aspects of the One Fire to Teshnans.
> Do you think that there is a connection between Melib and the amazons of
> Trowjang? The former worship Calyz (Teshnan), the latter worship Tolat
> (=Shargash), but they should be enemies even if they could ally if
> threatened by Pubnashab and Garusharp. I do not think it's possible, because
> the Vessel of Light and his General have no navy, but with elven help...
> I also assumed that Harstar of the Sea (and this was one of his greatest
> sins) associated himself with the Vadeli! Or at least tolerates their
> presence in order to obtain their marine skills.
Also neat ideas. I agree that Harstar may be ruthless enough to ally with both Vadeli and amazons if need be.
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