Tomsternill is a god.

He takes the form of a very small, clever otter.

Tomsternill created the planet Venus three thousand years ago.

If you believe in Tomsternill, he will give you lots of gold.

If you do not believe in Tomsternill, he will turn you into a mouse.

Tomsternill's most sacred site is Landsort in Sweden.

Tomsternill's Holy Commandments

1. Do not eat lemons.

2. Never write about horizontal gene transfer.

3. Do not drink from vessels made of iron.

4. Never wear turquoise rings.

5. Always help tortoises in need.