Xanus

Xanus (Xanian: Zânusa; 1 Zhuto 1C 1 AZ – 18 Vakan 1C 526 AZ) full name Zanusa Zhe'Zhara'Zhakar Zhautioko-Zharavaro (literally: Xanus, from House Zhara in Zhakar, Son of Zhauti of Family Zharavaro), was the first living Xanian in all of recorded history, and is the forefather all of Xanians living past and present, as well as their namesake. Xanus' role as the forefather of the Xanian species has long been ingrained into every aspect of Xanian history, culture, and theology, and best exemplified by the title he has held, Ta'Zhazhan, or "Supreme Father", since the creation of the species some twelve thousand years ago.

Xanus is unique in that, whereas many human societies possess many myths regarding who the first human was but lack evidence as to their existence, documentation, writings, and ancient paintings of and by Xanus exist in great quantities, and carbon-dating has confirmed their creation during the exist time in which Xanus supposedly lived. His life was recorded by his contemporaries, all of whom were the children or grandchildren of Xanus. This record, compiled into the book known as the Ebon Chronicles, is considered a sacred text by the Xanians.

Xanus' own testimony as to the existence of a higher power, Zhauti, has long been a source of controversy for the human researchers studying the Xanians. Whereas the Xanians firmly believe their forefather's statements and teachings, culminating into the religious belief known as Zheani, many humans believe that perhaps another alien species may have been at work. Regardless of what the human population believes, the Xanians have had no doubt as to their father's life and claims in the existence of a higher power as well. Xanus' impact on Xanian civilization as its father and spiritual leader remain well-felt well into the modern day.

Family
Xanus had twelve sons, each of which would become the father of the twelve great households of Zhakar. They were in order of their birth: Because of Zharan being the firstborn of the twelve, he was the one who bore the responsibility of claiming and burying his father at the time of his death, and therefore, Xanus was deemed a member of House Zhara. For this reason, House Zhara has long been deemed the most important and most honorable household of the twelve throughout Xanian history. Xanus had no daughters in his lifetime.
 * 1) Zharan – The Ruling Son
 * 2) Mazhan – The Mighty Son
 * 3) Ruzhan – The Wild Son
 * 4) Koran – The Wise Son
 * 5) Dejan – The Dark Son
 * 6) Kharan – The Industrious Son
 * 7) Vanan – The Dishonored Son
 * 8) Auran – The Wealthy Son
 * 9) Jikan – The Quiet Son
 * 10) Khajan – The Ruddy Son
 * 11) Vayan – The Adventuring Son
 * 12) Dakhan – The Beloved Son