Jirayu La’ir Akashiro

Jirayu La'ir Akashiro [ジラユ アカシロ], more commonly known as the first Shigen-sha, was the founder and first Shōgun of the Akashiro Shogunate. Jirayu was eternally revered amongst the people of Akashiro, being seen as a savior and almost a deity.

Pre-Founding [≈2700 BU (Before Unification)]
Before the arrival of Jirayu, the thick forests of Akashiro were inhabited by the native Kirumasa Clan, a species of serpent-elves able to live up to 350 years. Next to them, on the other side of the Tengaki mountain range, lived the Seuhi, a fox people native to parallel region of Seuku [Soijiro].

Creation of Akashiro [2700 BU]
Over two millennium ago, a blindfolded Jirayu came back from what the people call 'The Abyss' or 'Shinan' [シナン] with a sound mind. Arriving in the land of the Kirumasa, he quickly spread his teachings from the Shinan to the native people, as they became infinitely loyal to him, sparking the creation of the Tenshin religion. Jirayu became known as the Shigen-sha, meaning prophet from the abyss. This was due to him receiving a necklace blessed by both Dejelkhai and Ryula, engraved with his clan mon of Akashiro, as well as a message from the gods themselves saying: 'Travel to the region of the serpents, there you will find lush and plentiful lands. You will found a nation where both Xalli and Haicinar will live in harmony, and you shall see it strong and prosperous'. Jirayu's rule allowed the land to prosper, with more clans forming over time. This monumental endeavor caused the birth of a nation, hailed as Akashiro, an absolute Shōgunate under Jirayu, with him receiving the title of Shōgun and ruled the nation for the years to come.

First Shōgun's Dynasty [2700 BU - 200 BU]
Little is known of Jirayu's rule due to many documents being destroyed during the following battles of the Muhō Jidai. However, the Shōgun was extremely popular among the people, being seen as a savior and undisputed leader, as Akashiro continued to develop and expand. Despite this, 2500 years after his foundation of the nation, Jirayu succumbed to his old age, and with no children, an heir was needed.