Edgeus Fanorus

***Edgeus Fanorus*** is a genus of dinosaur which sparsely populated Earth ~129.2 million years ago (MYA). Due to its unique, trademark fan-shaped series of ligaments, in addition to its piercing, loud mating call, Edgeus Fanorus has frequently been used in pop culture.

### Traits

Edgeus Fanorus is a rather unique breed of dinosaur. An omnivore, it eats both plants and smaller animals. The Edgeus Fanorus is quite elusive; due to a small and scattered population, the dinosaur did not live very long before it went extinct, possibly either due to the Chicxulub Event, or due to the Coming of Atlas.

Edgeus Fanorus is known for its quick speed; it could run at speeds up to 52 miles per hour, almost twice as fast as Usain Bolt, the fastest human to ever live, can run. In comparison, the Edegus Fanorus, according to fossil records, could have been around the same size as an SUV or a race car.

The dinosaur is also known for its unique, shrill mating call, which Yrin Am'Kayataryat described as being 'horrific' and 'extremely frightening.' Some tribal civilizations, including the Qaba and the Northern Forale, have created unique 'Fanor Horns,' designed to mimic the call of the beast, for use during warfare as a form of psychological combat.

Lastly, Edegus Fanorus is known for the set of large, spiny ligaments off of its back, belonging to male dinosaurs. Female dinosaurs often had longer, more wiry tails and bodies, with longer, curved heads and backs-males were more pointed, with short, blunt heads, and 4-18 tall, bony extensions down their backs. These extensions, most often referred to as spines, could be anywhere from ~5 feet to 25 feet in length. It is thought that these spines evolved as a trait to offer further protection to the small, scrappy bodies of the dinosaur; by adding additional height and size, these spines could deter predators from preying on the Fanorus.

### Popular Culture

The Edgeus Fanorus has been hailed as a mystical and god-like animal in some cultures. Some famous examples include:

-The Bahat Tribe of South Africa considers Edgeus Fanorus one of their 730 sacred *Mahanaharta,* a set of animals and elements pertaining to each day of the Maha Calendar. More specifically, Edgeus Fanorus is the Mahanaharta of the 295th day of the calendar. This is translated as being the evening of May 27th of the Gregorian Calendar. Edgeus Fanorus, referred to as *Mahanateran* by the Bahat, is said to represent determination, will, and the right of man to choose.

-The Sikari use the Edgeus Fanorus atop their war crest.

-The (possibly mythical) Cycle-Ground Edgers are said to have hailed the Edgeus Fanorus as a divine animal from High Enactria, due to the fact that Edge Edward owned one (Bucky) as a pet/companion animal. This can be seen in numerous works of art, where a creature heavily resembling traditional accounts of Bucky can be seen (EX: The Diawalla Paintings)

-Similarly, The Edgers hail the Edgeus Fanorus as being important, although not quite in the same manner as the Cycle-Ground Edgers before them. As The Edgers belong to a unique sect of Edgai, they focus more on the life and teachings of Edge Edward himself, as opposed to other sects, which focus on the greater picture of Edgai (with Edge Edward being a prophet, similar to how Christians view the world) and, as such, The Fanorus is seen as being important, since Bucky held significance in Edge Edward's life.

### Extinction

As with every other dinosaur, Edgeus Fanorus died out around 70-50 million years ago. This was most likely due to a mass extinction event, such as the Chicxulub Event, or, possibly, the Coming of Atlas. Evidence suggests, however, that Fanorus was most likely extinct or almost extinct by the time Atlas arrived on Earth.

It is known that tribes and civilizations hunted Fanorus for its spines, using it to craft spears, tools, and other such items, as well as for its durable, elastic skin, which could've been used to provide shelter or protection.

Although Fanorus was widespread across Earth, most still resided in North-South America during the time, and, due to their relatively small population, the dinosaur was not as equipped as it could've been to survive. It's mystery and extinction are shrouded in mystery, so reliance on folklore and speculation makes up most of our knowledge surrounding it.