Waffel-Paine

Imperial and Royal House of Waffel-Paine

Emperor of the Natopians: Nathan I, Nathaniel, Naian, Asara, Zakyyr, Nathan II, Nathan III, Vadoma Kaiser of Shireroth: Ayreon II, Noor, Ayreon IV, Salome Prince of Elwynn: Nathan, Erion, Ayreon II, Nathaniel, Aldin King of Drak-Modan: Nathan II Founder: Nathan Waffel-Paine Current Avatar: Nathan II

The House of Waffel-Paine is an imperial and royal house established in 1509 AN, and is the current ruling dynasty in Natopia and Shireroth. The house is heavily linked to Elwynn's history. Its founder, Nathan Waffel-Paine, ruled Elwynn twice, first as Duke (c1552-1555), and later, as Prince (1586-1589). As Prince, Nathan married Shireroth's then Kaiser, Ayreon II (Elijah), and their child, Nathaniel, served as Prince of Elwynn too (1604-1618, pretender 1607-1618) and emperor of Natopia. The Founder's cousin, Lord Erion, was Elwynn's president 1570-1573 and served in various positions in the Elwynnese government. The present Ruler of Elwynn, King Thorstein Noah Hallbjörns- og Esthersson, also is a member of the House of Waffel-Paine.

The name Waffel comes from the Sin'felo elf clan of the Phoenix Forest, the Founder's oldest known maternal ancestors. In order to Natopianize the name for easier assimilation in Germanic Ziegeland, Nathan's homeland, Sin'felo was changed to von 'Fel and eventually became Waffel. The Founder's paternal family is native to Yellow Island, serving as shepherds in the countryside. Therefore Paine was chosen to indicate the humble, outlying, pastoral origins of the Founder. The name combines ancient mysterious foreign origins and humble native roots. The name may be pronounced "Va-fell-pain" or "Waffle-pain" depending on the speaker's preference. Both pronunciations carry the same tone of respect.

The House is governed by the Avatar who is the person most directly descended from Nathan Waffel-Paine, with preference given to biological children. THe current Avatar is Nathan II who is the great-grandson of the Founder.

Individuals not related by blood or by law to Nathan Waffel-Paine can be grafted into the family by the current Avatar, establishing their own branch. This is reserved for very important people.

Members

Founder's graft

Lesser Arms of the House, de facto Arms of the Founder's graft

• Nathan Waffel-Paine (1455–1607) [m. Elijah Ayreon]
  • Nathaniel Ayreon-Kalirion (1586–1632) [m. Noor bint Daniyal]
    • Adam Ayreon-Kalirion (1630–1650)
      • Vidar Salim Livarson (1645- )
    • Aldin Ayreon-Kalirion (1630– )
    • Rostam Ayreon-Kalirion (1630–1639)
    • Arn Ayreon-Kalirion (1630–1639)
  • Naian Waffel-Paine (1588–1644)
    • Asara Sisu Waffel-Paine| (1624–1647) [m. Kyle Kilynn]
      • Nathan Anders Aharsi Waffel-Paine (1644– )
      • Clara Sundara Waffel-Paine (1646- )

Vembrian graft

• Lord Erion (c1410– ), Prince of Arboria, President of Elwynn (1570–1573)

Moonoak graft

Arms of the Angus-Moonoak graft

• Gwyneth Angus-Moonoak [m. Ivo Angus]
  • Gwyn Moonoak
  • Anwyn Moonoak
  • Zakyyr Angus-Moonoak (1633– ) [m. Li Raion Naomiai]
  • Naya Angus-Moonoak
  • Jayes Angus-Moonoak

Storborg graft

Arms of the Storborg graft

• Thorstein Noah (1616– ) [m. Noor bint Daniyal]
  • Vilhjalm of Amokolia (1635– )
  • Esther of Anglia‎ (1638– )

Possessions

The Imperial and Royal House of Waffel-Paine has retained possession of certain important properties, estates, and vessels as private property of the family itself.

HMY Urania

• The Imperial Yacht, Urania
• Princely Crown of Sororiya
• Kulita Manor, Smjorkyr, Shireroth
• the Kingdom of Ziegeland
• the Rājatba of Tas Neemia