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 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)
      • Kaiser Ayreon IV (Vidar)(1645 ) [m. Nathan II; concubine Isidora IV of Octavius-Teleni]
        • Salome Ylva Octavia (1665– )
        • Kir Azariah Vidar (1667– )
        • Kian Aiomide Shahnaz (1667– )
    • Aldin Ayreon-Kalirion (1630– ) [m. Li Naomiai]
      • David Raion (1657- )
    • Rostam Ayreon-Kalirion (1630–1639)
    • Arn Ayreon-Kalirion (1630–1639)
  • Naian Waffel-Paine (1588–1644) [with Guinevere Moonoak]
    • Asara Sisu Waffel-Paine| (1624–1647) [m. Kyle Kilynn]
      • Nathan Anders Aharsi Waffel-Paine of Drak (1644– ) [m. Kaiser Ayreon IV]
        • Nathan Ludwig Elijah Waffel-Paine of Drak (1671-)
        • Vadoma Rowena Waffel-Paine of Drak (1671-)
        • Leonora Noor Waffel-Paine of Drak (1671-)
        • John Hilding Waffel-Paine of Drak (1671-)
      • Clara Sundara Waffel-Paine of Drak (1646- ) [m. King Arkadius Frederik Gustavus des Vinandy

Vembrian graft

• Lord Erion (c1410–(presumed dead)), Prince of Arboria, President of Elwynn (1570–1573) (Lord in Jorvik)

Moonoak graft

Arms of the Angus-Moonoak graft

• Gwyneth Angus-Moonoak [m. Ivo Angus] (Lady in Jorvik, Chief of Clan Moonoak)
  • Gwyn Moonoak (Lord in Jorvik, Chieftain of Clan Moonoak)
  • Anwyn Moonoak (Lady in Jorvik, Chieftain of Clan Moonoak)
  • Zakyyr Angus-Moonoak (1633–1656) [m. Li Raion Naomiai]
  • Naya Angus-Moonoak of Waffel-Paine (1636 - ) (Lady in Jorvik, Chieftain of Clan Moonoak)
    • Llŷr Angus-Moonoak of Waffel-Paine (1659- ) (Lord in Jorvik, Chieftain of Clan Moonoak)
    • Eremias Vidarion Angus-Moonoak of Waffel-Paine (1659- ) (Lord in Jorvik, Chieftain of Clan Moonoak)
    • Thyra Angus-Moonoak of Waffel-Paine (1659- ) (Lady in Jorvik, Chieftain of Clan Moonoak)
  • Jayes Angus-Moonoak of Waffel-Paine (1639? - ) (Lord in Jorvik, Chieftain of Clan Moonoak)

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
• the Emberbark
• Drakland Manor, Demonsfall, Shireroth

Family Titles

The Waffel-Paine family has, over generations, accumulated the rights to many customary titles.

These titles may only be used by family members who are descended by blood or by law from the union between Nathan Waffel-Paine and Guinevere Moonoak.

• Scion of the Three Peoples, a reference to Mehl, Hazel, and Elivian heritage joining together into the person of Naian Waffel-Paine.
• Vessel of Dual Natures, a reference to the divine and mortal coming together to create a new lineage on Micras.

These title may only be used by family members who are directly descended, by blood or by law, from Nathan Waffel-Paine

• Progeny of the Once-Living God, a reference to descent from the Founder, a Bovic god.
• Marquis/Marquise of Lükanburg

These titles may only be used by descendants of Saint Taznim

• Reincarnation of The Dhury (prefaced by the appropriate ordinal), a reference to the cycle of reincarnation of Saint Taznim. May only be held by direct, first-born, female, blood only, descendants of Saint Taznim. Title is now defunct, replaced by
  • Transcendence of the Dhury, reference to the fulfilled cycle of reincarnation completed by Asara Sisu. May only be used by direct, blood only descendants of Asara Sisu of Waffel-Paine.

These titles may only be used by descendants of Gwyneth Moonoak:

• Chief of Clan Moonoak (eldest living member only)
  • Chieftain of Clan Moonoak (all descendants)

All members may use the following titles.

• of Waffel-Paine (if their surname is not Waffel-Paine at birth)
• Lord/Lady in Jorvik

These titles may only be used by a member of the family if that person is currently the Emperor of the Natopians, and permission from the Avatar is granted

• Conqueror of Dracoheim
• Uniter of the Demesnes
• Protector of the Eternal Nation
• Guardian of the Icons of the State
• Grand Mayor of Lindstrom City
• Wielder of the Sword of Sovereignty
• Scourge of Lavalon

Descendants of the union between Asara Sisu and Kyle Kilynn may use the following title

• Heir to the Line of Drak, reference to these individuals also belonging to the Shirerithian Imperial Bloodline of Drak.