Waffel-Paine

The House of Waffel-Paine is an imperial house established in 1509 AN, and is the current ruling dynasty in Natopia. The house is heavily linked to Elwynn's history. Its founder, Nathan Dariolin, 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.

Members

Founder's graft

• Nathan (1455-1607) [m1. William Strauss, m2. Elijah Ayreon]
  • Naian, Emperor of the Natopians
    • Asara Dhury
  • Nathaniel [m. Noor bint Daniyal]
    • Adam Ayreon-Kalirion (1630- )
    • Aldin Ayreon-Kalirion (1630- )
    • Rostam Ayreon-Kalirion (1630-1639)
    • Arn Ayreon-Kalirion (1630-1639)

Vembrian graft

• Lord Erion (c1410- ), Prince of Arboria, President of Elwynn

Moonoak graft

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