House of Min

The **House of Min** is a royal house that reigned as the monarch of Windenburg through the years of 1001- (Blank). The founder King Yoongi was the son of a revolutionary soldier who led the coup against the former royal line and overthrew the king but he had died in battle. Once Yoongi was old enough to take the throne he continued his father's inheritance as the new King of Windenburg, starting the Min line.

The legitimate line is still intact as every generation had a son to inherit the throne.

## Official Members

To be considered an official member of the House of Min, the person has to be born with the surname Min, being bestowed with it, or marrying into the House. As surnames are passed through males in marriage and birth, if the female is the title holder that outranks her husband, the child will be given the surname Min. If the female does not outrank the male than the child will take his father's name unless there is an outside agreement.

For example Duchess Mary Min of Windenburg outranks her husband Lord Enele Midae of Sulani, however an agreement of their union included that their children would take his name until the become title-holders in Windenburg. If they earn titles in Sulani they would keep the surname of Midae.

### Royal Family

The Royal Family of Windenburg is included in the House of Min. The current head of state is King George I and his heir is Crown Prince John, both members of the House of Min. Other members of the royal household are Duchess Mary, Princess Jane, Princess Emilia, Marquis Everett, Princess River, Prince Edward II, the Queen-Consort Chloe, Prince Lachlan (Crown-Prince John's son), Princess Marigold (Crown-Prince John's Daughter), Princess Chloe II (Crown-Prince John's Daughter), Lord Enele (Duchess Mary's husband), And Lady Cairo (Crown-Prince John's Wife)

### Non-immediate Members

Non-immediate members include the King's family outside of his children and wife. Those include:

* Siblings
	+ Queen-Consort Lavinia & Princess Esme
* Nieces/Nephews
	+ King Amiri, Lady Atamai, Marquis Tanielu
	+ Duchess Kiara

Women whose husband's outrank them in title that are born members of The House of Min remain as members of the house but their husband's are not. The children are members of the house just recognized as non-immediate members of the House.

Other non-immediate members are not mentioned. For example cousins and Uncles/Aunts are not mentioned.

### Other Members

Deceased members are not removed from the House after death. All deceased members of the House of Min remain within the house. Children of members that are recognized as non-immediate members have children that are recognized as other members. Other members are not often recognized as true members of the House of Min.

For example, Count Dante De LaRue is the son of Countess April De LaRue, born as Lady April Min of Windenburg. As the Daughter of Duke Felix Min, Lady April is considered a non-immediate member of the House of Min but her son isn't as he was born into the County of Forgotten Hollow. Count Dante is a member of the House of Min by technicality but most don't consider him as such.

## Agnatic Members

The true members of the House of Min is passed through father to son. Belonging to a Royal House is defined by agnatic-descent; this means a person belongs to their father's House, and he belongs to his father's House and so on. While there are no female monarch's by birthright as they are not included in the line of inheritance except for when it is imperative, If a female monarch takes the throne as regent her son will take his father's house and not her's.

There are 37 Agnatic members of the House of Min, 18 of which are living. The Agnatic Members of the House of Min are:

* King Yoongi I of Windenburg
	+ Queen-Consort Chloe of Brindleton Bay
	+ King William I of Windenburg
		- Former Sultana Naomi of Oasis Springs,Princess of Windenburg
		- King Adrian of Windenburg
			* Princess Isabella of Windenburg, Lady of Glimmerbrook
			* Duchess Hazel-Rose of Sulani, Princess of Windenburg
			* Prince Elias of Windenburg
			* King William II of Windenburg
				+ King Charles I of Windenburg
					- Queen-Consort Lavinia of Sulani, Princess of Windenburg
					- **Princess Esme of Windenburg**
					- **King George of Windenburg**
						* **Crown Prince John of Windenburg**
							+ **Prince Lachlan of Windenburg**
							+ **Princess Marigold of Windenburg**
							+ **Princess Chloe II of Windenburg**
						* **Duchess Mary of Windenburg**
						* **Prince Icarus of Magnolia Promenade**
						* **Princess Jane of Windenburg**
						* **Marquis Everett of Windenburg**
						* **Lady Kate of Windenburg**
						* **Princess River of Windenburg**
						* **Prince Edward II of Windenburg**
				+ Duke Byron of Windenburg
					- **Countess Nicole of Sulani, Lady of Windenburg**
				+ Earl Edward of Windenburg
					- **Earl Michael of Windenburg, Lord of Forgotten Hollow**
						* **Prince Alec of Forgotten Hollow**
						* **Princess Absinthe of Forgotten Hollow**
						* **Prince Orobus of Forgotten Hollow**
		- Duke Maxwell of Windenburg
			* Duke Felix of Windenburg
				+ Countess April of Forgotten Hollow, Lady of Windenburg
				+ Duchess Anna of Sulani, Lady of Windenburg
			* Lady Emma of Glimmerbrook
		- Prince Liam of Windenburg

## Notable Members

Some Notable Members of the House of Min are:

King Yoongi: The founder of the royal house and first king under the Min dynasty.

Former Valide Sultana Naomi: The poster-child of a lady and princess when she was younger. Became and strong and well-loved Sultana. Then was exiled for the death of her second husband and son from Forgotten Hollow, creating a power vacuum in the alliance.

King George: A weak king that was very unpopular during his reign. Had multiple mistresses, wives, and concubines and twice as many children. Known for being disliked by even his own family for his disregard to family loyalty.

Duchess Mary: Another poster-child for princesses in Windenburg. She is the embodiment of female empowerment and poise. Well known for her philanthropy work and family oriented behaviors.

## Appearance

The average appearance of a member of the House of Min is Black Hair, Brown Eyes, and a light complexion. King Yoongi, Queen-Consort Chloe of Brindleton Bay, Duchess Mary, Princess Isabella, Duchess Hazel-Rose, and Duke Felix are all members of the family that share these common appearances.