The Kingdom of Windenburg

The Kingdom of Windenburg

 King Adrian

The Kingdom of Windenburg was the first established monarchy according to history. It follows a male based line of succession with age precedence. Windenburg also pulls from German and English culture.

## The History of Windenburg

Founded in year 324 by the first King, King Elias Meyer. Windenburg is located on the Easternmost side of the continent closest to the Drakai Ocean. This area has hot summers and freezing winters with months worth of straight snow. The residents here are used to the cold however, being of Inuit and Northern European Descent.

The History of Windenburg starts off as any other Kingdom would. King Elias Meyer came before many knew to write about him, like other Founders his past history is mainly unknown to us. We do know However that he was a self declared King of the Inuit People that resided in Windenburg. He forced the natives to assimilate to his people, Talk like them, dress like them, Live like them. While widely unpopular, the natives complied with his orders. The Meyer dynasty began on the raping and pillaging of this Native Land. Native women had white sons with the father nowhere to be seen. Children were taught to hate their original culture and love the King’s new way. This dynasty ended peacefully 500 years later  with the resignation of King Stefan Meyer.

As the line of succession went, the next inline was a far removed cousin that never had any claim to the throne. The Fischer Dynasty began and fell quickly in 200 years. With about four kings to the dynasty. King Jonas Fischer, the last of the Dynasty, was the worst of them all. He enjoyed the leisure that came with being king. He was overweight and greedy with women. Northern Bjornland suffered economically while King Jonas was on the throne. Finally One man had enough. Daniel Lindell came from humble beginnings, he was a blacksmith that was shunned for having an interracial relationship with his Korean wife, Hyung-Soo Min. However, Lindell was a natural leader who knew that a change needed to be made

The Current Dynasty, the Min Dynasty, Starting with King Yoongi Min, sits atop the wings of rebellion of those before it. King Yoongi Min is one of the most well known kings of the Min dynasty of Windenburg since he was the first. His father placed Yoongi on the throne before he fell on the sword of King Jonas Fischer. King Yoongi rebuilt the Kingdom of Windenburg and had faith that his Dynasty would not fall into the repetition of the past.

### The War of 1043

Windenburg is the leading kingdom in the Alliance due to being the founder of the Doctrine. They were quick to jump into battle to save their close allies Forgotten Hollow. Windenburg took a massive hit during this battle and it was mainly for the nobles and royals that fought. There were about 4,400 casualties and most were injuries. 600 died during the war. In the deaths they lost 1 member of the royal family and 2 from noble families. Lord Nathaniel Carter and Teenager Lance Marino (The teen Crown Prince Demetrius died trying to save). They also lost their middle aged King William Min in the crossfire. This left his teenage son King Adrian Min (19) to take the throne at an early age. After the war, Forgotten Hollow and Windenburg remained allies and the newfound relationship with Oasis Springs became strained. In order to maintain peace, King Adrian married off many nobles and royals to Oasis Springs.

### The Introduction of Glimmerbrook

Glimmerbrook is a small forest town located on the southern end of Windenburg. The residents of the area are known for their affinity to magic and their barbaric traditions. The town of Glimmerbrook always operated separate to Windenburg and elected a new Arch Mage every few years when the last one would die. In 1051, King Adrian Min of Windenburg introduced a new seat in the royal cabinet to the Arch Mage of Glimmerbrook and allowed them to represent the needs of Glimmerbrook in national discussions.

### The Forgotten Hollow Civil War

In 1090 after almost fifty years of peace in Windenburg, They were once again called to battle by they're allies in Forgotten Hollow. Windenburg did not have a heavy influence in this battle as it was mainly between the divided nation of Forgotten Hollow. Windenburg backed Queen Celeste and aided her as much as they could without being directly involved. When Queen Celeste won the war she was soon assassinated by an anti-matriarchist and her son Aries took the throne in her stead. The world fell in disrepair and in-fighting began across all nations, this led to a 150 year long period called the Dark Period.

### The Dark Period

The Dark Period left the nation of Windenburg in shambles. It ended in 1144 with King George as the king of Windenburg. King George was able to rebuild the nation during his reign but left some aspects to his son King John when it became his turn on the throne. Windenburg still remained the international superpower of the world and found financial stability a few years after the end of the dark Period.

## Succession Laws

### Royalty

The Kingdom of Windenburg runs on a *male-preference primogeniture,* meaning that the heir to the throne will always be male with no regard to the age of the individual in relation to their siblings. For example a younger brother will take the throne over their older sister solely for the fact that they are male and she is female. Women can become the Queen if there are no male heirs but it is more likely that the throne will be passed to a brother of the King or another male relative.

### Nobility

The Kingdom of Windenburg uses the same law of male-preference primogeniture when it comes to noble titles. Females may earn noble titles if they are gifted to them by the King or if there are no brothers to receive the title. Still however, the king has the right to refuse any heir from taking the noble title regardless of gender and pass the title to whomever the king decides.

### Illegitimate Children

An illegitimate child of a noble or royal is decreed by the marital status of the parents of the child. If the couple is married but it was not properly approved by the King then the child is subject to illegitimization upon further investigation. Illegitimate children cannot inherit a noble title unless they are legitimized by the King of Windenburg and have the documentation to prove it.

Bastard children cannot inherit the throne regardless of if they are legitimized or not. They make take on noble titles or other royal titles but they may never be the monarch to ensure the line remains pure. Adopted children are also not able to inherit the throne of Windenburg and are often not able to inherit noble titles from their parents unless decided by the King. Adopted children may be gifted noble titles.

Illegitimate members of the Windenburg Royal Family are:

* Duchess Anna of Sulani, Lady of Windenburg
* Lady Kate Min of Forgotten Hollow, Lady of Windenburg

## Titles & Styles

### Royalty

#### Monarchs & Consorts

* A male monarch is referred to as a **King** and is styled as **His Majesty**
* A female consort is referred to as a **Queen-Consort** and is styles as **Her Majesty**, a male consort is referred to as a **Prince-Consort** and is styled as **His Royal Highness**

#### Dowagers

* A female dowager to a male monarch, when the current monarch is her child, is referred to as **Queen Mother** and is styled as **Her Majesty**
* A female dowager to a male monarch, when the current monarch is not her child, is referred to as **Dowager Queen** and is styled as **Her Majesty**

#### Princes & Princesses

* A male heir apparent is a **Crown Prince** and is styled as **His Royal Highness**
* The spouse of an heir remains as they're title if they have one or will receive the title of lord or lady depending on gender and will be styled as **Your Ladyship or Lordship**.
* A legitimate son of the monarch that is not the heir is referred to as a **Prince** and is styled as **His Royal Highness**
* A legitimate daughter of the monarch that is not the heir is referred to as a **Princess** and is styled as **Her Royal Highness**

### Nobility

#### Dukes & Duchesses

* A **Duke** is styled as **His Grace**, His wife as a **Duchess** is styled as **Her Grace**
* A **Duchess** is styled as **Her Grace**, her husband as a **Duke-Consort** is styled as **His Grace**

#### Marquis & Marchionesses

* A **Marquis** is styled as **The Most Honourable** or **His Lordship** , His wife as a **Marchioness** is styled as **The Most Honourable** or **Her Ladyship**
* A **Marchioness** is styled as **The Most Honourable** or **Her Ladyship** , Her husband as a **Marquis-Consort** is styled as **The Most Honourable** or **His Lordship**

#### Earls & Countesses

* An **Earl** is styled as **The Right Honourable** or **His Lordship**, His wife as a **Countess** is styled as **The Right Honourable** or **Her Ladyship**
* A **Countess** is styled as **The Right Honourable** or **Her Ladyship**, Her husband as an **Earl-Consort** as **The Right Honourable** or **His Lordship**

#### Barons & Baronesses

* A **Baron** is styled as **The Right Honourable** or **His Lordship**, His wife a **Baroness** is styled as **The Right Honourable** or **Her Ladyship**
* A **Baroness** is styled as **The Right Honourable** or **Her Ladyship**, Her husband a **Baron-Consort** is styled as **The Right Honorable** or **His Lordship**

#### Lords & Ladies

* All Legitimate children of a noble are styled as **Lord** or **Lady**
* All Legitimate children of a noble's heir are styled as **Lord** or **Lady**
* The style of **Lord** or **Lady** may be gifted to any commoner by the King regardless of relation

## The Family Tree of Direct Heirs

* 1. King Yoongi of Windenburg
	+ Spouse: Queen Elena of Windenburg
* 2. King William I of Windenburg
	+ Spouse: Queen Kailano of Windenburg, Princess of Sulani
* 3. King Adrian of Windenburg
	+ Spouse: Queen Cyra of Windenburg, Princess of Forgotten Hollow
* 4. King William II of Windenburg
	+ Spouse: Princess Natia of Windenburg, Princess of Sulani
* 5.  King Charles I of Windenburg
	+ Spouse:  Queen Asami of Windenburg, Princess of Mt. Komorebi
* 6.  King George I of Windenburg
	+ Spouse:  Queen Amadora of Windenburg, Lady of Forgotten Hollow
	+ Spouse: Queen Chiyo of Windenburg, Lady of Mt. Komorebi
	+ Spouse: Queen Chloe of Windenburg
* 7.  King John of Windenburg
	+ Spouse:  Queen Cairo of Windenburg, Lady of Oasis Springs
* 8. Crown Prince Lachlan Min of Windenburg

## The Line of Succession

Descendants of King Yoongi † → King William I † → King Adrian † →  King William II † → King Charles † → King George I † →  King John of Windenburg †

King Lachlan of Windenburg

() Princess Marigold of Windenburg

() Princess Chloe II of Windenburg

Descendants of King Yoongi † → King William I † → King Adrian † →  King William II † → King Charles † → King George I † → Duchess Mary of Windenburg

Duchess Mary of Windenburg

* (1) Lord Adrian of Windenburg

* (2) Lord Hans of Windenburg
* () Lady Circe of Windenburg

Descendants of King Yoongi † → King William I † → King Adrian † →  King William II † → King Charles † → King George I † → Princess Jane of Windenburg

() Princess Jane of Windenburg

* () Lord Nicklaus Friedrich of Windenburg
* () Lady Avelina Freidrich of Windenburg

Descendants of King Yoongi † → King William I † → King Adrian † →  King William II † → King Charles † → King George I † → Prince Everett of Windenburg, Marquis of Windenburg

(3) Prince Everett of Windenburg, Marquis of Windenburg

Descendants of King Yoongi † → King William I † → King Adrian † →  King William II † → King Charles † → King George I † → Princess Emilia of Windenburg

 Princess Emilia of Windenburg

Descendants of King Yoongi † → King William I † → King Adrian † →  King William II † → King Charles † → King George I † → Princess River of Windenburg

Princess River of Windenburg

Descendants of King Yoongi † → King William I † → King Adrian † →  King William II † → King Charles † → King George I † → Prince Edward II of Windenburg

(4) Prince Edward II of Windenburg

Descendants of King Yoongi † → King William I † → King Adrian † →  King William II † → King Charles † → King George I † → Prince Greyson of Windenburg

(5) Prince Greyson of Windenburg

Descendants of King Yoongi † → King William I † → King Adrian † →  King William II † → King Charles † → Queen-Consort Lavinia of Sulani †

* (X.)  Princess Atamai of Sulani, Lady of Glimmerbrook (Forced Abdication of Windenburg Throne)
* (X)  King Amiri of Sulani
	+ (X.)  Crown Prince Bane of Sulani
	+ ()  Princess Gilana of Sulani
	+ ()  Prince Kaikane of Sulani
	+ ()  Princess Faana of Sulani
	+ ()  Prince Kainalu II of Sulani
	+ ()  Princess Apikailia of Sulani
	+ ()  Princess Alohalani of Sulani
	+ ()  Princess Aleyna of Sulani
* () Prince Tanielu of Sulani, Marquis of Sulani
	+ ()  Lord Konane of Sulani
	+ ()  Lady Lavinia of Sulani
	+ ()  Lord Ahe of Sulani

Descendants of King Yoongi † → King William I † → King Adrian † →  King William II † → King Charles † → Princess Esme of Windenburg †

* () Sultana Kiara of Oasis Springs, Lady of Brindleton Bay
	+ ()  Princess Marwa of Oasis Springs
		- () Lord Faris of Oasis Springs
	+ (X.) Crown Prince Esmail of Oasis Springs
	+ () Princess Aaliyah of Oasis Springs
	+ ()  Princess Zulekha of Oasis Springs

Descendants of King Yoongi † → King William I † → King Adrian † →  King William II† :

* *~~Duke Byron Min of Windenburg~~* †
	+ ()  Countess Nicole of Sulani, Lady of Windenburg
		- ~~*Lord Enele Midae of Sulani*~~ (Line already Detailed) †
		- ()  Lady Halani De LaRue of Sulani, Lady of Forgotten Hollow
			* ()  Lady Ophira De LaRue of Forgotten Hollow
		- ()  Earl Kahua of Sulani
			* ()  Lord Rua of Sulani
* *~~Earl Edward Min of Windenburg~~* †
	+ ()  Prince-Consort Michael of Forgotten Hollow
		- (X.)  Alec De LaRue of Forgotten Hollow (Wiling Abdication of the Windenburg Throne)
		- (X.)  Queen-Consort Absinthe of Magnolia Promenade, Crown Princess of Forgotten Hollow (Line Already Detailed)
		- ()  Prince Orobus of Forgotten Hollow, Earl of Windenburg
* ()  Baroness Jasmine De LaRue of Forgotten Hollow, Princess of Windenburg
	+ ~~*Baroness Brygida Miccio of Sulani, Lady of Forgotten Hollow*~~ †
		- ~~*Baron Nikau of Sulani*~~ †
			* ()  Lady Mililani of Sulani
			* ()  Lady Ximena of Sulani
			* () Lady Loika of Sulani
	+ (X.)  Lady Elysia Midae of Sulani, Lady of Forgotten Hollow (Willing Abdication of the Windenburg Throne)
		- ~~*Carter Baker of Henford-on-Bagley*~~ †
		- (X.)  Queen-Consort Betty Faye Baker of Brindleton Bay
		- (X.)  Adelaide Baker of Henford-on-Bagley
	+ *~~Duchess Aideen Hsu of Oasis Springs, Lady of Forgotten Hollow~~* †
		- ()  Baroness Raya Saini of Forgotten Hollow, Lady of Oasis Springs
			* ()  Lady Astra Saini of Forgotten Hollow
			* ()  Lady Lela Saini of Forgotten Hollow

Descendants of King Yoongi † → King William I † →  King Adrian† →  Duchess Hazel-Rose Midae of Sulani, Princess of Windenburg †

* *~~Duke Maleko Midae of Sulani~~ †*
	+ *~~Lady Keao Callisto of Glimmerbrook, Lady of Sulani (Forced Abdication of the Windenburg Throne)~~* †
	+ ~~Duke Paleko Midae of Sulani~~ †
		- ()  Lady Iolana Midae of Sulani, Lady of Oasis Springs
			* ()  Prince Fahri Hsu of Oasis Springs (Line Already Detailed)
			* ()  Princess Rhea Hsu of Oasis Springs
			* ()  Prince Zayd Hsu of Oasis Springs
		- ()  Lady Lea of Brindleton Bay
			* (18)  Lord Declan of Brindleton Bay
		- ()  Duke Aleki of Sulani

Descendants of King Yoongi † → King William I † →  Princess Naomi of Windenburg, Former Valide Sultana of Oasis Springs † :

* *~~Princess Amaya Midae of Sulani, Princess of Oasis Springs~~ †*
	+ *~~King Nohea Midae of Sulani~~ †*
		- *~~King Kainalu Midae of Sulani (Line already Detailed)~~ †*
	+ *~~Princess Arihi of Sulani, Lady of Glimmerbrook (Line Already Detailed)~~ †*
* *~~Sultan Nasir of Oasis Springs~~ †*
	+ *~~Duke Ali of Oasis Springs~~* †
	+ *~~Duke Saad of Oasis Springs (Line Already Detailed)~~ †*
		- *~~Lady Inaya Sakamoto of Oasis Springs~~ †*
			* *~~Chiyo Sakamoto, Queen-Consort of Windenburg (Line Already Detailed)~~ †*
			* *~~Ken Sakamoto~~ †*
	+ *~~Prince Rasheed Hsu of Oasis Springs~~ †*
	+ ()  Princess Medina of Oasis Springs, Queen-Consort of Forgotten Hollow
		- ()  Queen Vivianna of Forgotten Hollow (Line Already Detailed)
		- *~~Princess Narcissa of Forgotten Hollow, Duchess of Sulani (Line already Detailed)~~* †
		- *~~Princess Amadora of Forgotten Hollow, Queen-Consort of Windenburg (Line already Detailed)~~*†
		- *~~Prince Sirius of Forgotten Hollow (Forced Abdication from the Windenburg Throne)~~ †*
	+ *~~Princess Lekha of Oasis Springs, Countess of Sulani (Forced Abdication from the Windenburg Throne)~~ †*
	+ *~~Tibyan of Oasis Springs (Forced Abdication from the Windenburg Throne)~~ †*
	+ *~~Sultan Sharif of Oasis Springs~~ †*
		- ~~*Sultan Nadeem of Oasis Springs*~~ †
			* *~~Crown Prince Amir of Oasis Springs (Line Already Detailed)~~ †*
			* (X.)  Sultan Faris of Oasis Springs (Line Already Detailed)
			* *~~Princess Inara of Oasis Springs, Marchioness of Sulani~~* *~~(Line Already Detailed)~~ †*
			* *~~Prince Jaser of Oasis Springs, Baron of Oasis Springs~~* †
				+ ()  Lady Mariam Hsu of Oasis Springs
				+ ()  Lord Cai Hsu of Oasis Springs
				+ () Lady Mazida Hsu of Oasis Springs
				+ ()  Lord Amir Hsu of Oasis Springs
			* ()  Princess Aminah of Oasis Springs, Duchess of Brindleton Bay †
				+ *~~[[Bandon Donahue |Lord Bandon Donahue of Brindleton Bay~~ †*
				+ () Lord Cian Donahue of Brindleton Bay
		- ()  Princess Mariam of Oasis Springs, Queen-Consort of Brindleton Bay †
			* (X.) King Shane of Brindleton Bay]]
				+ ()  Princess Maeve of Brindleton Bay
				+ ()  Princess Brianna of Brindleton Bay
				+ (X.)  Crown Prince Malachi of Brindleton Bay
			* ()  Prince Collin of Brindleton Bay, Duke of Brindleton Bay (Line Already Detailed)
			* ()  Prince Devin of Brindleton Bay (Line Already Detailed)
		- *~~Prince Zain of Oasis Springs~~ †*
			* ()  Lady Nahla of Oasis Springs, Baroness of Sulani (LIne Already Detailed)
		- *~~Princess Zoya of Oasis Springs, Empress of Mt. Komorebi~~* †
			* (X.)  Emperor Hiroto of Mt. Komorebi
				+ (X.)  Crown Prince Kaedei of Mt. Komorebi
				+ ()  Princess Maiko of Mt. Komorebi
				+ ()  Princess Daichi of Mt. Komorebi
	+ *~~Princess Zara of Oasis Springs, Queen-Consort of Brindleton Bay~~* †
		- *~~King Isaac II of Brindleton Bay~~ †*
			* *~~King Rowan I of Brindleton Bay (Line already Detailed)~~ †*
			* *~~Sultana Colleen of Oasis Springs, Princess of Brindleton Bay (Line already Detailed)~~ †*
		- *~~Duke Conor of Brindleton Bay (Line already Detailed)~~*

Descendants of King Yoongi † → King William I † →  Duke Maxwell †

* *~~Princess Emma of Windenburg, Lady of Glimmerbrook~~ †*
	+ *~~Duchess Luna of Oasis Springs, Lady of Glimmerbrook (Line already Detailed)~~ †*
* *~~Duke Felix of Windenburg~~ †*
	+ *~~Lady April of Windenburg, Countess of Forgotten Hollow~~* †
		- ()  Lord Dante of Forgotten Hollow
			* ()  Lord Edgar of Forgotten Hollow (Line Already Detailed)
	+ *~~Lady Anna of Windenburg, Duchess of Sulani (Forced Abdication from the Windenburg Throne)~~* †

## Noble Families

**Dukedom of Windenburg:**

Holder:  Duchess Mary of Windenburg, Princess of Windenburg

Reagent: -

Spouse:  *~~Lord Enele of Sulani~~* (Deceased)

Heir:  Lord Adrian of Windenburg

**Marquisate of Windenburg:**

Holder:  Marquis Everett of Windenburg, Prince of Windenburg

Reagent: -

Spouse:-

Heir:  Prince Edward II of Windenburg

**Earldom of Windenburg:**

Holder: Earl Orobus of Windenburg, Prince of Forgotten Hollow

Spouse:

Heir: Princess Calliope of Magnolia Promenade

**Barony of Windenburg:**

There currently is not a Barony in Windenburg.

## Heirlooms

All below pictures are Windenburg Royal Family Heirlooms:

King William's Dark Blue SuitQueen-Consort Elena's Royal Blue GownQueen-Consort Elena's Navy Blue GownQueen-Consort Elena's Purple DressThe Windenburg King's Military WearQueen-Consort Kailano's Light Blue GownQueen-Consort Kailano's Wedding DressQueen-Consort Kailano's Reception GownPrincess Naomi's Red GownPrincess Naomi's Debutante GownPrincess Cyra's Debutante GownPrincess Cyra's Engagement DressQueen-Consort Cyra's Wedding DressQueen-Consort Cyra's Reception DressQueen-Consort Cyra's Coronation GownPrincess Hazel-Rose's Winter Ball GownThe Windenburg Crown JewelsThe Windenburg King's CrownQueen-Consort Kailano's Sapphire CrownQueen Amadora's Aquamarine Crown and EarringsQueen-Consort Amadora's Pearl Choker and Diamond EarringsDuchess Mary's Sapphire NecklaceDuchess Mary's Sapphire Earrings
## Trivia

* German is the first language of Windenburg
	+ English is a lingua franca across all the Kingdoms
* Windenburg is the oldest kingdom
* Used to be called Northern Bjornland