House of Nalfein - Revision history

ZHOUY1: Add section for verbs.

2025-11-12T21:07:56Z

Add section for verbs.

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:07, 12 November 2025
Line 17:		Line 17:

	Due to their political connections and ruthless methods, the Nalfein have been accused of manipulating many historical events to their advantage. Most infamously, the Nalfein were suspected of precipitating a war between the Houses of Faendryl and Ashrim that resulted in the [[Sea Elf War\|destruction of the Ashrim Isles]]. The human-led [[Turamzzyrian Empire]] has fought two major wars against them in the past.		Due to their political connections and ruthless methods, the Nalfein have been accused of manipulating many historical events to their advantage. Most infamously, the Nalfein were suspected of precipitating a war between the Houses of Faendryl and Ashrim that resulted in the [[Sea Elf War\|destruction of the Ashrim Isles]]. The human-led [[Turamzzyrian Empire]] has fought two major wars against them in the past.

⚫	[[Verb:FANSPEAK\|~~Fanspeak~~]] is a covert means of communication via movement and placement of a held fan, often used by Nalfein elves in foreign lands to send messages to each other without others understanding or even noticing the signals.

	The House of Nalfein is currently ruled by King [[Gaendel Nalfein\|Gaendel]] and Queen [[Rhosyn Nalfein\|Rhosyn]]. They have at least one child, [[Leisette]].		The House of Nalfein is currently ruled by King [[Gaendel Nalfein\|Gaendel]] and Queen [[Rhosyn Nalfein\|Rhosyn]]. They have at least one child, [[Leisette]].

			== Verbs ==

		⚫	{{boldmono\|[[Verb:FANSPEAK\|FANSPEAK]]}} is a covert means of communication via movement and placement of a held fan, often used by Nalfein elves in foreign lands to send messages to each other without others understanding or even noticing the signals.

	== Resources ==		== Resources ==
Line 27:		Line 29:
	*[[Sparrows of the Night Queen]] (official documentation)		*[[Sparrows of the Night Queen]] (official documentation)
	*[[Glassworking]] (official documentation)		*[[Glassworking]] (official documentation)
			*[[Funeral Customs of the Elven Houses#House Nalfein\|Funeral Customs of the Elven Houses]] (official documentation)
			*[[The Hornet and the Hollyhock]] (official documentation)
	*[[Nielira Harbor]]		*[[Nielira Harbor]]
	*[[First Turamzzyrian-Nalfein War]]		*[[First Turamzzyrian-Nalfein War]]
	*[[Second Turamzzyrian-Nalfein War]]		*[[Second Turamzzyrian-Nalfein War]]
			*[[Taessaet]]

	{{Elves}}		{{Elves}}

ZHOUY1: Fill out with more recent lore and remove the stub designation.

2025-11-12T20:53:52Z

Fill out with more recent lore and remove the stub designation.

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 {{House
 | crest = an onyx rose on a field of jade
@@ Line 7: / Line 6: @@
 | ruler = [[Gaendel Nalfein|Gaendel]] and [[Rhosyn Nalfein|Rhosyn]]
 }}
 {{Elves}}

GS4-THANDIWE: /* See Also */

2021-08-09T18:05:03Z

ZHOUY1: update infobox as well

2017-08-03T22:18:37Z

update infobox as well

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:18, 3 August 2017
Line 5:		Line 5:
	\| statement = "Elegance and discretion are<BR>the essence of civilization."		\| statement = "Elegance and discretion are<BR>the essence of civilization."
	\| founder = [[Zishra Nalfein]]		\| founder = [[Zishra Nalfein]]
	\| ruler = [[Gaendel Nalfein\|~~King~~ Gaendel]]		\| ruler = [[Gaendel Nalfein\|Gaendel]] and [[Rhosyn Nalfein\|Rhosyn]]
	}}		}}

ZHOUY1: Reference to Queen Rhosyn when EN was first opened.

2017-08-03T22:10:37Z

Reference to Queen Rhosyn when EN was first opened.

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:10, 3 August 2017
Line 15:		Line 15:

	In 725, the [[burghal gnome]]s first appeared in Ta'Nalfein, where they would become established as experts in wine-making. To this day, Bloodline [[Winedotter]] can be found as servants of the great houses, living in intricate and many-layered sub-basements beneath the elven buildings. Elven families consider it an honor and a sign of social status to have gnomes working in their house.		In 725, the [[burghal gnome]]s first appeared in Ta'Nalfein, where they would become established as experts in wine-making. To this day, Bloodline [[Winedotter]] can be found as servants of the great houses, living in intricate and many-layered sub-basements beneath the elven buildings. Elven families consider it an honor and a sign of social status to have gnomes working in their house.

			The [[First Turamzzyrian-Nalfein War]] lasted from 4605 to 4610.

			The [[Second Turamzzyrian-Nalfein War]] lasted from 4769 to 4772.

	In 5096, Patriarch Ylisse died under mysterious circumstances.		In 5096, Patriarch Ylisse died under mysterious circumstances.

			The House of Nalfein is currently ruled by King [[Gaendel Nalfein\|Gaendel]] and Queen [[Rhosyn Nalfein\|Rhosyn]].
	[[Gaendel Nalfein\|Gaendel]] was the ruler of House Nalfein at the time of the [[aelotoi]] arrival in 5103 Modern Era. He declined to be present, but consulted with the Council via a powerful amulet shortly after.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

ZHOUY1: More recent history.

2017-07-27T00:43:46Z

More recent history.

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:43, 26 July 2017
Line 12:		Line 12:
	The Nalfein were fairly adept at everything, but their main mastery was in the art of stealth, in both politics and in the field. Many considered the Nalfein very ruthless, especially within their politics, because they would let practically nothing stand between themselves and what they wanted. Not all Nalfein stayed in Ta'Nalfein to be in politics, and many took up the trade of merchanting and traveling the world for both information and goods.		The Nalfein were fairly adept at everything, but their main mastery was in the art of stealth, in both politics and in the field. Many considered the Nalfein very ruthless, especially within their politics, because they would let practically nothing stand between themselves and what they wanted. Not all Nalfein stayed in Ta'Nalfein to be in politics, and many took up the trade of merchanting and traveling the world for both information and goods.

			== Recent History ==
⚫	[[Gaendel Nalfein\|~~King~~ Gaendel]] was the ruler of House Nalfein at the time of the [[~~Aelotoi~~]] arrival in 5103 Modern Era. He declined to be present, but consulted with the Council via a powerful amulet shortly after.

			In 725, the [[burghal gnome]]s first appeared in Ta'Nalfein, where they would become established as experts in wine-making. To this day, Bloodline [[Winedotter]] can be found as servants of the great houses, living in intricate and many-layered sub-basements beneath the elven buildings. Elven families consider it an honor and a sign of social status to have gnomes working in their house.

			In 5096, Patriarch Ylisse died under mysterious circumstances.

		⚫	[[Gaendel Nalfein\|Gaendel]] was the ruler of House Nalfein at the time of the [[aelotoi]] arrival in 5103 Modern Era. He declined to be present, but consulted with the Council via a powerful amulet shortly after.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

ZHOUY1: DEFAULTSORT

2017-07-26T23:29:08Z

DEFAULTSORT

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:29, 26 July 2017
Line 1:		Line 1:
		⚫	{{stub}}
	{{House		{{House
	\| crest = an onyx rose on a field of jade		\| crest = an onyx rose on a field of jade
Line 12:		Line 13:

	[[Gaendel Nalfein\|King Gaendel]] was the ruler of House Nalfein at the time of the [[Aelotoi]] arrival in 5103 Modern Era. He declined to be present, but consulted with the Council via a powerful amulet shortly after.		[[Gaendel Nalfein\|King Gaendel]] was the ruler of House Nalfein at the time of the [[Aelotoi]] arrival in 5103 Modern Era. He declined to be present, but consulted with the Council via a powerful amulet shortly after.

⚫	{{stub}}

	==See Also==		==See Also==
Line 21:		Line 20:
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/cultures/elf.asp Official Documentation on Elves at Play.net]		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/cultures/elf.asp Official Documentation on Elves at Play.net]

	[[Category:Elves]]
	{{Elves}}		{{Elves}}
			{{DEFAULTSORT:Nalfein}}

VANKRASN39 at 15:15, 22 April 2015

2015-04-22T15:15:03Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:15, 22 April 2015
Line 2:		Line 2:
	\| crest = an onyx rose on a field of jade		\| crest = an onyx rose on a field of jade
	\| jewel = pearl (black)		\| jewel = pearl (black)
	\| statement = "Elegance and discretion are the essence of civilization."		\| statement = "Elegance and discretion are<BR>the essence of civilization."
	\| founder = [[Zishra Nalfein]]		\| founder = [[Zishra Nalfein]]
	\| ruler = [[Gaendel Nalfein\|King Gaendel]]		\| ruler = [[Gaendel Nalfein\|King Gaendel]]

ZHOUY1: Added house description template.

2015-04-22T08:45:44Z

Added house description template.

← Older revision		Revision as of 03:45, 22 April 2015
Line 1:		Line 1:
			{{House
			\| crest = an onyx rose on a field of jade
			\| jewel = pearl (black)
			\| statement = "Elegance and discretion are the essence of civilization."
			\| founder = [[Zishra Nalfein]]
			\| ruler = [[Gaendel Nalfein\|King Gaendel]]
			}}

	The '''House of Nalfein''' was one of the seven noble houses of [[elves]] in the ancient [[Elven Empire]]. Founded by [[Zishra Nalfein]], [[Ta'Nalfein]] was always considered the center of Elven politics in Elanthia.		The '''House of Nalfein''' was one of the seven noble houses of [[elves]] in the ancient [[Elven Empire]]. Founded by [[Zishra Nalfein]], [[Ta'Nalfein]] was always considered the center of Elven politics in Elanthia.

VANKRASN39: /* See Also */ fix link

2015-02-05T22:30:39Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:05, 9 August 2021
Line 26:		Line 26:
	==See Also==		==See Also==
	*[[An Introduction to Nalfein Fans, Fan-Dancing and Fanspeak]]		*[[An Introduction to Nalfein Fans, Fan-Dancing and Fanspeak]]
			*[[Sparrows of the Night Queen]]

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:30, 5 February 2015
Line 8:		Line 8:

	==See Also==		==See Also==
	*[[An Introduction to Nalfein Fans, Fan-Dancing and Fanspeak ~~(saved post)~~]]		*[[An Introduction to Nalfein Fans, Fan-Dancing and Fanspeak]]

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==