Stofonian ruler. Common name Stofstan I, Full name Ayst Inst an Stofstans; Lived 876-945 EYE, reigned 908-945 EYE Ayst Inst was the first Sinistan ("King") of the city-state of Stofstans. It was once commonly believed that he actually founded the city, but this is highly unlikely. The more likely story is that he was the leader of a group of Masters of Arms, and seized power during a time of unrest in the city. It is not known if the honoric "an Stofstans" was added to his name during his reign, or posthumously.