The Palestone Bloodline begins with a small band of albino dwarves. Considered outcasts due to their unique coloration, they created a humble village in The Aulim Range under the shadow of Mt. Veridian which would eventually become Diveneu. The pleasant green mountain hides the grey Palestone this tribe named after themselves. Recognizing its innate mystical properties they focused quarrying the unique stone, a skill that would define their legacy.
Early in the settlement of Diveneu, The Golzak Tribe who roamed The Aulim Range claimed dominion over the surrounding territory. Raiding was frequent in the mountain range. Palestones waged war against the Golzaks for many years. Many villages in the area did not last the cruelty. Despite their outcast nature the Palestones were generous, and offered sanctuary for The Duergar Clan to build The Under-Diven from their old quarries. The Duergar Clan was a great boon to The Palestones power, their warrior nature helped keep the town safe from threats below the earth. As Diveneu continued to grow, tensions with the Golzaks reached a boiling point. A marriage of convenience between Vaddokk Palestone and Hethos Golzak formed an uneasy peace that grew and strengthened into the bond that The Golzak Tribe still respects to this day.
As Diveneu grew from village to town, a human sorcerer known as Naoplem Sterlay and a silver dragon Regannia Ag Rokreig created The Tattered Spire in the center of Diveneu with the Palestones blessing. The town prospered and so did the Palestones. Sickened with greed, they leveraged their wealth and influence to secure more and more favorable deals. Manipulated markets and controlled the military for a monopoly on so-called illicit trade. This shift from simple resource management towards calculated economic dominance was capstoned by their grotesque display of wealth in the construction of The White Roads extending out along the ley lines centralized by The Tattered Spire. These White Roads solidified Diveneu and The Palestones in history as a major hub of trade in Aurelin.
The Palestone’s ruthless ambition played a pivotal role in igniting the devastating conflict known as The Stone War. Their public killing of a noble named Snagas Slagsmoke burned away the fragile peace the noble families of Diveneu had. The Palestones, ever crafty seized a powerful ally in The Bismuth Clan. Eventually becoming victorious in the war with a peace deal that established The Crested Families.