The Architects of Vaale, a clandestine organization of artisans, predated the Imperial Era by a significant margin, fading into obscurity. They were responsible for the construction of the city of Vaale on the planet [Dianth], utilizing a substance described in ancient writings as "living stone," and also crafted several remarkable "wonders," most notably the Rings of Vaale.
During the Imperial Era, the rings attracted the attention of various parties, such as the unconventional archaeologist Doctor Chelli Aphra and Ronen Tagge, a member of the House of Tagge. The Architects maintained a workshop where these artifacts were produced; this workshop was subsequently unearthed by Aphra's team. Their exploration led them to a subterranean location adorned with vibrant symbols, which Aphra speculated originated from the Old Republic, while Doctor Eustacia Okka deciphered them as cautions concerning the rings' capabilities.