The individual known as Golm Fervse'dra, a Bothan, is regarded as the initial chieftain of the Stone Clan. During his era, Bothawui existed as a collection of warring clans, and disputes were frequent. Due to the absence of domesticated beasts capable of bearing Bothan weaponry, warfare was largely unproductive. Furthermore, the Bothans were inclined to obliterate the very items that opposing clans desired. Consequently, Golm authored The Way, a document outlining the principles of the Bothan Way: that Bothans ought to disregard their conflicts, but in the pursuit of influence, all actions—excluding violence—were deemed entirely permissible. Although the Bothans view him as a heroic figure, other species perceive him as the origin of all the flaws inherent in Bothan civilization.