Bonten

Bonten was the right-hand man of Sopoh Dolysoh. After the founding of what would later become the state of Toor, Bonten became the administrator of Peelee and oversaw the construction of the royal palace. Because of this he became known as the Formidable Builder (Ontoh Pujul).

After a series of avalanches, it became clear that Peelee's location was poorly chosen and Bonten suggested to lead the construction of the new capital. Sopoh believed that Bonten's lineage should lead the country after his death, but when Sopoh's son, Opol, learned about it, he murdered Sopoh and installed himself as the gole. Ludoh writes about Bonten that he was "estranged from the blessed family", meaning the Dolysohs. However, records indicate that Bonten did go on to become the overseer of the construction of Gaskal, served as its Murdoh and was succeeded by his son Gylyr.

Gaskal's palace has a small monument to Bonten in one of its wall niches. It is accompanied by a sign which states:

"Mais dolos Gaajmas dram oasteby ply tortoh vosyn. Mulboh taver ayv ō mulisoh mais dolos, ku Ontoh Pujul."

("It is at the Seat of Mankind that you have built this tribute. It stretches both of its arms towards the sky and your heart will forever be here, my Formidable Builder.")