Stesland was born among the common folk, with no house or name in the chronicles, and entered House Diaththaul by marrying Markmalton. He was cautious, forgiving and humble. From year 77 he was at the head of Stianess until his death. He decided to send more hands to the fields (2 times). He lived under the rule of Skairkta, Londruin, Daunmend, Mondrais and Manra. He saw Zailira founded. He knew hunger in Stianess. He died of hunger in the spring of year 79, at the age of 22. With his death House Diaththaul went out.