Many years ago, before the formation of the Primal universe, many races fought for dominance while others fought for survival. The dynamics of that time were that 'the strongest get to rule the weak.' There was nothing like pity in the eyes of many. You either get stronger and defend your kind or submit peacefully and let the others rule over you.
It was a chaotic time, and many lost their homes and family because of that. However, during those chaotic times, there were some particular races that nobody messed with. They were the VoidKins, Divine Once, Katans, and the Dragons. These races were considered the overlords at that time. They held the strongest power in the entirety of the universe.