Brand Kaltar was the only son and heir of House Raeylen. He arrived for Midwinter in Haven with his parents, who were intent on arranging his marriage. Meanwhile, Brand wanted a way out from under the control of his emotionally-abusive father.
On first seeing him across a crowded ballroom, Violetta, the youngest daughter of the rival House Chendlar, thought Brand "broodingly handsome", with "dark eyes", "black hair, falling like silk to his shoulders", and "[t]he face of a melancholy poet."[1] She became completely infatuated.
As the feud between their families worsened. Brand saw his chance for revenge against his father, as well as a chance to attain personal wealth and freedom. He convinced Violetta that they were deeply in love, and planned to elope with her, while his hired assassin killed both their families, leaving him the sole heir to several estates.
When his murderous plot was discovered, Brand was compelled to confess under Truth Spell. He attempted to escape using Violetta as a hostage, and was killed by Herald Amily.
In the series[]
Brand appears in the following work:
- Closer to Home, Herald Spy, volume 1
References[]
- ↑ Closer to Home, Chapter 8