Brand's Links
While Brand has pledged himself to a life of service to the gods, he has been weak to some people. Brand cares deeply for Val, and perhaps without wars spanning across worlds they could have been happy together. Brand frequently says that love is the death of duty, but some people he will always have love for.
Val and Brand have been friends for a very very long time. When the war with the Queen of Chaos came to an end, Val entrusted Brand with some of his most dangerous research, trusting him to keep it safe. There was always something between the two but they could never truly commit to one another, always torn between love and duty. Perhaps in another life the two can finally let themselves move past that wall.
Alma came to the monastery when they were just a child, and Brand took it upon himself to teach them. He will always have a soft spot for them, and after years, they had a child together at the urging of the monks. While that child was taken, Brand loves Sera dearly and would do anything to protect Alma's family. Not being able to save them will forever be one of his greatest regrets.
Alma learned everything they know from Brand, after having been abandoned by their parents. They love him very much, and always find comfort with him.