Species: Gelt
Affiliation: None (formerly Warrior Caste)
Family: Brother of Lattus Kai
Status: Active (as of 430 IE)
Overview
Lattus Brac is the younger brother of Lattus Kai, known for his laid-back attitude, opportunism, and knack for avoiding responsibility. He first reunites with Tishla on Armaneya, where he expresses annoyance that her indenture contract has been voided—eliminating any chance of his inheriting it after Kai’s death. His reaction underscores his opportunistic tendencies and casual disregard for Gelt norms of honor.
Despite his reputation as a slacker, Brac unexpectedly plays a decisive role during Tishla’s return to Hanar. Traveling to the contested planet, he uses his personal connections to locate Laral Umish—Tishla’s former enemy and a disgraced member of the Laral family. Brac successfully convinces Umish to act as Tishla’s champion in a blood duel challenge against his own father, Laral Jorl. This strategic move forces Jorl into a no-win scenario and ultimately leads to his suicide, removing a major obstacle to Tishla’s claim over Hanar.
Following these events, Brac returns to Armaneya, where he resumes assisting Tishla and Nolan Rosc in recruiting settlers for the new joint colony. Whether motivated by loyalty, pragmatism, or self-preservation, Brac’s actions prove instrumental to the political stabilization of Hanar.
Notable Traits
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Cynical, self-serving, and often lazy—but not without cleverness or loyalty when it suits him.
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Expresses disappointment when denied opportunities to benefit from others’ misfortune.
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Plays a pivotal role in Hanar’s fate by recruiting Laral Umish to be Tishla’s champion.
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Returns to Armaneya to assist in colonial recruitment, likely seeking comfort and advantage more than noble purpose.
Appears in Tishla's Journey