Uncle Bradford

Lord Bradford, better known as Uncle Bradford, was the companion to the King of Denvorn, Bastian's maternal grandfather. The King and Queen had an agreement in which they were both allowed to seek companions of the same gender, and while the Queen chose to have a series of lovers, the King remained by Lord Bradford's side for many decades, until his death.

Lord Bradford's official title in the court was to be the palace's Buyer. During the Skirmish and after Harold's abdication, he was temporarily nominated Chief Minister, ruling Denvorn as Regent during Jovanna's absence and once again when she fell 'ill'. Afterwards, Jovanna allowed Lord Bradford to resign.

As of the Second Scroll, Uncle Bradford is still alive, having retired to the Northern Cluster.

Sunshine Sepulveda, the Buyer of the Palace as of the Second Scroll, mentions that the Court has decided to train Karl as the new Buyer due to it being a "traditional" occupation for the King's companion - no doubt this was in reference of Lord Bradford's former title.