Thunder Dome brother?

"Meyl.. they're... gone. Gran and Grand-da died very shortly after you left due to sickness, and dad died a bit after from a border skirmish fight with Raindancer. Thats why I said earlier I left mom alone and in charge of the remainder of us. Valara had her litter and then left a bit after with them." Rofis said, sadly informing his sister of these things. "But mom was alright last I knew." He added, trying to keep the mood up.