I suspect there is a timer on picking up the brands, then using them
I got
22:07:09 You allow Guardian Statue to examine your Lady Saliane's Brand.
22:07:09 You hold the brand expectantly up to the statue, but nothing happens.
22:07:09 You suspect that the magic only works for those who start at the beginning.
Was the same when i handed the 2 other brands.
I got them 48 hours before, and parked it. I guess they have a "time to live".
Has anyone else seen this?