
Frankie was a lute playing minstrel from Avalon traveling through Tamir.
Background[]
In her adventures in Tamir, Rosella met a wandering minstrel by the name of Frankie of Avalon. He played the lute and sang, both with little skill. Rosella gave a book of Shakespeare's plays to the man and in return was given his lute. The minstrel turned into a Thespian, and was much happier.[1]
When last seen, Frankie was emoting loudly to the world and declaring that he had found his true profession--that of actor. It's unclear how long he kept that vow, but went on to act in a musically comedic adaptation of the Bard's masterpiece, Hamlet. It was the world premier by the one and only Frankie of Avalon.[2]
Personality and traits[]
His ability was terrible, and he played "Greensleeves", and several other songs out of tune. Rosella gave him the "Compleat Works of Shakespeare", and he had a newfound interest and went off to start an acting career (although his reciting was as poor as his lute playing). In return he gave Rosella his lute.
Titles and nicknames[]
- Frankie of Avalon
- Wandering Minstrel
- Thespian
- Actor
Songs[]
- The Entertainer
- Genesta's Theme
- Greensleeves
- Old Folks At Home/Suwanee River
Behind the Scenes[]
The name Frankie of Avalon originates from the King's Quest Companion, and is also mentioned in the King's Questions. In KQ4 Hintbook he is known as the 'Wandering Minstrel'.[3] In the game he can also be referred to as 'minstrel' and 'bard' in the parser.
His name is a reference to the singer of the popular 1950s song "Venus," Frankie Avalon.