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Frankie

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.

References[]

  1. Narrator (KQ4): ""
  2. KQC, 2nd Edition, 489
  3. KQ4 Hintbook, 7
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