Jacoby Franks
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Introduced | SLAY Season 1 |
Gender | Male |
Age | Early 80s |
Occupation | Rixator (retired) |
Species | Human |
Fan Name | No |
Height | 6'5" |
Weight | 236lbs |
Hair | Silver |
Eyes | Slate-gray |
Magical Abilities
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Class | Brawler |
Loom | None |
Affinitas | Yes |
Naturalis | No |
Jacoby Franks is considered by many to be the greatest rixator of all time. He currently lives at the Sunset House retirement home in Lumencia. Jacoby is wheelchair-bound, although the extent of his injuries are unknown. He was hurt in his final fight for the Bastion twenty years before the beginning of SLAY 1.
Contents
Family
Spouse
- Kimberly Franks, deceased. Maiden name "Albrecht." She died while giving birth to Lukas Franks.
- Daughter Sophia Franks
- Son Lincoln Franks
- Son Lukas Franks
- Grandson Samuel Franks
Friends
- Juanita Socorro, Jacoby's former socius . He hasn't seen her in twenty years.
- Omdahl, a former member of the Bastion.
Familiar
Jacoby's familiar was the raven Fiachna, now known as Shitbird.
Magical Abilities
Jacoby is adept at using meshwork items.
Identifying Mannerisms
- Jacoby is judgmental of Lincoln's decision to quit the Bastion.
- Jacoby adores Lukas and Sophia
- He has memory lapses and is in the early stages of dementia.
Gear
Signature Weapon
- Drakskiljan, a Germanic longsword
Notes
- He has acid reflux.
- He's an alcoholic and sneaks drinks all the time (Lloyd Neely, an employee of Sunset House, facilitates, more to keep the peace than to enable).
- Favorite song: English Suite No. 3 in G-Minor.
- He is an admirer of classical music.
Vocal Reference
Al Pacino in SCENT OF A WOMAN.
Appearance
Descriptions
''From SLAY 1: Jacoby lifted his head, blinked in confusion. Once upon a time his silver hair had been so thick it looked like it would slice your hand if you brushed it the wrong way. Now the hair was far thinner, far finer, far limper. Sigler, Scott; Otto, Rob. SLAY (The Slay Series Book 1) (p. 43). Empty Set Entertainment. Kindle Edition.