Fran

Fran is a player character in Final Fantasy XII. She is a Viera and is Balthier's partner aboard his airship, the Strahl. Fran is the only non-Hume character in the main cast. Her title is "Master of Weapons", as Viera are known for their extraordinary craftsmanship, grace, and intellect.

Fran's Early Life
Fran has the most mysterious life out of all the characters in Final Fantasy XII. Being a Viera, she is reserved amongst people of other races, although not as much as others of her kind. All that is known is that she left Eruyt Village over 50 years ago to see Ivalice, so she has obviously seen a lot of the world in this time.

Fran's Introduction
Fran is first seen when Vaan is stealing the Goddess' Magicite in the Royal Palace of Rabanastre. She is accompanying Balthier, and is riding a hoverbike. This eventually crashes during their escape, due to the Goddess' Magicite draining the engines.

Fran's Family
Fran is revealed to have two sisters: Jote and Mjrn. It is never revealed if they are sisters by blood or if this is just how the Viera refer to others of their race. If they really are sisters, then it appears that Jote is the older one, whilst Mjrn is younger, going by how they act and their positions in Eruyt Village.

Fran and Balthier
Considering Fran's age, Fran could have met Balthier during any time in his life. It is never hinted about how long they have known each other, or if Fran even knows about Balthier's past. However, while they keep their relationship professional, there are times when it is hinted it could be more than that, especially in the sequel, where she states that Balthier's methods of wooing her were different from Tomaj's of flowers and gifts.

Mist Frenzy
Like all Viera, Fran is sensitive to the anomaly known as mist. More than simply "sensing" it, she can feel it like a physical object. When the party were held by Judge Ghis, the mist from the Dawn Shard – later revealed by Larsa to be the nethicite Penelo was carrying – overwhelmed Fran with a burning sensation, causing her to go into a frenzy, and attack all enemies with her bare hands. This never happens again, but whenever the party enter an area thick in mist, they always make sure to ask Fran if she's OK.

Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
Fran returns in Revenant Wings along with Balthier. She is more of a secondary character this time, mainly focusing on archery. Her skills vary, including different status inflicting ones to some white magic related spells like Dispelga. Her quickening Gaze of the Void removes all buffs on all enemies. It can be obtained by defeating Exodus.

Itadaki Street Portable
Fran appears as a character in Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable.

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