While a polite, charismatic showman, Facilier is also cruel, remorseless, and sadistic. After overhearing the planned arrival of a foreign prince, and Charlotte La Bouff's lovesick infatuation with the said prince, Facilier was able to quickly concoct an elaborate scheme-one of which that could have very well succeeded, if not for unexpected interference. Facilier as his human victims.įacilier is an opportunist and can be quick to formulate plots. Despite their nearly unlimited power, this made the voodoo demons just as susceptible to Dr. This was a weapon perhaps even more dangerous than black magic during his lifetime, as Facilier was able to maintain control over his 'friends' by repeatedly manipulating them with charm and temptation. When it comes to sorcery, Facilier is not as powerful as he seems, as his magic is primarily derived from his 'friends', forcing the witch doctor to mostly rely on his power of persuasion to carry out his bidding. As Naveen mentions, Facilier is indeed suave, smooth-talking, polite, and often charming, which aids him in luring unsuspecting victims into his lair. The dolls also serve a practical application - he has a voodoo doll of 'Big Daddy' La Bouff primed and ready for the moment he can get his hands on the rich man's fortune.įacilier is a scheming bokor, driven mostly by greed and the desire to have authority over others more specifically, the citizens of New Orleans. Facilier's Voodoo Emporium, which is shown to be filled with strange objects and voodoo paraphernalia (some of which he admits that he 'ain't even tried') including shrunken heads and voodoo dolls which seem to come alive, chant, and beat drums when Facilier is about to perform his biggest spells. His base of operation was a seedy parlor known as Dr. when Facilier was luring an unsuspecting Naveen and Lawrence to his parlor table, the shadow briefly formed into a snake, hinting treacherous intent). It is obedient to Facilier's wishes and seems to reflect his inner mood (ex. This played into Facilier's belief that the true 'power' that controls the world is money, not magic, thus setting off his coup to seize the La Bouff fortune.įacilier is accompanied by his sidekick shadow, which has a will and personality of its own.

Despite having access to the loa's magic, however, Facilier continued to struggle socially and financially-unlike others, like his wealthy rival Eli 'Big Daddy' La Bouff.

His crooked nature and affiliation with these shadowy figures earned Facilier the nickname 'Shadow Man.' However, Facilier's power comes at a price should he fail to remunerate his 'friends' for their services, Facilier must recompense with his soul.Īs evidenced by Tiana's knowledge and distaste for him, Facilier has an infamous reputation around the city and is a feared figure in the eyes of its inhabitants. Facilier refers to the loa as his 'friends on the other side', and they typically act as his lackeys throughout the witch doctor's various schemes. His motivations toward taking over New Orleans were briefly implied to be a result of a poor upbringing, where the wealthy either treated him with disrespect or ignored him altogether.Īt some point in time, through unknown circumstances, Facilier encountered a group of dark loa and formed an alliance with them, granting himself power over black magic, which he would regularly use to swindle the citizens of New Orleans for easy money by 'granting' their wishes-posing as an amoral businessman of sorts. Facilier's past is mostly unknown, though he mentions being a descendant of royalty through his mother (whose severed, shrunken head he keeps in his emporium).

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