Fralk was a Minervan male of the great clan Skarmer. He was domain-master Hogram's eldest of eldest and, since his father had predeceased his grandfather, stood to inherit Hogram's domain upon the elder Minervan's death. Immediately before the first human visit to Minerva, he crossed the Ervis Gorge to deliver an ultimatum to Omalo domain-master Reatur. Reatur sent him away without acquiescing to his demands.