I remember someone posting a pretty strong argument that a ‘Whale’ is on a banner seen in Desperate Soul, the banner of the Duke of the Frontlands. That could be the link to his name, that he is a descendent/heir of this family. His hatred for Regina (seen in the first season 2 clip) could be rooted in her changing him into an animal form (with a tail). An actual giant whale (Monstro) could make sense. But wouldn’t they have dropped a scene where there is some type of natural tension between him, August, or Mario? Especially in Return. Could take up to even half a second but at least plant the idea…It could be Puss in Boots….or any number of fairytale characters who were turned into animals.
Wonder what happened between him and Regina? How could he have gotten on her bad side?
I keep going back to this whole lecher characteristic. What literary character was a complete lech? Must have blocked a lot of them out….