James Foxx

* Present
* Age 35
* Age 24

James Foxx was one of the main characters and one of the antagonists in the Divus series.

## **Biography**

### **Before the Series**

James was born into the Foxx family with a mother who was (back then) the Vulpes Divus. At a young age, he had a rivalry with his older brother, Roald, to be the most intelligent person in the family. This was likely an attempt to become the next Vulpes Divus. After devoting his whole life to fulfilling this role, his mother taught him everything about how to control Divus powers. While filling in for one of Roald's university teaching classes, he met his, now wife, Canis. Because she is the current Lupus Divus, James' motivation to become the next Vulpes Divus was stronger than ever. He believed when he became the next Divus he could take away Canis' shame and fulfill their dream of becoming parents. After his mother's death, he was shocked to find that his niece, Vulpini, had become the next Vulpes Divus, instead of him. Over the years, he would often leave his home often to go on business trips, neglecting his wife in the process. His friendly nature faded away, instead, he became a self-centered, bitter man. One trip left him with a mysterious mark on his right hand, an eye symbol. He became a very famous philosophy author and has written many bestsellers.

### **Divus Series**

#### **Alex's Birthday party**

James walks into Alex's birthday party with his wife, Canis. Before introducing himself, he tells Canis that he is still amazed that she let Alex rent an apartment so cheap. Looking over, she tells him that he said he would be in a festive mood, and he reassures her that he will behave. Afterwards, they find Felicia, and Canis leaves them to go get some drinks.
Before speaking, James removes his glasses and says he heard that she came over to borrow books. Felicia tells him she only borrowed one, and he asks if it was just one, but Felicia stays silent. James slightly leans over, in an almost intimidating tone, "Little girls, like you shouldn’t be messing with things they do not understand." He tells her to return it to the rightful owner. She just tells him that she doesn't have it at the moment. James tells her that he expects it to be returned by tomorrow. As he looks around, Pyrus catches James' attention, and refers to him as a "Vulpes Killer," in reference to him being a Felis.

Standing next to his wife, Canis wishes Alex "Happy Birthday". Alex is a little to shocked that James is here and comments on it. James tells Alex that he sees he has changed the wallpaper a couple of times. Then asks if Alex has heard about his dad, Roald. Alex tells James that his parents are still on a trip around the world. They are currently in a country called Budapest. James corrects him and tells him its Hungary, Alex confidently says no. James whispers over to Canis and asks how is he even related to him.
While checking on the state of the apartment, Vulpini runs into him. She tells him that she found someone like her, someone with powers. She then tells him that she found her in the woods a few months ago. And that she doesn't have any memories but they just know about her powers. James stays quiet, and Vulpini continues. They have started dating and Vulpini and helped her learn how to control her powers. She suggests if James can assist her with getting better control of her powers like how he taught her when she became a Divus. James removes his glasses again and asks Vulpini what her name is. She tells him its Kaiyo and that they don't know her real name. James says that maybe he can help her.

    Walking into Penny's room, James looks around to see what has been done to the apartment. Penny catches his attention by saying hi, he looks over and excuses himself as he hadn't seen her that and he was just inspecting the state of the room. Penny officially introduces herself to James and lets him know that she is Alex's girlfriend. James tilts his head forward a little and as he sees the Family Foxx Heirloom around her neck he says that he noticed. Seeing the dolls on her desk he makes a comment on her being a little too old for dolls. James looks around the room again while Penny tells him that she repaints the dolls and goes into depth on what she has repainted. Before she can go on, he tells her that he understands that it's a hobby. Looking over to her desk once more, James notices the Golden Cube on her desk. He asks where she got it and Penny tells him she was found with her when she was a baby and she thinks it's the last thing her birth parents gave to her. James removes his glasses and asks about the Talpa Firm. Penny says that the Talpas are her dad's. He gets her full name, Penny Talpa, and thanks her. While leaving he tells her to treasure the cube, and that she wouldn't want anyone taking it from her.

At the end of the episode, James is seated at his desk. He gets up and walks away, showing his desk has his glasses, a folder labeled Rubus Felis, papers saying Divus and both the silver and the golden cube on top.

#### **Looking for the Alces Divus**

Talking on the phone with Alex, James asks if there has been any news on Penny's disappearance. Alex tells him they got a note from the abductor and that it says they need to find the Alces Divus. James asks about the Alces Divus and Alex lets his uncle know that Kaiyo and Vulpini already found the Divus. James asks if they got the name, Alex says “no” but he knows the location but doesn't know the name of the place. He informs his uncle it's where they use to camp, and that he called the forest the Bumble forest because of all the bumblebees. James mutters under his breath, idiot. Alex tells his uncle that they will meet him there in a few hours. James tells Alex that he will take him and they will drive together. Looking over to the cubes James thinks that he should take them just in case. The doorbell rings.

#### **Canis and the Mind Control**

Walking into the living room, James comes across Felicia and Pyrus speaking with Canis. Canis holds the Divus folder Felicia took from his study. He tells Canis that he can explain it. Canis walks over to James and she asks what is it and why did he make it. He stays quiet and she tells him to answer her. His eyes become pink

     and he starts speaking in a monotone voice. Telling her that the folder was used as research for one of his books and that he never intended to use the information in it. Felicia had found the folder and he got mad because he didn't want her to find out about Canis and her powers. He tells her that he doesn't know where Penny is. Canis asks about Violet, and he lets her know that he doesn't know the requirements for them to become a Divus, so he just got a random name and a random picture.

Canis then admits that she is so lonely when he leaves on his trips, then she asks why they never had any children. He stays quiet and she tells him that he has changed. His eyes become green again and he places a hand on her cheek. James apologizes for leaving her so frequently and promises to be around more. Canis apologizes for using her powers on him because she promised she wouldn't. He tells her that he deserved it because of all the frustration he has caused her.

    James tells Canis that he was supposed to go help Alex with finding Penny, but he doesn't want to leave her in this state. Canis tells him she will be okay and to go help Alex. She then asks if he's going to come back. James reassures her that he will come back, he will always come back and to not worry about the day's events. He leaves to go pick up Alex.

#### **The Alces Divus**

James asks Alex if he really doesn't remember the name of the park, as it literally called Alces Park. He then tells him that he said there was a forest. Alex says that there is a forest and points to the side. James tells Alex that its "like four trees.” Alex groans and his uncle asks if he's okay. Alex tells him that

     he hasn't slept in 3 days because he is worried about Penny. James tells him to stay still and that he is going to look for the Alces Divus. James walks away.

#### **Meeting Eland**

James finds Alex by knocking on Eland Alces' door. He comes in and Eland recognizes him quickly as the famous author. James says "So you’ve heard of me?" Alex then tells James that Eland should be the Alces Divus. James says yes, and he asks what powers does Eland have. Eland tells James that he has healing powers. But his ability to heal isn't as strong, but he can still help. James sort of repeats that he has healing powers and tells Eland that, that was how the Alces got their fortune from "curing people for the highest bid." Eland sighs and says yes, and that his parents are very protective of him and don't allow him to heal anyone. Alex asks if they keep him locked up, and Eland says that he actually had a vision once of a fox with multiple tails would change his situation. James tells him that he still has the ability to use his secondary powers. Alex jumps in and tells Eland that he can help him find Penny. Eland becomes confused and asks how, and if he needed money. James tells Alex to leave Eland alone because he is confusing him. He tells Eland that he will explain eveyrthing outside. Before they head out James tells Alex that he should stay because he looks tired. Alex says but, and James interrupts by telling him to do as he says. Eland and James leave Alex with Kitty.

#### **13 Years Ago**

James sits next to Felicia on a park bench, he reads from a book labeled, Deus. Felicia looks over and asks her uncle what is a Deus? James tells her that its a Latin word, for a very powerful being that is immortal. Felicia responds by questioning immortal, not understanding the word. James goes over and tells her that they would live forever. He asks if she would like to see a Deus, she says yes. James shows her his book and introduces her to Morphio Vulpes , he was able to weild fire at will and shape-shift to anyone he wanted to. Felicia tells him that its just like grandma, and he says tells her yes, like grandma. Curious, Felicia asks if they can meet Morphio. James tells her that he's dead, and Felicia tells him that he said they live forever, and wonders what happened to him. James lets out a sigh, and tells her that he wishes that he knew.

    Canis arrives with Vulpini and Alex. Alex is worried about his tooth and James quickly asks what happened. Canis tells him that Vulpini played a prank on Alex, again. James checks on Alex and tells Vulpini to stop playing pranks on her brother. Vulpini quickly notices the book and tells them that it‘s Morphio. Alex says that it looks like their grandmother but with 5 more tails than her. Vulpini asks James if their grandmother died, if her powers would go to someone else. Alex panics and asks if their grandmother is dying. Vulpini annunciates "If,” James tells her yes. Once his mother, their grandmother, passes then her powers will go to the next family member with the highest intellect. Alex says that he has a chance to get several tails like their grandma, but Vulpini tells him that its something he doesn't need to worry about. James tells Vulpini that he has heard that Alex is doing great in school. Alex says that if he stops studying he will get a lower chance of getting his grandmothers powers. James responds with an "Uhh". And Vulpini asks if theres more families with special powers. James looks over to Canis and she places her hand over her mouth, shaking her head “no.” James then tells them no, that they’re the only family with powers.

Felicia tells James that he will be the next one to get powers, because he is the smartest. James give a small content laugh, but Alex suggests that it could also be their father, Roald Foxx, who gets the powers. Vulpini tells him that James has more degrees than their dad, and has also bested him at several IQ tests. Alex suggests that maybe both of them will be able to get powers, Vulpini tells him no, only one can get powers.

    James walks over to Canis, she had distanced herself a bit during the discussion. He asks if she's okay, she tells him that he's fine, but he says that if she wants him to, that he can call his brother to come pick up the kids. Canis tells him that she loves spending time with them but wonders when will they have children. James tells her that he wants some to, and she asks when? He responds by telling her that his mother taught him everything about becoming a Divus and thwne the time comes. Canis responds with a sort of disappointed "Oh.” He holds onto her and tells her that she doesn’t need to be ashamed anymore on who she it. They will both be Divus, then they can finallly start a family because he will be able to protect her. Canis tells him that he doesn't need to be a Divus for her and she would love him either way. He tells her that he knows, but it's important to him. Before they can discuss any further, Vulpini calls for Canis.

#### **Finding Canis**

James calls out for Canis, he sees Canis and she sees him. Quickly he rushes over to her and embraces her. Stated that he was worried sick aboout her going into the animal forest. And asks what was she thinking? She tells him that all the Divus are there along with the Deus statues. He states that he doesn't care, as he thought he had lost her. Vulpini sort of interrupts, shes upset and asks if he hurt Kaiyo. He looks over confused and asks what she's talking about and to have some respect. Vulpini tells him that Kaiyo recognizes him as the person who caused the scar. Kaiyo tells Vulpini to stop, as it's not him. Vulpini asks if she's sure and Kaiyo nods. James states that he isn't sure on what she's talking about and he's tired

     of his own family accusing him of despicable crimes. First Felicia, who he told her to stay put, and then he puts everything on the line with Alex. Frustrated James tells Vulpini that her father with be hearing about this. Looking over to Canis, he tells her that they are going to go home. Canis, strangely, sort of without any emotion just tells him “yes.” As they leave James’ notes that they can clearly take care of themselves.

After everyone has left, Greg talks to his mothers statue, saying that he did everything she told him to do. James appears, without Canis. He holds the Golden cube and says, “You sure did."

#### **Partners in Crime?**

James sits at his desk, Greg appears and places the Golden Cube on his desk. Greg tells him that this was his payment for finding his sister. Reaching over James grabs the cube and thanks him for finding it. Greg states he needs to go back to his sister, as she is all alone in the forest. James looks over and asks if anyone knows about Penny being in the forest. Greg gives out a slight chuckle and says that her roommate was sleeping like a log.

    James gets an idea and tells Greg that he has a better plan for Ms. Penny. He writes on a note and hands it over to Greg, telling him to leave it in the apartment. Greg reads it aloud: “If you want Penny Talpa back, find me the Alces Divus.” Greg shouts what, and asks if James is mad, he states he will not be kidnapping his sister and that he can find the Alces Divus himself. He reminds James that he told Greg he had a folder with the names and photos of the Divus. James looks over to desk and indicates that he needs to create a new one.

James says that Greg already tried looking for the Alces Divus and failed, but comments that too many people are involved. If things get chaotic they can have some work for them, and with Penny being there, it would be helpful to have the Divus cooperate with the ritual. Greg disagrees with James again. Stating that he is crazy and that he will not be kidnapping his little sister. He wants her to trust him. James takes a hold of the cubes, one in his right hand while the other cube is behind his back. He looks to Greg, and tells him “Oh yes you are.” Insinuating that he will be leaving the note in the apartment. Greg looks to James and doesn’t nod. He just stays silent and disappears to leave the note.

    James stays on his phone, While Eland holds Mötto. Eland tells James that he didn’t want to say anything with his nephew in the room. But when he sensed James’s life force, it almost seems that he is missing a piece. James stays staring at his phone and just agrees, not putting much effort into conversing with Eland. Greg appears and Eland seems puzzled, but before anything else can happen Greg teleports away with Eland. James doesn’t even look back, he just chuckles and walks forward.

#### **Going over the Ritual**

James and Greg stand across from each other. Greg begins to ask why several times to James. He tells him that he followed all his directions and even so the ritual failed. Greg states that James promised that he would be getting his mother back. He then points out that he even found all the Divus for James. James ignores his question and his comments and asks if all the Divus touched the statues of their ancestors. Greg replies with a yes, but the only thing that did was lift the magnetic force. James tells him “good”, and that he only need “these” James reveals the two cubes in his hands.

    Greg questions The Silver Cube, he didn’t know about it. James tells him that the Silver Cube was passed down from each generation to protect the Foxx Family. Greg tilts his head. “To protect?” He asks. James thinks for a moment and tells Greg that he was way too young for his mother to be able to explain the cube to him. He lets Greg know that hundreds of years ago a terrible thing happened to Morphio’s son, at the fault of another Deus. Morphio wanted to protect his son and his future children to ever let anything bad happen to them again. Therefore he created two cubes; a golden and silver cube. Morphio‘s sly nature had him convince the other Deus to store a fraction of their powers in each cube. So whenever someone holds a cube they would be able to block out the powers of a Deus. But with this, Morphio had miscalculated. Doing this caused the Deus to become mortal and they were able to be killed.

Greg can’t get a full sentence out about the Golden Cube, so James gives him the answer that the Golden Cube probably has something to do with his mother’s death. Each Deus died because of either cube or both. Yet one death was unique, Imperus Lupus. Imperus was betrayed by his own family, he was killed holding both cubes. Like the other Deus, his powers transferred down his family line to create a Divus, the cubes also absorbed his powers.

James steps forward to the statue of Imperus, and states that even though Canis is powerful, holding both cubes he has stronger powers and has better control than any Lupus Divus has ever had. Having the power to control a mind of the Divus. Greg begins to stutter and reveals that he thought James’s mind was always blank but he now knows that James just blocked his powers from reading his mind. Greg asks James if he even intended to bring back his mother, James looks over and quickly responds “I don’t give a damn about your mother.” His goal is to bring back Morphio Vulpes. Greg asks why, and James tells him that Morphio is his ticket to becoming a Divus. Greg states that theres already a Divus in his family line.

Upset, James tells him that he should’ve been the next Vulpes Divus, as he had devoted his whole life and sacrificed everything to fit the requirements. But fate laughed at him and made his “joke of a niece” their family line Divus. But with this James will be able to set everything in order, when Morphio comes back, James will make him mortal, and he will be killed. This will make a new line of Divus and James will now be a strong 8 tailed Vulpes Divus. James almost speaks under his breath, but states that he will finally be able to make “her (Canis) happy.”

    Again, Greg calls James crazy. Greg goes on to tell James that he fooled everyone and used Greg to kidnap his Penny and to have all the other believe that he was the bad guy. Greg chuckles and tells James that he even controlled his wife to cover up for him, and right now she is walking in the forest alone. James gets upset and punches Greg. Blood falls onto the ground and his nose bleeds. James quickly grabs onto Gregs hoodie, he pulls him and tells him to never mention his wife. Greg laughs and James tells him that he can make his life a living hell. Greg continues laughing and asks him what will he do? He can’t use his powers so he can’t teleport, so he can hit him. James calls Greg an idiot, and tells him that he can make the Divus harm his loved ones like Penny or his mother.

“My mother?” Greg questions, and James lets him know that in order to bring back Morphio he will have to “reboot” nature, and in doing so, all the other Deus will be resurrected as well. Greg asks about his mother, but before he can finish his question James tells him that all the Deus will come back, in the order they died. But they have to see if it works. James put the cubes on Imperus’ statue. Imperus’ statue’s eyes glow red, then the rest of the statues follow; Mortus Felis, Emu Aves, Lectita Sciurus, Sano Alces, and then Morphio.

    James states the first to die and come back was Morphio, he looks over to Greg and tells him that he will find Morphio then bring him to James. Greg stares at James, James chuckles and says he “has found the perfect candidate to kill him for me.”

## **Physical Appearance**

James is a middle-aged man with green eyes and half long blond grayish streaks at the temples. His animal features are fully developed giving him a pointy fox nose and bend legs. His hands, underarms, feet, and lower legs have a gradient to black. He is tall and slender. He has bushy orange fur for eyebrows and on his ears and tail.

### **Eye mark**

His right hand has a mysterious mark of an eye. It's at this point unknown who gave it to him and why. It's been revealed in episode 29 that James can't have children because of the mark and he wanted to become a Divus to get rid of it.

## **Personality**

James Foxx is known as a cold, cunning, and intelligent character. He has expansive knowledge about the Divus families, as well as the Deus that started his family line (the Vulpes).
He is well aware of how smart he is, which often can come across as egotistical, though he does not outwardly brag about his intelligence or great success as an author. However, he will sometimes ask himself how he is related to his nephew Alex Foxx, due to their differing levels of book smarts.

James is extremely mysterious as well, especially because of his deep interest in the Divus. Many factors could be at play regarding his commitment to studying them, some of which may be his mother's influence, his wish to have children with Canis or be like her, or a desire to have powers. It has not yet been confirmed if one of or more of these as the reasoning.

James is always the kindest and most loving to his wife, Canis Lupus, throughout the entire series thus far. He is always sweet to her and never treats her like he does with some of his other family members. It is proven he would do anything for her, as he spent a lot of time and energy becoming as intelligent as possible to become the next Vulpes Divus so he could fufill Canis' wish of having children.

James used to be very friendly and kind to his family. However, when Vulpini became a divus, he started distancing himself from the rest of the family. In episode 13, "It's In the Past," James is shown as much kinder and understanding, even chastising Vulpini when she calls Alex stupid or pranks him. However, in the present day of the series, he is much less open with his nieces and nephews, most likely because he slightly resents Vulpini for becoming the next Divus, making it impossible for him and Canis to have children together.

Despite his cold demeanor, he still has plenty of moments of kindness towards his family. For example, he helps Vulpini control her powers when she becomes a Divus, even though it was what he wanted for himself. He does still care for his family despite the change in the dynamic.

## **Books**

The book version of James is almost the same as the animated version. Although his evil motives are revealed much later in the story.

## **Death**

In episode Divus 30 - Take anything you want, Imperus Lupus breaks James' neck, killing him.

## **Relationships**

(List of relationships are stated to current events.)

* **James and Canis** - His wife and love of his life, he would do everything for her. (His only weakness)
* **James and Vulpini -** Son and mother
* **James and Richard -** Son and father
* **James and Roald** - His older brother. He looks up to him and has great respect for him.
* **James and Vulpini** - He helped his niece to control her Divus powers when she became the Vulpes Divus.
* **James and Alex** - He thinks his nephew is an idiot and can't believe they are related.
* **James and Felicia** - James is angry with his niece for taking The Divus Folder.
* **James and Greg** - James is controlling Greg to bring back Morphio for his plan to become a Divus.
* **James and Violet/Kaiyo** - James turned Violet into a Divus.
* **James and Morphio** - He brought him back to life but wants him death. This will start a new Vulpes Divus line and he think it will make him a Divus

## **Name**

* The name **James** means: "he who takes someone's place".

## **Appearances**

* Divus 1 - Love and Mystery (Mentioned/ on a picture)
* Divus 4 - Shopping (Mentioned)
* Divus 5 - Happy Birthday!
* Divus 7 - Leave me alone!
* Divus 8 - He is never home
* Divus 9 - A new plan
* Divus 10 - You first have to die
* Divus 12 - It's in the past
* Divus 14 - The ritual
* Divus 15 - Find him!
* Divus 16 - Violet
* Divus 16.5 - I can make you happy
* Divus 19 - Divus party
* Divus 22 - Catch me if you can!
* Divus 23 - To the death!
* Divus 24 - Two and a half date (Mentioned)
* Divus 25 - I'll wait for you (Mentioned)
* Divus 26 - Please take me back!
* Divus 27 - The wedding (Mentioned)
* Divus 28 - Holiday
* Divus 29 - Pink eyes
* Divus 30 - Take everything you want
* Divus 31 - Alpha (Flashback/body)

**Upcoming episodes:**

* Divus 32 - The eye mark (Flashback)
* Divus 33 - Vision (Body)

**Specials:**

* Divus 0 - Let's begin (Mentioned)
* Stop-Motion sneak peek

## **Trivia**

* James' taking of his glasses is symbolic of taking off his fake personality.
* James' personality and design were already thought out a year before his doll was made. His look and movement is inspired on David Bowie.
* James' voice was inspired by the magic Jinn toy. The Dutch version of these toys have a very sinister voice.
* James' birthday is on March 23rd.
* James is a best selling author. A few of his books' titles are: *Traveling through dimensions*, *Stuck between worlds* and *More than 6.*
* James owns a lot of key items: The Silver Cube, Mortus Felis' Sword Rubus Felis's Journal. He also used to have The Golden Cube, The Divus Folder and The Book of Deus.
* James is the first character in the Divus series to die on screen.

## **Gallery**

Left: Very early concept James (right Alex)Young James with the book of Deus
## **External Links**

**Vulpes line**

**Items**

**Locations**