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The Magician (Rayman 1)

2022-12-26T13:46:43Z

Obigre: /* Early version */same edit as on RO prototype page fwr pig latin name of teensie magician

{{Character
| name = The Magician
| image = [[Image:Magician.png|320px|''The Magician'']]
| alignment = Good (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'') then bad (''[[Rayman Origins]]'')
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]''
| portrayed by = [[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'') <br />
Steve Gadler (''[[Rayman Junior]]'') <br />
Christian Stonner (''[[English with Rayman]]'')
| sex = Male
| species = [[Rayman's species]], then [[Teensie]]
| status = Magician
| relatives = [[Andrew]] (cousin)
}}

'''The Magician''' is a major character in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. He makes his first appearance in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], where he seems to be a member of [[Rayman]]'s [[Rayman's species|limbless species]]. His next major role is in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', where he is revealed to be a [[Teensie]], and ultimately takes on a villainous role. In the intermediate years, the Magician also appeared in several educational spin-offs of [[Rayman 1|the original game]], such as ''[[Rayman Junior]]'' and ''[[English with Rayman]]''. In ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', he multiplies to become the five villainous [[Dark Teensy|Dark Teensies]].

==Character description==
===Appearance===
In [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], the Magician appears to be part of [[Rayman's species|the same limbless species]] as [[Rayman]]. He bears all of the signature traits – lack of limbs, large nose and white gloves. He has long blonde hair that nearly reaches the ground, and his eyes are always covered by his long black top hat, which shines in blue and purple and has a gold star on the front. (He often retreats into this hat, and can be found hiding inside it in many levels.) He has also been seen wearing shirts of two colours – in the introduction sequence of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], he wears a purple shirt with two blue buttons, but in the game itself, this is blue with golden buttons. The colour of his shoes – purple and orchid – remain the same, but with different stripe patterns. He is also noticeably shorter than [[Rayman]] is in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], but in the educational games, he is approximately the same height as [[Betilla]] the Fairy. According to ''[[English with Rayman]]'', the Magician has a cousin named [[Andrew]].

In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', the Magician is no longer a member of [[Rayman's species]] – like several other characters, he has been redesigned to better fit the world established in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' sequels]]. The Magician is now a grey-haired [[Teensie]] who wears a purple shirt and a black coat. He still has his signature, star-adorned top hat, and can still be found hiding inside it in various levels. The top hat, however, has been slightly redesigned, with a pink band surrounding the lower part and the star moved to the upper part, with some points unsticking (as the star doesn't form part of the top hat). It is later revealed that the Magician is actually bald, and his grey hair is just a wig attached to his top hat.

<gallery widths="316px" heights="200px">
R1Intro 001.PNG|class=sprite|The Magician first appears in the intro sequence of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
The Reveal 3.jpg|The Magician as a villainous [[Teensie]] in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
</gallery>

===Personality===
[[File:Magician Andrew family photo album English with Rayman.png|thumb|right|214px|class=sprite|The Magician's family photo album, as seen in ''[[English with Rayman]]''.]]

In [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], the Magician seems perpetually happy and displays a flamboyantly positive attitude. Despite the havoc [[Mr Dark]] is wreaking across the world, the Magician remains buoyant and unconcerned. He also appears to be somewhat introverted, usually hiding inside his top hat, and only showing his face when doing business. This does not prevent him from socialising with the other inhabitants of [[the Glade of Dreams]]; in the educational spin-offs such as ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', the Magician's friendship with [[Betilla]] the Fairy is made clear.

From the beginning of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', the Magician presents himself as an energetic and benevolent character. As the game continues, he begins to make sarcastic remarks with sinister undertones. At the end of the game, it is revealed that the Magician is a traitor who secretly admires [[Mr Dark]], and has been manipulating the heroes in an attempt at world domination.

===Career===
In [[Rayman Origins (early production)|a scrapped scenario known from an unused script]] found in the files of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', the Magician started his career at a young age in the school of magic. This event could have taken place chronologically during [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], when he was still benevolent. The other students bullied him during that time due to his poor skills in magic. While maintaining the nickname "Magician", his real name, Ales Mansay (meaning Salesman in Pig Latin), left more clear his main purpose in the games: provide assistance in exchange for monetary assets. Finally, tempted by the other students, the Magician turned away from [[Rayman]] to become a fan of the evil [[Mr Dark]]. This part of the plot didn't make it to [[Rayman Origins|the final game]], save for the Magician eventually becoming a fan of [[Mr Dark]]. He also proved to be an expert engineer at the end of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', creating a gigantic robotic empire in the [[Moody Clouds]].

==In ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' and its spin-offs==
{{quote|text=He is hidden away in the scenery. With his help, [[Rayman]] can enter [[Bonus level (Rayman 1)|secret worlds]]. But note that this magic stunt has to be deserved, and it will cost you 10 [[Ting]]s to take advantage of it.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''}}

The Magician first appears in the introductory sequence of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']]. Here he tells the story of how [[Mr Dark]] stole the [[Great Protoon]] and brought about the collapse of [[the valley]]'s natural stability. He calls on [[Rayman]] to go and free the [[Electoon]]s from the cages that hostile beings had imprisoned them in, as well as bring the [[Great Protoon]] back from the [[Candy Château]]. He is the only character to have a major speaking role in the game. The Magician's voice was re-recorded for the American localisation, possibly by a different actor; his voice in this version is deeper and more brash than the high-pitched voice in the original European release.

[[Rayman]] can come across the Magician's hat several times throughout the game. The Magician only emerges from it if [[Rayman]] has at least ten [[Ting]]s; if not, he will clearly indicate with his hand that the hero will need them. If [[Rayman]] does have at least ten [[Ting]]s, he automatically reaches out and drops them into the Magician's outstretched hand. The Magician then teleports [[Rayman]] to one of his [[Bonus level (Rayman)|bonus levels]]. In these secret areas, [[Rayman]] must collect all the [[Ting]]s within the time limit. If he succeeds, he wins an extra [[life]]. Only a single [[life]] can be won in each [[Bonus level (Rayman 1)|bonus level]]. Subsequent victories in the same [[Bonus level (Rayman 1)|bonus levels]] are purely for fun, and also record the time taken by the player so that they can attempt to beat their records if they wish.

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Magician R1 hat.png|Throughout the game, the Magician can be found hiding inside his top hat.
Magician R1 bonus level.png|In exchange for ten [[Ting]]s, the Magician will transport [[Rayman]] to a [[Bonus level (Rayman 1)|bonus level]].
</gallery>

===In ''[[Rayman Junior]]''===
{{quote|text=He is the guardian of harmony and well-being. He holds [[The Magic Book of Knowledge|the book of knowledge and expertise]]. Since he is very smart, he always finds solutions and gives a helping hand to those in need. Throughout his journey, [[Rayman]] can count on his valuable advice to lead him to [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]].|sign=Official site|source=''[[Rayman Junior]]''<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20020608133315/http://sites.ubisoft.fr/raymanedu/ami/ami2/mag.html</ref>}}

[[Image:RJMagician 002.PNG|thumb|right|200px|class=sprite|The Magician and [[Betilla]] the Fairy watch over [[the Magic Book of Knowledge]].]]

The Magician takes on a major role as a mentor and teacher in ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', one of several educational spin-offs based on [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]]. He introduces the story of the game once again, only this time, he tells of how [[Mr Dark]] has broken into his cottage, stolen [[the Magic Book of Knowledge]] and destroyed the map to the villain's hideout. Once again, the Magician and [[Betilla]] the Fairy must call on [[Rayman]] to save the day, this time by reassembling the map to [[Mr Dark's Lair]] so that he can recover [[The Magic Book of Knowledge|the book]].

Instead of providing [[Bonus level (Rayman 1)|bonus areas]], the Magician now helps [[Rayman]] to solve the many problems (spelling and mathematical problems for the young player) throughout the journey. When [[Rayman]] starts a level, the Magician gives him an overview of the specific tasks he needs to carry out in order to complete it. After that, his hat appears several times throughout the level. Whenever [[Rayman]] passes it, the Magician either asks a new question or reminds [[Rayman]] of the level's task. Each time [[Rayman]] reaches the end of the final stage of a level, the Magician appears and gives a different performance, such as dancing or rapping '90s style, while praising [[Rayman]] for his success.

==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]''==
{{quote|text=The Magician will help you throughout your quest. He's always willing to trade you [[Electoon]]s for [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]], which will help you unlock new worlds and maps. At your service, his magic hat will provide tips and tricks galore to help you survive.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

{{quote|text=I remember you... Ales Mansay, right? You stunk at magic. Did the other [[Teensie]]s tease you? No reason to lose your sense of humor... Hahaha...Gulp. Or is it...|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused dialogue)}}

[[File:02 geyser blowout.jpg|320px|thumb|right|In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', the Magician can still be found hiding inside his top hat, but now he gives the heroes advice rather than unlocking [[Bonus level (Rayman 1)|bonus levels]].]]

The Magician makes his next appearance in the 2D platforming sequel, ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The Magician is first encountered at the beginning of the game: he is found inside his distinctive top hat, which is sitting on the ground outside [[the Snoring Tree]]. Each time one of the players jumps on the hat, the Magician offers a few words of advice. The hat appears in many places throughout the game, and the players can jump on it at any time for tips relevant to their current situation. However, there are some hints at his darker side; he makes sarcastic comments, and has little concern for the heroes, beyond using them as a source of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]]. Sometimes he even questions [[Rayman]]'s position as a hero.

At the end of each level, he is seen holding a test tube which he uses to count the number of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] collected by the players. In exchange for certain numbers of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]], he gives the heroes [[Electoon]]s, but if the players reach the top of the test tube, they receive a [[Lum Medal]]. The Magician displays great joy and excitement whenever the heroes bring him a large number of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]]. In these post-level screens, the Magician can be seen fully: he is revealed to be a [[Teensie]] rather than a member of [[Rayman's species]], and his hair is now grey rather than blonde.

The last world of the game (apart from the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]]) is the [[Moody Clouds]], a flying mechanical steampunk city which has mysteriously appeared above [[the Glade of Dreams]]. When the heroes finally arrive, they find the Magician's magic hat waiting for them. However, instead of offering helpful advice as he usually does, the Magician frantically tells them that they are going the wrong way, warning them to turn back before it is too late. In spite of the Magician's warning, the heroes work their way through the [[Moody Clouds]].

Along the way, they find many [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] trapped in glass containers connected to machines; it seems that they are being used to power the [[Moody Clouds]] and its robotic denizens. Eventually the heroes reach the heart of the mystery, a level titled ‘[[the Reveal]]’. They step into the [[Moody Clouds]] headquarters, only to find the Magician working the controls of the diabolical machinery encountered throughout the level. Caught, the Magician spins round, gives the heroes a smile and rips the golden star off his hat. He then jumps onto his desk and poses while lightning flashes in the windows behind him. The walls are decorated with posters of a mysterious, shadowy figure with a hat and a cloak; one poster bears the words '♥ Mister D', revealing that the Magician was secretly a fan of [[Mr Dark]], the villain of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']].

Also on the wall is a diagram showing [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] being fed into a machine to produce electricity: it is revealed that the Magician has been using the [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] he collected from the heroes to power the creation of his mechanical empire, the [[Moody Clouds]]. At this moment, the Magician pulls a lever, causing the heroes to fall through a trap door, where they must fight mechanical recreations of the [[Carnivora]] and [[Mocking Bird]] bosses. Once these have been defeated, the heroes climb back to the office of the Magician, where he distracts them with a disco number (recalling the dances of [[Rayman 1|the original game]]'s bosses) before running away. The heroes must them pursue him through a storm of falling debris and broken machinery as the [[Moody Clouds]] itself begins to disintegrate.

Eventually the Magician hops on board an [[Warship|airship]], and the heroes must pursue him on the backs of their [[mosquito]] friends. Eventually the [[Warship|airship]] crashes into the fiery core of the [[Moody Clouds]], causing an enormous explosion. The heroes fall from the sky and land back at [[the Snoring Tree]], where the game began. The Magician's fate is unknown.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Magician1.JPG|The Magician collects the player's [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] at the end of each level.
The Reveal 4.jpg|After the reveal, the Magician pulls a lever to cause the heroes to fall through a trap door.
The Reveal 16.jpg|The Magician attempts to distract the player by dancing.
</gallery>

[[Image:Char-mr-dark.png|thumb|right|320px|The Magician takes on the mantle of [[Mr Dark]].]]

===[[Rayman Origins (early production)|Early version]]===
An [[Rayman Origins (early production)|earlier version of the game's script]] was found amongst the files of the game's [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], and, while it follows the same general story, it also would have shed more light on certain aspects of the plot, and contains a large amount of dialogue that was removed from [[Rayman Origins|the final version of the game]]. In this [[Rayman Origins (early production)|scrapped scenario]], the Magician, real name Ales Mansay (which translates to "Salesman" in Pig Latin), was bullied and ostracised by the other [[Teensie]]s at magic school for his poor magical abilities. Although he helped [[Rayman]] to overcome [[Mr Dark]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], the Magician secretly admired the villain's dark and mysterious nature, and wanted to emulate him. He also developed a hatred for the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]], whose nightmares had repeatedly overcome [[the Glade of Dreams]] and were a constant threat to its inhabitants. The Magician concocted a plan. He hid a microphone in [[the Snoring Tree]], so that the heroes' snoring would irritate and ultimately start a war with the [[Livid Dead]]. (This microphone, disguised as a flower, can still be seen in the game itself, in both the beginning and ending sequences.) Throughout the game, the Magician pretended that he was still a friend of the heroes, allowing him to collect [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] from them in exchange for [[Electoon]]s which they could use to reach new levels. The Magician used these [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] to power his mechas: gigantic machines which he was building to take over [[the Glade of Dreams]], imposing order and eliminating the chaos of the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s nightmares. Eventually, however, the heroes reach the Magician's headquarters in the [[Moody Clouds]] and put a stop to his plans.

In the months leading up to and following the release of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', there was some confusion amongst fans about the identity of the villain and his relationship to [[Mr Dark]], thanks largely to the lack of dialogue or lucid storytelling in [[Rayman Origins|the final version of the game]]. In January 2012, lead writer Gabrielle Shrager confirmed that the Magician was simply a big fan and admirer of [[Mr Dark]], and that he was attempting to usurp [[Mr Dark]]'s position.<ref>Gabrielle Shrager clarifies the identity of the villain of ''Rayman Origins'', [[:File:Gabrielle Shrager Facebook conversation.jpg]]</ref>. To this day, it is still unknown why this piece of story was removed from the final game.

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==In ''[[Rayman Legends]]''==
[[Rayman Legends (early production)|Early screenshots]] showed the Magician's hat presumably in a level of the game, however, this is not seen in the final product. Instead, 100 years after the events of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', with [[Rayman]] and friends caught in a deep sleep, the nightmares and evil monsters multiply, and the Magician has also done so into the [[Dark Teensy|Dark Teensies]].

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
Ro2-maybe-9.jpg|The Magician's hat in [[Rayman Legends (early production)|an early version of ''Rayman Legends'']].
Magician2.png|A [[Dark Teensy]] who is laughing.
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*Although he does not make a direct appearance, a notable reference to the Magician is made in [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (Game Boy Advance)|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman Raving Rabbids'']], in the level [[the Kids' Hamlet]] from the [[Child (world)|Child world]]. In certain area, a grey [[Rabbid]] wearing the Magician's top hat won't let [[Rayman]] pass. Much like the Magician, the [[Rabbid]] proposes [[Rayman]] to play a minigame with limited time. [[Rayman]] must enter his tent and play a minigame called 'Shoot a Rabbid', where he has to shoot carrots at targets with the face of a [[Rabbid]], and avoid shooting at the ones with the face of [[Murfy]]. If [[Rayman]] completes the challenge successfully, the [[Rabbid]] will let [[Rayman]] pass through the rest of the level.
*After a [[bomb launching clown]] draws a picture of [[Betilla]] in ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'', the Magician identifies her as his ‘favourite [[fairy]]’.
*The Magician's dance style has been compared by some to be similar to that of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson Michael Jackson], though this has not been confirmed in an official capacity.
*Each character type will have their own dance style when compelled to dance by the Magician in [[the Reveal]].
*He is the first good character in the whole series to become evil.
*He is also the third villain (first two being [[Admiral Razorbeard|Razorbeard]] and [[André]]) in the main series to have been the main antagonist for more than one game.
*While not making a physical appearance in ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', the Magician is mentioned in [[Rabbiteen]]'s description. It says that her long lost brother jumped into the Magician's hat, never to be seen again.

==Image gallery==
<gallery widths="240px" heights="180px">
RJMagician 001.PNG|The Magician, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''.
RJMagician 003.PNG|The Magician along with [[Betilla]] the Fairy.
RJMagician 004.PNG|The Magician thinking with [[Betilla]].
RJMagician 005.PNG|The Magician and [[Betilla]] as they thought of [[Rayman]].
RJMagician 006.PNG|[[Betilla]] and the Magician running through [[the Dream Forest]].
MagicianRabbid.png|A [[Rabbid]] wearing the Magician's hat.
MagicianArtworkEduGames.png|Artwork of the Magician from ''[[Rayman Junior]]''.
MagicianArtworkCP.png|Artwork of the Magician from ''[[Rayman CP]]''.
Magician hat Origins.png|The Magician's hat, as seen in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
</gallery>

==References==
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Rayman Origins (early production)

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[[File:Rayman-origins-propeller.jpg|thumb|320px|A screenshot from an early version of the game, showing [[Rayman]]'s cut [[propeller]] ability and a health bar.]]
''[[Rayman Origins]]'' had a bunch of changes made during early production, most which has been seen through early trailers and by hacking the game.

== Announcement ==
[[File:Bubbleprize a2.png|thumb|A scrapped [[Life|life statue]].]]
When ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was originally announced it was going to have multiple episodic releases, with the first one being released in late 2010. This was however changed to make the game a more full experience. Originally it was also meant to be a prequel, as can be seen from early trailers, but was later turned into a full sequel. The name ''Origins'' was kept as the game was still focused on going back to [[Rayman]]'s origins, with a gameplay style similar to [[Rayman 1|the original game]].

Several features seen from early trailers and screenshot never made it into the final game. A world composed of artwork and art supplies, based on [[Picture City]] from [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], was planned for inclusion but abandoned during the development of the game. It would have featured references to art styles such as pop art and pixel art. Other cut features include [[Rayman]]'s [[propeller]] ability, which could have been used by other characters as well, such as [[Globox]]. The game was originally going to include a similar [[life]] and health system to [[Rayman 1|the original game]], with a [[life]] counter and a health counter. Early artwork also show [[Big Mama]] on the top of [[Mystical Pique]] rather than in the [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]]. Early footage also shows [[Lum King]]s giving ax x4 multiplier rather than x2.

Originally the game would have featured more returning characters and throwbacks to older games. The writer, Gabrielle Shrager, was a fan of the series and wanted to make a coherent story based on the previous titles. Most of the plot was however scrapped later on during development.

Before the [[bubble]] mechanic was introduced for when a player dies, they would turn into ghosts. Similarly, one could still be revived by other players in this state.

<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
RO-PinkTentaclesInMountainPeak-Artwork.jpg|Presumbly [[Big Mama]]'s tentacles at the mountain peaks.
RaymanOrigins 001.jpg|[[Rayman]] and [[Globox]] fighting [[Big Mama]] in an unknown area.
RaymanOrigins 005.jpg|[[Golem]] was originally seen with a different design.
</gallery>

== ''[[The Daily Bubble]]'' ==
''[[The Daily Bubble]]'' was a collection of magazine articles teasing several features and characters in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' before its release. Several characters shown there were never used in the final game.
<gallery widths="320px" heights="152px">
Eig RO.PNG|left|[[Eig]], as seen in ''[[the Daily Bubble]]''.
Voodoo mamma bkg.jpg|[[Mamma Hité]], as seen in ''[[the Daily Bubble]]''.
</gallery>

== Unused script ==

=== [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] ===
{{quote|text=You know, I really like the [[nymph]]s... They're bodacious bundles of fun, but lousy cooks... Was I talking to you Sorry! You are their best recipe yet!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused script)}}

{{quote|text=Glutton after my own heart (happy sigh)... I've still got heartburn since our last chow festival! You lay off the sacred [[plum juice]] I promised your Mrs... Leave some for me!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused script)}}

{{quote|text=Bubble Me! Ahhh!!!!! A [[robo-pirate]]! Wait a bubble! A mechancial [[Teensy]] Lums s-guzzler if I ever saw one... Not very Eco-Logical at all!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused script)}}

=== [[The Magician]] ===
[[File:Char-mr-dark.png|thumb|[[The Magician]] takes on the mantle of [[Mr Dark]].]]

{{quote|text=So, I hid a microphone in the tree to start a war! I took all your [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]]s to power my magnificent machines...Plus, (long snort).. I stunk at magic school... boo hoo hoo...the other kids teased me and
tried out new tricks on me...|sign=[[The Magician]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused script)}}

{{quote|text=Let me lift a few [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]]s... More [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]]s! More Energy! Ha ha ha! [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]]s! Beautiful Moolah of the [[Glade of dreams|Glade]]! All mine! Mine! ha ha ha|sign=[[The Magician]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused script)}}

{{quote|text=Stop, you are killing me! Oh man! I cannot breathe! Wait; let me get [[popcorn]]. I cannot believe you've stayed alive this long! This is great; I have not laughed this hard in weeks! You're still alive. This is way better than the movies! What! Are you, scared? Do it! Do it! Do it! You kill me. I have never laughed so hard. I needed a giggle... I needed a good laugh... Either way, you die or I get more [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]]s... everybody wins! Don't worry, you'll be fine... probably. You don't need those... Do not make me laugh! Ridiculous! A fool's quest! There will be no more magic when I'm done! My mechas will bring order! Ha ha ha! Grow up! Stop the silliness! Quit joking! Get serious! Bene! Grazie mille! No rest for the wicked... I mean the weary!! I always wanted to be like [[Mr Dark|Mr. Dark]]: mysterious, dark!...um, dark and mysterious.. Ha-ha!... They ARE as dumb as they look! Try and catch me now! Ha-ha! [[Rayman]] IS as dumb as he looks!|sign=[[The Magician]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused script)}}

{{quote|text=Oh! The bad guy! It's [[the Magician|the magician]]! No! It's [[Mr Dark|Mr. Dark]]! Oh! The bad guy! It's a [[Teensy]]! [[The Magician|The magician]], [[Mr Dark|Mr. Dark]], [[Teensy]] Whoever!... He's getting away!|sign=Unknown|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused script)}}

{{quote|text=Ah ha ha! Yes. Tremble you silly creatures! Order! Reason! The very words are lost on you pea-brained peons! Boo hoo hoo. It was me. Yes. One gave me singing warts and ten-foot toenails that kept growing back...! This is the end of magic! Disappear, fairy dust! Boo! (You're always smacking each other around anyway...) To be fair, you made it easy...! (or you're very guillible) And nobody ever wanted to share my Boogers on a Stick! No worries. I'm here to help!|sign=[[The Magician]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused script)}}

By hacking the game's [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], and later the final version, a script was found, which details with unused dialogue what the game's plot was originally supposed to be. In this scrapped scenario, [[the Magician]]'s real name would have been Ales Mansay (whith translates to "Salesman" in Pig Latin). He was bullied and ostracized by the other [[Teensie]]s at magic school for his poor magical abilities. Although he helped [[Rayman]] to overcome [[Mr Dark]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], he secretly admired the villain's dark and mysterious nature, and wanted to emulate him. He also ended up developing a hatred for the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]], whose nightmares had repeatedly overcome [[the Glade of Dreams]] and were a constant threat to its inhabitants. [[The Magician]] concocted a plan. He hid a microphone in [[the Snoring Tree]], so that the heroes' snoring would irritate and ultimately start a war with the inhabitants of the [[Livid Dead]]. Although the microphone, disguised as a flower, can still be seen in the game itself it is never made clear who placed it there.

Throughout the game [[the Magician]] pretends that he is still a friend of the heroes, allowing him to collect [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] from them in exchange for [[Electoon]]s which they can use to reach new areas. In the scrapped plot, he used these [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]]s to power his mechas: gigantic machines which he was building to take over [[the Glade of Dreams]], imposing order and eliminating the chaos of the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s nightmares.

{{quote|text=
The ways of the dreamer have revealed themselves to us! You must discover what has happened to the missing [[Four Kings|royals]]... The clouds have become especially moody, we've never seen this nightmare before! Strange metal objects have been falling from the sky! A [[fakir]] was crushed just days ago! [[Electoon]]s are the stuff of [[Polokus|our Maker's]] dreams, without them we cannot fight off the nightmares for long... Hurry! Or the nightmares will worsen and the fabric of our world will unravel! We will fade like a bad dream if we do not free the [[Electoon]]s more... quickly! Only [[Electoon]]s can mend the fabric of the [[Glade of dreams|Glade]]... Save more!! Every [[Electoon]] we save brings us closer to ending the nightmare and saving the [[Glade of dreams|Glade]]! Bring more! The nightmare is ripping the [[Glade of dreams|Glade]] apart! Only the magical [[Electoon]]s can mend the fabric of the dream.... Save more! I will contain the nightmarish forces while you save more! I'll hold off the dark dreams until you free more! Way to go team! We knew we could count on you, [[Rayman|Ray]]! The master is back with us! Heed him, or get spanked! |sign=Unknown [[Nymph]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused script)}}

{{quote|text=[[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]]s can be quite illuminating, for those who know how to use their energy... And since I do and you don't, I'd be happy to take them off your hands! I imagine he's in the throws of a bad dream again... wonder who's fault that is Ubom Nubamubo Nubarubay ubanuba... And don't forget to grab all the [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]]s! Gives those to someone who knows how to use them... You beat back the nightmares and crushed my dreams...but the worst is yet to come... [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] is yet to have his worst nightmare... It may be your worst...and last, nightmare! Relive the adventure! 'The dream continues...adventures await!|sign=[[The Magician]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused script)}}

{{quote|text=The ways of the dreamer have revealed themselves! You may seek out the [[Four Kings|missing royalty]] now... The royals may fallen into the abysal depths of the troubled Dreamer! The [[fakir]]s worship them blindly! They welcome the end of magic and chant myopic mantras for a new world of reason and order! We have to get up there, but the [[Dreamer's Door]] is shut tight... We must find the members of the royal house of each land of the [[Glade of Dreams]]. Only they know the secret songs to opening them! Some dark force has captured them and we haven't seen them since. They haven't raided my fridges for weeks! Not even a single call for room service; that's not like the festive royals! Finally, we can return to the [[Dreamer's Door]] and attain the [[Moody Clouds]]... At last, we will discover the origins of the strange mechanisms that fall from the sky! We must delve into the depths of the dream, there where our Maker's moods reveal themselves.. |sign=Unknown [[Nymph]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused script)}}

{{quote|text=No! No! No! Don't go in there! Wrong way! Go back! Other way! Danger, danger! If you go there, the clouds will burst in fury and strike you down! I mean it! Prepare to be bubblized!|sign=[[The Magician]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused script)}}

{{quote|text=Have you saved my sisters? Each of us has the power to grant you a new power... You will need them on your quest to save the Glade from the nightmare creatures! The fabric of the dream is fraying... I'll hold back the nightmarish forces until you arrive! Meet you at the Rift!|sign=[[Betilla]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused script)}}

{{quote|text=Bubble me! Rayman's evil clone! My poor Electoons... The Kings are confused.. The piranhas are eating my brain... Where's Rayman when you need him... Let me lighten your load of Lums... Collect all of the precious Skull Teeth...and face your worst nightmare yet... Take that! Dirty Darktoon! I want out! Let me out! Quit drooling on me! Nymphs kick butt!|sign=Unknown|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused script)}}

{{Clear}}

== Developer script ==
In 2020, it was discovered that an update to ''Just Dance 2016'' included an early script for ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' with the original developer notes included. The most notable new discoveries from this are the mention of an unused map, titled "Don't Shoot the Dead", which was a flying level meant to appear right before [[The Mamma of All Nightmares]] and the fact that [[Big Mama]] might have intended to be [[Polokus|the Bubble Dreamer]].

[https://raymanpc.com/wiki/script-en/images/e/e1/Rayman_Origins_Scripts.pdf Early script]

== Unused levels ==
Two unused levels have been found in the PC version's files. Both levels are very short and without any background. The first of the two levels features a group of flying platforms and the second one a group of [[Livingstone|Lividstones]]. Both levels have the old [[exit sign]] textures, although not functional, and no end. They also feature a template terrain texture, known as "Basic Ground", with the distance being shown in squares of 2 square meters.

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Unused level 1.jpg|Titled "flowerflat" in the files.
Unused level 2.jpg|Titled "livingflat" in the files.
</gallery>

== Unused subtitles ==
The files from the PlayStation Vita version show unused subtitles for the origin cutscenes which are unlocked by finding [[relic]]s.

{{quote|text=
They say [[Rayman]] was once as bald as a full moon on Rayday.

And [[Raynette]] loved him that way.

Meanwhile, the [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]] set out in search of their promised land.

After centuries of wandering, desperate and delirious...

They came upon a snoozing couple...

A glorious sun rose over a land of perfect proportions...

‘Eureka!' said the [[Mini-Villus|mini-villus]] mini-king upon discovering [[Rayman|Ray]]'s shiny egg-head...

‘Home at last!!' cried the [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]], who threw down their bags and took root right then and there.

The [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]] threw down their bags and took root then and there.

‘Eeek!' shrieked [[Raynette]] at the unsightly ‘do...

‘Ahhhh!' screamed [[Rayman|Ray]] at the mini-invasion...

N/A

Running [[Rayman]] right over a cliff.

To his doom.

Or not. ‘Phew!', sighed [[Rayman|Ray]].

‘Your welcome!' replied the [[Mini-Villus|Mini-Villi]], as [[Rayman]] glided into the sunset with Glade's best head of hair.
|sign=Cutscene subtitles|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused)}}

{{quote|text=
One day, the ever-insatiable young [[Globox]] was stuffing himself silly with the delectable fruit of the blubue buberruby bubush.

Little did he know that his buffet was home to a venomous blubue bubeastubie...

... and the bubeastubie wasn't giving up its eye without a fight!

Finally, greedy [[Globox]] just went ahead and popped the whole bubeastubie down his gullet.

As he soon discovered, blubue bubeastubies tend to travel in swarms...

Singularly savage swarms, at that.

The blubue bubeastubie's buddies finally cornered the [[Shubamuban]] and really let him have it.

Poor [[Globox]] stumbled home covered in nasty bubeastubie buboils.

The buboils healed, but the damage was done. The bubeastubie venom had turned young [[Globox]] a permanent shade of blue, and the magic peoples learned a valuable lesson: Always beat a buberruby bubush before stuffing ones belly...
|sign=Cutscene subtitles|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused)}}

== Cut content ==
=== Playable characters ===
*[[Tarayzan]] ([[Teensie]])<ref>''[[Rayman Origins]]'', [[Rayman Origins (early production)#Developer script|leaked developer script]]</ref>
*[[Uglette]]
*[[Teensy Queen]] (male version)
*[[Teensy Wizard]] (orange version)
*[[Flashy MacTeen]]
*[[Teensoudini]]
*[[The Magician]]
*[[Robot Teensy]]

=== Enemies ===
*[[Big fly]]
*[[Eig]]
*[[Jalapeño King]]
*[[Piranha]]
*[[Scissor Bird]]
*[[Soldier]]
*[[Unibrow Steppe Moskito]]
*[[Zombie Chicken]]
*[[Mr Dark]]

=== Other ===
*[[Fire Lum]]
*[[Mamma Hité]]
*[[Scrapped nymph]]
*[[The Photographer]]
*[[Spiky fruit]]
*[[Bubble|Roulette bubbles]]

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Char-piranha.png|A scrapped [[Piranha]] enemy.
Char-basic-soldier.png|A scrapped [[Soldier]] enemy.
Scrapped Nymph RO.png|A [[scrapped nymph]].
Bubble mouche.png|A scrapped [[big fly]].
Flame-1.png|A scrapped [[fire Lum]].
CrazyPhotographer-info-1.png|The scrapped [[The Photographer|Photographer]].
</gallery>

== Gallery ==
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Rayman-Origins-Artwork-Floriane-Marchix-4-1.jpg
Rayman-Origins-Artwork-Floriane-Marchix-4-2.jpg
Rayman-Origins-Artwork-Floriane-Marchix-5-1.jpg
Rayman-Origins-Artwork-Floriane-Marchix-5-2.jpg
Rayman-Origins-Artwork-Floriane-Marchix-6.jpg
Rayman-Origins-Artwork-Floriane-Marchix-7.jpg
Rayman-Origins-Artwork-Floriane-Marchix-17.jpg
Rayman-Origins-Artwork-Floriane-Marchix-21-1.jpg
Rayman-Origins-Artwork-Floriane-Marchix-21-2.jpg
Rayman-Origins-Artwork-Floriane-Marchix-Pinatas.jpg
RO-Jellyfish-Concept.jpg
RO-Artwork-Vaisselle-1.jpg
RO-Artwork-Vaisselle-2.jpg
Moody Clouds.jpg
</gallery>

== External links ==
*[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kYpyVdRAXlU&ebc=ANyPxKq2_qASduEjBfgdh04JdcaFprB-pgRmjMNKqrnHFhsrMV3RQsKrwe7DnF_hNK9B2OYjp2GrV8JdYvSa3KgSeiwtddrqYA Footage of a early build of Rayman Origins]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvhwWXF-LfU Official trailer]
*[https://youtu.be/vkRTkPRn_0s Unused level 1]
*[https://youtu.be/LU_vg323xgk Unused level 2]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI689Ic7MRY Restored subtitles for Rayman's origin cutscene]
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kem7l4_ftc0 Restored subtitles for Globox's origin cutscene]

==References==
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