Umber

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==Description==

Umber is a tall, statue-like creature whose stone body is composed mainly of cube-like geometric blocks. He is the Guardian of [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]], where the second of the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] is hidden. When [[Four Masks of Polokus|the masks]] are reunited, [[Polokus]] will awaken, and destroy the evil [[Robo-Pirate]] army; this is the main objective of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and its remakes. Umber is almost robotic in his movements; since his body is constructed of rigid stone sections, he cannot flex or turn in any way; he can only move certain parts of his body up and down, such as his arms, legs and mouth, allowing him to walk and speak. He is distinctly different from the other three Guardians of [[Four Masks of Polokus|the masks]] – [[Axel]], [[Foutch]] and [[Grolem 13]] (who appears only in the PlayStation 2 version, ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''). The other Guardians are all glowing, legless, levitating, pyramid-headed enemies, whereas Umber is a benevolent statue. This discrepancy is never explained. In [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|the PlayStation version of the game]], the Guardians (including Umber) are given some dialogue, and their personality and motivations are explored in greater depth.

Umber's name likely comes from a natural earth pigment (a type of mineral) of the same name, which is considered one of the oldest pigments known to humans. This is consistent with his identity as a stone statue and his role as the guardian of an area themed partially around stone.

==In ''Rayman 2''==

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Like the other Guardians, Umber is omitted from ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', the Game Boy Color version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.

Umber was originally meant to be the guardian of the [[the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]], then called "The Sanctuary of Rock and Stone" and "The Sanctuary of Earth and Stone", but he was eventually switched with [[Foutch]].<ref>This information comes from the lines "The Sanctuary of Rock and Stone", "The Sanctuary of Earth and Stone" and "UMBER: Guardian of the sanctuary of rock and stone" in [[Rayman 2 (early production)|early demos]] of the game.</ref>

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In [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|the PlayStation version of ''Rayman 2'']], it is made clear that Umber is a benevolent being. It is explained that [[Ly]] the Fairy ‘contacted his spirit’, and that, unlike the misguided [[Axel]] and the insane [[Foutch]], Umber responded positively to her pleas, and decided to aid [[Rayman]] in his quest to gather [[Four Masks of Polokus|the four masks]], reawaken [[Polokus]] and defeat the [[Robo-Pirate]]s. In this version, Umber is known only as ‘a stone Colossus’; like the other Guardians, he remains unnamed, and is given a scene of dialogue with [[Rayman]]. Once he ferries [[Rayman]] across the lava, Umber tells him that it is an honour to serve him, probably referring to the events of [[Rayman 1|the original game]], in which [[Rayman]] saved the world from the evil [[Mr Dark]]. Umber warns [[Rayman]] that [[Ninja Henchman|Ninja Henchmen]] are on his trail, and advises [[Rayman]] to use their heavy hooks against them.

Notably, Umber does not sink in this version.

Notably, Umber does not sink in this version. In most other versions of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', it is never made clear if Umber is truly helping [[Rayman]] or whether his sinking is deliberate to trick unsuspecting would-be mask thieves. The fact that [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|the PlayStation version]] is the only version in which Umber does not sink, and the only one to confirm he is helping [[Rayman]] after [[Ly]]'s intervention, suggests that Umber's sinking in the other versions may be a deliberate trap rather than him simply wanting to help [[Rayman]].

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==References==

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 ==Description==
 Umber is a tall, statue-like creature whose stone body is composed mainly of cube-like geometric blocks. He is the Guardian of [[the Sanctuary of Stone and Fire]], where the second of the [[Four Masks of Polokus]] is hidden. When [[Four Masks of Polokus|the masks]] are reunited, [[Polokus]] will awaken, and destroy the evil [[Robo-Pirate]] army; this is the main objective of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and its remakes. Umber is almost robotic in his movements; since his body is constructed of rigid stone sections, he cannot flex or turn in any way; he can only move certain parts of his body up and down, such as his arms, legs and mouth, allowing him to walk and speak. He is distinctly different from the other three Guardians of [[Four Masks of Polokus|the masks]] – [[Axel]], [[Foutch]] and [[Grolem 13]] (who appears only in the PlayStation 2 version, ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''). The other Guardians are all glowing, legless, levitating, pyramid-headed enemies, whereas Umber is a benevolent statue. This discrepancy is never explained. In [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|the PlayStation version of the game]], the Guardians (including Umber) are given some dialogue, and their personality and motivations are explored in greater depth.
+Umber's name likely comes from a natural earth pigment (a type of mineral) of the same name, which is considered one of the oldest pigments known to humans. This is consistent with his identity as a stone statue and his role as the guardian of an area themed partially around stone.
 ==In ''Rayman 2''==
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 Like the other Guardians, Umber is omitted from ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'', the Game Boy Color version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
+Umber was originally meant to be the guardian of the [[the Sanctuary of Rock and Lava]], then called "The Sanctuary of Rock and Stone" and "The Sanctuary of Earth and Stone", but he was eventually switched with [[Foutch]].<ref>This information comes from the lines "The Sanctuary of Rock and Stone", "The Sanctuary of Earth and Stone" and "UMBER: Guardian of the sanctuary of rock and stone" in [[Rayman 2 (early production)|early demos]] of the game.</ref>
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 In [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|the PlayStation version of ''Rayman 2'']], it is made clear that Umber is a benevolent being. It is explained that [[Ly]] the Fairy ‘contacted his spirit’, and that, unlike the misguided [[Axel]] and the insane [[Foutch]], Umber responded positively to her pleas, and decided to aid [[Rayman]] in his quest to gather [[Four Masks of Polokus|the four masks]], reawaken [[Polokus]] and defeat the [[Robo-Pirate]]s. In this version, Umber is known only as ‘a stone Colossus’; like the other Guardians, he remains unnamed, and is given a scene of dialogue with [[Rayman]]. Once he ferries [[Rayman]] across the lava, Umber tells him that it is an honour to serve him, probably referring to the events of [[Rayman 1|the original game]], in which [[Rayman]] saved the world from the evil [[Mr Dark]]. Umber warns [[Rayman]] that [[Ninja Henchman|Ninja Henchmen]] are on his trail, and advises [[Rayman]] to use their heavy hooks against them.
-Notably, Umber does not sink in this version.
+Notably, Umber does not sink in this version. In most other versions of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', it is never made clear if Umber is truly helping [[Rayman]] or whether his sinking is deliberate to trick unsuspecting would-be mask thieves. The fact that [[Rayman 2 (PlayStation)|the PlayStation version]] is the only version in which Umber does not sink, and the only one to confirm he is helping [[Rayman]] after [[Ly]]'s intervention, suggests that Umber's sinking in the other versions may be a deliberate trap rather than him simply wanting to help [[Rayman]].
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 Forgotten Dungeon 02.png|A 3D render of [[Forgotten Dungeon]]
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+==References==
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