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{{Character | {{Character | ||
| name = Tarayzan | | name = Tarayzan | ||
| image = [[ | | image = [[File:Tarayzan.PNG|center|200px|class=sprite|Tarayzan]] | ||
| alignment = Good | | alignment = Good | ||
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' | | appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' | ||
| portrayed by = Steven Perkinson | |||
| sex = Male | | sex = Male | ||
| species = | | species = [[Rayman's species]] | ||
| status = Friend | | status = Friend | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[ | {{Quote|text=Hey [[Rayman]]! Take this [[magic seed]]!|sign=Tarayzan|source=''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' (PC version)}} | ||
'''Tarayzan''' is a character who appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]]. As his name suggests, Tarayzan is a pastiche of Tarzan combined with Rayman. He is clearly a member of [[Rayman | '''Tarayzan''' is a character who appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]]. As his name suggests, Tarayzan is a pastiche of Tarzan combined with [[Rayman]]. He is clearly a member of [[Rayman's species]]; apart from his black hair, earring and leopard-skin toga, he looks almost identical to [[Rayman]]. | ||
[[Rayman]] first meets Tarayzan in a rainy area that is the first part of [[the Swamps of Forgetfulness]], the third level in [[the Dream Forest]]. Tarayzan has lost his toga after getting it caught on a branch, and is now hiding behind a bush, | ==In ''Rayman''== | ||
In [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], [[Rayman]] first meets Tarayzan in a rainy area that is the first part of [[the Swamps of Forgetfulness]], the third level in [[the Dream Forest]]. Tarayzan has lost his toga after getting it caught on a branch, and is now hiding behind a bush, embarrassed at his nakedness. He can be seen murmuring and pointing awkwardly at his clothing. When [[Rayman]] jumps up and [[Telescopic fist|punches]] the toga, it falls and flutters down to Tarayzan, who puts it back on and is now able to leave the shelter of the bush. As an expression of his gratitude for [[Rayman]], Tarayzan gives [[Rayman]] a [[magic seed]], which can be used repeatedly to grow huge flowers. Tarayzan then yodels and leaps back up amongst the trees. When [[Rayman]] first plants the [[magic seed]], a rising flood (accompanied by morbid music) starts, and [[Rayman]] must use the [[Magic seed|seed]] repeatedly in order to ascend to the [[exit sign]] and escape the water. | |||
Tarayzan is seen again in the game's epilogue screen, where he is celebrating [[Rayman]]'s victory along with all of the other friendly characters. He later goes on holiday with the other characters, and is seen on a beach with Rayman and [[Joe the Extra-Terrestrial | Tarayzan is seen again in the game's epilogue screen, where he is celebrating [[Rayman]]'s victory along with all of the other friendly characters. He later goes on holiday with the other characters, and is seen on a beach with [[Rayman]] and [[Joe|Joe the Extra-Terrestrial]] in one of the photographs displayed during the end credits. | ||
The [[Media:R1 Manual FR.pdf|manual]] for [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]] calls Tarayzan [[Rayman]]'s first friend, despite the fact that he met and befriended [[Betilla]], [[The Magician (Rayman 1)|the Magician]], and [[Bzzit]] prior to his meeting with Tarayzan. | |||
<gallery widths="316px" heights="200px" class="sprite"> | |||
Ta-Ray-Zan.png|[[Rayman]] must help Tarayzan to get his clothes back. | |||
Rayman1Group.PNG|Tarayzan with [[Rayman]]'s other friends. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==In ''Rayman Origins''== | |||
{{Quote|text=Tarayzan! Love the leopard-skin...! How's it yodeling? Hey...pass me a [[magic seed]] and we'll bust out of [[The Snoring Tree|this bird's nest]]! All out, huh? Nevermind. Play that funky music! yodelayheehooo! | |||
[[ | Tarayzan! [[Rayman|Ray]]'s cuz from way back...whenever! Glad to see you didn't lose your leopard skin this time round.. Awk-ward...|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]'' (unused dialogue)}} | ||
[[ | |||
Tarayzan was going to be an unlockable [[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games|skin]] in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but he was removed from the final game. The [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] refers to him as [[Rayman]]'s ‘cuz’, though it is not clear if this is meant to denote a literal kinship. If Tarayzan is [[Rayman]]'s cousin, he was presumably created by one of [[Betilla]]'s [[nymph]] sisters; the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] mentions that they have cooked up other ‘recipes’ than [[Rayman]]. Repeated reference is also made to events in [[the Swamps of Forgetfulness]], including the incident with the leopard-skin and the [[magic seed]]s. | |||
==In ''Rayman Adventures''== | |||
Tarayzan served as a prototype when creating the [[Shayman]] skin for ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'', early concept art of which contains an unused Tarayzan skin. It is possible that the previously scrapped ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' Tarayzan skin was redesigned in the ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' art style for this concept art. | |||
<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px"> | |||
Tarayzan and Shayman Concept Art.jpg|Early [[Shayman]] concept art featuring Tarayzan. | |||
Tarayzan Test.jpg|Early [[Shayman]] concept art with game background. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery widths="187px" heights="200px" class="sprite"> | |||
VAC-4.png|Tarayzan on holiday with [[Rayman]] and [[Joe|Joe the Extra-Terrestrial]] after the events of the game. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Trivia== | |||
* In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', [[Rayman]] can wear a costume that makes him look similar to Tarayzan. | |||
==Names in other languages== | |||
{{Names | |||
|en=Tarayzan | |||
|zh_hans=塔莱桑 | |||
|zh_hans_S=PC, PC manual, PC series manual | |||
|zh_hans_2=泰雷 | |||
|zh_hans_2_S=[[Rayman Classic|mobile]] | |||
|zh_hant=泰雷 | |||
|nl=Tarayzan | |||
|fr=Tarayzan | |||
|de=Tarayzan | |||
|he=טארייזן | |||
|he_T=Tarayzan | |||
|it=Tarayzan | |||
|it_2=Taraysan | |||
|it_2_S=GBA manual only | |||
|ja=ターレイザン<ref>The inconsistent use across localizations of the vowel lengthener (chōonpu ー) has been standardized here.</ref> | |||
|ko=타라잔 | |||
|ko_S=PC manual | |||
|ko_2=타레이잔맨이 | |||
|ko_2_S=[[Rayman Classic|mobile]] | |||
|ru=Тарэйзан | |||
|es=Tarayzan<ref>In ''[[Rayman Classic]]'', this name is misspelled as "Tarazyan".</ref> | |||
}} | |||
==Notes== | |||
<references /> | |||
{{R1characters}} | |||
[[fr:Tarayzan]] | [[fr:Tarayzan]] | ||
[[de:Tarayzan]] | [[de:Tarayzan]] | ||
[[it:Tarayzan]] | |||
[[pl:Tarayzan]] | |||
[[es:Tarayzan]] | |||
[[zh:塔莱桑]] | |||
[[Category:Friends from Rayman 1]] | [[Category:Friends from Rayman 1]] | ||
[[Category:Members of Rayman's species]] | |||
[[Category:Scrapped content from Rayman Origins]] | |||
[[Category:Scrapped content from Rayman Adventures]] | |||
Latest revision as of 18:09, 17 February 2026
| Tarayzan | |
|---|---|
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| Alignment | Good |
| Appears in | Rayman |
| Portrayed by | Steven Perkinson |
| Sex | Male |
| Species | Rayman's species |
| Status | Friend |
Hey Rayman! Take this magic seed!—Tarayzan, Rayman (PC version)
Tarayzan is a character who appears in the original Rayman game. As his name suggests, Tarayzan is a pastiche of Tarzan combined with Rayman. He is clearly a member of Rayman's species; apart from his black hair, earring and leopard-skin toga, he looks almost identical to Rayman.
In Rayman
In the original Rayman game, Rayman first meets Tarayzan in a rainy area that is the first part of the Swamps of Forgetfulness, the third level in the Dream Forest. Tarayzan has lost his toga after getting it caught on a branch, and is now hiding behind a bush, embarrassed at his nakedness. He can be seen murmuring and pointing awkwardly at his clothing. When Rayman jumps up and punches the toga, it falls and flutters down to Tarayzan, who puts it back on and is now able to leave the shelter of the bush. As an expression of his gratitude for Rayman, Tarayzan gives Rayman a magic seed, which can be used repeatedly to grow huge flowers. Tarayzan then yodels and leaps back up amongst the trees. When Rayman first plants the magic seed, a rising flood (accompanied by morbid music) starts, and Rayman must use the seed repeatedly in order to ascend to the exit sign and escape the water.
Tarayzan is seen again in the game's epilogue screen, where he is celebrating Rayman's victory along with all of the other friendly characters. He later goes on holiday with the other characters, and is seen on a beach with Rayman and Joe the Extra-Terrestrial in one of the photographs displayed during the end credits.
The manual for the original Rayman game calls Tarayzan Rayman's first friend, despite the fact that he met and befriended Betilla, the Magician, and Bzzit prior to his meeting with Tarayzan.
In Rayman Origins
Tarayzan! Love the leopard-skin...! How's it yodeling? Hey...pass me a magic seed and we'll bust out of this bird's nest! All out, huh? Nevermind. Play that funky music! yodelayheehooo!Tarayzan! Ray's cuz from way back...whenever! Glad to see you didn't lose your leopard skin this time round.. Awk-ward...
—Bubble Dreamer, Rayman Origins (unused dialogue)
Tarayzan was going to be an unlockable skin in Rayman Origins, but he was removed from the final game. The Bubble Dreamer refers to him as Rayman's ‘cuz’, though it is not clear if this is meant to denote a literal kinship. If Tarayzan is Rayman's cousin, he was presumably created by one of Betilla's nymph sisters; the Bubble Dreamer mentions that they have cooked up other ‘recipes’ than Rayman. Repeated reference is also made to events in the Swamps of Forgetfulness, including the incident with the leopard-skin and the magic seeds.
In Rayman Adventures
Tarayzan served as a prototype when creating the Shayman skin for Rayman Adventures, early concept art of which contains an unused Tarayzan skin. It is possible that the previously scrapped Rayman Origins Tarayzan skin was redesigned in the Rayman Legends art style for this concept art.
Gallery
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Tarayzan on holiday with Rayman and Joe the Extra-Terrestrial after the events of the game.
Trivia
- In Rayman Raving Rabbids 2, Rayman can wear a costume that makes him look similar to Tarayzan.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Tarayzan |
| Chinese (simplified) | 塔莱桑 (PC, PC manual, PC series manual)
泰雷 (mobile) |
| Chinese (traditional) | 泰雷 |
| Dutch | Tarayzan |
| French | Tarayzan |
| German | Tarayzan |
| Hebrew | טארייזן Tarayzan |
| Italian | Tarayzan
Taraysan (GBA manual only) |
| Japanese | ターレイザン[1] |
| Korean | 타라잔 (PC manual)
타레이잔맨이 (mobile) |
| Russian | Тарэйзан |
| Spanish | Tarayzan[2] |
Notes
- ↑ The inconsistent use across localizations of the vowel lengthener (chōonpu ー) has been standardized here.
- ↑ In Rayman Classic, this name is misspelled as "Tarazyan".