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{{ | {{Quote|text=Still no limbs, eh?! Well, the [[nymph]]s will get their act together eventually...! Less bones to break I say!|sign=[[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}} | ||
'''[[Rayman]]'s species''' is an unnamed race of limbless creatures native to [[ | '''[[Rayman]]'s species''' is an unnamed race of limbless creatures native to the [[Glade of Dreams]]. | ||
Members of [[Rayman]]'s species lack arms, legs and necks; instead, their heads, bodies, hands and feet float, connected only by some invisible force. They typically have large, rounded noses and eyes. | Members of [[Rayman]]'s species lack arms, legs and necks; instead, their heads, bodies, hands and feet float, connected only by some invisible force. They typically have large, rounded noses and eyes. | ||
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==In ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape''== | ==In ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape''== | ||
In ''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', very few characters from the original game return. For the most part, the game features a brand-new cast of characters. Aside from [[Rayman]] himself, no members of [[Rayman]]'s species appear. The game's manual states that, when [[Rayman]] first appeared, the other inhabitants of [[ | In ''[[Rayman 2|Rayman 2: The Great Escape]]'', very few characters from the original game return. For the most part, the game features a brand-new cast of characters. Aside from [[Rayman]] himself, no members of [[Rayman]]'s species appear. The game's manual states that, when [[Rayman]] first appeared, the other inhabitants of the [[Glade of Dreams]] were amazed by his limblessness, suggesting that [[Rayman]]'s species is very rare and not well-known. Upon close examination, some of the characters in this game, including [[Globox]] and the [[Teensie]]s, are semi-limbless; their feet float with no legs joining them to their bodies. | ||
==In ''Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc''== | ==In ''Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc''== | ||
In ''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'', many characters from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' return, but again the cast of the original game is largely overlooked, and no new characters of [[Rayman]]'s species appear. However, the game does contain references to them. In [[the Fairy Council]], | In ''[[Rayman 3|Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc]]'', many characters from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' return, but again the cast of the original game is largely overlooked, and no new characters of [[Rayman]]'s species appear. However, the game does contain references to them. In [[the Fairy Council]], [[Rayman]] can find [[Garden Raygnome]]s: limbless garden gnomes with a strong resemblance to [[Rayman]]'s species. The developers of the game stated that they considered giving [[Rayman]] himself limbs, but decided that this would be too great a divergence for the series. | ||
==In ''Rayman Origins''== | ==In ''Rayman Origins''== | ||
{{ | {{Quote|text=Long ago, [[Pink Plant Woods|the Primordial Forest]], deep and mysterious, witnessed the birth of a man... a vegetable... no, no, no: a thingamajig.|sign=E3 2010 trailer|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}} | ||
In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', many characters from the original game appear for the first time in the series's sixteen-year history. However, the developers made some effort to avoid the subject of [[Rayman]]'s species, perhaps to maintain the unique status held by [[Rayman]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman 3]]''. Characters who were originally limbless, like [[Betilla|Betilla the Fairy]], [[Hunter]]s, [[Antitoon]]s and [[Livingstone]]s now have arms and legs. Some characters, like [[the Magician]] and [[the Photographer]], have been changed to [[Teensie]]s to better fit the style established in the previous sequels. However, some characters, like [[Electoon]]s, [[Stone man|stone men]] and other members of [[Rayman]]'s species remain as limbless as they were in the original. | In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', many characters from the original game appear for the first time in the series's sixteen-year history. However, the developers made some effort to avoid the subject of [[Rayman]]'s species, perhaps to maintain the unique status held by [[Rayman]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman 3]]''. Characters who were originally limbless, like [[Betilla|Betilla the Fairy]], [[Hunter]]s, [[Antitoon]]s and [[Livingstone]]s now have arms and legs. Some characters, like [[the Magician]] and [[the Photographer]], have been changed to [[Teensie]]s to better fit the style established in the previous sequels. However, some characters, like [[Electoon]]s, [[Stone man|stone men]] and other members of [[Rayman]]'s species remain as limbless as they were in the original. In addition, [[Raybox]] and [[Raymesis]] are introduced as playable characters and skins for [[Rayman]]. | ||
''[[Rayman Origins]]'' also gives an | The manual for ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' also gives an explanation for [[Rayman]]'s limblessness, claiming that in the distant past, [[Rayman]] was created by the [[nymph]]s in order to defeat [[Jano]] and preserve the balance of the world. However, on their way to the ritual, the [[nymph]]s accidentally lost a bag of [[Lum]]s. As a result, [[Rayman]] was born incomplete: missing arms, legs and neck. However, this story conflicts with other accounts of [[Rayman]]'s origins. | ||
At one point in the development of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', [[Tarayzan]] from [[Rayman 1|the original game]] was intended to be a playable character. As a skin for [[Rayman]], [[Tarayzan]] would have remained limbless. Unused dialogue from the game reveals that | At one point in the development of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', [[Tarayzan]] from [[Rayman 1|the original game]] was intended to be a playable character. As a skin for [[Rayman]], [[Tarayzan]] would have remained limbless. Unused dialogue from the game reveals that the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]] would have called him [[Rayman]]'s "cuz", although it is unknown if this was supposed to denote a literal kinship. | ||
When | When a hero pulls on the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s beard while controlling [[Rayman]], he expresses mild surprise that [[Rayman]] is still limbless, and assures him that the [[nymph]]s will get their act together eventually. This may suggest that it is possible for members of [[Rayman]]'s species to gain limbs; it may be that this is what happened to the other returning characters from the original game. | ||
In the PlayStation Vita version of the game, the player can unlock two hidden mosaics by collecting [[relic]]s. One mosaic tells a story about [[Globox]]'s past, while the other tells a story about [[Rayman]]'s history. According to the mosaic, [[Rayman]] was originally bald, and had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] who was a member of his own species. While the couple slept on a forest floor, a group of [[Mini-Villus|tiny creatures]], each one a living strand of blonde hair, crept up on [[Rayman]] and fused themselves to his bald head. [[Raynette|Rayman's female companion]], terrified and confused, attempted to cut [[Rayman]]'s hair with a gigantic pair of scissors, but the [[Mini-Villus|hair creatures]], afraid of their nefarious fate, pulled [[Rayman]]'s head and body to escape with him, accidentally making him fall off a cliff. Much to [[Rayman]]'s surprise, his new hair activated its [[helicopter]] ability for the first time, flying him to safety. It is unknown what happened to [[Raynette|Rayman's partner]], as she is never seen or mentioned again. | In the PlayStation Vita version of the game, the player can unlock two hidden mosaics by collecting [[relic]]s. One mosaic tells a story about [[Globox]]'s past, while the other tells a story about [[Rayman]]'s history. According to the mosaic, [[Rayman]] was originally bald, and had a [[Raynette|wife or girlfriend]] who was a member of his own species. While the couple slept on a forest floor, a group of [[Mini-Villus|tiny creatures]], each one a living strand of blonde hair, crept up on [[Rayman]] and fused themselves to his bald head. [[Raynette|Rayman's female companion]], terrified and confused, attempted to cut [[Rayman]]'s hair with a gigantic pair of scissors, but the [[Mini-Villus|hair creatures]], afraid of their nefarious fate, pulled [[Rayman]]'s head and body to escape with him, accidentally making him fall off a cliff. Much to [[Rayman]]'s surprise, his new hair activated its [[helicopter]] ability for the first time, flying him to safety. It is unknown what happened to [[Raynette|Rayman's partner]], as she is never seen or mentioned again. | ||
Since the backstory conflicts with other stories of [[Rayman]]'s origin, and of how he received the [[helicopter]], it is unclear if it is true. | |||
==In ''Rayman Legends'' and its spin-offs== | |||
A slew of new members of [[Rayman]]’s species are introduced in ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' as skins for [[Rayman]], such as [[Sir Rayelot]], [[Raymolk]], and [[Rayomz]]. Many of these new skins are exclusive to certain versions of the game; however, this is rectified in the Nintendo Switch’s “Definitive Edition” of the game, which includes all of the console-exclusive skins. | |||
A few new members of [[Rayman]]’s species, including [[Raylatin]] and [[Raywolf]], made their debut as skins in ''[[Rayman Fiesta Run]]''. ''[[Rayman Adventures]]'' introduces even more members of [[Rayman]]’s species as skins, like [[Raydoom]], [[Shayman]], and [[Raywiz]], to name a few, while bringing back all of [[Rayman]]’s skins from ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', including the console-exclusive ones (with the exceptions of [[Ray Plumber]] and [[Champion Ray]]). Many of these costumes were confined to time-limited events and [[List of special packs in Rayman Adventures|special packs]] that were made unavailable after their time was up; however, a few of these characters returned in ''[[Rayman Mini]]'' as permanent additions. | |||
==In other games== | ==In other games== | ||
In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', the developers intended [[Rayman]] to have a girlfriend, [[Simohne]], whom he would have to rescue from the [[Rabbid]]s. Concept artwork suggests that the game would have parodied ''Star Wars'' to some extent. | In ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'', the developers intended [[Rayman]] to have a girlfriend, [[Simohne]], whom he would have to rescue from the [[Rabbid]]s. Concept artwork suggests that the game would have parodied ''Star Wars'' to some extent. | ||
The announcement of ''Growtopia’s'' crossover event with the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] calls [[Rayman]] “our favorite Rayperson ever,” providing a potential name for his species. | |||
Two new members of [[Rayman]]'s species, [[Raydvar]] and [[Ray of the Dead]], are introduced in the fighting game ''[[Brawlhalla]]'' as skins for [[Rayman]]. | |||
==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
In ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', | In ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', [[Rayman]] is called "thing" and "freak", appearing to be the only one of his kind. | ||
In ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]'', [[Rayman]] travels to the [[Earth]] dimension from what Eden calls "[[Glade of Dreams#Universe|Dimension X]]". Here, he is referred to as an alien, and "alien scum" (by Red) derogatorily. He struggled to fit in, being the only one of his kind. | |||
==List of the known members from the species== | |||
*[[Rayman]], the hero of the [[Glade of Dreams]] | |||
*[[Tarayzan]], a forest-dwelling friend to [[Rayman]] | |||
*[[The Musician]], a guitar-playing friend to [[Rayman]] that lives with his wife and child | |||
*[[The Magician (Rayman 1)|The Magician]] from [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], a handy friend to [[Rayman]] | |||
*[[Bad Rayman]], a mindless, deadly clone created by [[Mr Dark]] | |||
*[[Dark Rayman (Rayman Arena)|Dark Rayman]] from ''[[Rayman Arena]]'', an evil doppelgänger who can be unlocked as a playable character | |||
*[[Simohne]], a girlfriend to [[Rayman]] that was meant to appear in the [[Rayman Raving Rabbids (cancelled prototype)|cancelled prototype]] for ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids]]'' | |||
*[[Raymesis]], a sentient clone that may also have been created by [[Mr Dark]] | |||
*[[Raynette]], a wife or girlfriend to [[Rayman]] that was only seen on a mosaic in the PlayStation Vita version of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' | |||
*[[Sir Rayelot]], a knight hero | |||
*[[Ray Plumber]], a hero dressed like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario Mario] | |||
*[[Ray Vaas]], a hero (and presumed lunatic) dressed like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaas_Montenegro Vaas] | |||
*[[Raymolk]], a hairy hero that lives in the deep jungles of the [[Glade of Dreams]] | |||
*[[Rayomz]], a half-naked hero | |||
*[[Splinter Ray]], a spy and conspiracy theorist dressed like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Fisher_(Splinter_Cell) Sam Fisher] | |||
*[[Assassin Ray]], a pirate hero dressed like [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Kenway Edward Kenway] | |||
*[[Ray of Persia]], a fashion victim dressed like the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(Prince_of_Persia) Prince of Persia] | |||
*[[Funky Ray]], a 70s-loving hero | |||
*[[Champion Ray]], a champion hero that was once exclusive to the developers of ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' | |||
*[[Dark Rayman (Rayman Legends)|Dark Rayman]] from ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', another mindless, deadly clone | |||
*[[Santa Ray]] (also known as [[Santa Ray|Ray-Mas]]), a Christmas enthusiast | |||
*[[Santa Ray 2]], another presumed Christmas enthusiast | |||
*[[Ray-Fucius]], a hero obsessed with Eastern philosophy | |||
*[[Shadow Ray]], the [[Glade of Dreams]]’s biggest movie fanatic, who shares the appearance of [[Dark Rayman (Rayman Legends)|Dark Rayman]] from ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' | |||
*[[Shayman]], a former shaman | |||
*[[Raywolf]], a werewolf-like hero and a presumed astronomer | |||
*[[Raylatin]], a hero made of gelatin | |||
*[[Rayphael]], a painter | |||
*[[Raybolt]], an athlete | |||
*[[Raybeard]], a ghost pirate | |||
*[[Raydoom]], a demonic hero | |||
*[[Freeze Ray]], a cold-loving hero | |||
*[[Raysiris]], the [[Desert Kingdom]]’s best runner | |||
*[[Dr. Farayday]], a mad scientist | |||
*[[Samuray]], a samurai warrior | |||
*[[Ray-One]], an intergalactic explorer | |||
*[[Raywiz]], a wizard | |||
*[[Sorceray]], a short-tempered sorcerer | |||
*[[Ray-Gnarr]], the leader of [[Mystical Pique]]’s early settlers | |||
*[[Raydvar]], a hero dressed as Bödvar from ''[[Brawlhalla]]'' | |||
*[[Ray of the Dead]], a phantasmic hero | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Globox's species]] | |||
*[[List of heroes and costumes in UbiArt games]] | |||
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