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Three of the four Mask Guardians – [[Axel]], [[Foutch]] and [[Grolem 13]] – have multiple instances of Rayman's symbol emblazoned on their own chests. The second Guardian, [[Umber]], does not – he also looks drastically different from the other Guardians, and helps Rayman rather than attacking him. Strangely, the pillar containing the fourth Mask has no symbols engraven on it, and looks irregular, or melted. The fourth Mask does not have a Sanctuary of its own, instead being found in [[the Pirate Mines]] by a [[baby Globox]], who then gives it to Rayman; it is only in the PlayStation 2 remake, ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', that the fourht Mask is found inside a pillar, and protected by a Guardian, Grolem 13. | Three of the four Mask Guardians – [[Axel]], [[Foutch]] and [[Grolem 13]] – have multiple instances of Rayman's symbol emblazoned on their own chests. The second Guardian, [[Umber]], does not – he also looks drastically different from the other Guardians, and helps Rayman rather than attacking him. Strangely, the pillar containing the fourth Mask has no symbols engraven on it, and looks irregular, or melted. The fourth Mask does not have a Sanctuary of its own, instead being found in [[the Pirate Mines]] by a [[baby Globox]], who then gives it to Rayman; it is only in the PlayStation 2 remake, ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'', that the fourht Mask is found inside a pillar, and protected by a Guardian, Grolem 13. | ||
[[Image:Rayman symbol flags.jpg|thumb|right|320px|The [[baby Globox]]es cheer [[Rayman]] on with flags bearing his symbol]] | |||
One of [[Rayman]]'s objectives in the game is to collect the [[Yellow Lum]]s – the thousand fragments of energy which formed [[the Heart of the World]], the mystical object which provides all the world's energy and is responsible for creating [[Polokus]]. As he gathers more Yellow Lums, [[the Knowledge of the World]] is gradually unveiled to him. When Rayman has gathered at least 999 of the 1000 Lums, the most profound secret of all is revealed to him: ‘Of all the inhabitants here, you are the only one whom Polokus did not dream. You are the only one to receive powers from the [[fairy|fairies]]. Some see you as the chosen one of all the gods. Who knows...?’ This information draws a connection between Rayman's status as the ‘chosen one of all the gods’, the fact that he was not created by Polokus, and his apparently unique ability to gain powers from the [[Silver Lum]]s created by the fairies. Since Rayman always absorbs Silver Lums through the symbol on his chest when he receives them from the fairies [[Betilla the Fairy|Betilla]] and [[Ly the Fairy|Ly]], this indicates that Rayman's symbol is in some way related to the fact that he is the ‘chosen one’. | One of [[Rayman]]'s objectives in the game is to collect the [[Yellow Lum]]s – the thousand fragments of energy which formed [[the Heart of the World]], the mystical object which provides all the world's energy and is responsible for creating [[Polokus]]. As he gathers more Yellow Lums, [[the Knowledge of the World]] is gradually unveiled to him. When Rayman has gathered at least 999 of the 1000 Lums, the most profound secret of all is revealed to him: ‘Of all the inhabitants here, you are the only one whom Polokus did not dream. You are the only one to receive powers from the [[fairy|fairies]]. Some see you as the chosen one of all the gods. Who knows...?’ This information draws a connection between Rayman's status as the ‘chosen one of all the gods’, the fact that he was not created by Polokus, and his apparently unique ability to gain powers from the [[Silver Lum]]s created by the fairies. Since Rayman always absorbs Silver Lums through the symbol on his chest when he receives them from the fairies [[Betilla the Fairy|Betilla]] and [[Ly the Fairy|Ly]], this indicates that Rayman's symbol is in some way related to the fact that he is the ‘chosen one’. | ||
''Rayman 2'' also features two levels, [[the Walk of Life]] and [[the Walk of Power]], in which [[Rayman]] races against [[Ly the Fairy]] to earn more health and more [[magic fist]] power, respectively. In these races, Rayman in cheered on by [[baby Globox]]es, some of whom wave purple flags with white ‘O’ symbols on them. In [[Globox Village]], an area which appears only in the Sega Dreamcast version of the game, | ''Rayman 2'' also features two levels, [[the Walk of Life]] and [[the Walk of Power]], in which [[Rayman]] races against [[Ly the Fairy]] to earn more health and more [[magic fist]] power, respectively. In these races, Rayman in cheered on by [[baby Globox]]es, some of whom wave purple flags with white ‘O’ symbols on them. In [[Globox Village]], an area which appears only in the Sega Dreamcast version of the game, more baby Globoxes take out these flags and start waving them when they see Rayman approaching. These flags are all direct copies of the front of Rayman's body; in this context, the symbol seems emblematic of Rayman himself, and is used by his supporters as his own personal ‘flag’. | ||
As was the case with the [[flying ring]]s in [[Rayman 1|the previous game]], the [[Purple Lum]]s in [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|this game]] resemble [[Rayman]]'s symbol, and form a sparkling bond of energy with him when he grabs them. It is possible that flying rings and Purple Lums are meant to be the same objects. | As was the case with the [[flying ring]]s in [[Rayman 1|the previous game]], the [[Purple Lum]]s in [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape|this game]] resemble [[Rayman]]'s symbol, and form a sparkling bond of energy with him when he grabs them. It is possible that flying rings and Purple Lums are meant to be the same objects. | ||