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| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' | | appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|''Rayman 2'' (cancelled prototype)]], ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' | ||
| portrayed by = Emmanuelle Cosso (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'')<br /> | | portrayed by = Emmanuelle Cosso (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'')<br /> | ||
Kim Michelle Broderick (''[[English with Rayman]]'')<br /> | Kim Michelle Broderick (''[[English with Rayman]]'')<br /> | ||
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'''Betilla''' the Fairy is a major character in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. In [[Rayman 1|the original game]], she is a powerful [[fairy]] who uses her magic to grant [[Rayman]] special powers that help him to recover the stolen [[ | '''Betilla''' the Fairy is a major character in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. In [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], she is a powerful [[fairy]] who uses her magic to grant [[Rayman]] special powers that help him to recover the stolen [[Great Protoon]] from the clutches of the evil [[Mr Dark]]. In the sequel, ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', it is revealed that Betilla and her [[nymph]] sisters created [[Rayman]] in [[Pink Plant Woods|the Primordial Forest]] to be the protector of [[the Glade of Dreams]]. | ||
==Character description== | |||
[[Image:BetillaPoingGrappin.png|thumb|320px|left|class=sprite|Betilla, as she appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].]] | |||
Betilla is one of the earliest creations of [[Polokus]], making her one of the most ancient creatures in [[the Crossroads of Dreams]]. In [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], she shares only a few attributes of a typical [[fairy]], such as her ability to float in mid-air, and her ability to give [[Rayman]] his powers with her magic. She does not have wings, and does not appear to have the elven ears characteristic of other [[Fairy|fairies]] such as [[Ly]] the Fairy. She has long red hair, and wears a green and yellow dress, and a hat and shoes covered with blue stars. At the tip of her hat float three pink orbs. | |||
In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', while she retains her long red hair (which has become even longer) and ability to float, she now has small, very translucent wings, wears a bikini top, a short skirt and a tall pointy hat of dark and light green colours, and what appears to be dark green kneesocks that are worn up to her now-existent thighs. She also wears small golden earrings, a necklace and several gold bangles on both forearms. | |||
She appears to be a meditative and peaceful character in both games (despite the chaos [[Mr Dark]] has brought upon [[the valley]] in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']]), with great wisdom and the helpfulness to guide [[Rayman]] throughout his quest and teach him to use his powers effectively. | |||
== | ==In ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' and its spin-offs== | ||
Prior to the invasion by [[Mr Dark]], it seems that it was Betilla's job to protect the [[Great Protoon]] – the mystical orb which keeps the world in balance – and the [[Electoon]]s, little creatures which gravitate around it. Her powers were no match for those of the evil [[Mr Dark]], who defeats her at the beginning of the game, stealing the [[Great Protoon]] and kidnapping the [[Electoon]]s. Throughout the game, Betilla meets with [[Rayman]] five times, each time granting him a new [[Silver Lum|permanent power]], gradually building up his strength and abilities. During [[Rayman]]'s battle with [[Space Mama]] in [[Space Mama's Crater|her Crater]], [[Mr Dark]] kidnaps Betilla and traps her in a tiny crystal ball. When [[Rayman]] defeats [[Mr Skops]] in [[Mr Skops' Stalactites|his lair]], he hears Betilla crying out to him for help. At the end of the game, [[Rayman]] defeats [[Mr Dark]] in [[Candy Château|his Château]], and the inhabitants of [[the valley]] celebrate. [[Rayman]]'s rescue of Betilla and his recovery of the [[Great Protoon]] are not shown, but an epilogue screen indicates that both occurred. Betilla does not appear in the direct sequels, ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (where her role is taken by [[Ly]] the Fairy) and ''[[Rayman 3]]'' (which features no major [[fairy]] characters). | |||
[[ | ===In ''[[Rayman Junior]]''=== | ||
{{quote|text=She is gentle, benevolent and protective, but sometimes a little naughty – she is full of surprises. Betilla will give [[Rayman]] extraordinary powers and teach him to control them. Thanks to her, [[Rayman]] is better equipped to fight the evil creatures that will arise in his wake.|sign=Official site|source=''[[Rayman Junior]]''}} | |||
Betilla makes a notable appearance in ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', where she assists [[the Magician]] in giving [[Rayman]] an overview on the tasks he must carry out in order to complete a level. She had witnessed the theft of [[the Magic Book of Knowledge]] by [[Mr Dark]] one day as she was visiting [[the Magician]]'s cottage. To allow the young player to practice, she has her own area on the world map called [[Betilla's Garden]], which is a series of simplified maps that cover most of [[Rayman]]'s abilities. Betilla also appears in other educational [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' games]] for even younger children. | |||
== | ==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]''== | ||
Betilla first appeared in the E3 2010 trailer of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. In this game she is identified as the oldest nymph and an old friend of [[Polokus]]. She ‘weaves the moonbeams of the second summer solstice’ to create [[Rayman]], whom she hopes will protect the balance of the universe; however, the young Rayman is rebellious, immature and unruly. Like the [[Livingstone]]s, Betilla is portrayed with limbs; a revision of her limbless appearance in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. It is implied that she is also the trailer's narrator, and she seems to be recounting the game's events from a distant point in the future (presumably after the events of the first three ''Rayman'' platformers). | {{quote|text=The benevolent yet badass Betilla from [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] is back with a vengeance. She is the eldest [[Nymph]], one of [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s first and most beloved creatures. She and her sisters will grant [[Rayman]] and his entourage the powers they will need to complete their quest.|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}} | ||
Betilla first appeared in the E3 2010 trailer of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. In this game she is identified as the oldest [[nymph]] and an old friend of [[Polokus]]. She ‘weaves the [[Moons|moonbeams]] of the second summer solstice’ to create [[Rayman]], whom she hopes will protect the balance of the universe; however, the young [[Rayman]] is rebellious, immature and unruly. Like the [[Livingstone]]s, Betilla is portrayed with limbs; a revision of her limbless appearance in [[Rayman 1|the original game]]. It is implied that she is also the trailer's narrator, and she seems to be recounting the game's events from a distant point in the future (presumably after the events of the first three [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' platformers]]). | |||
In [[It's a Jungle Out There...]], the first level in the [[Jibberish Jungle]], Betilla is the first of the | In [[It's a Jungle Out There...]], the first level in the [[Jibberish Jungle]], Betilla is the first of the [[nymph]]s to be encountered, trapped inside the jaws of a [[Antitoon|Darktoon]]. When [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and the [[Teensie]]s rescue her, she gives them the power to attack. She also appears in some levels of the game congratulating for collecting enough [[Electoon]]s. She is lastly seen meditating with her sisters to open the door to [[Moody Clouds]]. | ||
There's a trophy/achievement called [[Betilla's Back!]], which unlocks once a player rescuing her from the [[Darktoon]]. | There's a trophy/achievement called [[Betilla's Back!]], which unlocks once a player rescuing her from the [[Antitoon|Darktoon]]. | ||
<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px"> | <gallery widths="320px" heights="180px"> | ||
It's a Jungle Out There... 1.jpg|Betilla seen trapped in a [[Darktoon]]. | RaymanOrigins_003.jpg|Betilla is revealed as the creator of [[Rayman]] in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. | ||
It's a Jungle Out There... 1.jpg|Betilla seen trapped in a [[Antitoon|Darktoon]]. | |||
It's a Jungle Out There... 2.jpg|Betilla getting rescued by [[Rayman]]. | It's a Jungle Out There... 2.jpg|Betilla getting rescued by [[Rayman]]. | ||
It's a Jungle Out There... 3.jpg|Betilla giving [[Rayman]] a new power. | It's a Jungle Out There... 3.jpg|Betilla giving [[Rayman]] a new power. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[Image:R2_Proto_Fairy.PNG|thumb|right|Betilla, as she would have appeared in [[Rayman 2 ( | [[Image:R2_Proto_Fairy.PNG|thumb|right|class=sprite|Betilla, as she would have appeared in [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled 2D version of ''Rayman 2'']].]] | ||
* Early in its development, ''[[Rayman 2 | * Early in its development, ''[[Rayman 2]]'' [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|was planned as a 2D game]] very similar to [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']]. An early promotional video and magazine preview revealed that Betilla would make an appearance in the game, and that she would be imprisoned by the [[Robo-Pirate]]s. In the final, 3D version of the game, Betilla was replaced by [[Ly]], a different [[fairy]]. | ||
* Another character with some resemblance is [[Betina]] from ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', but only her name and the colours of her clothes and hair support this speculation. | * Another character with some resemblance is [[Betina]] from ''[[Rayman: The Animated Series]]'', but only her name and the colours of her clothes and hair support this speculation. | ||
* Betilla's name can be seen on a leaderboard in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', alongside a default score of 9000. | * Betilla's name can be seen on a leaderboard in ''[[Rayman Raving Rabbids 2]]'', alongside a default score of 9000. | ||
* The ending of ''[[Rayman Junior]]'' shows Betilla knitting while housesitting the Magician's cottage and watching as he celebrates Rayman's victory on the television. | * The ending of ''[[Rayman Junior]]'' shows Betilla knitting while housesitting [[the Magician]]'s cottage and watching as he celebrates [[Rayman]]'s victory on the television. | ||
* ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'' also reveals that [[Betilla's House|Betilla has a house of her own]]. Players can explore it and find extra activities. It also works as the menu for the game. This image also appears in the French '''[http://www.raymanpc.com/Img/dossierpresse_rayman3.pdf dossier presse]''' booklet which was released to tie in with ''[[ | * ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'' also reveals that [[Betilla's House|Betilla has a house of her own]]. Players can explore it and find extra activities. It also works as the menu for the game. This image also appears in the French '''[http://www.raymanpc.com/Img/dossierpresse_rayman3.pdf dossier presse]''' booklet which was released to tie in with ''[[Rayman 3]]''; in the booklet, the image of the house is used as the background for a page which gives an overview of [[Rayman 1|the original game]] in general. | ||
* In 2007, [[Ubisoft]] partnered with UNICEF to create '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsQHz6lSzK0 three brief videos]''' to raise awareness of children's rights issues. In one of the videos, [[Rayman]] chastises a [[Rabbid]] for not sharing a book with a [[baby Globox]]. On the front cover of the book is a picture of Betilla | * In 2007, [[Ubisoft]] partnered with UNICEF to create '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsQHz6lSzK0 three brief videos]''' to raise awareness of children's rights issues. In one of the videos, [[Rayman]] chastises a [[Rabbid]] for not sharing a book with a [[baby Globox]]. On the front cover of the book is a picture of Betilla. | ||
* After a [[ | * After a [[bomb launching clown]] draws a picture of Betilla in ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'', [[the Magician]] identifies her as his ‘favourite [[fairy]]’. | ||
* When the first trailer for ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was revealed, Betilla looked very different in appearance compared to her final design in the game. In the trailer, she was a little bit shorter, she had a few jewelry on her and she looked older. | * When the first trailer for ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' was revealed, Betilla looked very different in appearance compared to her final design in the game. In the trailer, she was a little bit shorter, she had a few jewelry on her and she looked older. | ||
* Betilla makes an appearance in the animated sketch comedy television series [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_(TV_series) Mad], in an episode entitled "Adventures of TaunTaun / Everyone Loves Rayman." The sketch portrays her as Rayman's wife, with whom they have two | * Betilla makes an appearance in the animated sketch comedy television series [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_(TV_series) Mad], in an episode entitled "Adventures of TaunTaun / Everyone Loves Rayman." The sketch portrays her as [[Rayman]]'s wife, with whom they have two [[Teensie]]s as their own children and her name is changed to Betilda. This sketch is a combined parody of the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]] and the American sitcom [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody_Loves_Raymond Everybody Loves Raymond.] | ||
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==Image gallery== | ==Image gallery== | ||
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Image:R1Intro 004.PNG|Betilla fails to defeat [[Mr Dark]] in | Image:R1Intro 004.PNG|Betilla fails to defeat [[Mr Dark]] in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]]. | ||
Image:VIG RAP.png|[[Mr Dark]] captures Betilla. | Image:VIG RAP.png|[[Mr Dark]] captures Betilla. | ||
Image:VIG DARK.png|Betilla calling for [[Rayman]] to help her. | Image:VIG DARK.png|Betilla calling for [[Rayman]] to help her. | ||
Image:Rayman Brain Games VIGNET.png|Betilla and a [[ | Image:Rayman Brain Games VIGNET.png|Betilla and a [[hunter]] enjoying themselves. | ||
Image:Betilla.gif|Betilla as she appears in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''. | Image:Betilla.gif|Betilla, as she appears in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''. | ||
Image:RJMagician 002.PNG|Betilla with [[the Magician]] in his house. | Image:RJMagician 002.PNG|Betilla with [[the Magician]] in his house. | ||
Image:RJMagician 003.PNG|Betilla in fear with [[the Magician]] as [[Mr Dark]] steals | Image:RJMagician 003.PNG|Betilla in fear with [[the Magician]] as [[Mr Dark]] steals [[the Magic Book of Knowledge]]. | ||
Image:RJMagician 004.PNG|Along with [[the Magician]], Betilla thinks who should try to save the world once again. | Image:RJMagician 004.PNG|Along with [[the Magician]], Betilla thinks who should try to save the world once again. | ||
Image:RJMagician 005.PNG| | Image:RJMagician 005.PNG|Betilla and [[the Magician]] as they thought of [[Rayman]]. | ||
Image:RJMagician 006.PNG| | Image:RJMagician 006.PNG|Betilla and [[the Magician]] running through [[the Dream Forest]] to find [[Rayman]]. | ||
Image:Engray-story2.PNG|[[Rayman]] answering their call in a different but similar game, ''[[English with Rayman]]''. | Image:Engray-story2.PNG|[[Rayman]] answering their call in a different but similar game, ''[[English with Rayman]]''. | ||
Image:BetillaRJ.PNG|The loading screen for [[Betilla's Garden]]. | Image:BetillaRJ.PNG|The loading screen for [[Betilla's Garden]]. | ||
Image:Betilla_house.png|Betilla's | Image:Betilla_house.png|[[Betilla's House]]. | ||
Image:BetillaHouseActivity.PNG|Betilla's | Image:BetillaHouseActivity.PNG|[[Betilla's House]]. | ||
Image:RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|Betilla from the first trailer for ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' | Image:RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|Betilla from the first trailer for ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. | ||
Image:Rayman Origins.png|[[Rayman]]'s [[helicopter]] hair blows Betilla's skirt up. | Image:Rayman Origins.png|[[Rayman]]'s [[helicopter]] hair blows Betilla's skirt up. | ||
Image:RaymanOrigins 004.jpg|Betilla | Image:RaymanOrigins 004.jpg|Betilla attempting to pull her skirt down. | ||
Image:RO Posing BetillaTheNymph.jpg|Concept art for ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' | Image:RO Posing BetillaTheNymph.jpg|Concept art of Betilla for ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. | ||
Image:Fairy green.png|Betilla | Image:Fairy green.png|Betilla pulling her skirt down. | ||
Image:RJR_Betilla.png|Betilla casting up a spell. | Image:RJR_Betilla.png|Betilla casting up a spell. | ||
Image:PopCulture Mad.jpg|Betilla as she appears in MAD | Image:PopCulture Mad.jpg|Betilla, as she appears in MAD. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[fr:Bétilla]] | [[fr:Bétilla]] | ||