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{{Character | {{Character | ||
| name = The Magician | | name = The Magician | ||
| image = [[ | | image = [[File:Magician.png|320px|The Magician]] | ||
| alignment = Good (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'') then bad (''[[Rayman Origins]]'') | | alignment = Good (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'') then bad (''[[Rayman Origins]]'') | ||
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' | | appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' | ||
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{{quote|text=He is the guardian of harmony and well-being. He holds [[The Magic Book of Knowledge|the book of knowledge and expertise]]. Since he is very smart, he always finds solutions and gives a helping hand to those in need. Throughout his journey, [[Rayman]] can count on his valuable advice to lead him to [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]].|sign=Official site|source=''[[Rayman Junior]]''<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20020608133315/http://sites.ubisoft.fr/raymanedu/ami/ami2/mag.html</ref>}} | {{quote|text=He is the guardian of harmony and well-being. He holds [[The Magic Book of Knowledge|the book of knowledge and expertise]]. Since he is very smart, he always finds solutions and gives a helping hand to those in need. Throughout his journey, [[Rayman]] can count on his valuable advice to lead him to [[Mr Dark|Mister Dark]].|sign=Official site|source=''[[Rayman Junior]]''<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20020608133315/http://sites.ubisoft.fr/raymanedu/ami/ami2/mag.html</ref>}} | ||
[[ | [[File:RJMagician 002.PNG|thumb|right|200px|class=sprite|The Magician and [[Betilla]] the Fairy watch over [[the Magic Book of Knowledge]].]] | ||
The Magician takes on a major role as a mentor and teacher in ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', one of several educational spin-offs based on [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]]. He introduces the story of the game once again, only this time, he tells of how [[Mr Dark]] has broken into his cottage, stolen [[the Magic Book of Knowledge]] and destroyed the map to the villain's hideout. Once again, the Magician and [[Betilla]] the Fairy must call on [[Rayman]] to save the day, this time by reassembling the map to [[Mr Dark's Lair]] so that he can recover [[The Magic Book of Knowledge|the book]]. | The Magician takes on a major role as a mentor and teacher in ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', one of several educational spin-offs based on [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]]. He introduces the story of the game once again, only this time, he tells of how [[Mr Dark]] has broken into his cottage, stolen [[the Magic Book of Knowledge]] and destroyed the map to the villain's hideout. Once again, the Magician and [[Betilla]] the Fairy must call on [[Rayman]] to save the day, this time by reassembling the map to [[Mr Dark's Lair]] so that he can recover [[The Magic Book of Knowledge|the book]]. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
[[ | [[File:Char-mr-dark.png|thumb|right|320px|The Magician takes on the mantle of [[Mr Dark]].]] | ||
===[[Rayman Origins (early production)|Early version]]=== | ===[[Rayman Origins (early production)|Early version]]=== | ||
An [[Rayman Origins (early production)|earlier version of the game's script]] was found amongst the files of the game's [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], and, while it follows the same general story, it also would have shed more light on certain aspects of the plot, and contains a large amount of dialogue that was removed from [[Rayman Origins|the final version of the game]]. In this [[Rayman Origins (early production)|scrapped scenario]], the Magician, real name Ales Mansay (which translates to "Salesman" in Pig Latin), was bullied and ostracised by the other [[Teensie]]s at magic school for his poor magical abilities. Although he helped [[Rayman]] to overcome [[Mr Dark]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], the Magician secretly admired the villain's dark and mysterious nature, and wanted to emulate him. He also developed a hatred for the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]], whose nightmares had repeatedly overcome [[the Glade of Dreams]] and were a constant threat to its inhabitants. The Magician concocted a plan. He hid a microphone in [[the Snoring Tree]], so that the heroes' snoring would irritate and ultimately start a war with the [[Livid Dead]]. (This microphone, disguised as a flower, can still be seen in the game itself, in both the beginning and ending sequences.) Throughout the game, the Magician pretended that he was still a friend of the heroes, allowing him to collect [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] from them in exchange for [[Electoon]]s which they could use to reach new levels. The Magician used these [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] to power his mechas: gigantic machines which he was building to take over [[the Glade of Dreams]], imposing order and eliminating the chaos of the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s nightmares. Eventually, however, the heroes reach the Magician's headquarters in the [[Moody Clouds]] and put a stop to his plans. | An [[Rayman Origins (early production)|earlier version of the game's script]] was found amongst the files of the game's [[List of Rayman demos|demo]], and, while it follows the same general story, it also would have shed more light on certain aspects of the plot, and contains a large amount of dialogue that was removed from [[Rayman Origins|the final version of the game]]. In this [[Rayman Origins (early production)|scrapped scenario]], the Magician, real name Ales Mansay (which translates to "Salesman" in Pig Latin), was bullied and ostracised by the other [[Teensie]]s at magic school for his poor magical abilities. Although he helped [[Rayman]] to overcome [[Mr Dark]] in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], the Magician secretly admired the villain's dark and mysterious nature, and wanted to emulate him. He also developed a hatred for the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]], whose nightmares had repeatedly overcome [[the Glade of Dreams]] and were a constant threat to its inhabitants. The Magician concocted a plan. He hid a microphone in [[the Snoring Tree]], so that the heroes' snoring would irritate and ultimately start a war with the [[Livid Dead]]. (This microphone, disguised as a flower, can still be seen in the game itself, in both the beginning and ending sequences.) Throughout the game, the Magician pretended that he was still a friend of the heroes, allowing him to collect [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] from them in exchange for [[Electoon]]s which they could use to reach new levels. The Magician used these [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] to power his mechas: gigantic machines which he was building to take over [[the Glade of Dreams]], imposing order and eliminating the chaos of the [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s nightmares. Eventually, however, the heroes reach the Magician's headquarters in the [[Moody Clouds]] and put a stop to his plans. | ||
In the months leading up to and following the release of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', there was some confusion amongst fans about the identity of the villain and his relationship to [[Mr Dark]], thanks largely to the lack of dialogue or lucid storytelling in [[Rayman Origins|the final version of the game]]. In January 2012, lead writer Gabrielle Shrager confirmed that the Magician was simply a big fan and admirer of [[Mr Dark]], and that he was attempting to usurp [[Mr Dark]]'s position.<ref>Gabrielle Shrager clarifies the identity of the villain of ''Rayman Origins'', [[:File:Gabrielle Shrager Facebook conversation.jpg]]</ref> | In the months leading up to and following the release of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', there was some confusion amongst fans about the identity of the villain and his relationship to [[Mr Dark]], thanks largely to the lack of dialogue or lucid storytelling in [[Rayman Origins|the final version of the game]]. In January 2012, lead writer Gabrielle Shrager confirmed that the Magician was simply a big fan and admirer of [[Mr Dark]], and that he was attempting to usurp [[Mr Dark]]'s position.<ref>Gabrielle Shrager clarifies the identity of the villain of ''Rayman Origins'', [[:File:Gabrielle Shrager Facebook conversation.jpg]]</ref> To this day, it is still unknown why this piece of story was removed from the final game. | ||
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