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{{Character  
{{Character  
| name = Betilla
| name = Betilla
| image = [[Image:Betilla.gif|center|142px|''Betilla'']]
| image = [[Image:Betilla_RO.png|250px|''Betilla'']]
| alignment = Good
| alignment = Good
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', [[Rayman 2 (2D prototype)|''Rayman 2'' (2D prototype)]], ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]''
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|''Rayman 2'' (cancelled prototype)]], ''[[Rayman Origins]]''
| portrayed by = Unknown
| portrayed by = Emmanuelle Cosso (''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'')<br />
Karen Strassman (''[[Rayman Junior]]'')<br/>
Kim Michelle Broderick (''[[English with Rayman]]'')<br />
Gabrielle Shrager (''[[Rayman Origins]]'')
| sex = Female
| sex = Female
| species = [[Nymph]]
| species = [[Fairy]]  
| status = [[Fairy]]
| status = [[Nymph]]
| relatives =[[Holly Luya]] (sister)<br />
| relatives =[[Holly Luya]] (sister)<br />
[[Edith Up]] (sister)<br />
[[Edith Up]] (sister)<br />
[[Annetta Fish]] (sister)<br />
[[Annetta Fish]] (sister)<br />
[[Helena Handbasket]] (sister)<br />
[[Helena Handbasket]] (sister)<br />
[[Big Mama]] (sister)
[[Big Mama]] (sister)<br />
[[Scrapped nymph]] (unknown)
}}
}}


{{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''' 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]].


{{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]]''}}
==Character description==
[[Image:BetillaPoingGrappin.png|thumb|320px|left|class=sprite|Betilla, as she appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].]]


'''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 [[the Great Protoon|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|the world]].
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.


==Role in the games==
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.  
===''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]''===
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 Electoons. 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|Skops the Scorpion]] 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: The Great Escape|Rayman 2]]'' (where her role is taken by [[Ly the Fairy]]) and ''[[Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc|Rayman 3]]'' (which features no major fairy characters).


===''[[Rayman Junior]]''===
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.
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 Mister 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'' games for even younger children.


[[Image:RaymanOrigins_003.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Betilla is revealed as the creator of [[Rayman]] in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'']]
==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).


===''[[Rayman Origins]]''===
===In ''[[Rayman Junior]]''===
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=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 [[It's a Jungle Out There...]], the first level in the [[Jibberish Jungle]], Betilla is the first of the nymphs to be encountered, trapped inside the jaws of a Darktoon.  When Rayman, Globox and the Teensies rescue her, she gives them the power to attack. She also appears in some levels of the game congratulating for collecting enough Electoons. She is lastly seen meditating with her sisters to open the door to Moody Clouds.
==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]''==
 
{{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]]''}}
There's a PlayStation Network trophy/Xbox LIVE Gamerscore achievement, called [[Betilla's Back!]], which consists in a player rescuing her from a [[Darktoon]].
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]]).
 
 
==Character description==
[[Image:BetillaPoingGrappin.png|frame|Betilla gives Rayman one of his powers.]]


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|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 fairies such as [[Ly the Fairy|Ly]]. 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 [[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]].  


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.  
There's a trophy/achievement called [[Betilla's Back!]], which unlocks once a player rescuing her from the [[Antitoon|Darktoon]].


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|Rayman]]''), with great wisdom and the helpfulness to guide Rayman throughout his quest and teach him to use his powers effectively.
<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
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... 3.jpg|Betilla giving [[Rayman]] a new power.
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[Image:R2_2D_Prototype_Betilla.jpg|thumb|right|Betilla, as she would have appeared in [[Rayman 2 (2D prototype)|the cancelled 2D version of ''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: The Great Escape]]'' [[Rayman 2 (2D prototype)|was planned as a 2D game]] very similar to [[Rayman 1|the original]]. 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 the Fairy|Ly]], a different [[fairy]].
* 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 3: Hoodlum Havoc|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.  
* ''[[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 the Fairy.
* 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 [[bomber clown]] draws a picture of Betilla in ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'', [[the Magician]] identifies her as his ‘favourite fairy’.
* After a [[bomb launching clown]] draws a picture of Betilla in ''[[Rayman Activity Centre]]'', [[the Magician]] identifies her as his ‘favourite [[fairy]]’.
* Betilla share a few similarities with the protagonist of the game Child of Ligth, Aurora: They both have transparent wings and very long red hair.
* 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 [[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.]
 
{{Clear}}


==Image gallery==
==Image gallery==
<table>
<gallery>
<tr>
Image:R1Intro 004.PNG|Betilla fails to defeat [[Mr Dark]] in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
<td valign="top">[[Image:BetillaRJ.PNG|thumb|200px|none]]</td>
Image:VIG RAP.png|[[Mr Dark]] captures Betilla.
<td valign="top">[[Image:RJMagician 002.PNG|thumb|200px|none]]</td>
Image:VIG DARK.png|Betilla calling for [[Rayman]] to help her.
<td valign="top">[[Image:RJMagician 003.PNG|thumb|200px|none]]</td>
Image:Rayman Brain Games VIGNET.png|Betilla and a [[hunter]] enjoying themselves.
<td valign="top">[[Image:RJMagician 004.PNG|thumb|200px|none]]</td>
Image:Betilla.gif|Betilla, as she appears in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''.
<td valign="top">[[Image:Rayman Brain Games VIGNET.png|thumb|200px|none]]</td>
Image:RJMagician 002.PNG|Betilla with [[the Magician]] in his house.
</tr>
Image:RJMagician 003.PNG|Betilla in fear with [[the Magician]] as [[Mr Dark]] steals [[the Magic Book of Knowledge]].
<tr>
Image:RJMagician 004.PNG|Along with [[the Magician]], Betilla thinks who should try to save the world once again.
<td valign="top">[[Image:RJMagician 005.PNG|thumb|200px|none]]</td>
Image:RJMagician 005.PNG|Betilla and [[the Magician]] as they thought of [[Rayman]].
<td valign="top">[[Image:RJMagician 006.PNG|thumb|200px|none]]</td>
Image:RJMagician 006.PNG|Betilla and [[the Magician]] running through [[the Dream Forest]] to find [[Rayman]].
<td valign="top">[[Image:Betilla_house.png|thumb|200px|none|Betilla's house]]
Image:Engray-story2.PNG|[[Rayman]] answering their call in a different but similar game, ''[[English with Rayman]]''.
<td valign="top">[[Image:BetillaHouseActivity.PNG|thumb|200px|none|Betilla's house]]
Image:BetillaRJ.PNG|The loading screen for [[Betilla's Garden]].
<td valign="top">[[Image:RO Posing BetillaTheNymph.jpg|thumb|200px|none|Concept art for ''[[Rayman Origins]]'']]</td>
Image:Betilla_house.png|[[Betilla's House]].
</tr>
Image:BetillaHouseActivity.PNG|[[Betilla's House]].
<tr>
Image:RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|Betilla from the first trailer for ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
<td valign="top">[[Image:RO Betilla Trailer.jpg|thumb|200px|none|Betilla from the first trailer for ''[[Rayman Origins]]'']]</td>
Image:Rayman Origins.png|[[Rayman]]'s [[helicopter]] hair blows Betilla's skirt up.
</tr>
Image:RaymanOrigins 004.jpg|Betilla attempting to pull her skirt down.
</table>
Image:RO Posing BetillaTheNymph.jpg|Concept art of Betilla for ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
Image:Fairy green.png|Betilla pulling her skirt down.
Image:RJR_Betilla.png|Betilla casting up a spell.
Image:PopCulture Mad.jpg|Betilla, as she appears in MAD.
</gallery>


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Revision as of 17:00, 26 July 2019

Betilla
Betilla
Other names {{{other names}}}
Alignment Good

Appears in Rayman, Rayman Junior, English with Rayman, Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype), Rayman Origins
Location {{{location}}}
Portrayed by Emmanuelle Cosso (Rayman)

Karen Strassman (Rayman Junior)
Kim Michelle Broderick (English with Rayman)
Gabrielle Shrager (Rayman Origins)


Sex Female
Species Fairy
Status Nymph

Relatives Holly Luya (sister)

Edith Up (sister)
Annetta Fish (sister)
Helena Handbasket (sister)
Big Mama (sister)
Scrapped nymph (unknown)


Unlock criteria {{{Unlock criteria}}}

Betilla the Fairy is a major character in the Rayman series. In 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 the Primordial Forest to be the protector of the Glade of Dreams.

Character description

Betilla, as she appears in 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 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 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 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 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 Electoons, 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 Electoons. Throughout the game, Betilla meets with Rayman five times, each time granting him a new permanent power, gradually building up his strength and abilities. During Rayman's battle with Space Mama in her Crater, Mr Dark kidnaps Betilla and traps her in a tiny crystal ball. When Rayman defeats Mr Skops in his lair, he hears Betilla crying out to him for help. At the end of the game, Rayman defeats Mr Dark in 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

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.
—Official site, 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 games for even younger children.

In Rayman Origins

The benevolent yet badass Betilla from the original Rayman is back with a vengeance. She is the eldest Nymph, one of 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.
—Manual, 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 Livingstones, Betilla is portrayed with limbs; a revision of her limbless appearance in 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).

In It's a Jungle Out There..., the first level in the Jibberish Jungle, Betilla is the first of the nymphs to be encountered, trapped inside the jaws of a Darktoon. When Rayman, Globox and the Teensies rescue her, she gives them the power to attack. She also appears in some levels of the game congratulating for collecting enough Electoons. 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.

Trivia

Betilla, as she would have appeared in the cancelled 2D version of Rayman 2.
  • Early in its development, Rayman 2 was planned as a 2D game very similar to 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-Pirates. 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.
  • 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.
  • Rayman Activity Centre also reveals that 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 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 the original game in general.
  • In 2007, Ubisoft partnered with UNICEF to create 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 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.
  • Betilla makes an appearance in the animated sketch comedy television 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 Teensies as their own children and her name is changed to Betilda. This sketch is a combined parody of the Rayman series and the American sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.


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