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| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|''Rayman 2'' (cancelled prototype)]], ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'', ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[English with Rayman]]'', [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|''Rayman 2'' (cancelled prototype)]], ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''
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'''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]].
'''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]]. It is later revealed in the manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' that Betilla and her [[nymph]] sisters created [[Rayman]] to be the protector of [[the Glade of Dreams]].


==Character description==
==Description==
[[File:BetillaPoingGrappin.png|thumb|320px|left|class=sprite|Betilla, as she appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].]]
===Appearance===
[[File:BetillaPoingGrappin.png|thumb|316px|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 1|the original ''Rayman'']], Betilla 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. She is always seen floating in mid-air, but does not possess wings.


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.
In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', while Betilla 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.
An early design for Betilla can be seen in the E3 2010 trailer, where she has smaller eyes and no freckles on her face. Though slightly different from her appearance in the final game, it has also been used in the manual as well as in promotional material, even after the release of the game, such as an image celebrating [[Rayman]]'s twentieth anniversary in 2015.


==In ''[[Rayman 1|Rayman]]'' and its spin-offs==
===History===
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).
Being a [[fairy]], Betilla is one of the earliest creations of [[Polokus]], making her one of the most ancient creatures in [[the Glade of Dreams]].


===In ''[[Rayman Junior]]''===
===Personality===
Betilla appears to be a meditative and peaceful character in both games, 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==
Betilla first appears in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], where it appears that her role prior to [[Mr Dark]]'s arrival was 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 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]]''}}
{{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 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''==
{{quote|text=The benevolent yet badass Betilla from ''[[Rayman 1]]'' 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]]''}}
{{quote|text=The benevolent yet badass Betilla from ''[[Rayman 1]]'' 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 may be 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]]).
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 may be 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]]).
Like for [[the Magician]] disguised as [[Mr Dark]] in the E3 2011 trailer and on ''[http://web.archive.org/web/20160224002032/http://raymanorigins.fr.ubi.com/dailybubble/index.php?language=EN&editionNum=9 ''The Daily Bubble'' #9 – Secrets]'', Betilla has very few changes in the final ''Rayman Origins'' game since her appearance in the E3 2010 trailer, like smaller eyes in her normal status and the absence of freckles on her face. The early design, however, has been used in the manual of Rayman Origins and in promotional material even after the release of the game, like in an image celebrating Rayman's 20th anniversary in 2015 alongside many other characters of the series.
 
A final, slightly modified version of [[Rayman]]'s origin story was eventually offered on the official ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' website in November 2011, and can also be found in the game's manual.
 
{{quote|text=When [[Polokus|the Creator]] had his very [[First Bad Dream|first bad dream]], the [[nymph]]s gathered to invoke a being of light capable of saving [[The Glade of Dreams|our world]]: a creature both agile and carefree, as tenacious as he is hilarious, destined to crack up the Creator with his heroic antics and stop [[Jano|the nightmare]]!
 
Unfortunately, although not surprisingly, our bedazzling and bodacious [[nymph]]s were distracted by some [[zombie chicken]]s on their way to [[Polokus|Bubble Dreamer]]'s sacred snoring grounds, and they lost a sack of [[Lum (UbiArt games)|lum]]s chasing the crazy creatures over a cliff. Thus, they arrived late and with a lot less illumination.
 
In the end, [[Rayman]] was born with a few fewer limbs, which as it turned out, made him a whole lot more limber!
|sign=Manual|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}
 
This story is slightly different from the scene shown in the announcement trailer of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', when it was still in its early stage as a prequel and not a sequel to the original trilogy, and where Betilla is seen as the only [[fairy]] creating [[Rayman]].


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


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RaymanOrigins_003.jpg|Betilla is revealed as the creator of [[Rayman]] in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
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... 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]]
Betilla in It's a Jungle Out There.jpg|Betilla looking at [[Rayman]].
Betilla in It's a Jungle Out There.jpg|Betilla looking at [[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
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==In ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''==
==In ''Rayman Jungle Run''==
[[File:RaymanJRW8perfect.jpg|thumb|320px|right|Betilla in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'']]
In ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]'', Betilla appears behind the [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]] counter if the player manages to collect every [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]] in a level. There also a wallpaper of her that can be unlocked if enough [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] are collected.
Betilla appears behind the [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]] counter if the player manages to collect every [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lum]] in a level. There also a wallpaper of her that can be unlocked if enough [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] are collected.


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RaymanJRW8perfect.jpg|Betilla in ''[[Rayman Jungle Run]]''
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File: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'']].]]
[[File:R2 Proto Fairy.PNG|thumb|320px|Betilla, as she would have appeared in [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled 2D version of ''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]].
* 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.
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* After a [[bomb launching 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]]’.
* 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 [[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.]
* 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==
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Image:R1Intro 004.PNG|Betilla fails to defeat [[Mr Dark]] in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]].
R1Intro 004.PNG|Betilla fails to defeat [[Mr Dark]] in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]]
Image:VIG RAP.png|[[Mr Dark]] captures Betilla.
VIG RAP.png|[[Mr Dark]] captures Betilla.
Image:VIG DARK.png|Betilla calling for [[Rayman]] to help her.
VIG DARK.png|Betilla calling for [[Rayman]] to help her
Image:Rayman Brain Games VIGNET.png|Betilla and a [[hunter]] enjoying themselves.
Rayman Brain Games VIGNET.png|Betilla and a [[hunter]] enjoying themselves
Image:Betilla.gif|Betilla, as she appears in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''.
Betilla.gif|Betilla, as she appears in ''[[Rayman Junior]]''
Image:RJMagician 002.PNG|Betilla with [[the Magician]] in his house.
RJMagician 002.PNG|Betilla with [[the Magician]] in his house
Image:RJMagician 003.PNG|Betilla in fear with [[the Magician]] as [[Mr Dark]] steals [[the Magic Book of Knowledge]].
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.
RJMagician 004.PNG|Along with [[the Magician]], Betilla thinks who should try to save the world once again
Image:RJMagician 005.PNG|Betilla and [[the Magician]] as they thought of [[Rayman]].
RJMagician 005.PNG|Betilla and [[the Magician]] as they thought of [[Rayman]]
Image:RJMagician 006.PNG|Betilla and [[the Magician]] running through [[the Dream Forest]] to find [[Rayman]].
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]]''.
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]].
BetillaRJ.PNG|The loading screen for [[Betilla's Garden]]
Image:Betilla_house.png|[[Betilla's House]].
Betilla house.png|[[Betilla's House]]
Image:BetillaHouseActivity.PNG|[[Betilla's House]].
BetillaHouseActivity.PNG|[[Betilla's House]]
Image:RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|Betilla from the first trailer for ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
RaymanOrigins 012.jpg|Betilla from the first trailer for ''[[Rayman Origins]]''
Image:Rayman Origins.png|[[Rayman]]'s [[helicopter]] hair blows Betilla's skirt up.
Rayman Origins.png|[[Rayman]]'s [[helicopter]] hair blows Betilla's skirt up
Image:RaymanOrigins 004.jpg|Betilla attempting to pull her skirt down.
RaymanOrigins 004.jpg|Betilla attempting to pull her skirt down
Image:RO Posing BetillaTheNymph.jpg|Concept art of Betilla for ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
RO Posing BetillaTheNymph.jpg|Concept art of Betilla for ''[[Rayman Origins]]''
Image:Fairy green.png|Betilla pulling her skirt down.
Fairy green.png|Betilla pulling her skirt down
Image:RJR_Betilla.png|Betilla casting up a spell.
RJR Betilla.png|Betilla casting up a spell
Image:PopCulture Mad.jpg|Betilla, as she appears in MAD.
PopCulture Mad.jpg|Betilla, as she appears in ''MAD''
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Revision as of 22:21, 18 October 2023

Betilla
Betilla
Other names {{{other names}}}
Alignment Good
Appears in Rayman, Rayman Junior, English with Rayman, Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype), Rayman Origins, Rayman Jungle Run
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. It is later revealed in the manual of Rayman Origins that Betilla and her nymph sisters created Rayman to be the protector of the Glade of Dreams.

Description

Appearance

Betilla, as she appears in the original Rayman game

In the original Rayman, Betilla 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. She is always seen floating in mid-air, but does not possess wings.

In Rayman Origins, while Betilla 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.

An early design for Betilla can be seen in the E3 2010 trailer, where she has smaller eyes and no freckles on her face. Though slightly different from her appearance in the final game, it has also been used in the manual as well as in promotional material, even after the release of the game, such as an image celebrating Rayman's twentieth anniversary in 2015.

History

Being a fairy, Betilla is one of the earliest creations of Polokus, making her one of the most ancient creatures in the Glade of Dreams.

Personality

Betilla appears to be a meditative and peaceful character in both games, 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

Betilla first appears in the original Rayman, where it appears that her role prior to Mr Dark's arrival was 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 Rayman 1 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 may be 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).

A final, slightly modified version of Rayman's origin story was eventually offered on the official Rayman Origins website in November 2011, and can also be found in the game's manual.

When the Creator had his very first bad dream, the nymphs gathered to invoke a being of light capable of saving our world: a creature both agile and carefree, as tenacious as he is hilarious, destined to crack up the Creator with his heroic antics and stop the nightmare!

Unfortunately, although not surprisingly, our bedazzling and bodacious nymphs were distracted by some zombie chickens on their way to Bubble Dreamer's sacred snoring grounds, and they lost a sack of lums chasing the crazy creatures over a cliff. Thus, they arrived late and with a lot less illumination.

In the end, Rayman was born with a few fewer limbs, which as it turned out, made him a whole lot more limber!

—Manual, Rayman Origins

This story is slightly different from the scene shown in the announcement trailer of Rayman Origins, when it was still in its early stage as a prequel and not a sequel to the original trilogy, and where Betilla is seen as the only fairy creating Rayman.

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 is a trophy/achievement called Betilla's Back!, which unlocks once a player rescuing her from the Darktoon.

In Rayman Jungle Run

In Rayman Jungle Run, Betilla appears behind the Lum counter if the player manages to collect every Lum in a level. There also a wallpaper of her that can be unlocked if enough Lums are collected.

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.

Image gallery

Rayman
Characters Rayman • Betilla • The Magician • The Photographer • Tarayzan • The Musician • Joe • Andrew
Bosses Bzzit • Moskito • Mr Sax • Mr Stone • Space Mama • Mr Skops • Mr Dark
Enemies Antitoon • Hunter • Bullet • Lightning eyes
The Dream Forest Livingstone • Little Livingstone • Piranha • Flower tentacle
Band Land Wrong note • Moth • Mad drummer • Trumpet • Cymbals • Mallet
Blue Mountains Stone man • Stone dog • Pick
Picture City Flying pirate • Ring pirate • Bomb pirate
The Caves of Skops Pick • Spider • Stone dog • Large-mouthed fish
Candy Château Bad Rayman • Punching clown • Bomb-launching clown • Bubble throwing clown • Fork • Swiss army knife
Platforms Cloud
The Dream Forest Flower spring • Plum • Water lily • Balloon
Band Land Walking drum • Maraca (Maracas rocket • Spring maracas • Turnstile) • Tibetan • Bongo
Blue Mountains Flat stone • Rock
Picture City Eraser • Yin-yang • Pencil sharpener • Palette • Pencil • Pen
The Caves of Skops Flat stone • Prickly stone • Bouncing rock • Flying saucer • Stalactite platform • Rock
Candy Château Nougat • Sweet • Sugar candy • Corkscrew • Swiss army knife
Other Great Protoon • Electoon • Exit sign • Ting • Big Power • Life • Speed Fist • Golden Fist • Double Power • Simple Power • Continue • Magic seed • Flying Blue Elf • Super helicopter • Firefly • Cage • Flying ring • Switch • Prickly ball • Suns • Moons • Gendoor • Killdoor • Block
The Dream Forest Flower • Liana • Prickly fruit • Mushroom • Butterfly
Band Land Eye • Treble clef
Blue Mountains Lava rock • Torch • Bird
Picture City Drawing pin
The Caves of Skops Mushroom • Lava rock • Butterfly • Bird • Fish (Large-eyed • Large-nosed • Large-mouthed)
Candy Château Frying pan • Anti-spell amulet
Powers Telescopic fist • Hanging • Grappling fist • Helicopter • Running • Grimace
Related articles Rayman (cancelled prototype) • Rayman (early production) • Rayman (Atari Jaguar) • Rayman (Game Boy Color) • Rayman Advance • Rayman Ultimate • Rayman (Nintendo DSi) • Rayman Classic
Characters from Rayman Origins
Playable characters from Rayman Origins
Rayman • Globox • Green Teensy • Goth Teensy • Raybox • Red Globox • Teensy Ray • GlobTeen • Teensy Queen • Teensy Wizard • Grand Minimus • Ninja Teensy • Flaming Teensy • The First King • Raymesis • Glombrox
Friends from Rayman Origins
Bubble Dreamer • Murfy • The Magician • Betilla • Moskitoes • Holly Luya • Edith Up • Annetta Fish • Helena Handbasket
Bosses from Rayman Origins
Boss Bird • Giant Eel • Golem • Carnivora • Mocking Bird • El Stomacho • Creveton • Mecha Carnivora • Mecha Mockingbird • The Magician • Big Mama
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