~ * Raistlin Majere * ~ for Deborah by luciferino
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Raistlin Majere is a fictional character, created (along with his twin, Caramon Majere) by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman as one of several characters to be involved in an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign which they had written and designed. He is best represented as the archeatypal anti/tragic hero. This was the beginning of the Dragonlance saga.
In the Dragonlance universe there are four standard varieties of mages. Three of these types are based off the respective mages alignment. White robes are worn by good mages, red robes by neutral mages, and black robes by evil mages. The three aligned types are also associated with three sibling gods, and three moons to which they swear allegiance. The fourth standard color is brown, which marks a mage which has yet to take a sort of initiation test required by the Conclave (the governing mage body in the DragonLance world). Raistlin is a Wizard of High Sorcery, bearing the Red Robes of Neutrality, marking him as a worshiper of the Red Moon, Lunitari. In the five years in which the future Heroes of the Lance go their separate ways, Raistlin, after taking the test in the Tower of Wayreth, has changed. He has acquired golden skin, which offers him strong protection against magical attack, and is cursed with hourglass eyes, which cause him to see Time as it affects all things. His body is wrecked and he becomes even more sickly and physically weak than before. In Raistlin’s vision, all things wither and die before him; though longer lived races, such as Elves, are said to only appear to age slightly, while the Irda do not age to him at all. Physically far weaker than his twin brother Caramon, a strong and skilled warrior and swordsman, Raistlin makes up for this deficiency with his skills in the magic, the height of which never ceases to shock his companions throughout the first quest, as more and more of his great power become apparent. A torn individual, Raistlin exhibits a strong superiority complex (as far as his power in magic and his intelligence were concerned), and knows nothing of true loyalty (Despite his lack of loyalty,Raistlin usually keep his promises and pays his debts). He only follows Tanis Half-Elven, the unofficial leader of the companions, because he feels that doing so will ultimately benefit him. He is also condescending, extremely resents his lack of physical strength and often relies on his twin brother for support. This generates feelings of resentment and jealousy more than feelings of affection and gratitude. To be exact, Raistlin harbors a secret hate for his twin’s physical power, and for the attention and comradeship it seems to earn him, which Raistlin’s own appearance and secretive nature denies him.
These factors ultimately culminate in Raistlin’s turn to evil, donning the Black Robes of evil wizards (those who worshiped the Black Moon, Nuitari), and, through a deadly deal he made in his youth with an ancient and legendary Archmage of terrible power, Fistandantilus, eventually rises to become the most powerful mortal in Krynn, who will one day seek to become a god himself.
However, the Archmage Raistlin does bear a soft spot for others who are treated poorly because of weaknesses that are not their fault, such as gully dwarves. He identifies with such people, and is thus quick to help them as he is quick to help himself. There are also rare instances when he feels genuine regret that he cannot return to the times of his childhood, when he was capable of feeling love.
Comments (78)
priss117
wow! Excellent render!!!
Kinouk
Just loe the POV!! Outstanding sweetie!! BRAVO!! hugz
Bossie_Boots
Oh wowwhat an amazings cene you have created here love the story to outstanding work hugs lou x
countessa_jay
this is a fanstatic image
seaayre
Wonderful image. :)
tivao
Raistlin is my favorite Dragonlance character. :) You did him awesomely!
Zazou
Stunning artwork ! This character is amazing !
siamkat
What an absolutely fantastic piece! The details are awesome. The character is beautiful. Wow!
jwiest
Oh man...such an awesome render of Raist! Great synopsis as well. Fantastic render. Hope you do more of him or even the entire cast...that'd be fun to see. :)
heller_berlin
Great character and fantasy work!! Excellent!!
Tao3d
magnifique!
angelbearzs
that is nice work!!!:)
Antonio57
Très jolie scène!!!!!!!!!
Robert0921
Excellent image. I loved those stories. I may need to dust them off and re-read them.
DeLaCoon
GREAT 10+++++++++++++
oiram
wow! Excellent super work orietta..
Poag
Great scene, I do have a slight prob with the hands. Seem not quite to fit . Otherwise very good. And really who am I to critique lol.
arat
Fantastic image nice pov!!!
nightmage80
Raistlin is the only reason I read the first 6 books in the series! I hated what happened at the very end. Still he is one of the best wizards I have read! Your image captures him perfectly! Thanks for doing this!
Turtle
This is outstanding Render.*****
Rumour96
Absolutley wonderful render!! Great books, he's one of my favorite characters!
aqrose
Fantastic image that makes me really want both products! LOL! :)Will have to wait a while though after being thoroughly broke from recent sales. :( Wonderful job!
stormsong
Rast is one of my fav characters!!! Excellent image!
Odrah
quite impressive artwork!5++++
didi_mc
Awesome image, fantastic
patrickn
Is this a preview screen from Elder scrolls V ;D details are wonderful, great story and a superb render and scene!! hat's off to your wonderful work!
Revelation-23
Despite everything, there was still good in him (as with most who turn evil), although it rarely came out. Excellent render!
ElorOnceDark
Very cool Ori! Love his hair!
Kaji
Very nice work.
leoshades
Great pic of a keen character...