Raziel Origins - Legacy Of Kain's Most Powerful Character, A Wraith With A Brutal Tragic Backstory

you have done well Russia hello and welcome back to another marvelous video today we'll talk about a character from the legacy of Kane franchise and not just any character but the series main protagonist Raziel emerging from the shadowy and enigmatic realm of nosgoth raziel's tale has broken free from the gaming realm's boundaries knitting a legacy that still enchants Gamers and Sparks Chit Chats about Adventures right versus wrong and the Quest for a second chance as a starring figure in a saga celebrated for its Eerie Vibes and Tangled plot lines Raziel perfectly captures a charm and intricacy of the not so typical video game hero today we take a deep dive into raziel's character cruising through his adventures the lasting impact of the legacy of Kane game series so buckle up as we begin before we go into our explanation we have a very small request if you like our content please support notice by subscribing to our Channel this is a small click for you but for us it means a lot thank you and let's begin Brazil's early life caught in a sorrowful role condemned to an everlasting existence straddling Realms raziel's Story Journey spans different eras dimensions and personal transformation while wrestling with the decisions that shape his identity raziel's Origins traced back to the early epochs of Norse God's history where he was born as a human and as he grew up he entered the ranks of the seraphin a faction dedicated to hunting vampires Rising through the seraphon's hierarchy he ascended to the role of commander and later took on the mantle of head Inquisitor despite being the youngest of his fellow commanders raziel's Fierce ambition exceptional skill and merciless disposition propelled him to be the Forefront of the Brotherhood his senior comrade Terrell assumed the position of second in command forming a dynamic deal that led four more commanders renowned as a pride of the order following his demise in combat raziel's lifeless body found its resting place in a sarcophagus within the Tomb of the seraphim among his comrades it remained untouched and consecrated there an endearing tribute to his memory for an entire Millennium in the era succeeding the events of blood Omen around five centuries after the pillars collapse Kane the vampire guardian of the pillar of balance embarked on a mission to assemble a group for his conquest of nosgoth by discovering a means to resurrect fledgling vampires Kane raided these hallowed Crypts infusing fragments of his own soul energy into the Commander's remains this act summoned their original Souls back into their bodies with Raziel being the first to experience this rebirth receiving the most substantial portion of Kane's gift having been deceased for an extended duration raziel's Recollections of his seraphin Origins had faded into the past for a thousand years he played the role of Kane's right hand establishing his own vampire Clan and actively contributing to expanding Kane's Dominion as the ages progressed and the vampires underwent a physical metamorphosis their attributes became more Godlike invariably Kane would initiate a transformation cycle unveiling a novel ability with his subordinates however Raziel embarked on a path of ultimate Defiance by evolving Beyond Kane's progression which led him to sprout Wings resembling a bat displaying these Newfound appendages at the sanctuary of the Clans he unveiled his transgression before the council in an act seemingly fueled by spiteful Envy Kane ordered raziel's execution tearing his wings from his back and casting him into the abyss of the Lake of the Dead Kane's command was unquestioned by any of his siblings without a moment's pause Tyrell and Duma flung him into the Abyssal depths no nobility in the unlife you rudely forced on my unwilling corpse oh his transformation into a wraith and encounters with Kane turning into a wraith submerged in the Lake's depths razia's vampiric flesh seared with intense white hot flames his body ridding and torment as his skin was consumed by the excruciating Blaze amidst the Unspeakable pain the ordeal gradually subsided as he settled at the Lake's bed this Abyssal depth marked the entrance to the underworld and as he gathered his bearings the environment around him underwent a transformation signifying his changed existence in the wake of his descent he realized that despite his obliteration his emergence defied Annihilation Raziel had turned into a wraith raids can be classified as a broad category of creatures indigenous to NAS God's spectral realm while some could appear in the material realm all of them were recognizable by their distinct blue-colored Essence coming back to to the narrative a voice from Beyond reverberated and otherworldly resonance pronouncing raziel's worthiness The Source was the elder god The Entity responsible for sparing him from utter dissolution the elder god expounded upon the wheel of fate and the hindrance caused by Cain's atrocities on The Souls of nazgoth preventing them from fulfilling their faded Journeys encouraging Raziel to exact vengeance upon Cain and his former compatriots the elder god bestowed upon him the mantle of the Soul Reaver the angel of death in adapting to his altered state as a Denizen of the spectral realm Raziel realized that his thirst for blood had been supplanted by a more profound craving he had become a Devourer of souls driven by an unquenchable desire for Retribution against the Renegade vampires venturing through the underworld Raziel acquired knowledge of warp gates the art of gliding and the enigmatic slewa unraveling their Mysteries along his path he unveiled the planar portal enabling his return to the material realm yet he encountered a drastically altered nozgoth upon his homecoming the Duma hymn had regressed into repulsive scurrying creatures and the once Majestic sanctuary of the Clans had succumbed to ruins sentries had elapsed since his execution leaving only one constant amidst the change the abyss itself eager to glean insights into the fate of his descendants across the eras Raziel set out Westward towards the territory of his clan foreign [Music] s upon revisiting his previous stronghold Raziel encountered a scene of Abandonment and desolation evidently his own progeny had fallen victim to a genocidal act orchestrated by Cain their existence obliterated from the world with ruthless efficiency this Revelation further fueled raziel's rage venturing into the necropolis which lay within the territory of his youngest sibling malcaya Raziel discovered a disturbing practice the Malcolm were enlisting fledglings from lifeless bodies a repugnant sight he confronted head-on in the heart of these Macabre Gardens an appalling encounter awaited him an ambush by grotesquely bloated deformed being that to reveals horror unveiled itself as malkaya as the battle between the two ensued melkaya warned Raziel reminding him of the Master's directive And discussing the downfall of nazgoth a after a fierce confrontation Raziel managed to outwit his devolved kin employing a grinder that spelled melkaya's Doom even in the face of obliteration Malachi refused to disclose Kane's location however Brazil's consumption of melchizo allowed him to phase through Gates while grappling with a twinge of remorse for the French recital act he had just committed Raziel received recognition from the elder god now equipped with Newfound abilities he finally gained access to the sanctuary of the Clans where he confronted none other than Kane himself seemingly waiting for the pillars of nosgoth an intense argument ensued between the two Raziel vehemently condemning Kane's reprehensible actions in response Cain declared that both the place and Raziel had outlived their purpose drawing his ancient Blade the Soul Reaver Kane attacked Raziel who retaliated with a bit of apprehension the Skirmish eventually swayed in Kane's favor leading to an attempt to strike Raziel down with the river astonishingly the blade shattered into fragments instead of consuming Raziel Soul peculiarly unfazed by this Kane departed with an ear of satisfaction leaving Raziel to slip into the spectral Realm foreign of a Dark Legacy next in his path Raziel stumbled upon The Wraith blade an authentic spectral manifestation of the Soul Reaver finally liberated after Millennia of confinement upon contact it fused inseparably with his right arm evolving into a symbiotic weapon shortly after that The Apparition of Ariel emerged before him still Tethered to the Fallen pillars her predicament only fueled raziel's determination against Kane and his Dominion for the duration of his journey in the era of the Soul reefer she would serve as his guiding presence echoing her role from 2000 years prior when she guided Kane raziel's next Target was a sibling zephon and he harnessed the power of The Wraith blade to unseal the entrance to the silenced Cathedral over there he clashed with the arachnid zephanen and their human vampire adherence ascending to The cathedral's upper chambers despite zephon's taunts Raziel emerged Victorious incinerating and vanquishing his adversary consuming zephon's Soul granted him the ability to ascend vertical surfaces an invaluable skill that enabled him to progress beyond the sanctuary of the Clans and into the Tomb of the seraphin a location exposed by the upheavals within nosgoth yet ignorant of the hidden history that lay within Raziel contemplated the seraphin as merciless and self-righteous Crusaders who had perpetrated unspeakable indiscriminate violence upon entering the tomb a shocking Revelation awaited him which were profane caskets bearing his own name and those of his brothers it became evident that he and the council members had once been these very seraphin commanders in life resurrected as Kane's favored sons in the realm of the Dead the elder god confirmed this Revelation igniting a storm of outrage within Raziel his entire existence and core belief had been undermined this Revelation only intensified his desire to obliterate Kane Pursuit into the oracle's cave continuing his Relentless Journey Raziel dispatched the tomb Guardian acquiring the ability to manipulate telekinetic force projectiles from an artifact in his possession empowered by this newfound skill he ventured into the drowned Abbey rahab's domain despite the raw beam vampire's resistance and the challenging aquatic environment Raziel overcame these obstacles to confront his third brother upon revealing their shared history as seraphin priests Rahab exhibited an almost indifferent demeanor cryptically insinuating the cane had salvaged them from their own destruction Raziel eradicated him by shattering the windows in rahab's Lair and exposing him to the sunlight consuming Rahab Soul he gained the ability to navigate underwater after that journeying north of the Abyss Raziel arrived at the ruined city of the dumahim once ruled by the Doom hymn vampires the city now lay abandoned and littered with corpses initially suspecting Kane's involvement Razia learned from the elder god that vampire Hunters had taken down Duma encountering his brother impaled within his throne room Raziel extracted the stakes from Dumas body leading to his Revival although Duma expressed gratitude Raziel remained unswayed his memory of who cast him into the abyss still Vivid manipulating Duma into a nearby furnace Raziel incinerated his fourth sibling absorbing his soul and gaining the constrict ability Raziel remembering the story of Mobius the time streamer chased Kane into the oracle's cave under the guidance of both Ariel and the Elder navigating through the chronoplast he was exposed to a series of potential future Visions which he dismissed as Kane's attempt said deception within the depths of the intricate Machinery Raziel finally encountered K and they started fighting unperturbed by raziel's assaults Kane activated the portal within the chronoplast stepping through into the annals of NASCAR's history in Swift Pursuit Raziel emerged from the time stream in an unfamiliar chamber made by the enigmatic figure of mopius foreign a sentient weapon snatched abruptly from the time stream by mopius Raziel found himself immersed in the historical era that preceded the events of blood Omen he materialized within the seraphin stronghold a fortress he had once commanded as a seraphin officer centuries before having heard Kane's narratives about the time streamer Raziel was immediately skeptical of the elderly sorcerer his suspicions intensified when mobius's staff unexpectedly incapacitated his wraith blade causing its energy to temporarily recede despite this Mobius extended an offer of assistance to rosiel they delved into discussions about raziel's Seraph in history with Mobius asserting a connection that reached back to their shared human past Mobius urged Raziel to rekindle his human Essence and guided him to Kane who awaited Raziel at the pillars as razio explored the confines of the stronghold he uncovered evidence of his past nobility once freed from the influence of mobius's Staff which proved effective in disabling vampires The Wraith blade gradually returned to its full potency the event however raised the question of why an ethereal weapon like The Wraith blade would be affected by the staff at all within a chapel commemorating King William the just Raziel stumbled upon the Soul River from an earlier Epoch positioned as a revered Relic yet it lay shattered from the clash between William and the younger Kane two decades prior upon contact with the Reaver its future Incarnation The Wraith blade manifested and initiated a consumption of raziel's Soul energy this Fusion restored the Blade's Integrity yet unveiled a disconcerting Truth The Wraith blade possessed sentience vying for control over ezia during this moment Raziel noticed Mobius was disarmed and observing the process threatening Mobius with the dual blades raziel's stance was altered by mobius's astonishing disclosure that he too served the elder god this Revelation convinced Raziel to spare Mobius as even he was reluctant to confront an attendant of a deity abandoning the physical Soul Reaver Raziel Departed the Fortress bearing witness to the flourishing Vitality of noskov during this bygone era approaching the pillars he encountered the grotesque site of impaled vampire corpses leading him to infer that despite vampirism's Affliction the so-called Crusades of vampire Hunters amounted to nothing but genocide unveiling an ancient chamber upon reaching the pillars Kane and Raziel engaged in a profound debate regarding the extent of Kane's guilt and responsibility as Kane recounted his own Origins and the Insidious spread of corruption Raziel had the first-hand experience of witnessing the pillars themselves succumbing to corruption Cain unveiled that the pivotal Choice he faced was in fact manipulated his refusal and his sacrifice held no genuine resolution surprisingly Kane aligned with raziel's perspective acknowledging the Paramount significance of restoring the pillars he alluded to the concept of vampire ownership of the pillars and hinted at an alternative solution related to razio intrigued by these Revelations Raziel permitted Kane to teleport away in the immediate aftermath Raziel discovered a large seal door decorated with an Insignia depicting a blue skit wind Beast beside the reverse symbol following the sealed passage Brazil unveiled an enigmatic Subterranean pillars chamber adorned with murals that depicted an ancient war integral to the pillars creation the elder god dwelled in this chamber scornfully dismissing the ancient legends as Fabrications I knew the finishing move [Music] a battle against Destiny advancing beyond the pillars chamber Raziel entered the swamp where he sensed the watchful presence of the vampire vorador amid the ancient swamp ruins Raziel unlocked the sealed dark Forge inside the encountered murals that depicted the age-old conflict between the ancient and hilden Races by harnessing the elemental power of Darkness Raziel imbued The Wraith blade and activated the elemental fonts for the first time emerging from the forge he was met by vorador's presence while acknowledging Raziel as a potential savior vorador's demeanor held an air of Suspicion bordor shared his belief that nazgoth was beyond salvation and the reziel's answers lay with the long deceased Janos Audrey after voradora's departure Raziel realized he could utilize the time streaming chamber within the seraphin stronghold to reach giannos determined Raziel set a sights on re-entering the Fortress unveiling the concealed light Forge nestled within the Cliffs of the Great Southern Lake Raziel infused the light Reaver this empowered his projectiles to activate light crystals enabling him to enter the seraphon stronghold again as he traversed the stronghold Anew Raziel encountered Kane waiting for him within Williams Chapel this time Kane revealed more profound insights into the essence of history and Destiny he expounded that history's Redemption hinged on a paradox created when two incarnations of the Soul Reaver converged in space and time An Occurrence that materialized when Kane slew William Kane presented Raziel with the hilt of the physical Soul River blade inside summoning forth the manifestation of The Wraith blade a necessary element for the Paradox to manifest and ultimately end Kane's Life The Wraith blade unexpectedly animated surge towards K in a moment of Revelation Cain confessed that this was the juncture where his Destiny dictated his demise despite this he implored Raziel to exert his Free Will and spearhead a fierce struggle unfolded between Raziel and The Wraith blade in a decisive instant Raziel managed to redirect the Blade's trajectory spearing Kane's life this Choice altered history from the second to third timelines leaving the physical Soul Reaver behind the cat upon arriving at the time streaming chamber Raziel encountered Mobius Mobius was greatly perturbed by raziel's decision to spare K without his staff Mobius was confronted by rosiel wielding the light Reaver with a demand to activate the time streaming chamber Raziel corest Mobius into transporting him back to NASCAR's earliest history you are mine for eternity you have always been and will always be my Soul Reaver Defiance against the elder god emerging from the time streamer chamber razziel found himself in a dilapidated seraphin stronghold besieged by demons shortly after that he encountered the supposedly deceased Spirit of Mobius the spectral figure revealed that he had manipulated raziel's Journey transporting him to the post-blood omen era a century after the pillars fall Mobius stranded rezio in this era to illustrate the catastrophic consequences of Kane's decision skeptical of mobius's motives and even his authenticity as a spirit raziel's doubts regarding the spirit later proved true as it turned out to be one of mobius's Illusions navigating this era Raziel discovered a world overrun by demons with humans adapting to their presence by becoming demon Hunters upon reaching the pillars Raziel encountered Ariel's bound Spirit Ariel had languished there for over a century nursing a deep bitterness towards her successor Kate for forsaking the pillars and ensnaring her engaging in a debate with their Ariel about the extent of Kane's culpability Raziel found himself unexpectedly defending Kane's actions ranzio eventually gave up torturing the trapped spirit and went on within the Subterranean pillars chamber Raziel confronted the elder god admonishing him for failing to kill Kane however raziel's trust in the elder god began to erode as he recognized the entities thriving amidst NASCAR's descent into chaos and suffering accusing the elder god of being a greater parasite than the very vampires he condemned Raziel defied the entity's authority and embarked on a path of rebellion journeying northward into the mountains Raziel passed through us tonight and eventually discovered the shattered Refuge of Janos otra in this desolate place he encountered Kane who had Traverse time and was awaiting his arrival while conversing Kane and razio delved into mobius's motivations and the shadowy conspiracy that seemed to be closing in on them after their discourse Kane teleported away nearby Raziel uncovered the sealed air Forge here he learned the truth that the Ancients were the progenitors of Nas God's vampires with this knowledge he imbued The Wraith Blade with elemental air using the air Reaver this newfound power allowed Raziel to open the cracked door to an abandoned time streaming chamber within the swamp activating the mechanism Raziel embarked on another Journey Through Time Janus audren it is heartening after all these years to hear my name spoken without contempt meeting Janos Audrey upon arriving in asgard's early history Raziel returned to janus's Eerie discovering it untouched and pristy however the seraphin were amassing their forces Below in ushtenheim Raziel entered the area driven by the urgency to reach the ancient vampire before the seraphin located him while the construction appeared to be designed for winged monsters he cleverly used blood basins river boats and Bloodstone Bridges to reach giannis's balcony above the edifice and last face to face with yanos Raziel realized that the ancient vampire had been anticipating his arrival presumably as some sort of designated vampire Champion although yanos attempted to bestow upon Raziel the Reaver blade not yet the Soul Reaver their encounter was rudely interrupted by the intrusion of seraphin commanders raziel's earlier fiery entrance had inadvertently LED them to gianniso Sanctuary armed with mobius's staff the commander sees control of the situation despite janos's efforts to save Raziel he was teleported to the sealed fireforge where he hastily imbued the fire River this empowered him to unseal the door and swiftly returned to janus's Chambers rushing back just in time to witness gianus's murder The Wraith Razia could only watch in dread as his former self the human seraphin Commander rezio committed the heinous act yanos's heart was mercilessly torn out and the commander ordered Duma to retrieve the Reaver before the seraphin withdrew to their stronghold following gianus's final words wraith Raziel resolved to retrieve the Reaver blade seemingly explicitly created for him and the Heart of Darkness recognizing their ultimate purpose the restoration of giannos audric to his vampiric existence oddly besieged by demons from a distant future who taunted him about his Destiny Raziel journeyed again through the Subterranean pillars chamber where the Elder gods ominous message confronted him with a sense of finality as he re-entered the seraphin stronghold simultaneously with vorador's assault on the circle Raziel discovered the river blade conveniently placed along his path despite harboring suspicions about the blade his options were limited by the entrance of Malik and Mobius with the latter staff incapacitating The Wraith blade Raziel was left with no choice but to wield the river and although its powers rendered him Invincible it also held him captive in its grasp with its own agenda Beyond his control Kane had gambled everything good Kane's timely intervention navigating his way through the stronghold's treacherous corridors Raziel faced a series of confrontations with his former seraphin comrades and fellow vampires the poetic irony of Kane's cryptic jest struck Raziel as he systematically eliminated them one by one maokaya and zephan fell in the courtyard Rahab and Duma met their end in the sanctuary while Terrell's demise came in the sanctuary choir finally he confronted his own former human self within the chapter house and terminated him as well in a Macabre twist as a human Raziel perished The Wraith blade materialized and the dual blades turned upon razio impaling him on the river in this moment realization dawned on him the river wasn't crafted as a tool of Soul consumption instead the soul devouring entity imprisoned within the blade was none other than Raziel himself and this fate had always been his destined path yet just as this grab of this Revelation settled upon Him Cain made a timely appearance with impeccable Precision Kane orchestrated a Soul Reaver Paradox effectively altering the course of history and ushering in the fourth timeline this act temporarily spared Raziel from his predetermined Destiny however weakened to the point of dissolution Raziel slipped into the spectral realm here he encountered The Wraith blade a testament to the twin binding of his own soul an eternal reminder that his Destiny had been deferred not denied a calculated Escape exhausted to the point of debilitation Raziel had traversed back to the Elder God's realm in the Underworld despite his profound weariness his Defiance endured unwavering against the entity's influence the elder god taunted Raziel accusing him of courageous for lingering in the Underworld rather than confronting the impending encounter with the Reaver blade torn between his resolve and the weight of Destiny Raziel made a pivotal decision he momentarily feigned submission to the elder god even aiding and eradicating certain slewa yet his true intention was to seize an opportunity for escape in a calculated move Raziel managed to break free from the confines of the elders Lair transitioning into the spectral realm however he quickly realized that his Escape was not as liberating as he had hoped as the Elder God's influence remained palpable and the planar portals connecting him to the material realm were gradually sealed off this predicament LED Rezi to embark on a unique exploration of the cemetery there he uncovered the extraordinary ability to possess lifeless bodies enabling his return to the material realm through a macaw process of renting away their flesh he revealed his wraith form within the corpses as he ventured forth once more Raziel confronted the unsettling truth that his extended stay in the Underworld had incurred the passage of an additional five centuries he now found himself within the epoch of blood Omen a period characterized by The Crusade spearheaded by mobius's mercenary Army and the emergence of a fledgling cane embarking on his pivotal Quest Raziel faced a predicament in the cemetery since he lacked the elemental abilities of light and darkness which were essential for leaving the area the river fonts he had previously relied upon were no longer accessible due to the actions of the elder god this forced reziel to seek more permanent enhancements for his wraith blade as he explored Cemetery further he stumbled upon ancient ruins that allowed him to transport himself to the sealed dark Forge within the vampire Citadel here he successfully empowered The Wraith Blade with Darkness proceeding through Kane's Mausoleum Raziel discovered another set of ancient ruins enabling him to transport himself to the sealed light Forge within the vampire Citadel after imbuing The Wraith Blade with the power of light Raziel could finally depart the cemetery his destination being the pillars he hoped to find answers from the spirit of Ariel who could shed light on his quest murals of Revelation reziel found the means to access the war leading to the fire Forge near the pillars using The Wraith blade to absorb The Souls of the original ancient nature and original guardian of conflict Guardians he infused the fire Reaver with their power studying the murals within the forge Raziel pieced together the early history of the river these murals indicated that vordor was not only the creator of the blade but also the first vampire making him a pivotal figure encountering Ariel at the pillars during a moment in her history when razio had previously interacted with her he sought her assistance however she proved unhelpful in this era she appeared to perceive Raziel as part of the hilden race and Associated him with the conspiracy that had tainted the pillars despite her reluctance Ariel provided directions to vorador's mansion in the thermogen forest during his journey to the mansion Raziel uncovered the warp to the air Forge he endowed The Wraith Blade with the power of air by harnessing The Souls of the original guardian of the mind and dimension Guardians the murals discovered in the forage revealed the momentous truth the presence of a hilden champion a foe predestined to confront the vampire Champion that Raziel had thought himself to embody in a battle that would determine their fate the revelation of the hilden Champion Raziel arrived at warador's mansion and found an abandoned save for a few revenants he was able to open a secret passageway that led to the water Forge where The Wraith Blade imbued the water river with the souls of the original ancient death and States Guardians the murals within the forage provided insight into the hilden champion revealing certain shared features with Raziel himself utilizing the powers of the water and fire Rivers Raziel unlocked a crypt in the mansion's graveyard where he encountered vorador vorador remained wary of reziel similar to the previous meeting he confirmed his involvement in crafting the Reaver blade but explained that Janos and the other ancients had Enchanted it though its exact purpose remained a mystery vorador suggested that rosiel could redeem himself by restoring yonos using the Heart of Darkness implying that Raziel alone could fulfill this task he revealed that the heart's last known location was a city of everness cautioning Raziel about the consuming flames and an ancient malevolent Force dwelling there navigating his way to avernus Cathedral Raziel discovered a hidden warp leading to the Earth Forge within the cathedral Raziel absorbed The Souls of the original ancient time and energy Guardians by imbuing the Earth Reaver the forges murals unveiled that the ancient vampires had once worshiped the elder god whose abandonment after the hilden curse had driven them to seek release through suicide hoping to return to the wheel of fate Raziel returned to the cathedral and discovered a dark scripture in the higher reaches using the Earth reavers ability to call out Earth platforms returning the scripture to the main altar Brazil accessed a portal to the avernus catacombs Within These catacombs he found murals depicting the hilden's perspective of the ancient war showcasing the hilden's Defiance of the wheel of fate and portraying the hilden champion remarkably resembling wraith Raziel the elder god confirmed that Raziel was indeed the Hilton Champion implying that Kane must be the vampire Champion deeper into the catacombs Raziel encountered The Cult of husha geek led by mauritanius and a group of silibites Performing dark rituals to their deity hasha geek as the ritual concluded Raziel approached a pit and was telekinetically attacked by husha geek who turned out to be his vampire brother Tyrell manipulated by the hilden to lead their followers Raziel engaged in a confrontation with Tyrell ultimately defeating him and consuming his soul facing mauritanius who was possessed by the hilden Lord rezia learned that martinus had raised Kane as a vampire using the Heart of Darkness creating the sign of balance the hilden Lord revealed that the heart was hidden within him and mentioned the impending emergence of a stronger vessel for the Hilton mauritanius teleported away to confront the fledgling key journey into the spirit Forge upon Brazil's return to the cathedral he encountered the Elder King who had been actively seeking him out specifically to thwart the resurrection of yanosadra amid their heated argument about raziel's fate Kane shared more about his Free Will stemming from his transformation in the abyss tensions flared as Raziel felt manipulated by Kane especially given their perceived roles and Kane's possession of the empty River blade their conflict escalated into a fierce battle driven by their deep-seated enmity as The Clash intensified raziel's Essence began to be drawn into the river in A desperate move he tore the Heart of Darkness from Kane's chest with his bear claws and with a forceful blast he propelled Kane through a portal seemingly to his demise returning to vorador's match Brazil found the premises swarmed with mobius's mercenaries a conversation with Mobius apparently time traveling Beyond his blood blood Oman death revealed that the specific identity of the champion was of little consequence as long as Kane was eliminated Mobius departed to oversee voradora's execution and his own fate raziel's path led him back to yanos's Crypt where he successfully used the Heart of Darkness and The Wraith blade to resurrect Janus during their reunion gianos recognized Raziel as a vampire Champion once again but Raziel was no longer willing to act hastily he confronted yanos with the revelation of the five centuries that had elapsed since his demise and demanded explanations as to why the vampires would create a weapon to imprison their own savior gianos contended that Raziel had been deceived yet when Raziel summoned The Wraith blade yanos was taken aback this event prompted Janos to re-evaluate the intricate nature of the ancient prophecies in response he teleported both himself and Raziel to the council chamber of the vampire City urged by Raziel Janus elucidated significant events from the history of the ancient vampires this persuaded Raziel to seek further answers within the spirit Forge employing janos's golden uruboroski Raziel gained access to the spirit Forge a domain guarded by the elder god similar to Mobius the elder god affirmed the pivotal role of Cain as a Scion of balance your fate is Trivial Raziel it was Kane's destiny that mattered all raziel's confrontation with the elder god was fierce but he successfully activated the spirit Forge summoning The Souls of the previous balanced Guardians including a restored aerial for the blades final consecration through this process The Wraith blade absorbed their Essence becoming infused with the purifying elemental power of spirit as Ariel fated she advised razio that he must mend what had been torn apart as only then with the sign of balance be ready for his ultimate undertaking yet with Kane supposedly dead Raziel was more confused he returned to yanos in the council chamber of the vampire Citadel seeking further guidance doomed pillars and a fateful Choice realizing that they had reached the crucial moment of the fledgling Kane's decision to Doom the pillars Raziel found Janos gazing at the pillars Vista as the pillars collapsed explosively the bless through both Raziel and yanos across the room what's Raziel regained his footing he discovered that the hilden Lord had taken possession of Janos the hilden Lord taunted Raziel unveiling his manipulation and revealing that yanos through Resurrection now served as the sturdy vessel the hilden required for their plans this act had already led to the death of sign of balance Kane whose Heart of Darkness was essential determined to thwart the hildens further intentions Raziel engaged in a battle against the hilden Lord within yanos despite his efforts Raziel couldn't bring himself to kill yanos exploiting this hesitation the hilden Lord retaliated disintegrating raziel's material and spectral forms and hurling him back to the elder god in the spirit Forge the hilden Lord flew away carrying janus's body and signaling the dawn of a new era back in the Underworld the elder god mocked Raziel asserting that The Wraith blade couldn't harm him the Elder God resurrected Mobius in the spirit Forge however Cain not dead felt the pull of the spirit Forge and returned there to confront the revived Mobius in parallel to Cain's actions Raziel also materialized before Mobius reveling in the moment Raziel used the spirit Reaver to cleanse Mobius enabling him to finally see the horrific truth he had revered with satisfaction Raziel consumed mobius's Soul returning him to the cycle of Fate the elder god dismissed these actions but Raziel began to comprehend the reality he was both the vampire and the hilden Champions the one who was both redeemed and destroyed Kane's role as a Scion of balance remained distinct while the manipulator behind history's conflicts was revealed to me the elder god himself understanding his purpose Raziel possessed mobius's lifeless body to return to the material realm Kane responding instinctively impaled with the river Kane tried to set Raziel free when he fully appeared but Raziel refused he sacrificed in order to prove his allegiance to Cain this is what I am for the two in this act Brazil armed Kane with the Soul Reaver dispelling the corruption that had plagued Cain and healing his wounds he infused Cain with the spirit Reaver wraith Blade eradicating the hidden corruption and enabling Kane to perceive the true enemy the elder god using the Soul Reaver Cain defeated the elder god after the battle Kane contemplated raziel's Ultimate Gift a glimmer of hope what makes Raziel so powerful during his human life Raziel earned a reputation as a formidable seraphin Warrior Inquisitor ranking just below Malik the Palatine who held the position of Guardian of conflict his combat skills were highly Advanced enabling him to engage vampires and Rise through the seraphin ranks in his ultimate battle facing his future self he showcased remarkable resilience agility and technique yet his efforts were ultimately futile against the regenerative abilities of the blood River wielded by his counterpart magical aptitude was absent in his skill set leaving uncertainty regarding any telekinetic or magical capabilities he might have possessed this underscored his exceptional combat prowess not relying on Magic against vampires with their diverse skill repertoire upon becoming a vampire Raziel was bestowed with the most substantial portion of Kane's Dark Gift establishing him as the mightiest offspring of K second only to his creator standard attributes of his kind like super strength speed and Rapid wound healing were at his disposal as Kane's first lieutenant he entered an evolutionary phase parallel to his master unlocking new powers and ascending to a divide or enhanced State although the full extent of these abilities is unknown his most prominent one was the gift of wings following his transformation into a wraith Raziel harnessed the distinct powers of the spectral realm achieving true immortality his material realm form served as a projection rendering his demise in the Underworld merely temporary reconstitution occurred either within the Elder God's chamber or at predetermined locations his thirst for blood was replaced by an intensified craving for Souls unless The Wraith blade was used to support him on his adventures in the Original Soul Reaver game feeding was required to increase strength and maintain his material realm appearance in sight the spectral realm he regenerated autonomously consuming souls and Expediting the process despite his deteriorated and skeletal physique Raziel preserved his superhuman strength enabling him to execute deadly strikes effortlessly Propel objects considerable distances with single-handed effort and even forcefully open metal doors without any sweat the remnants of his wings allowed him to glide through the air granting access to otherwise impervious areas The Wraith blade he wielded possessed significant power akin to the functionalities of the Soul Reaver sword enabling it to consume The Souls of the entities it struck however its potency was somewhat inferior to that of the Soul Reaver throughout his Odyssey Raziel could Infuse The Wraith Blade with diverse Elemental augmentations ultimately he harnessed the ultimate enhancement the spirit Reaver to incorporate The Wraith blade liberating himself from centuries of Anguish while simultaneously purifying Cain of the corruption that had Afflicted him from birth The Wraith blade went separate could assume material or spectral forms determined by the realm visited by rozio this exceptional weapon underwent further empowerment by various forges discovered on raziel's Quest imbuing it with attributes of air light water Dark Earth fire and the most potent of all Spirit the evolution of raziel's character in the game in his human form Raziel had a refined appearance with short black hair and adorned ornate red and gold armor his skin tone reflected a grayish but still fear Hue upon his transformation into a vampire he shared a hairstyle common among some council members sporting a ponytail and displayed the red emblem of his clan on his shoulder his armor was silverish in color and his wings remained visible even when not unfurled as a wraith Brazil's appearance underwent a radical change his skin was light blue revealing his exposed muscles and Bones his lower jaw was entirely absent leaving only his upper fangs exposed to conceal this grotesque disfigurement he utilized his Clan's Banner as a sort of cloak and mask his eyes lack pupils emitting a white glow and His Hands lacked skip revealing Bare Bones that he could employ like claws his once Majestic Wings symbols of his Defiance of cake had diminished to Mere flaps of skin a far cry from their former Grandeur the character rezio was brought into being by Crystal Dynamics resulting from a collaborative effort among designers Amy Hennig and Seth Charis along with Concept artist Arnold Ayala the Genesis of this character can be traced back to the proposed game shifter which was not initially part of the legacy of Kane series Amy Hennig and Seth Karis conceptualized Raziel as central figure of shifter drawing inspiration from Angelic themes and biblical narratives in this original concept Brazil was portrayed as someone who would be cast down by his own master and Brethren only to return to Vanquish them when Crystal Dynamics leadership extended an invitation Hennigan Karis transformed shifter into a sequel within the blood um Legacy of Cain Universe set in the world of nosgoth the character's adversary in the initial concept was later integrated into the figure of K it required numerous iterations of design before the three creators finalized his appearance his backstory contributed to his distinct features such as the absence of a jaw and his cadaverous look additionally real world mythological Inspirations played a significant role in shaping his visual Aesthetics and narrative trajectory for instance the Hindu deity Vishnu influenced the blues kitten while his damaged Wings Drew from the concept of Fallen Angels looking back further it's worth acknowledging the influence of John Milton's Paradise Lost which gave rise to the concept of a fallen vampire that consumes Souls additionally critical elements from the renowned 1920 German expressionist film the cabinet of Dr Caligari directed by Robert Wing were woven into the creative tapestry notably the character chessery who possessed an enigmatic and some ambulent presence with a haunting and sunken demeanor in the film played a pivotal role in shaping the visual design of Brazil raziel's character is marked by his strong sense of morality and honor characterized by his inherent noblesse oblige however the circumstances he encounters often Beyond his control rarely allow for straightforward ethical judgments consequently he frequently finds himself making morally ambiguous decisions for what he believes are the right reasons caught in a web of manipulation he becomes a pawn sometimes willingly sometimes not maneuvered by various individuals for either Noble or malevolent purposes his path to Redemption ultimately culminates in a final selfless Act of sacrifice this sets him in stark contrast to Kate as Brazil sacrifices himself not only to break free from the cycle of death and rebirth or to combat the true enemy but also for Kane himself pledging his loyalty to a cause that while more self-centered often leads to the right outcome okay marvelous verdict that brings us to the end of this video in the mythical world of legacy of Kane series razio shines as a complex character he starts as a seraphin warrior morphs into a formidable vampire and ultimately a haunted wraith all in the name of Discovery Redemption and selflessness Brazil's Adventure dives into themes like Second Chances self-discovery and the whole Free Will puzzle his story isn't just a deep dive into lore it's like a fantasy roller coaster exploring purpose in a whirlwind of chaos a big deal in gaming history raziel's legacies woven into stories that remind us how choices shape our Journeys all in the Intriguing backdrop of a mysterious and ever-shifting world for almost 20 years the series has been inactive with the most recent installment Legacy of Kane Defiance launching in 2003 however with embracer groups acquisition of Crystal Dynamics and the legacy of Kane intellectual property there's optimism that a new game in the franchise could finally materialize this could potentially Mark the sixth main installment in the series whether it's a remaster a remake or something entirely new Only Time Will Reveal what's in store for us which Legacy of Kane character do you want us to talk about in the next video let us know in the comments below if you enjoyed watching this video remember to hit the like button and share it with everyone I'll see you soon [Music] thank you thank you

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Published: Fri Sep 08 2023