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Raistlin MajereCharacter by Margaret Weis and Tracey Hickman in the Dragonlance Chronicles
Raistlin is a Mage of High Sorcery, first bearing the Red Robes, marking him as a worshipper of Lunitari. During 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 acquires golden skin and is cursed by Par-Salian, the head of the Mages Conclave on Krynn, with hourglass eyes that 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. Raistlin views magic as a way to compensate for the lack of physical strength and personal charisma that his brother, Caramon Majere, has, and the inadequacy he feels about having to rely on others
A torn individual, Raistlin exhibits a strong superiority complex (as far as his power in magic and his intelligence are concerned), and knows almost nothing of true loyalty to others. He is also condescending and extremely resentful regarding his lack of physical strength, especially as he is often forced to rely on his twin brother for support, generating feelings of jealousy towards his twin rather than feelings of affection and gratitude. Raistlin harbors a secret hate for his twin’s physical power and easygoing manner, and for the attention and comradeship it seems to earn him, as Raistlin’s own appearance and secretive nature causes others to be mistrustful and apprehensive.
These factors ultimately culminate in Raistlin’s turn to evil, donning the Black Robes of evil wizards (those who worship the Black Moon, Nuitari), and, through a deadly deal he made during the test in the Tower of High Sorcery with an ancient and legendary Archmage of terrible power, Fistandantilus, eventually rises to become the most powerful mortal on Krynn.
Contrary to his usual nature, Raistlin holds 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 Raistlin feels genuine regret that he cannot return to the times of his childhood, when he was capable of feeling love.
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