[Soul Reaver/1][7] At the Sanctuary of the Clans, he revealed these to the Council, and Kain – in what seemed an act of callous jealousy – shockingly tore the bones from his back for this transgression, before the assembled lieutenants. Promotional art of Raziel in the Swamp (SR2). Raziel is an archangel within the teachings of Jewish mysticism (of the Kabbalah of Judaism) who is the "Keeper of Secrets" and the "Angel of Mysteries". The Wraith Blade is bound to Raziel, becoming his symbiotic weapon. Though slightly remorseful at the "fratricide" he had just committed, he was applauded by the Elder God. Sketches featuring Raziel by Daniel Cabuco. ", "Who better to serve me than those whose passion transcends all notions of good and evil?". [1][Soul Reaver/1][8] He spoke of the Wheel of Fate, and how Kain's "abominations" hindered the souls of Nosgoth, ensuring they "could not complete their destinies". Raziel es el protagonista de la saga Soul Reaver y comparte el protagonismo de Defiance con Kain. Fulfilling the role of Vampire Champion, he activated the Spirit Forge, armed the Scion of Balance for "his true endeavor" and 'killed' the Hylden Champion (himself); and fulfilling the role of Hylden Champion, he provided the Hylden with "durable vessel" Janos Audron (allowing their Blood Omen 2 escape from the Demon Realm), he (apparently) killed the Scion of Balance and he killed the Vampire Champion (himself), the Hylden Champion was also credited with "destroy[ing] the shackles of the Vampires' tyrannous god" and this could apply to the Hylden's escape or the (ongoing) battle against the Elder God. Finally exposing the Elder God's parasitic nature through several twists and turns, Raziel ultimately accepted his fate, and achieved respite from his cyclical destiny. Armed with Moebius' Staff, they had Janos at their mercy. [Soul Reaver/8][Soul Reaver/9], Completely unaware of the "forgotten history" which lay within, Raziel reflected that the Sarafan had been "merciless", righteous crusaders, committing "unspeakable and indiscriminate acts of violence" - "murderers enshrined". As Raziel fully manifested, Kain attempted to free him but Raziel had made his choice and he resisted, finally reaffirming his loyalty to Kain as he sacrificed himself; arming Kain, once again, with the Soul Reaver. ―Sarafan Raziel — Listen (file info). Revealing that he had retrieved the body of Janos Audron, Vorador suggested that Raziel should "redeem [him]self" by restoring Janos using the Heart of Darkness (and that perhaps he alone could complete the task), telling him that the last known location of the heart was the city of Avernus. When Turel attacked Raziel, Raziel defended himself (see Turel (Defiance boss)) and eventually killed his brother, consuming his Soul and finally gaining Enhanced TK (he also unknowingly absorbed a measure of the Hylden Possession and they were able to 'fuel Raziel's anger'). By exploiting Raziel's unique free will, Kain can defy the course of history and alter time. In the final areas of Soul Reaver 2, shortly after retrieving the Reaver, Raziel faced the Sarafan Sarafan commanders in a set of encounters through the Sarafan Stronghold. [3][Soul Reaver/1], "Too long dead" to remember his Sarafan roots, Raziel served as Kain's "right hand" for a thousand years, raising a vampire clan of his own and partaking in the rise of Kain's empire. Promotional art featuring Raziel (Defiance). Unfazed by Raziel's attacks, he activated the Chronoplast's portal, and strode through, into Nosgoth's past. In Soul Reaver™ 2, Raziel emerges from the time portal and returns to different eras of Nosgoth's past in his relentless pursuit of Kain. [30][31] While in captivity, he reaches the epiphany that he is both champions (Kain was neither); his free will allows him to determine Nosgoth's ultimate future. [Blood Omen][Soul Reaver], Raziel next targeted his brother Zephon, and used the Wraith Blade to unseal the entrance to the Silenced Cathedral. Melchiah refused to divulge Kain's whereabouts as he was annihilated, but consuming his brother's soul enabled Raziel to phase through gates. None of his brethren questioned Kain's order: that Raziel "burn forever in the bowels of the Lake of the Dead". His warrior skills were extremely developed, able to evenly fight vampires and rise through Sarafan ranks. This re-fused the blade, but Raziel was now aware that the Wraith Blade was a "sentient parasite competing for control". Too weak to maintain his physical manifestation, Raziel dropped into the Spectral Realm (missing Kain's warnings about raising Janos) and here he found the Wraith Blade - his "own Soul twinned and bound eternally to [him]" - proof that his destiny had merely been postponed. Raziel Passing through Kain's Mausoleum, Raziel found some other ancient ruins and was able to warp himself to the sealed Light Forge in the Vampire Citadel. At the invitation of Crystal Dynamics' executives, Hennig and Carus reworked Shifter into a Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain sequel, set in Nosgoth, before production on it began. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver As Raziel, stalk the shadows of Nosgoth preying upon your former vampire brethren in your quest to destroy your creator- Kain. He directed Raziel to Kain, who was waiting at the Pillars. Vorador displayed the same suspicion of Raziel that he had in their last meeting, he confirmed that he "crafted The Reaver blade" but told Raziel that it was Janos and the other Ancients who enchanted it; Vorador did not know its purpose. [Soul Reaver/1], The reverberations of an otherworldly voice greeted Raziel, pronouncing him "worthy". The pain was unspeakable, but, at length, his "torment receded" as he settled to the bottom. This was the seat of the Underworld, and his surroundings shifted. Raziel was born a human in Nosgoth's early history, and went on to join the vampire-hunting order of the Sarafan. As he acclimatised to his new existence as a denizen of the Spectral Realm, Raziel learned that his blood-thirst had been "replaced by a deeper need"; he was now a devourer of souls, galvanized by his lust for revenge against the apostate vampires. As they talked Raziel realized that "Hash'ak'gik" was in fact his last remaining Vampire brother Turel, somehow taken back in time form the Soul Reaver era, and Possessed by several Hylden to command their disciples. Finally meeting with Janos, Raziel discovered that the ancient Vampire had been waiting for him - apparently as some sort of Vampire Champion. He surpasses Kain, who—ostensibly motivated by jealously—condemns Raziel to death. Using the powers of the Water and Fire Reavers, Raziel unlocked a strange crypt in the graveyard behind the mansion and here he found Vorador, apparently awaiting the arrival of Moebius' Mercenary Army.

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