Rai'uk

Rai'uk, a fearless warrior, was the last of the noble Anurai clan whose totemic animals were the deadliest land predators known to the People - the thanator. He was the subject of a mysterious prophecy that spoke of a Na'vi warrior who would lead the People out of darkness, and saved the Li'ona clan from destruction by humans.
He is the protagonist of James Cameron's Avatar: The Game (Wii/PSP).
==Biography==
===Seeking Revenge===
Years ago, a group of humans led by Sean Wallen had attacked Rai'uk's clan, destroying it and robbing it of their sacred artifacts to sell on the black market back on Earth. Rai'uk and his sister Kyuna, who were one of few survivors of the massacre, had spent years watching them, observing them, and learning their ways and studying their tactics and language, waiting for the right moment to take back all that had been stolen from the Anurai.
One day, as Rai'uk watched the "Metal Birds" (Samsons) thunder through the sky toward an outpost, he knew that they were carrying his clan's artifacts, and he knew he would have to move fast to reclaim them, or else he would lose them forever. The first artifact Rai'uk recovered was a bow. Upon further examination, he discovered it was an Anurai clan ceremonial bow, considered a rite of passage for all Anurai warriors; when an Anurai hunter had successfully bonded with a thanator, they were given wood from the Anurai Hometree so that they could craft their own bow.
Rai'uk now wanted nothing more than to reclaim the last of his clan's artifacts. With a great purpose, he headed toward the destination of the Samson. There he found the second artifact and freed a captive banshee. Rai'uk mounted the banshee and pursued the human. He charged through the air, thinking about him and unable to forget his face, his voice and his indifference. The search for his clan totems had brought Rai'uk face to face with the one who destroyed his village, Sean Wallen. Breathing fury, Rai'uk rushed toward the Hallelujah Mountains where he knew the humans liked to hunt the creatures of his world for sport. He was sure he would find Sean and his men there, but he was unable to find Sean that day. Enraged, he rushed to the area of the Hallelujah Mountains where he knew the humans prepared their Metal Beasts. He knew that he would take down the whole world and everything in it for revenge, but Rai'uk also knew his ways were not the ways of the People; somehow, he knew his ancestors would disapprove of his actions, but he didn't care anymore.
Rai'uk spotted Sean's Samson thundering through the sky and a profound feeling of rage seized him. As he surged through the sky, he remembered an ancient prophecy about a warrior who would one day help the People through the dark times, but only after experiencing great darkness. Rai'uk charged toward Sean's Samson, and with renewed anger, promised himself that he would bring to justice the one who robbed him of everything that was pure and beautiful in his life. He took down the gunship but his banshee was wounded in the process, sending them both into the jungle below.
===Finding the Li'ona Clan===
Rai'uk crashed alongside the Samson near the land of the Li'ona clan; fortunately, one of its members, Tasun, witnessed the great battle between Rai'uk and the Samson in the sky while riding his hammerhead. He soon found the warrior on his knees caring for his wounded banshee. Tasun dismounted and looked curiously at the Rai'uk's markings, but didn't recognize them. He then approached the wounded banshee, knowing that if they were able to return to camp, he could save the creature, but Rai'uk would have to escort and protect them from the nearby humans.
At the village, Rai'uk observed the people of the Li'ona. They were weak, hungry, and thirsty and the flora and fauna were dying all around them. The rivers had been dry for as long as they could remember. Tasun explained that he had been sent out on a journey to bring back water when he saw Rai'uk fighting the Samson in the sky. Seeing the clan's suffering, Rai'uk immediately blamed the humans. He demanded that they join him to return the water to the rivers, but no one would heed his call; war was not the way of the People. Without another word, Rai'uk gripped his staff firmly, rushed into the woods, and headed to the riverbed. If they would not face the humans, he would.
Though he was able to destroy the dam which blocked the river, Rai'uk sustained injuries from the battle. He returned to the Li'ona camp to recover, and the villagers were now thankful and joyous, spreading the tale of how Rai'uk had returned life to their land.
===Helping the Omatikaya===
It wasn't long before a young girl named Sylwanin, inspired by the warrior's bravery, traveled from a faraway land to seek out his help. As she spoke of a Metal Village destroying her home, the land of the Omatikaya, she mentioned something that ignited his fury: she told him about humans who wore Na'vi skin and who were teaching the People their ways and language which the humans called avatars. Fueled by hate, Rai'uk agreed to meet Sylwanin at the school where the avatars taught the People; there he met one of those avatars, Dr. Grace Augustine. The two debated about human nature, with Grace claiming that while humans may be prone to negative actions, it does not entirely define the whole species. Grace explained she was here on Pandora to learn more about the world and the Na'vi herself.
Rai'uk then searched for the Metal Village following Sylwanin's directions, pushing through the thick and tangled forest, thinking about his encounter with the avatar. She was unlike other humans: peaceful, kind, and respectful. She had seen something in him, and he had seen something in her: the sacred. Then suddenly, as he considered the sacred, he heard the Samsons in the sky; he knew he was close now, he would destroy that Metal Village, and he would help Sylwanin with the hope that she would one day find the courage to help herself.
After he had destroyed the Metal Village, he found a voice recording of a father saying goodbye to his family. Rai'uk returned to the Li'ona, deeply shaken, thinking about the family he had deprived of a father, and how he had become what he hated most. Tasun approached him and told him that he had to return to his village to connect to his clan's Tree of Voices; there, he would confront his past and rediscover his essence. Back at the Tree of Voices, Sean had returned with his troops.
===Final Stand===
Rai'uk battled Sean and stood victorious over his Metal Beast. He had ended Sean's dark career, and yet somehow he feared this was just the beginning. He remembered the Anurai prophecy: a warrior would emerge from the darkness to stand against it. Now Rai'uk could feel the darkness seeping out of him, and he knew his hate would end here in his village with Sean. Filled with the strength and wisdom of his ancestors, he returned to his banshee and headed back to the village of the Li'ona.
Not long after, he heard something deep and sonorous in the forest below: The thunder of Metal Beasts advancing toward the village of the Li'ona. Rai'uk heard the shouts of the villagers and knew the Li'ona were still in trouble. A terrible guilt suddenly overwhelmed him; those he had grown to love and respect would pay for what he had done to the humans, they would do to the Li'ona what they had done to the Anurai. Now, with a great sense of urgency, Rai'uk rushed back to the village to defend the Li'ona. He didn't want to fight anymore, but this time he had no choice - this time it was to defend the helpless.
Rai'uk approached the Anurai village when heard a shout, and an avatar like the one he had encountered at the school charged toward him. With thunderous rage, he yelled that his name was Conrad Olson and that he would make the warrior pay for destroying his compounds and hurting his men. Rai'uk, tired of fighting, pleaded with Conrad to spare the Li'ona, but Conrad wouldn't listen. Bent on retribution, he rushed toward the villagers and promised to do to the Li'ona what the warrior had done to his men. Rai'uk defended the villagers and killed Conrad's avatar. For a long while, he stood by the elders and gazed at the decimated village, watching the flames rise and consume the fallen trees around them. He wasn't worried, for everything would grow back and be rebuilt - life had its way.
Tasun and the elders thanked Rai'uk for defending them and invited him to become a member of their clan, which he thanked them for humbly. He thought about how he would like to accept the offer, but just when he was about to, fear and terror suddenly seized the villagers. Rai'uk looked down at a young boy who raised a trembling finger, and from the fire and smoke came a mighty thanator. Instantly the hunters raised their bows and hid their frightened children behind them, but Rai'uk pleaded for them to lower their weapons, and to keep very still. Somehow he understood this was about something else: a message from Eywa which was his rite of passage. Slowly the thanator approached Rai'uk before it halted inches before him and gazed into his fearless eyes. Then, to the amazement of everyone watching, the thanator prostrated itself before Rai'uk; proudly, Rai'uk mounted it. A moment later the thanator rose and slowly made its way into the forest with Tasun following close behind. 
Rai'uk decided to leave the Li'ona to teach to the People the way of the humans and warn them of the true enemy they will face: the enemy within.
==Personality==
Rai'uk, like many Na'vi, is a strong and fearless warrior. After the destruction of his clan, the Anurai, he became angry and revenge-seeking, going to great lengths to recover his clan's stolen history and avenge their deaths. This sometimes drove him to act irrationally and with unnecessary violence and brutality, however, he eventually learned to acknowledge and move past his anger thanks in part to Sylwanin and the Li'ona clan. By the end of the events in James Cameron's Avatar: The Game (Wii/PSP), Rai'uk had outgrown his desire for battle and revenge.
Rai'uk is devoted to justice for the Na'vi, facing down human troops in order to defend the Li'ona, fearing they would meet the same fate as his former clan. Furthermore, he has a deep hatred for humans, even the SciOps avatar drivers; though he thought differently about Grace Augustine, sensing she was in some way different from her fellow humans.
==Abilities==
Rai'uk displayed significant battle prowess, managing to crash a human gunship and destroy several of their bases and constructions. He was also skilled at riding a banshee.
==Memorable Quotes==
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==Source==
James Cameron's Avatar: The Game Wii/PSP - Ingame loading screens.
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