Ratoufer

**Ratoufer** (also spelled "Ratopher"), or Raouser in the French dub, is a main character in the ”Papyrus" series. He is the High Priest of Horus.

He was once banished by Pharaoh Merenre for opposing one of his decisions, but he is recalled to the palace at the beginning of the series.

## Personality

Ratoufer is a sage elderly man who possesses infinite knowledge and wisdom, and serves as a counselor to Papyrus and Théti. He is very calm-minded, soft-spoken, and serves as a mentor to Pharaoh Merenre.

Ratoufer is devoted to Pharaoh, and cares for his daughter, Princess Théti. He is also the best Egyptian doctor in their time, as he is proficient in medicine and cures his patients. Unfortunately, there will be times when his medicines are ineffective compared to Seth‘s powerful magic. However, there is always a chance of saving the affected, thanks to him and Papyrus. In the second season, Ratoufer's role increases significantly, as he got more involved in the adventures of the main characters several times, and once even tried to climb the sky through the sacred Tree of Nut.

Ratoufer is generally a busy man and hates long journeys. To Papyrus, he is a good counselor and always accompanies him on his missions and helps him if he does not know what to do.

## Relationships

### **Pharaoh Merenre**

According to Grand Vizier Mesimonptu, Ratopher is Merenre's mentor and his best friend. In Renunciation of Papyrus, (when the Pharaoh was still young), he was blinded with pride by Aker and sent Ratoufer into exile. Aker advised him to kill the villagers who had rebelled against him. Ratoufer, however, advised Merenre to pity, but the monarch was blinded, obeyed Aker, and expelled everyone (including Ratoufer) who disagreed with his decision. However, he eventually realized his mistakes and took Ratoufer back.

From then on, Ratoufer remained the most loyal to Merenre for the rest of the series, and (in spite of his age) a friend despite the disagreements they may have on certain decisions.

### **Papyrus**

Ratoufer is among the greatest figures to shape Papyrus’s destiny and development. Besides Théti, Ratoufer is Papyrus’s mentor and dear friend. He is generally respectful to Papyrus and treats him like a family member. Whenever threatening danger comes its way, Ratoufer is usually the first person Papyrus goes to to seek council. He is also the first significant character to come across Papyrus on their first meet.

### **Théti**

Similarly to Papyrus, Ratoufer respects Théti and treats her with care. The two seem to have a reasonable bond of trust, considering their important roles and relationship with Papyrus.

## Trivia

* He, along with Bebo, is the only character to not be affected by Seth's magic in terms of possession.
* Ratoufer is the polar opposite of Aker, who is very hateful, divisive, and manipulative.

## Appearances

(1x2) The Anger of the Moon God
(1x3) The Lord of the Crocodiles
(1x4) The Vengeance of Ramses
(1x5) The Faceless Giant
(1x7)The Black Sun of Seth
(1x8) The Metamorphosis of Imhotep
(1x9) The Labyrinth
(1x10) The Triumph of Bastet
(1x11) The City of Scribes
(1x12) The Devil of the Red Mountains
(1x13) The Golden Feather
(1x14) The Return of the Red Sphinx
(1x16) Hathor's Harp
(1x17) The Forgotten Sarcophagus
(1x18) The Temple of Life
(1x19) The Revenge of Amon
(1x20) The Rebirth of the Child Pharaoh
(1x21) Tears of the Giants
(1x22) The Hieroglyph Child
(1x23) Keeper of the Three Gates
(1x24) The Black Pyramid (episode)
(1x25) The Mirror of Nebou
(1x26) The Second Flood of the Sacred River
(1x27) The Sacrilege of Papyrus
(2x1) The Sacrilege of Papyrus
(2x2) Mika the Sorceress (episode)
(2x3) The Thirtieth Case of Senet Cursed
(2x4) Justice Thoueris
(2x5) The Awakening of Osiris
(2x6) White Baboon
(2x7) Stolen Country
(2x8) Four Chapels of Tutankhamun
(2x9) The Divine Potter
(2x10) Return Senkhet
(2x11) The Talisman of the Great Pyramid
(2x12) Yam
(2x13) Time of Discord
(2x14) Seven Knots of Horus
(2x15) Renunciation of Papyrus
(2x16) Nile Red
(2x17) The Sacred Crown of Wadjet
(2x18) Neferure (episode)
(2x19) Emissaries
(2x20) Princess Tiya
(2x21) Princess Star
(2x22) The Sacred Child of Ebla
(2x23) The Ished Tree
(2x24) The Djed Pillar
(2x25) The Trial of Papyrus