Rama

"Pick up and fire piercing astral arrows, make each one count."

Rama is one of the playable Gods in SMITE.

Lore
Ravana's immortal reign subjugates the people. Shiva's boon grants the demon-king invulnerability against gods and beasts. Only mortal men stand a chance of defeating him, but Ravana's might is too potent for a mere man to overcome. All seems lost.

To save us, Vishnu took human form. Rama, prince of Ayodhya.

At age 16 he was already the perfect embodiment of man. Strong, humble, handsome, patient, devout; he is what mankind strives to be, yet, for all our flaws, can never reach.

When a neighboring kingdom, cursed by Ravana's magic, asked for aid, Rama answered, despite the misgivings of his father. With his brother Laksharma, Rama set out and slew a horde of demons. At the palace, Rama cleansed the curse by freeing the queen from stone. The city celebrated and Rama was invited to string Shiva's bow – with the prize princess Sita's hand in marriage. Shiva's bow could not be lifted by any man, let alone strung, but Rama broke the bow in half. He and Sita wed immediately.

Returning home, Rama was to be crown prince, but the jealousy of queen Kaikeyi forced Rama into exile, where he's remained these past fourteen years.

Yet Rama was recently seen on the field of battle. Word is, Ravana stole Rama's wife, and Rama left exile to embrace his destiny. He must defeat Ravana, free his wife, and set mankind on a path for peace, else darkness and evil will conquer all.

General

 * Rama and Ravana are rivals.
 * The actor who voiced Rama, Nick Landis, also voiced Metal Carnage Fenrir and Reaper Tech Thanatos.
 * Rama's directed taunt towards Hun Batz, Ram_Taunt_Directed_HunBatz.ogg "He seemed... familiar.", could be a reference to Hanuman, a god devotee of Rama who is usually depicted as a monkey.
 * Rama, Guan Yu, Kali and Tyr are the only gods who don't make jokes.

God Skins

 * T_Rama_WoodElf_Icon.pngNature's Guardian
 * This skin is based on an Elf.
 * The actor who voiced this skin, Ian Sinclair, also voiced Duke dan de Lyons Anhur, Demonic Pact Anubis, The King Bacchus, Devil Horns Raijin, Tyr, PrivaTyr Tyr, Sock PuppeTyr Tyr.
 * One of this skin's intro lines NatureRama_Intro_2.ogg "This realm is different! I feel it in the water; I feel it in the earth; I smell it in the air!" is a reference to a line said by the character Galadriel from Lord of the Rings.
 * This skin shares its theme with Sylvan Sentinel Hou Yi, Riftshaker Janus, The Green Knight King Arthur, Wolfsbane Skadi and Grove Keeper Xing Tian.


 * T_Rama_Scifi_Icon.pngOrbital Strike
 * This skin was originally going to be called FutuRama to reference the TV series of the same name.
 * This skin was also voiced by Nick Landis.
 * One of this skin's joke lines ScifiRam_Joke_1.ogg "Why isn't my shield regenerating after I take damage?" is a reference to a mechaninc in shooters games.
 * One of this skin's joke lines ScifiRam_Joke_2.ogg "Do a barrel roll!" is a reference to the game Star Fox.


 * T Rama Esports Dignitas.pngDignitas
 * This skin has matching card art with AFK Nemesis and Denial Eset.


 * T_Rama_SuperheroArcher_Icon.pngThe Marksman
 * The actor who voiced this skin, Alejandro Saab, also voiced Dragon Prince Ne Zha and Beamy Chibi Ra.
 * This is the first Rama skin where his skin isn't blue.
 * This skin shares its theme with Infernal Agni, Gamma Slam Cabrakan, Captain Quick Mercury, The Sparrow Nike and Dawn Defender Thor.


 * T Rama NeonRebellion Icon.pngNeon Rebellion
 * This skin uniquely gives Rama a mask whenever he activates his Astral Strike and Astral Barrage abilities.


 * T Rama SacredArrow Icon.pngSacred Arrow
 * This skin was also voiced by Nick Landis.
 * This skin shares it's theme with Midnight Dove Awilix, Archangel Chernobog, Celestial Eset, Sacred Grounds Geb, Inner Demon Hel, Seraph Horus, Heaven's Arrow Hou Yi, Divine Right Jing Wei, Celestial Guard Odin, Radiant Archon Ra, Archon Thanatos and Angelic Archon Yemoja.


 * T_Rama_Milatary_Icon.pngLast Commando
 * This skin is a reference to the Rambo film series.
 * This is the first Rama skin to change his ultimate animation.
 * The actor who voiced this skin, Jim Foronda, also voiced Renegade's Robot companion KATT, Bearly Buzzed Bacchus, Wolf Man Fenrir, Snowman Geb, Vanguard Hercules, Sunstar Ra, Eliminator Ravana, Susano and Ragnarok Force X Thor.
 * This skin shares its theme wiht Shell Shock Agni, Soldier of Fortune/Hired Gun Ares, Infantree Sylvanus, Full Metal Vulcan and G.I.Zhong Zhong Kui.

Skins
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 * -|Valiant One=
 * -|Nature's Guardian=
 * -|Orbital Strike=
 * -|Dignitas=
 * -|The Marksman=
 * -|Neon Rebellion=
 * -|Sacred Arrow=
 * -|Last Commando=
 * -|Golden=
 * -|Legendary=
 * -|Diamond=