Randor

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Randor (2002)
Homeworld	Eternia
Species	Human
Gender	Male
Family	King Grayskull (Ancestor) Miro (Father) Marlena (Wife) Prince Adam (2002) (Son) Keldor (Older half-brother)
Relationship(s)	Marlena (Wife)
Affiliation	Heroic Warriors
Abilities	Accomplished administrator and military leader
Behind the scenes
Continuity	Present
Played by	Michael Donovan

King Randor as seen in the Mike Young Productions animated series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002).

History

In the 2002 Mike Young Productions remake, it is made apparent that in his youth, Randor was known as Captain Randor, a brave and steadfast warrior before being crowned King of Eternia by the Elders, although in the 1983 series, he is portrayed as having taken over the throne after his father, King Miro, disappeared. He even aids the Masters in a couple of episodes in their battles against Skeletor and his Evil Warriors and even the Snake Men. Apparently, after King Grayskull's death, the Council of Elders was formed to rule Eternia. But after Keldor's transformation into Skeletor they made Randor king as they became one with Castle Grayskull.

He is also tied more closely to the origin of Skeletor, having battled Skeletor when he was still Keldor during a war the Eternians call The Great Unrest. That war ended when Keldor and his forces attacked the Hall of Wisdom, home of the Elders, and Keldor and Randor engaged in a deadly duel that ended with Keldor hurling acid at Randor, only to have Randor deflect the acid with his shield, splashing the acid back at Keldor and burning his face, which led to his transformation into Skeletor. It is revealed by a writer that in this continuity Keldor and Randor are half-brothers, but it is never revealed if either knew that.

Prior to Captain Randor's fight with Keldor, he was told by the Council of Elders they wish to make him King to succeed them as ruler of Eternia. Randor protests, saying he is a soldier, not a politician, but then turns his attention to the forthcoming fight. After beating back Keldor and his underlings, Randor calls for the Council, but is told by the Sorceress they are gone and have left him the means to create a powerful hero. Randor does not fully understand this; likely thinking he will be responsible for training a great soldier, and is left asking "How will I know this hero?"

Many years after the fight with Keldor, Eternia has enjoyed many years of peace and prosperity, and Randor has taken up the mantle of King, now married to a woman named Marlena and fathered a son named Adam, the foretold hero Randor was responsible for. Although Randor is not aware his son is He-Man, it is likely explained that the inward courage, fortitude and bravery of Captain Randor passed to his son in latent ways, thus enabling Adam to have the means to become He-Man.

After the Council of Evil incident, King Randor established an Eternian Council consisting of himself; Chief Carnivus of the Qadians; Lord Dactys of the Speleans; the King Chooblah of the Kulataks; Queen Andreeno of the Andreenids; King Taurius of the Mintaurans; Hawke, representing the Avions, and some other unnamed council members.

Appearances

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (2002)

Season One (2002-2003)

• The Beginning Part 1
• The Beginning Part 2
• The Beginning Part 3
• The Courage of Adam
• Sky War
• Lessons
• Siren's Song
• Mekaneck's Lament (non speaking role)
• Underworld
• The Monster Within (mentioned only)
• Orko's Garden
• The Island (mentioned only)
• The Council of Evil, Part 1

Season Two (2003-2004)

• The Last Stand
• To Walk With Dragons
• Of Machines and Men
• Second Skin
• Rattle of the Snake
• Awaken the Serpent

Gallery

Captain Randor battles with Keldor

King Randor battles with Skeletor