Who Is Master Raymond in Outlander? His Secrets and Relationship with Claire

At the end of Season 7 of Outlander on Starz, Claire Fraser (Caitríona Balfe) dreams that Master Raymond, a person from her past, is visiting her. The mysterious apothecary shows up in her dream and tells her that her time to die has not yet come. This happens after she survives a gunshot wound that almost killed her. What makes the dream less comforting is when Master Raymond asks Claire for forgiveness without saying why he wants it. He tells her in a vague way that she will soon find out why, then he disappears, leaving Claire with more questions than answers. This interaction not only makes them remember past meetings but it also hints at a bigger mystery involving Faith—Claire’s stillborn daughter.

Who is Master Raymond?

In Season 2 of Outlander, Master Raymond played by French actor Dominique Pinon is first seen as a mysterious pharmacy owner in Paris. He is said to be short, have a barrel chest, and look like a frog. He has a mysterious aura and strange healing powers. Because both Raymond and Claire are interested in plants and don’t like the Comte de St. Germain, they become close very quickly. He even calls her “Madonna,” which shows how close they are and how much they respect each other.

Master Raymond is thought to be a time traveler from the Stone Ages and may be related to both Claire Fraser and Geillis Duncan, though his background is still mostly unknown. People are suspicious of him because he is known to dabble in the supernatural, which leads to his trial for sorcery in King Louis XV’s court. In spite of this, he often acts in a kind and protective way— especially toward Claire.

Master Raymond’s Role in Claire’s Life

When Master Raymond comes back in the last episode of Outlander Season 7, it sparks interest in him again, along with his mysterious link to Claire. Master Raymond’s bond with Claire grows stronger when she has a miscarriage and gets a serious infection at L’Hôpital des Anges. Raymond saves Claire by getting her to think of her great love, Jamie. He does this by using his mysterious healing powers. Putting his emotional attention on her gives Raymond the energy to heal her, showing how well he can combine physical and emotional healing. Raymond also spreads the rumor that Claire is “La Dame Blanche,” a white witch, to keep her safe while she lives in France.

Later, Claire steps in to help Master Raymond when he and the Comte de St. Germain are accused of witchcraft. This saves his life. They help each other out and trust each other, which makes his request for forgiveness in her dream even stranger.

The Connection Between Master Raymond and Faith

In the shocking ending of Season 7, Claire starts to think that her stillborn daughter Faith might not have died after all. A little girl named Frances “Fanny” Pocock brings this to light when she sings a lullaby that Claire used to sing to Faith. Claire starts to think that Master Raymond may have brought Faith back to life and hidden her when Fanny says she learned the song from her mother.

This idea is talked about in more detail in Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander book series. In a different version of the story, Master Raymond finds Faith in her crypt, uses his magic to bring her back to life, and then secretly cares for her. He tries to get Faith back with Claire and Jamie before they leave France, but something unexpected comes up and stops him. This backstory fits with Raymond’s mysterious appearance in Claire’s dream, where he begs her forgiveness for things he thinks he did that hurt her.

A Dream or Imagination?

Raymond’s dream visit has a lot of interesting possibilities but it’s still not clear if this is a vision, something Claire is making up, or something supernatural. Claire may be thinking about the afterlife and her unresolved grief over Faith after having a close call with death. She might have imagined Master Raymond in her mind as a way to deal with the pain that was still there. Raymond has had supernatural abilities in the past—so his dream visit could have been real, which would make the mystery even more difficult to solve.

Master Raymond’s Personal History’

Some things about Master Raymond’s life have come to light over time but a lot of it is still a secret. He is known to have been a doctor and herbalist who lived in Geneva in 1724 before moving to Paris in a suspicious way. There, he continues his work as an apothecary and builds a reputation for his healing abilities and involvement in the occult. His cabinet of rare and controversial ingredients, marked with Kabbalistic symbols, adds to his enigmatic persona.

Master Raymond’s role extends beyond his interactions with Claire. In Gabaldon’s novella The Space Between, the Comte de St. Germain seeks him out, driven by questions about immortality and time travel. This subplot underscores Raymond’s significance as a character whose knowledge transcends the limits of time and space.

Despite his brief appearance in Outlander, Master Raymond has a major impact. In addition to his medical knowledge—he also understands magic. His connection to Claire and her family tree adds intrigue; suggesting their ‘relationship’ is more than coincidence.

If Master Raymond really did bring Faith back to life; it would have huge effects on Claire and Jamie’s lives. His request for forgiveness shows that he feels very responsible for what he did and may even feel bad about the choices he made. Whether Claire’s dream encounter was real or not, it shows how Master Raymond has affected her journey and how many questions there are about Faith’s fate.

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