When
Phantasy Star IV was released, it was common for game manuals to provide a short introduction for each of the main characters players would encounter during the course of an adventure. This look at Rune was included with just such an introduction. As one of the main characters, he was featured on half a page and in more detail than the less permanent members of the party. Even so, the profile provided an air of mystery to preserve the secrets this wizard keeps until late in the game. This art was also provided to gaming magazines that were promoting the title with previews and reviews.
For an unknown reason, this image was mirrored in the
Phantasy Star Complete Collection galleries. For display here, it has been flipped to match the orientation used in the manual and game graphics.