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{{Infobox | | role = Guardian of the player and party | ||
| role = Guardian of the party | |||
| name = Dream Guardian | | name = Dream Guardian | ||
| image = Guardian.png | | image = Guardian.png | ||
| race = Any (non-dragonborn), [[Lolth-sworn drow]] (default) | | race = Any (non-dragonborn), [[Lolth-sworn drow]] (default) | ||
| | | voice = {{VA|Díana Bermudez}} (feminine) <br/> {{VA|Ethan Reid}} (masculine) | ||
| hometown = [[Astral Prism]] | | hometown = [[Astral Prism]] | ||
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The '''Dream Guardian''', known as the '''Dream Visitor''' in Early Access, is a mysterious armoured figure that appears to the party as a being of any playable race (except dragonborn) and any gender that is chosen by the player. By default, they appear as a female [[Lolth-sworn drow]]. A tiefling character will often see a githyanki form instead. | The '''Dream Guardian''', known as the '''Dream Visitor''' in Early Access, is a mysterious armoured figure that appears to the party as a being of any playable race (except dragonborn) and any gender that is chosen by the player. By default, they appear as a female [[Lolth-sworn drow]]. A tiefling character will often see a githyanki form instead. | ||
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===Act One=== | ===Act One=== | ||
[[File:Dream Visitor.webm|gif|left|thumb|''I saved you... and I'm here to save you again''|230px]] | [[File:Dream Visitor.webm|gif|left|thumb|''I saved you... and I'm here to save you again''|230px]] | ||
The Dream Guardian first appears to the party shortly after their adventure begins while they sleep. They attempt to ease the | The Dream Guardian first appears to the party shortly after their adventure begins while they sleep. They attempt to ease the players into a sense of comfort, claiming to be the one protecting them from the influence of the [[Absolute]], in addition to preventing their transformation into [[mind flayer]]s. Throughout Act One, they will encourage the player to fully utilise the [[Illithid Powers]], as well as encouraging them to use the Tadpoles of other infected hosts to further bolster their powers. | ||
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===Act Two=== | ===Act Two=== | ||
If a Long Rest is performed after arriving in the Shadow-Cursed Lands, the Dream Guardian will appear to the player | If a Long Rest is performed after arriving in the Shadow-Cursed Lands, the Dream Guardian will appear to the player once again in a dream, wearing a ceremonial robe rather than their usual armour. The Dream Guardian shares that being in such close proximity to the [[Absolute]] is taking a toll on them, and the player is given a number of different responses for how to react to that. More choices are unlocked with the right dialogue options, and by succeeding automatic dice checks that the player cannot modify. | ||
After defeating [[Ketheric Thorm]], and the [[Apostle of Myrkul]], the Dream Guardian will appear to manifest outside of the player | After defeating [[Ketheric Thorm]], and the [[Apostle of Myrkul]], the Dream Guardian will appear to manifest outside of the player's dreams, congratulating the player, but urging them to travel to [[Baldur's Gate]] to finally destroy the [[Elder Brain]] that is behind the Cult of the Absolute, as well as the rest of the Chosen of the [[Dead Three]], [[Orin the Red]] and [[Enver Gortash]]. | ||
===Act Three=== | ===Act Three=== | ||
At the beginning of Act Three, the camp will be disturbed by the demands of the [[The Netherbrain|Elder Brain]], with the Dream Guardian pleading for the party to help them. Upon the party's arrival into the [[Astral Prism]], they will meet not their hand-crafted Dream Guardian, but rather a [[mind flayer]] named [[the Emperor]], who admits to having deceived the party in the form of the Dream Guardian. | At the beginning of Act Three, the camp will be disturbed by the demands of the [[The Netherbrain|Elder Brain]], with the Dream Guardian pleading for the party to help them. Upon the party's arrival into the [[Astral Prism]], they will meet not their hand-crafted Dream Guardian, but rather a [[mind flayer]] named [[the Emperor]], who admits to having deceived the party in the form of the Dream Guardian. | ||
The Dream Guardian may appear one more time after this, should the | The Dream Guardian may appear one more time after this, should the players choose to free [[Orpheus]] and fight the Emperor. Four versions of the Dream Guardian will appear as an enemies. | ||
== Early Access == | == Early Access == | ||
The Dream Visitor appears to serve an extremely different role in the Full Release of the game than they had during the [[Early Access]]. In the Full Release, the Dream Visitor is named the Dream Guardian, and is much more supportive of the player | The Dream Visitor appears to serve an extremely different role in the Full Release of the game than they had during the [[Early Access]]. In the Full Release, the Dream Visitor is named the Dream Guardian, and is much more supportive of the player, regardless of their decisions. They encourage the destruction of the Absolute, while also utilising the strength of the tadpole. Meanwhile, in the Early Access, the Dream Visitor is more hostile, and grants the player visions of domination and power. It's likely the Dream Visitor was originally a manifestation of the tadpole within the player's mind attempting to break down their will, and successfully transform or enslave them to further the Grand Design under the Absolute; seduce the main character into staying in the meadow by the river with them forever (the song "Down by the River" was a reference to this interaction). | ||
In Early Access, the Dream Visitor wore an ornate dress (similar to the [[Elegant Robe]] camp clothing) rather than a set of armour. The Dream Visitor still uses the ornate dress in one of the dreams, likely as a call back. | In Early Access, the Dream Visitor wore an ornate dress (similar to the [[Elegant Robe]] camp clothing) rather than a set of armour. The Dream Visitor still uses the ornate dress in one of the dreams, likely as a call back. | ||