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| title = Dream Guardian
| description = The Dream Guardian is a mysterious NPC that appears in the party's dreams after the insertion of the Illithid Tadpole.  
| description = The Dream Guardian is a mysterious being that appears in the party's dreams after the insertion of the Illithid Tadpole.  
| image = Guardian.png
| image = Guardian.png
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{{SpoilerWarning|act=1}}
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{{Infobox character
{{Infobox creature
| role = Guardian of the player and party
| name = Dream Guardian
| name = Dream Guardian
| role = Guardian of the party members
| image = Guardian.png
| image = Guardian.png
| race = Any (non-dragonborn), [[Lolth-sworn drow]] (default)
| race = Any (except [[Dragonborn]])<br>Default [[Lolth-sworn drow]]
| voice = {{VA|Díana Bermudez}} (feminine) <br/> {{VA|Ethan Reid}} (masculine)
| va = [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6946524 Díana Bermudez] (feminine),[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm15121053 Ethan Reid] (masculine)
| hometown = [[Astral Prism]]
| hometown = [[Astral Prism]]
| type = [[Humanoid]]
| str = 13
| dex = 16
| con = 12
| int = 19
| wis = 15
| cha = 20
| int save prof = yes
| wis save prof = yes
| cha save prof = yes
| level = 12
| e hp = 56
| hp = 80
| t hp = 104
| ac = 17
| movement m = 9
| size = [[Medium]]
| xp = 400
| weight kg = 75
| passives = Charm, Magic Resistance, Opportunity Attack
| athletics = 2
| acrobatics = 3
| perception = 2
}}
}}
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.


== Involvement ==
The '''Dream Guardian''' is a mysterious armoured figure that interacts with the player character and their party throughout the game.
 
Their appearance is specific to each member of the party, with Karlach describing them as a "golden paladin" and Gale referring to them as female, while the player character sees a version created by the player which can be any gender and playable race except dragonborn. Their default appearance in character creation is a female [[Lolth-sworn drow]].
 
==Involvement ==
===Act One===
===Act One===
[[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 player character 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.
The Dream Visitor 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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Throughout Act One, they will encourage the player character to fully utilise the [[Illithid Powers]], as well as encouraging them to use the Tadpoles of other infected hosts to further bolster their powers.
[[File:Dream Visitor.webm|gif|center|thumb|''I saved you... and I'm here to save you again''|350px]]
===Act Two===
===Act Two===
{{SpoilerBox|act=2|
If a Long Rest is performed after arriving in the Shadow-Cursed Lands, the Dream Guardian will appear to the player character once again in a dream, wearing their camp clothing (a [[Mellow Fruit Dye|Mellow Fruit]]-dyed {{SmRarityItem|Elegant 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 character 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 character cannot modify.
If a Long Rest is performed after arriving in the Shadow-Cursed Lands, the Dream Visitor will appear to the player once again in a dream, wearing a ceremonial robe rather than their usual armour. The Dream Visitor 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.  
[[File:HighResDreamGuardian111824.png|center|alt=A female tiefling with reddish skin wearing a light purple dress sitting in front of stone pillars during a dialogue scene.|thumb|The Dream Guardian as a female tiefling in their camp clothing during an Act 2 dream sequence.|450px]]
After defeating {{CharLink|Ketheric Thorm}}, and the {{CharLink|Apostle of Myrkul}}, the Dream Guardian will appear to manifest outside of the player character's dreams, congratulating them, 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]], {{CharLink|Orin|Orin the Red}} and {{CharLink|Enver Gortash}}.


After defeating [[Ketheric Thorm]], and the [[Apostle of Myrkul]], the Dream Visitor 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===
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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 {{SmRarityItem|Mysterious Artefact|Astral Prism}}, they will meet not their hand-crafted Dream Guardian, but rather a [[Mind Flayer]] named {{CharLink|The Emperor|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 party choose to free {{CharLink|Orpheus}} and fight the Emperor. Four versions of the Dream Guardian will appear as enemies.


===Act Three===
==Combat ==
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{{Main|Dream Guardian/Combat}}
[[File:The Emperor.png|200px|thumb|right|alt=The true identity of the Dream Guardian is revealed: They're a Mind Flayer!|The Dream Guardian's true identity is revealed]]
:''For more information about the Dream Guardian's true identity see: [[The Emperor]]''


At the beginning of Act Three, the camp will be disturbed by the demands of the [[The Netherbrain|Elder Brain]], with the Dream Visitor pleading for the party to help them. Upon the party's arrival into the [[Astral Prism]], they will meet not their hand-crafted Dream Visitor, but rather a [[mind flayer]] named [[the Emperor]], who admits to having decieved the party in the form of the Dream Visitor.
==Early Access==
{{See also|Cut and unimplemented content#Dream Visitor}}[[File:Dream Visitor Creation Options.jpg|alt=Screenshot of the Dream Visitor appearance options in the character creation screen|thumb|271x271px|Text above the Dream Visitor appearance options ask ''"Who do you dream of? Who attracts you?"'' while the narrator says ''"Tell me – Who do you dream of at night?"'']]The Dream Guardian is named "'''The Dream Visitor'''" in the [[Early Access]] version of the game and "'''Daisy'''" in the game files of both versions. They wore their camp clothing during character creation and all scenes, while in the Full Release they appear in a set of armour for everything except one dream sequence in Act 2.


The Dream Visitor may appear one more time after this, should the players choose to free [[Orpheus]] and fight the Emperor. Four versions of the Dream Visitor will appear as an enemy, including any versions created by a player.
In the Full Release the Guardian is supportive of the player character regardless of their decisions, encouraging the destruction of the Absolute while also utilising the strength of the tadpole. However, Larian appeared to have a very different story in mind for the Guardian initially because their presentation, behavior, and actions were more hostile and manipulative throughout the Early Access content.  
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== Early Access ==
The visions granted by the Dream Visitor were of domination and power, and if the player character resisted these visions the Dream Visitor would become hostile.
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).
{{cite web |author = Drowsy |date = 2022-01-08 |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6b4ov51sFg |title = EA Dreams 1 - 3 All Dialogue Options (Drow)}}
{{cite web |author = DanaDuchy |date = 2020-10-11 |url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LWTytZcsWk |title = Dreams - Baldur's Gate 3 Early Access}}


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.
The Dream Visitor would eventually attempt to seduce the player character, and this storyline was bolstered suggestions during the Guardian's character creation guiding you to create someone you are attracted to. The song '''''Down by the River''''' from the game's [[Baldur's Gate 3 - Original Soundtrack|Original Soundtrack]] was likely related to these interactions as the dreams took place by a river and the song's lyrics ask the player character to stay there in the dream with them forever (''Don't wake me up, Just leave me there dreaming'').
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery heights="200" mode="packed">
<gallery heights="250">
File:TieflingDreamGuardianDress.png|The Dream Guardian as a Female Tiefling, and wearing an ornate robe rather than the usual armor.
File:Dream Guardian Female Model.png|Female Model
File:Dream Guardian Male Model.png|Male Model
File:DreamGuardianDrow.png|Close-up of the default appearance
</gallery>
<gallery heights="150">
File:Portrait Dream Guardian 1.png|Portrait 1
File:Portrait Dream Guardian 2.png|Portrait 2
File:Portrait Dream Guardian 3.png|Portrait 3
File:Portrait Dream Guardian 4.png|Portrait 4
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Notes ==
==References==
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<references group="url" />
*They will appear to each member of the party in different appearances, as implied by each character controlled by an individual player creating their own Guardian, as well as the events within Act Three. Karlach describes them as a "the golden paladin", while Gale refers to them as female.
*The Dream Visitor is named "Daisy" in the game files.
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[[Category: Characters in Act One]]
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[[Category: Characters in Act Two]]
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[[Category:Characters in Act One]]
[[Category:Characters in Act Two]]

Latest revision as of 20:44, 22 November 2024

Overview Combat

The Dream Guardian is a mysterious armoured figure that interacts with the player character and their party throughout the game.

Their appearance is specific to each member of the party, with Karlach describing them as a "golden paladin" and Gale referring to them as female, while the player character sees a version created by the player which can be any gender and playable race except dragonborn. Their default appearance in character creation is a female Lolth-sworn drow.

Involvement[edit | edit source]

Act One[edit | edit source]

The Dream Guardian first appears to the party shortly after their adventure begins while they sleep. They attempt to ease the player character 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 Flayers.

Throughout Act One, they will encourage the player character to fully utilise the Illithid Powers, as well as encouraging them to use the Tadpoles of other infected hosts to further bolster their powers.

I saved you... and I'm here to save you again

Act Two[edit | edit source]

If a Long Rest is performed after arriving in the Shadow-Cursed Lands, the Dream Guardian will appear to the player character once again in a dream, wearing their camp clothing (a Mellow Fruit-dyed Elegant 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 character 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 character cannot modify.

A female tiefling with reddish skin wearing a light purple dress sitting in front of stone pillars during a dialogue scene.
The Dream Guardian as a female tiefling in their camp clothing during an Act 2 dream sequence.

After defeating Ketheric Thorm Ketheric Thorm, and the Apostle of Myrkul Apostle of Myrkul, the Dream Guardian will appear to manifest outside of the player character's dreams, congratulating them, 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 Orin the Red and Enver Gortash Enver Gortash.

Act Three[edit | edit source]

At the beginning of Act Three, the camp will be disturbed by the demands of the 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 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 party choose to free Orpheus Orpheus and fight the Emperor. Four versions of the Dream Guardian will appear as enemies.

Combat[edit | edit source]

Main article: Dream Guardian/Combat

Early Access[edit | edit source]

See also: Cut and unimplemented content#Dream Visitor
Screenshot of the Dream Visitor appearance options in the character creation screen
Text above the Dream Visitor appearance options ask "Who do you dream of? Who attracts you?" while the narrator says "Tell me – Who do you dream of at night?"
The Dream Guardian is named "The Dream Visitor" in the Early Access version of the game and "Daisy" in the game files of both versions. They wore their camp clothing during character creation and all scenes, while in the Full Release they appear in a set of armour for everything except one dream sequence in Act 2.

In the Full Release the Guardian is supportive of the player character regardless of their decisions, encouraging the destruction of the Absolute while also utilising the strength of the tadpole. However, Larian appeared to have a very different story in mind for the Guardian initially because their presentation, behavior, and actions were more hostile and manipulative throughout the Early Access content.

The visions granted by the Dream Visitor were of domination and power, and if the player character resisted these visions the Dream Visitor would become hostile. [url 1] [url 2]

The Dream Visitor would eventually attempt to seduce the player character, and this storyline was bolstered suggestions during the Guardian's character creation guiding you to create someone you are attracted to. The song Down by the River from the game's Original Soundtrack was likely related to these interactions as the dreams took place by a river and the song's lyrics ask the player character to stay there in the dream with them forever (Don't wake me up, Just leave me there dreaming).

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Female Model

    Female Model

  • Male Model

    Male Model

  • Close-up of the default appearance

    Close-up of the default appearance

  • Portrait 1

    Portrait 1

  • Portrait 2

    Portrait 2

  • Portrait 3

    Portrait 3

  • Portrait 4

    Portrait 4

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Drowsy (2022-01-08). EA Dreams 1 - 3 All Dialogue Options (Drow).
  2. ↑ DanaDuchy (2020-10-11). Dreams - Baldur's Gate 3 Early Access.
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