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'''Dream Visitor''', otherwise known as the Dream Guardian, is a mysterious armored figure that appears to the party as a being of any race and any gender that is chosen by the player. By default, they appear as a female [[Lolth-sworn drow]].
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==Chapter One==
The '''Dream Visitor''', otherwise known as the '''Dream Guardian''', is a mysterious armored figure that appears to the party as a being of any race and any gender that is chosen by the player. By default, they appear as a female [[Lolth-sworn drow]].
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|Mind Flayers]]. Throughout Chapter One, they will encourage the player to fully utilize the [[Illithid Powers]], as well as encouraging them to use the Tadpoles of other infected hosts to further bolster their powers.


==Chapter Two==
==Act One==
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|Mind Flayers]]. Throughout Act One, they will encourage the player to fully utilize the [[Illithid Powers]], as well as encouraging them to use the Tadpoles of other infected hosts to further bolster their powers.
 
==Act Two==
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]].
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]].


== Chapter Three ==
==Act Three==
At the beginning of Chapter Three, the camp will be disturbed by the demands of the [[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.
At the beginning of Act Three, the camp will be disturbed by the demands of the [[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.


The Dream Visitor will 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.
The Dream Visitor will 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.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The 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 Chapter Three.
*The 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.
*The Dream Visitor is named "Daisy" in the game files.
*The Dream Visitor is named "Daisy" in the game files.
*The Dream Visitor appears to serve an extremely different role in the Full Release of the game than they have 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 utilizing 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).
*The Dream Visitor appears to serve an extremely different role in the Full Release of the game than they have 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 utilizing 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 the [[Early Access]], the Dream Visitor wore an ornate dress rather than a set of armor. The Dream Visitor still uses the ornate dress in one of the dreams, likely as a call back.
*In the [[Early Access]], the Dream Visitor wore an ornate dress rather than a set of armor. The Dream Visitor still uses the ornate dress in one of the dreams, likely as a call back.


== Gallery ==
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File:TieflingDreamGuardianDress.png|The Dream Guardian as a Female Tiefling, and wearing an ornate robe rather than the usual armor.
File:TieflingDreamGuardianDress.png|The Dream Guardian as a Female Tiefling, and wearing an ornate robe rather than the usual armor.
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Revision as of 17:08, 29 August 2023

Dream Visitor
Guardian.png
Stats
Level 12

STR

12
(+1)

DEX

10

CON

10

INT

22
(+6)

WIS

18
(+4)

CHA

10
Bg3 content hr.png
Creature Race Icon.png  Race [[SPOILER|SPOILER]]
Creature Type Icon.png  Type SPOILER
HP Icon.png  HP 140
Creature AC Icon.png  AC 18
Creature Speed Icon.png  Movement Speed 30 ft
Creature Size Icon.png  Size Medium
Weight Icon.png  Weight 120 lbs
Initiative Icon.png  Initiative 2
Character information
Location Astral Prism
Enemies Absolute, Ketheric Thorm, Enver Gortash, Orin the Red
Real Form (SPOILER)

Emperor Model.png


The Dream Visitor, otherwise known as the Dream Guardian, is a mysterious armored figure that appears to the party as a being of any race and any gender that is chosen by the player. By default, they appear as a female Lolth-sworn drow.

Act One

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

Act Two

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

At the beginning of Act Three, the camp will be disturbed by the demands of the 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.

The Dream Visitor will 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.

Trivia

  • The 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.
  • The Dream Visitor is named "Daisy" in the game files.
  • The Dream Visitor appears to serve an extremely different role in the Full Release of the game than they have 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 utilizing 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 the Early Access, the Dream Visitor wore an ornate dress rather than a set of armor. The Dream Visitor still uses the ornate dress in one of the dreams, likely as a call back.

Gallery

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