Polokus, also known as the Bubble Dreamer, is the overarching protagonist of the Rayman franchise.
He is a sleeping deity who has the power to make his dreams effect reality around him and is responsible for creating the Glade of Dreams, as well as most of its inhabitants.
History[]
Origins[]
Polokus was born when various Lums focused their energy to create a single powerful being who could make anything he desired through his thoughts and dreams. Using his powers, Polokus began to dream up inhabitants for a world made sustainable by Lum's energy called the Glade of Dreams. His first creations were the Nymphs and Teensies; both of whom had important roles to play within the Glade. The Nymphs had to keep Polokus from having bad throughs and nightmares as they would endanger the Glade's very existence, while the Teensies needed to keep the source of the world's peace and harmony, The Heart of the World, safely hidden within the Fairy Council.
Polokus soon made many more beings to inhabit the Glade of Dreams when eventually, despite the precautions he previously took, the Bubble Dreamer had his first bad dream. His nightmare created a villainous doppelgänger of Polokus himself called Jano who proceeded to flood the Glade with Darktoons and other monsters until the Nymphs created a hero to protect the Glade from danger. At some point, Polokus would go to a meeting place of the gods, but if he was needed to return, four magical masks hidden within the Glade could be used to awaken him.
Rayman 2: The Great Escape[]
Polokus is first mentioned by Ly the Fairy after Rayman saves her from a Robo-Pirate stronghold. She tells him that Polokus should be able to help them defeat the Robo-Pirates invading the Glade of Dreams, but Rayman must first awaken him by collecting four hidden masks that are protected by mighty guardians. After obtaining the first mask, Rayman is sent to meet with Polokus, who explains that he can only tap into the true potential of his power once he is awake. Until then, he uses the power he currently has to strengthen Rayman abilities. Eventually Rayman succeeds in collecting all four masks and Polokus empowers him once more as he sends him to Admiral Razorbeard's Prison Ship to deal with the admiral himself. During the final boss battle, Ly informs Rayman that Polokus has eliminated all Robo-Pirates on the world's surface.
Rayman Origins[]
Polokus, now also known as the Bubble Dreamer, is sleeping peacefully with Rayman and his pals at the sacred Snoring Tree when nightmares from The Land of the Livid Dead invade the Glade of Dreams. The invasion causes the Bubble Dreamer to have more nightmares which starts to make him go a bit crazy, threatening the very existence of the Glade. The heroes must collect Electoons (the stuff of good dreams) to hold the fabric of reality together and travel to various parts of the Glade. The Bubble Dreamer remains at the Snoring Tree where the player can yank on his beard to hear him say different things about the character they are playing as.
Rayman Legends[]
The Glade's heroes take a nap which lasts for a century. During this time, the Bubble Dreamer begins having nightmares again which multiply in number. He eventually sends Murfy to wake up the heroes and have them combat the invaders.
Trivia[]
- Although Polokus is referred to as the Bubble Dreamer in Rayman Origins, the name Polokus is still spoken by the Nymphs during their chants at the Dreamer's Door.
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