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	Jano does not appear in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but the game's manual and official website discuss him, and reveal some important information about his backstory. Jano was the [[First Bad Dream]] of [[Polokus]]; it was Jano's nightmarish birth that signalled the introduction of imbalance into the [[Glade of Dreams]]. When he was created, Jano began to spawn [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]], the stuff of nightmares and the warped opposites of the [[Electoon]]s. In response to Jano and his [[Antitoon\|Darktoon]] infestation, [[Betilla]] the Fairy and the other [[nymph]]s joined forces to create a hero who could restore balance to the world: [[Rayman]]. It seems that, on his very first adventure, the young [[Rayman]] put a stop to Jano's invasion, and the monster was forced to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].		Jano does not appear in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but the game's manual and official website discuss him, and reveal some important information about his backstory. Jano was the [[First Bad Dream]] of [[Polokus]]; it was Jano's nightmarish birth that signalled the introduction of imbalance into the [[Glade of Dreams]]. When he was created, Jano began to spawn [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]], the stuff of nightmares and the warped opposites of the [[Electoon]]s. In response to Jano and his [[Antitoon\|Darktoon]] infestation, [[Betilla]] the Fairy and the other [[nymph]]s joined forces to create a hero who could restore balance to the world: [[Rayman]]. It seems that, on his very first adventure, the young [[Rayman]] put a stop to Jano's invasion, and the monster was forced to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].

	This origin-story, along with others, conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where [[Rayman]] and Jano do not appear to have met before (though it is possible that at least [[Rayman]] had forgotten him in the time between their first fight and the events of [[Rayman 2\|the game]], and Jano, knowing this thanks to his ability to read minds, decided not to remind him of who he was). Additionally, it does not explain the existence of the other members of [[Rayman's species]], such as [[Tarayzan]], nor does it explain the absence of the [[Antitoon]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (aside from the PlayStation version of the game), ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. The former could be explained by [[Polokus]] dreaming of, and thus creating, other members of [[Rayman's species]] after Rayman was created. The latter case could be due to those games not having [[Electoon]]s captured, opting for [[Teensie]]s to act as the prisoners, meaning that they were able to keep [[Polokus]]'s dreams in check and prevent any more [[Antitoon]]s from being created. Finally, it doesn't explain how [[Polokus]] could have generated his first nightmare before the existence of the [[Antitoon]]s, which should be the stuff of his nightmares. However, it is possible that the [[Antitoon]]s had existed the entire time, but only came to the [[Glade of Dreams]] when [[Polokus]] had his [[First Bad Dream]].		This origin-story, along with others, conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where [[Rayman]] and Jano do not appear to have met before (though it is possible that at least [[Rayman]] had forgotten him in the time between their first fight and the events of [[Rayman 2\|the game]], and Jano, knowing this thanks to his ability to read minds, decided not to remind him of who he was). Additionally, it does not explain the existence of the other members of [[Rayman's species]], such as [[Tarayzan]], nor does it explain the absence of the [[Antitoon]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (aside from the PlayStation version of the game), ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. The former could be explained by [[Polokus]] dreaming of, and thus creating, other members of [[Rayman's species]] after [[Rayman]] was created. The latter case could be due to those games not having [[Electoon]]s captured, opting for [[Teensie]]s to act as the prisoners, meaning that they were able to keep [[Polokus]]'s dreams in check and prevent any more [[Antitoon]]s from being created. Finally, it doesn't explain how [[Polokus]] could have generated his first nightmare before the existence of the [[Antitoon]]s, which should be the stuff of his nightmares. However, it is possible that the [[Antitoon]]s had existed the entire time, but only came to the [[Glade of Dreams]] when [[Polokus]] had his [[First Bad Dream]].

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	Later, [[Rayman]] meets up with his friend, [[Clark]] the Giant, in [[the Menhir Hills]]. [[Clark]] has become ill as a result of eating a rusty [[Robo-Pirate]] in the heat of battle. He tells [[Rayman]] that the only way to heal him is to recover the [[Elixir of Life]] from [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], where it is guarded by a fierce monster. This is also where the creatures born from the nightmares of [[Polokus]] are imprisoned. [[Rayman]] returns to [[the Marshes of Awakening]], and Jano reads his mind, seeing that he now knows the name of Jano's domain. Jano tells [[Rayman]] that he has hidden a precious treasure within [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], and that [[Rayman]] can have it if he finds it. Jano warns [[Rayman]] that he will chase him, but says that he will give him a head start.		Later, [[Rayman]] meets up with his friend, [[Clark]] the Giant, in [[the Menhir Hills]]. [[Clark]] has become ill as a result of eating a rusty [[Robo-Pirate]] in the heat of battle. He tells [[Rayman]] that the only way to heal him is to recover the [[Elixir of Life]] from [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], where it is guarded by a fierce monster. This is also where the creatures born from the nightmares of [[Polokus]] are imprisoned. [[Rayman]] returns to [[the Marshes of Awakening]], and Jano reads his mind, seeing that he now knows the name of Jano's domain. Jano tells [[Rayman]] that he has hidden a precious treasure within [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], and that [[Rayman]] can have it if he finds it. Jano warns [[Rayman]] that he will chase him, but says that he will give him a head start.

	Jano then teleports [[Rayman]] to his lair, where he encounters many [[Mini Jano]] and other obstacles. Eventually Jano catches up with [[Rayman]] and chases him down a slimy slope in an attempt to eat him. Next, the two battle; [[Rayman]] must avoid the fireballs Jano spits, while traversing the floating [[skull]]s he conjures. After turning the tables on Jano and chasing him away, [[Rayman]] finds himself in a chamber filled with mountains of gold and [[jewel]]s. Jano says that [[Rayman]] has defeated him, and asks him to choose between the treasure and the [[Elixir of Life]]. If the player selects the treasure, Jano punishes [[Rayman]] by making him obese and teleporting him to a desert island with only the treasure to keep him company, and the game ends. If the player chooses [[Elixir of Life\|the Elixir]], [[Rayman]] finds himself back in [[the Marshes of Awakening]], where Jano ~~is congratulating~~ him on having made the right choice. Jano hands over [[Elixir of Life\|the Elixir]] (which turns out to be contained in the [[skull]] mounted atop his staff), and sends [[Rayman]] on his way. [[Rayman]] thanks him and leaves. In spite of Jano's new benevolence, he still attacks [[Rayman]] should he return to [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].		Jano then teleports [[Rayman]] to his lair, where he encounters many [[Mini Jano]] and other obstacles. Eventually Jano catches up with [[Rayman]] and chases him down a slimy slope in an attempt to eat him. Next, the two battle; [[Rayman]] must avoid the fireballs Jano spits, while traversing the floating [[skull]]s he conjures. After turning the tables on Jano and chasing him away, [[Rayman]] finds himself in a chamber filled with mountains of gold and [[jewel]]s. Jano says that [[Rayman]] has defeated him, and asks him to choose between the treasure and the [[Elixir of Life]]. If the player selects the treasure, Jano punishes [[Rayman]] by making him obese and teleporting him to a desert island with only the treasure to keep him company, and the game ends. If the player chooses [[Elixir of Life\|the Elixir]], [[Rayman]] finds himself back in [[the Marshes of Awakening]], where Jano congratulates him on having made the right choice. Jano hands over [[Elixir of Life\|the Elixir]] (which turns out to be contained in the [[skull]] mounted atop his staff), and sends [[Rayman]] on his way. [[Rayman]] thanks him and leaves. In spite of Jano's new benevolence, he still attacks [[Rayman]] should he return to [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].

	Jano's role is smaller in the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In this version, [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]] is accessed directly through a [[Spiral Door]] in [[the Hall of Doors]], and the meeting in [[the Marshes of Awakening]] does not occur. Jano does not actually appear in the game until the beginning of [[Rayman]]'s battle against him.		Jano's role is smaller in the PlayStation version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In this version, [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]] is accessed directly through a [[Spiral Door]] in [[the Hall of Doors]], and the meeting in [[the Marshes of Awakening]] does not occur. Jano does not actually appear in the game until the beginning of [[Rayman]]'s battle against him.

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Description

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	Jano is a fierce but wise creature, with the ability to read an individual's mind, breathe fire, conjure floating [[skull]]s, and change his size (becoming huge during his battle with [[Rayman]]). As a guardian, he will ward off anyone that doesn't know the name of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]]. Although he is an ally of [[Rayman]] in general, he challenges [[Rayman]] to find the treasure that is hidden deep in [[The Cave of Bad Dreams\|the Cave]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', chases and battles him towards the level's end, and offers the treasure to him upon his defeat (even though Jano attempts to kill [[Rayman]] a number of times throughout the level).		Jano is a fierce but wise creature, with the ability to read an individual's mind, breathe fire, conjure floating [[skull]]s, and change his size (becoming huge during his battle with [[Rayman]]). As a guardian, he will ward off anyone that doesn't know the name of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]]. Although he is an ally of [[Rayman]] in general, he challenges [[Rayman]] to find the treasure that is hidden deep in [[The Cave of Bad Dreams\|the Cave]] in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', chases and battles him towards the level's end, and offers the treasure to him upon his defeat (even though Jano attempts to kill [[Rayman]] a number of times throughout the level).

	He can tell whether or not an individual is greedy, so he rewards [[Rayman]] with the [[Elixir of Life]] for refusing to take the tempting treasure. In all versions of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (excluding the PlayStation version), the player gets to choose whether ~~(s)he wants~~ the treasure or not, and in choosing it, [[Rayman]] is cast to a deserted island surrounded by the gold, noticeably obese, resulting in 'the end of the game'.		He can tell whether or not an individual is greedy, so he rewards [[Rayman]] with the [[Elixir of Life]] for refusing to take the tempting treasure. In all versions of ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (excluding the PlayStation version), the player gets to choose whether they want the treasure or not, and in choosing it, [[Rayman]] is cast to a deserted island surrounded by the gold, noticeably obese, resulting in 'the end of the game'.

	In the ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' manual, it is incorrectly stated that Jano is an ally of the [[Robo-Pirate]] army.		In the ''[[Rayman Revolution]]'' manual, it is incorrectly stated that Jano is an ally of the [[Robo-Pirate]] army.

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	Jano does not appear in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but the game's manual and official website discuss him, and reveal some important information about his backstory. Jano was the [[First Bad Dream]] of [[Polokus]]; it was Jano's nightmarish birth that signalled the introduction of imbalance into the [[Glade of Dreams]]. When he was created, Jano began to spawn [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]], the stuff of nightmares and the warped opposites of the [[Electoon]]s. In response to Jano and his [[Antitoon\|Darktoon]] infestation, [[Betilla]] the Fairy and the other [[nymph]]s joined forces to create a hero who could restore balance to the world: [[Rayman]]. It seems that, on his very first adventure, the young [[Rayman]] put a stop to Jano's invasion, and the monster was forced to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].		Jano does not appear in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but the game's manual and official website discuss him, and reveal some important information about his backstory. Jano was the [[First Bad Dream]] of [[Polokus]]; it was Jano's nightmarish birth that signalled the introduction of imbalance into the [[Glade of Dreams]]. When he was created, Jano began to spawn [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]], the stuff of nightmares and the warped opposites of the [[Electoon]]s. In response to Jano and his [[Antitoon\|Darktoon]] infestation, [[Betilla]] the Fairy and the other [[nymph]]s joined forces to create a hero who could restore balance to the world: [[Rayman]]. It seems that, on his very first adventure, the young [[Rayman]] put a stop to Jano's invasion, and the monster was forced to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].

	This origin-story, along with others, conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where [[Rayman]] and Jano do not appear to have met before (though it is possible that at least [[Rayman]] had forgotten him in the time between their first fight and the events of [[Rayman 2\|the game]], and Jano, knowing this thanks to his ability to read minds, decided not to remind him of who he was). Additionally, it does not explain the existence of the other members of [[Rayman's species]], such as [[Tarayzan]], nor does it explain the absence of the [[Antitoon]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (aside from the PlayStation version of the game), ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. The latter case could be due to those games not having [[Electoon]]s captured, opting for [[Teensie]]s to act as the prisoners, meaning that they were able to keep [[Polokus]]'s dreams in check and prevent any more [[Antitoon]]s from being created. Finally, it doesn't explain how [[Polokus]] could have generated his first nightmare before the existence of the [[Antitoon]]s, which should be the stuff of his nightmares. However, it is possible that the [[Antitoon]]s had existed the entire time, but only came to the [[Glade of Dreams]] when [[Polokus]] had his [[First Bad Dream]].		This origin-story, along with others, conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where [[Rayman]] and Jano do not appear to have met before (though it is possible that at least [[Rayman]] had forgotten him in the time between their first fight and the events of [[Rayman 2\|the game]], and Jano, knowing this thanks to his ability to read minds, decided not to remind him of who he was). Additionally, it does not explain the existence of the other members of [[Rayman's species]], such as [[Tarayzan]], nor does it explain the absence of the [[Antitoon]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (aside from the PlayStation version of the game), ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. The former could be explained by [[Polokus]] dreaming of, and thus creating, other members of [[Rayman's species]] after Rayman was created. The latter case could be due to those games not having [[Electoon]]s captured, opting for [[Teensie]]s to act as the prisoners, meaning that they were able to keep [[Polokus]]'s dreams in check and prevent any more [[Antitoon]]s from being created. Finally, it doesn't explain how [[Polokus]] could have generated his first nightmare before the existence of the [[Antitoon]]s, which should be the stuff of his nightmares. However, it is possible that the [[Antitoon]]s had existed the entire time, but only came to the [[Glade of Dreams]] when [[Polokus]] had his [[First Bad Dream]].

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	==In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']]==		==In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']]==
	In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], Jano is the second of four bosses. He is fought in [[Jano's Nest]], a level in [[Haunted Dreams]], the second world of the game. Their passive–aggressive relationship from the previous game is continued. When [[Rayman]] sees Jano, he automatically [[grimace]]s, and Jano responds by shooting fireballs out of his staff and conjuring [[skull]]s out of the air as in [[Rayman 2\|the previous game]]. Again [[Rayman]] must chase Jano across the screen until he gives up. In this game, it is possible to hurt Jano by punching him, but this does not help [[Rayman]] to defeat him. Once the fight is over, [[Rayman]] demands to know where [[André]] is, and Jano tells him that [[André]] and has gone off to the [[Magmacosm]] with [[Admiral Razorbeard]]. Jano wishes him good luck, and [[Rayman]] leaves.		In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], Jano is the second of four bosses. He is fought in [[Jano's Nest]], a level in [[Haunted Dreams]], the second world of the game. Their passive–aggressive relationship from the previous game is continued. When [[Rayman]] sees Jano, he automatically [[grimace]]s, and Jano responds by shooting fireballs out of his staff and conjuring [[skull]]s out of the air as in [[Rayman 2\|the previous game]]. Again [[Rayman]] must chase Jano across the screen until he gives up. In this game, it is possible to hurt Jano by punching him, but this does not help [[Rayman]] to defeat him. Once the fight is over, [[Rayman]] demands to know where [[André]] is, and Jano tells him that [[André]] and has gone off to the [[Magmacosm]] with [[Razorbeard\|Admiral Razorbeard]]. Jano wishes him good luck, and [[Rayman]] leaves.

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	R2-Jano-Teeth.jpg\|Jano chasing [[Rayman]] in [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].		R2-Jano-Teeth.jpg\|Jano chasing [[Rayman]] in [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].
	R2TGE-PC-TheCaveOfBadDreams-HallOfDoors.jpg\|A hologram of Jano symbolises [[~~the~~ Cave of Bad Dreams\|his level]] in [[the Hall of Doors]].		R2TGE-PC-TheCaveOfBadDreams-HallOfDoors.jpg\|A hologram of Jano symbolises [[The Cave of Bad Dreams\|his level]] in [[the Hall of Doors]].
	RR-PS2-Japanese-Jano.JPG\|Jano's colours are different in the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.		RR-PS2-Japanese-Jano.JPG\|Jano's colours are different in the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.
	ShrinkedJano.jpg\|A glitch causes a miniature Jano to appear in [[the Marshes of Awakening]].		ShrinkedJano.jpg\|A glitch causes a miniature Jano to appear in [[the Marshes of Awakening]].
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	{{Quote\|text=During the [[First Bad Dream]], [[Polokus\|Bubble Dreamer]] begot a foul and ferocious creature that none of us had ever seen before: Jano. Now Jano makes [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]] like [[cow]]s make milk, and before we knew what hit us, there were hundreds of them in all shapes and sizes, all causing quite a lot of trouble.\|sign=Manual\|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}		{{Quote\|text=During the [[First Bad Dream]], [[Polokus\|Bubble Dreamer]] begot a foul and ferocious creature that none of us had ever seen before: Jano. Now Jano makes [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]] like [[cow]]s make milk, and before we knew what hit us, there were hundreds of them in all shapes and sizes, all causing quite a lot of trouble.\|sign=Manual\|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

	Jano does not appear in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but the game's manual and official website discuss him, and reveal some important information about his backstory. Jano was the [[First Bad Dream]] of [[Polokus]]; it was Jano's nightmarish birth that signalled the introduction of imbalance into [[~~the~~ Glade of Dreams]]. When he was created, Jano began to spawn [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]], the stuff of nightmares and the warped opposites of the [[Electoon]]s. In response to Jano and his [[Antitoon\|Darktoon]] infestation, [[Betilla]] the Fairy and the other [[nymph]]s joined forces to create a hero who could restore balance to the world: [[Rayman]]. It seems that, on his very first adventure, the young [[Rayman]] put a stop to Jano's invasion, and the monster was forced to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].		Jano does not appear in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but the game's manual and official website discuss him, and reveal some important information about his backstory. Jano was the [[First Bad Dream]] of [[Polokus]]; it was Jano's nightmarish birth that signalled the introduction of imbalance into the [[Glade of Dreams]]. When he was created, Jano began to spawn [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]], the stuff of nightmares and the warped opposites of the [[Electoon]]s. In response to Jano and his [[Antitoon\|Darktoon]] infestation, [[Betilla]] the Fairy and the other [[nymph]]s joined forces to create a hero who could restore balance to the world: [[Rayman]]. It seems that, on his very first adventure, the young [[Rayman]] put a stop to Jano's invasion, and the monster was forced to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].

	This origin-story, along with others, conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where [[Rayman]] and Jano do not appear to have met before (though it is possible that at least [[Rayman]] had forgotten him in the time between their first fight and the events of [[Rayman 2\|the game]], and Jano, knowing this thanks to his ability to read minds, decided not to remind him of who he was). Additionally, it does not explain the existence of the other members of [[Rayman's species]], such as [[Tarayzan]], nor does it explain the absence of the [[Antitoon]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (aside from the PlayStation version of the game), ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. The latter case could be due to those games not having [[Electoon]]s captured, opting for [[Teensie]]s to act as the prisoners, meaning that they were able to keep [[Polokus]]'s dreams in check and prevent any more [[Antitoon]]s from being created. Finally, it doesn't explain how [[Polokus]] could have generated his first nightmare before the existence of the [[Antitoon]]s, which should be the stuff of his nightmares. However, it is possible that the [[Antitoon]]s had existed the entire time, but only came to the [[Glade of Dreams]] when [[Polokus]] had his [[First Bad Dream]].		This origin-story, along with others, conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where [[Rayman]] and Jano do not appear to have met before (though it is possible that at least [[Rayman]] had forgotten him in the time between their first fight and the events of [[Rayman 2\|the game]], and Jano, knowing this thanks to his ability to read minds, decided not to remind him of who he was). Additionally, it does not explain the existence of the other members of [[Rayman's species]], such as [[Tarayzan]], nor does it explain the absence of the [[Antitoon]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (aside from the PlayStation version of the game), ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. The latter case could be due to those games not having [[Electoon]]s captured, opting for [[Teensie]]s to act as the prisoners, meaning that they were able to keep [[Polokus]]'s dreams in check and prevent any more [[Antitoon]]s from being created. Finally, it doesn't explain how [[Polokus]] could have generated his first nightmare before the existence of the [[Antitoon]]s, which should be the stuff of his nightmares. However, it is possible that the [[Antitoon]]s had existed the entire time, but only came to the [[Glade of Dreams]] when [[Polokus]] had his [[First Bad Dream]].

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	{{~~quote~~\|text=A terrifying monster whose job it is to guard the subterranean grotto where the creatures, stemming from the nightmares of [[Polokus]], are locked away. No one has dared to venture within [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], even though it's rumoured to contain an even more precious treasure...\|sign=Manual\|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}		{{Quote\|text=A terrifying monster whose job it is to guard the subterranean grotto where the creatures, stemming from the nightmares of [[Polokus]], are locked away. No one has dared to venture within [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], even though it's rumoured to contain an even more precious treasure...\|sign=Manual\|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}}

	'''Jano''' (commonly known as '''the Guardian of the Cave of Bad Dreams''') is a character from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (and its remakes, excluding ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'') in which he guards [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], as well as [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] where he is involved with [[Robo-Pirate\|the pirates]]. In the former game, he is the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], a subterranean grotto in which the nightmares of [[Polokus]] are found and which it is his job to ensure are kept locked away. Jano also guards precious treasure, which, until found by [[Rayman]], was only rumoured to exist.		'''Jano''' (commonly known as '''the Guardian of the Cave of Bad Dreams''') is a character from ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (and its remakes, excluding ''[[Rayman 2 Forever]]'') in which he guards [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], as well as [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] where he is involved with [[Robo-Pirate\|the pirates]]. In the former game, he is the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], a subterranean grotto in which the nightmares of [[Polokus]] are found and which it is his job to ensure are kept locked away. Jano also guards precious treasure, which, until found by [[Rayman]], was only rumoured to exist.
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	Jano appears again in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], where he is the boss of the [[Haunted Dreams]] world.		Jano appears again in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], where he is the boss of the [[Haunted Dreams]] world.

			Jano's name is never spoken in dialogue during ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and the manual refers to him only as "The Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]]". His real name first appeared in [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape : Le Guide Officiel\|the official French guide of ''Rayman 2'']], and then later in [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] and the manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.

	Jano's name may have been derived from that of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janus Janus], the two-faced Roman god of gates. This may be an allusion to Jano's two-faced nature: sometimes he helps [[Rayman]]; other times he tries to kill him.		Jano's name may have been derived from that of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janus Janus], the two-faced Roman god of gates. This may be an allusion to Jano's two-faced nature: sometimes he helps [[Rayman]]; other times he tries to kill him.

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	~~Japanese_Jano~~.jpg\|Jano as he is illustrated in the manual for the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.		Japanese Jano.jpg\|Jano as he is illustrated in the manual for the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman 2]]''.
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	==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==		==In ''[[Rayman 2]]''==
	[[File:Rayman meets Jano.jpg\|thumb\|320px\|right\|Jano meets [[Rayman]] in [[the Marshes of Awakening]].]]		[[File:Rayman meets Jano.jpg\|thumb\|320px\|right\|Jano meets [[Rayman]] in [[the Marshes of Awakening]].]]

	Jano makes his first in-game appearance in [[the Marshes of Awakening]], one of the earlier levels of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. Encountering him at this point is optional: he can be found in a cavern located at the end of a hidden side-path in the swamp. If [[Rayman]] approaches him, Jano tells him that he cannot pass unless he knows the name of this place. [[Rayman]] must retrace his steps and continue the level as normal.		Jano makes his first in-game appearance in [[the Marshes of Awakening]], one of the earlier levels of ''[[Rayman 2]]''. Encountering him at this point is optional: he can be found in a cavern located at the end of a hidden side-path in the swamp. If [[Rayman]] approaches him, Jano tells him that he cannot pass unless he knows the name of this place. [[Rayman]] must retrace his steps and continue the level as normal.

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	==In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']]==		==In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']]==
	~~[[File:Jano GBA.PNG\|right\|frame\|class=sprite\|Jano battles [[Rayman]] in [[Jano's Nest]].]]~~
	In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], Jano is the second of four bosses. He is fought in [[Jano's Nest]], a level in [[Haunted Dreams]], the second world of the game. Their passive–aggressive relationship from the previous game is continued. When [[Rayman]] sees Jano, he automatically [[grimace]]s, and Jano responds by shooting fireballs out of his staff and conjuring [[skull]]s out of the air as in [[Rayman 2\|the previous game]]. Again [[Rayman]] must chase Jano across the screen until he gives up. In this game, it is possible to hurt Jano by punching him, but this does not help [[Rayman]] to defeat him. Once the fight is over, [[Rayman]] demands to know where [[André]] is, and Jano tells him that [[André]] and has gone off to the [[Magmacosm]] with [[Admiral Razorbeard]]. Jano wishes him good luck, and [[Rayman]] leaves.		In [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], Jano is the second of four bosses. He is fought in [[Jano's Nest]], a level in [[Haunted Dreams]], the second world of the game. Their passive–aggressive relationship from the previous game is continued. When [[Rayman]] sees Jano, he automatically [[grimace]]s, and Jano responds by shooting fireballs out of his staff and conjuring [[skull]]s out of the air as in [[Rayman 2\|the previous game]]. Again [[Rayman]] must chase Jano across the screen until he gives up. In this game, it is possible to hurt Jano by punching him, but this does not help [[Rayman]] to defeat him. Once the fight is over, [[Rayman]] demands to know where [[André]] is, and Jano tells him that [[André]] and has gone off to the [[Magmacosm]] with [[Admiral Razorbeard]]. Jano wishes him good luck, and [[Rayman]] leaves.

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	~~JanoGBA1_EN~~.png\|Jano in a cinematic of the game.		Jano GBA.PNG\|Jano battles [[Rayman]] in [[Jano's Nest]].
	~~JanoGBA2_EN~~.png\|Jano in a cinematic of the game.		JanoGBA1 EN.png\|Jano in a cinematic of the game.
			JanoGBA2 EN.png\|Jano in a cinematic of the game.
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	==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]''==		==In ''[[Rayman Origins]]''==
	{{~~quote~~\|text=During the [[First Bad Dream]], [[Polokus\|Bubble Dreamer]] begot a foul and ferocious creature that none of us had ever seen before: Jano. Now Jano makes [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]] like [[cow]]s make milk, and before we knew what hit us, there were hundreds of them in all shapes and sizes, all causing quite a lot of trouble.\|sign=Manual\|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}		{{Quote\|text=During the [[First Bad Dream]], [[Polokus\|Bubble Dreamer]] begot a foul and ferocious creature that none of us had ever seen before: Jano. Now Jano makes [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]] like [[cow]]s make milk, and before we knew what hit us, there were hundreds of them in all shapes and sizes, all causing quite a lot of trouble.\|sign=Manual\|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

	Jano does not appear in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but the game's manual and official website discuss him, and reveal some important information about his backstory. Jano was the [[First Bad Dream]] of [[Polokus]]; it was Jano's nightmarish birth that signalled the introduction of imbalance into [[the Glade of Dreams]]. When he was created, Jano began to spawn [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]], the stuff of nightmares and the warped opposites of the [[Electoon]]s. In response to Jano and his [[Antitoon\|Darktoon]] infestation, [[Betilla]] the Fairy and the other [[nymph]]s joined forces to create a hero who could restore balance to the world: [[Rayman]]. It seems that, on his very first adventure, the young [[Rayman]] put a stop to Jano's invasion, and the monster was forced to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].		Jano does not appear in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but the game's manual and official website discuss him, and reveal some important information about his backstory. Jano was the [[First Bad Dream]] of [[Polokus]]; it was Jano's nightmarish birth that signalled the introduction of imbalance into [[the Glade of Dreams]]. When he was created, Jano began to spawn [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]], the stuff of nightmares and the warped opposites of the [[Electoon]]s. In response to Jano and his [[Antitoon\|Darktoon]] infestation, [[Betilla]] the Fairy and the other [[nymph]]s joined forces to create a hero who could restore balance to the world: [[Rayman]]. It seems that, on his very first adventure, the young [[Rayman]] put a stop to Jano's invasion, and the monster was forced to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].

	This origin-story, along with others, conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where [[Rayman]] and Jano do not appear to have met before (though it is possible that at least [[Rayman]] had forgotten him in the time between their first fight and the events of [[Rayman 2\|the game]], and Jano, knowing this thanks to his ability to read minds, decided not to remind him of who he was). Additionally, it does not explain the existence of the other members of [[Rayman's species]], such as [[Tarayzan]], nor does it explain the absence of the [[Antitoon]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (aside from the PlayStation version of the game), ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. The latter case could be due to those games not having [[Electoon]]s captured, opting for [[Teensie]]s to act as the prisoners, meaning that they were able to keep [[Polokus]]'s dreams in check and prevent any more [[Antitoon]]s from being created. Finally, it doesn't explain how [[Polokus]] could have generated his first nightmare before the existence of the [[Antitoon]]s, which should be the stuff of his nightmares. However, it is possible that the [[Antitoon]]s had existed the entire time, but only came to the [[Glade of Dreams]] when [[Polokus]] had his [[First Bad Dream]].		This origin-story, along with others, conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where [[Rayman]] and Jano do not appear to have met before (though it is possible that at least [[Rayman]] had forgotten him in the time between their first fight and the events of [[Rayman 2\|the game]], and Jano, knowing this thanks to his ability to read minds, decided not to remind him of who he was). Additionally, it does not explain the existence of the other members of [[Rayman's species]], such as [[Tarayzan]], nor does it explain the absence of the [[Antitoon]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (aside from the PlayStation version of the game), ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. The latter case could be due to those games not having [[Electoon]]s captured, opting for [[Teensie]]s to act as the prisoners, meaning that they were able to keep [[Polokus]]'s dreams in check and prevent any more [[Antitoon]]s from being created. Finally, it doesn't explain how [[Polokus]] could have generated his first nightmare before the existence of the [[Antitoon]]s, which should be the stuff of his nightmares. However, it is possible that the [[Antitoon]]s had existed the entire time, but only came to the [[Glade of Dreams]] when [[Polokus]] had his [[First Bad Dream]].

	~~==Trivia==~~
	*Jano's name is never spoken in dialogue during ''[[Rayman 2]]'', the manual refers to him only as "The Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]]". His real name can be found in [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape : Le Guide Officiel\|the official French guide of ''Rayman 2'']], [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], and the manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
	*Despite Jano apparently being the reason for [[Rayman]]'s creation and the assertion that they have fought before, the two do not appear to recognise each other in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In fact, if it was his defeat at the hands of [[Rayman]] that caused Jano to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], one might question why [[Rayman]] does not know the name of [[The Cave of Bad Dreams\|the Cave]] at the start of the game.
	**However, as mentioned above, it is possible that [[Rayman]] had forgotten who Jano was in the time between their first battle and the events of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and the latter had either forgotten as well or simply decided not to remind him.

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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Jano's name is never spoken in dialogue during ''[[Rayman 2]]'', the manual refers to him only as "The Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]]". His name can be ~~learned from~~ [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape : Le Guide Officiel\|the official French guide of ''Rayman 2'']], [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']] or the manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.		*Jano's name is never spoken in dialogue during ''[[Rayman 2]]'', the manual refers to him only as "The Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]]". His real name can be found in [[Rayman 2: The Great Escape : Le Guide Officiel\|the official French guide of ''Rayman 2'']], [[Rayman 3 (Game Boy Advance)\|the Game Boy Advance version of ''Rayman 3'']], and the manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.
	*Despite Jano apparently being the reason for [[Rayman]]'s creation and the assertion that they have fought before, the two do not appear to recognise each other in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In fact, if it was his defeat at the hands of [[Rayman]] that caused Jano to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], one might question why [[Rayman]] does not know the name of [[The Cave of Bad Dreams\|the Cave]] at the start of the game.		*Despite Jano apparently being the reason for [[Rayman]]'s creation and the assertion that they have fought before, the two do not appear to recognise each other in ''[[Rayman 2]]''. In fact, if it was his defeat at the hands of [[Rayman]] that caused Jano to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], one might question why [[Rayman]] does not know the name of [[The Cave of Bad Dreams\|the Cave]] at the start of the game.
			**However, as mentioned above, it is possible that [[Rayman]] had forgotten who Jano was in the time between their first battle and the events of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', and the latter had either forgotten as well or simply decided not to remind him.

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	{{quote\|text=During the [[First Bad Dream]], [[Polokus\|Bubble Dreamer]] begot a foul and ferocious creature that none of us had ever seen before: Jano. Now Jano makes [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]] like [[cow]]s make milk, and before we knew what hit us, there were hundreds of them in all shapes and sizes, all causing quite a lot of trouble.\|sign=Manual\|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}		{{quote\|text=During the [[First Bad Dream]], [[Polokus\|Bubble Dreamer]] begot a foul and ferocious creature that none of us had ever seen before: Jano. Now Jano makes [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]] like [[cow]]s make milk, and before we knew what hit us, there were hundreds of them in all shapes and sizes, all causing quite a lot of trouble.\|sign=Manual\|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

	Jano does not appear in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but the game's manual and official website discuss him, and reveal some important information about his backstory. Jano was the [[First Bad Dream]] of [[Polokus]]; it was Jano's nightmarish birth that signalled the introduction of imbalance into [[the Glade of Dreams]]. When he was created, Jano began to spawn [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]], the stuff of nightmares and the warped opposites of the [[Electoon]]s. In response to Jano and his [[Antitoon\|Darktoon]] infestation, [[Betilla]] the Fairy and the other [[nymph]]s joined forces to create a hero who could restore balance to the world: [[Rayman]]. It seems that, on his very first adventure, the young [[Rayman]] put a stop to Jano's invasion, and the monster was forced to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]]. This origin-story, along with others, conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where [[Rayman]] and Jano do not appear to have met before, and it does not explain the existence of [[Tarayzan]]~~, for example~~, nor ~~would~~ explain the absence of the [[Antitoon]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', and doesn't explain ~~either~~ how [[Polokus]] could have generated ~~a nightmare,~~ his first nightmare, before the existence of the [[Antitoon]]s ~~that~~ should be the stuff of his nightmares.		Jano does not appear in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but the game's manual and official website discuss him, and reveal some important information about his backstory. Jano was the [[First Bad Dream]] of [[Polokus]]; it was Jano's nightmarish birth that signalled the introduction of imbalance into [[the Glade of Dreams]]. When he was created, Jano began to spawn [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]], the stuff of nightmares and the warped opposites of the [[Electoon]]s. In response to Jano and his [[Antitoon\|Darktoon]] infestation, [[Betilla]] the Fairy and the other [[nymph]]s joined forces to create a hero who could restore balance to the world: [[Rayman]]. It seems that, on his very first adventure, the young [[Rayman]] put a stop to Jano's invasion, and the monster was forced to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].

			This origin-story, along with others, conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where [[Rayman]] and Jano do not appear to have met before (though it is possible that at least [[Rayman]] had forgotten him in the time between their first fight and the events of [[Rayman 2\|the game]], and Jano, knowing this thanks to his ability to read minds, decided not to remind him of who he was). Additionally, it does not explain the existence of the other members of [[Rayman's species]], such as [[Tarayzan]], nor does it explain the absence of the [[Antitoon]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (aside from the PlayStation version of the game), ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. The latter case could be due to those games not having [[Electoon]]s captured, opting for [[Teensie]]s to act as the prisoners, meaning that they were able to keep [[Polokus]]'s dreams in check and prevent any more [[Antitoon]]s from being created. Finally, it doesn't explain how [[Polokus]] could have generated his first nightmare before the existence of the [[Antitoon]]s, which should be the stuff of his nightmares. However, it is possible that the [[Antitoon]]s had existed the entire time, but only came to the [[Glade of Dreams]] when [[Polokus]] had his [[First Bad Dream]].

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==

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	R2-Jano-Teeth.jpg\|Jano chasing [[Rayman]] in [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].		R2-Jano-Teeth.jpg\|Jano chasing [[Rayman]] in [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].
	R2TGE-PC-TheCaveOfBadDreams-HallOfDoors.jpg\|A hologram of Jano symbolises [[~~the~~ Cave of Bad Dreams\|his level]] in [[the Hall of Doors]].		R2TGE-PC-TheCaveOfBadDreams-HallOfDoors.jpg\|A hologram of Jano symbolises [[The Cave of Bad Dreams\|his level]] in [[the Hall of Doors]].
	RR-PS2-Japanese-Jano.JPG\|Jano's colours are different in the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.		RR-PS2-Japanese-Jano.JPG\|Jano's colours are different in the Japanese version of ''[[Rayman Revolution]]''.
	ShrinkedJano.jpg\|A glitch causes a miniature Jano to appear in [[the Marshes of Awakening]].		ShrinkedJano.jpg\|A glitch causes a miniature Jano to appear in [[the Marshes of Awakening]].
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	{{Quote\|text=During the [[First Bad Dream]], [[Polokus\|Bubble Dreamer]] begot a foul and ferocious creature that none of us had ever seen before: Jano. Now Jano makes [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]] like [[cow]]s make milk, and before we knew what hit us, there were hundreds of them in all shapes and sizes, all causing quite a lot of trouble.\|sign=Manual\|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}		{{Quote\|text=During the [[First Bad Dream]], [[Polokus\|Bubble Dreamer]] begot a foul and ferocious creature that none of us had ever seen before: Jano. Now Jano makes [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]] like [[cow]]s make milk, and before we knew what hit us, there were hundreds of them in all shapes and sizes, all causing quite a lot of trouble.\|sign=Manual\|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}}

	Jano does not appear in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but the game's manual and official website discuss him, and reveal some important information about his backstory. Jano was the [[First Bad Dream]] of [[Polokus]]; it was Jano's nightmarish birth that signalled the introduction of imbalance into [[~~the~~ Glade of Dreams]]. When he was created, Jano began to spawn [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]], the stuff of nightmares and the warped opposites of the [[Electoon]]s. In response to Jano and his [[Antitoon\|Darktoon]] infestation, [[Betilla]] the Fairy and the other [[nymph]]s joined forces to create a hero who could restore balance to the world: [[Rayman]]. It seems that, on his very first adventure, the young [[Rayman]] put a stop to Jano's invasion, and the monster was forced to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].		Jano does not appear in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but the game's manual and official website discuss him, and reveal some important information about his backstory. Jano was the [[First Bad Dream]] of [[Polokus]]; it was Jano's nightmarish birth that signalled the introduction of imbalance into the [[Glade of Dreams]]. When he was created, Jano began to spawn [[Antitoon\|Darktoons]], the stuff of nightmares and the warped opposites of the [[Electoon]]s. In response to Jano and his [[Antitoon\|Darktoon]] infestation, [[Betilla]] the Fairy and the other [[nymph]]s joined forces to create a hero who could restore balance to the world: [[Rayman]]. It seems that, on his very first adventure, the young [[Rayman]] put a stop to Jano's invasion, and the monster was forced to become the Guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]].

	This origin-story, along with others, conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where [[Rayman]] and Jano do not appear to have met before (though it is possible that at least [[Rayman]] had forgotten him in the time between their first fight and the events of [[Rayman 2\|the game]], and Jano, knowing this thanks to his ability to read minds, decided not to remind him of who he was). Additionally, it does not explain the existence of the other members of [[Rayman's species]], such as [[Tarayzan]], nor does it explain the absence of the [[Antitoon]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (aside from the PlayStation version of the game), ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. The latter case could be due to those games not having [[Electoon]]s captured, opting for [[Teensie]]s to act as the prisoners, meaning that they were able to keep [[Polokus]]'s dreams in check and prevent any more [[Antitoon]]s from being created. Finally, it doesn't explain how [[Polokus]] could have generated his first nightmare before the existence of the [[Antitoon]]s, which should be the stuff of his nightmares. However, it is possible that the [[Antitoon]]s had existed the entire time, but only came to the [[Glade of Dreams]] when [[Polokus]] had his [[First Bad Dream]].		This origin-story, along with others, conflicts with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where [[Rayman]] and Jano do not appear to have met before (though it is possible that at least [[Rayman]] had forgotten him in the time between their first fight and the events of [[Rayman 2\|the game]], and Jano, knowing this thanks to his ability to read minds, decided not to remind him of who he was). Additionally, it does not explain the existence of the other members of [[Rayman's species]], such as [[Tarayzan]], nor does it explain the absence of the [[Antitoon]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' (aside from the PlayStation version of the game), ''[[Rayman 3]]'', and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. The latter case could be due to those games not having [[Electoon]]s captured, opting for [[Teensie]]s to act as the prisoners, meaning that they were able to keep [[Polokus]]'s dreams in check and prevent any more [[Antitoon]]s from being created. Finally, it doesn't explain how [[Polokus]] could have generated his first nightmare before the existence of the [[Antitoon]]s, which should be the stuff of his nightmares. However, it is possible that the [[Antitoon]]s had existed the entire time, but only came to the [[Glade of Dreams]] when [[Polokus]] had his [[First Bad Dream]].