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| image = [[File:BubbleDreamerraymanlegends.png|320px|Polokus]] | | image = [[File:BubbleDreamerraymanlegends.png|320px|Polokus]] | ||
| alignment = Good | | alignment = Good | ||
| appears in = ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' | | appears in = ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]'' | ||
| portrayed by = [[David Gasman]] (''[[Rayman 2]]'') | | portrayed by = [[David Gasman]] (''[[Rayman 2]]'') | ||
[[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'') | [[Douglas Rand]] (''[[Rayman Origins]]'', ''[[Rayman Legends]]'')<br /> | ||
Seán Cullen (''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]'') | |||
| sex = Male | | sex = Male | ||
| status = Deity | | status = Deity | ||
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{{Quote|text=One day, the [[Lum]]s focused themselves into thought, and their consciousness brought to life a strange and marvellous creature, Polokus. His power is such that his smallest dream or desire becomes reality.|sign=[[The Knowledge of the World]]|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}} | {{Quote|text=One day, the [[Lum]]s focused themselves into thought, and their consciousness brought to life a strange and marvellous creature, Polokus. His power is such that his smallest dream or desire becomes reality.|sign=[[The Knowledge of the World]]|source=''[[Rayman 2]]''}} | ||
'''Polokus''', also known as the '''Bubble Dreamer''',<ref>Jeux Vidéo, ''Exclusif Rayman Origins'', Gabrielle Shrager: "But also understand who is the creator of this world of dreams, the famous Bubble Dreamer, encountered in ''Rayman 2'' under the name of Polokus"<br />(French: "Mais aussi comprendre qui est le créateur de ce monde de revés, le fameux Bubble Dreamer, recontré dans ''Rayman 2'' sous le nom de Polokus")<br />[[:File:Jeux video page 47.jpg]]</ref> is a divine being and a major character in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. His makes his most notable appearances in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. Said to be the spirit of the world, he created the [[Glade of Dreams]] and its inhabitants through the sheer power of his dreams. Unfortunately, his nightmares also have a life of their own: according to the manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', during his [[First Bad Dream]], he spawned [[Jano]], introducing evil into the [[Glade of Dreams|Glade]] and presumably creating even more nightmarish enemies during his subsequent bad dreams. Legend tells that Polokus' wife was the [[Muse of the poets]], and that their children are the [[Teensie]]s. | '''Polokus''', also known as the '''Bubble Dreamer''',<ref>Jeux Vidéo, ''Exclusif Rayman Origins'', Gabrielle Shrager: "But also understand who is the creator of this world of dreams, the famous Bubble Dreamer, encountered in ''Rayman 2'' under the name of Polokus"<br />(French: "Mais aussi comprendre qui est le créateur de ce monde de revés, le fameux Bubble Dreamer, recontré dans ''Rayman 2'' sous le nom de Polokus")<br />[[:File:Jeux video page 47.jpg]]</ref> or simply '''Bubble Dreamer''' without the definite article, is a divine being and a major character in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. His makes his most notable appearances in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' and ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. Said to be the spirit of the world, he created the [[Glade of Dreams]] and its inhabitants through the sheer power of his dreams. Unfortunately, his nightmares also have a life of their own: according to the manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', during his [[First Bad Dream]], he spawned [[Jano]], introducing evil into the [[Glade of Dreams|Glade]] and presumably creating even more nightmarish enemies during his subsequent bad dreams. Legend tells that Polokus' wife was the [[Muse of the poets]], and that their children are the [[Teensie]]s. | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
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{{Quote|text=The creator of [[Glade of Dreams|the dream world]] and [[:Category:Characters|all who live in it]]. Bubble Dreamer is the Supreme Being who dreams the world and all of its marvelous creatures into existence with His every sleep. He is a sensitive being; an artist (and unabashed hedonist) who is emotionally attached to his creations. His feelings have a direct effect on the world, and even one bad dream can unsettle its fragile balance! The magic people believe Bubble Dreamer keeps to His sacred resting grounds. But we know better: this funloving, superbeing can’t resist living among his creations to laugh, play, and overindulge… and His creatures are much like him.|sign=Offical site|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}} | {{Quote|text=The creator of [[Glade of Dreams|the dream world]] and [[:Category:Characters|all who live in it]]. Bubble Dreamer is the Supreme Being who dreams the world and all of its marvelous creatures into existence with His every sleep. He is a sensitive being; an artist (and unabashed hedonist) who is emotionally attached to his creations. His feelings have a direct effect on the world, and even one bad dream can unsettle its fragile balance! The magic people believe Bubble Dreamer keeps to His sacred resting grounds. But we know better: this funloving, superbeing can’t resist living among his creations to laugh, play, and overindulge… and His creatures are much like him.|sign=Offical site|source=''[[Rayman Origins]]''}} | ||
Polokus does not appear in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' | Polokus does not appear in ''[[Rayman 3]]'' and his absence is not explained, but it is possible that after ''[[Rayman 2]]'' he went back to sleep. His next appearance is in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', where he is now known as the Bubble Dreamer. He has become a relaxed, jolly, whimsical being with a more childish attitude, and now dwells among his people. It seems that his more easy-going personality has filtered down to his creations, who are now much sillier and more carefree than they were in the earlier games. His appearance has changed: while still a fat, pale, amphibious creature, he no longer wears clothes, and he now has a long orange beard. He has become good friends with [[Rayman]], [[Globox]], the [[Teensie]]s and other characters. A magical instrument he uses to bring his dreams to life is seen for the first time: a wooden [[bubble]]-blowing pipe. [[Bubble]]s are introduced as a major motif which recurs throughout the game. It is revealed that the [[Electoon]]s are the stuff of Polokus' dreams and the substance of his world. | ||
One day, the Bubble Dreamer and his creations are sleeping at [[the Snoring Tree]], their sound of their snoring annoys an irritable [[Granny]] who dwells deep in the subterranean [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]]. She sends an army of [[Antitoon|Darktoons]], [[Psychlops]] and other nighmare creatures to invade the [[Glade of Dreams]] and put a stop to the heroes' snoring. The creatures capture [[Rayman]] and his friends, imprisoning them in [[cage]]s. [[Rayman]] soon escapes and pulls the Bubble Dreamer's beard, causing him to destroy his [[cage]] and free himself. [[Murfy]] appears, telling the heroes that in order to restore the Bubble Dreamer's memories (to make more playable characters appear), they should collect [[Electoon]]s. The Bubble Dreamer spends the rest of the game levitating inside [[the Snoring Tree]], sometimes acting crazy, pulling on his left eye, clucking like a chicken and detaching his head. Characters can pull on his beard to make him laugh and cause him to give a brief, whimsical description of the player's current character. | One day, the Bubble Dreamer and his creations are sleeping at [[the Snoring Tree]], their sound of their snoring annoys an irritable [[Granny]] who dwells deep in the subterranean [[Land of the Livid Dead (UbiArt games)|Land of the Livid Dead]]. She sends an army of [[Antitoon|Darktoons]], [[Psychlops]] and other nighmare creatures to invade the [[Glade of Dreams]] and put a stop to the heroes' snoring. The creatures capture [[Rayman]] and his friends, imprisoning them in [[cage]]s. [[Rayman]] soon escapes and pulls the Bubble Dreamer's beard, causing him to destroy his [[cage]] and free himself. [[Murfy]] appears, telling the heroes that in order to restore the Bubble Dreamer's memories (to make more playable characters appear), they should collect [[Electoon]]s. The Bubble Dreamer spends the rest of the game levitating inside [[the Snoring Tree]], sometimes acting crazy, pulling on his left eye, clucking like a chicken and detaching his head. Characters can pull on his beard to make him laugh and cause him to give a brief, whimsical description of the player's current character. | ||
<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px"> | <gallery widths="320px" heights="180px"> | ||
Char-bubble-dreamer.png|The Bubble Dreamer, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' | |||
RO Polokus Chamber.jpg|The Bubble Dreamer in the [[Snoring Tree]]. | |||
Concept art Polokus.jpg|Concept art of Polokus blowing bubbles from a hookah. This would later be used in ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. | |||
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==In ''Rayman Legends''== | ==In ''Rayman Legends'' and its spin-offs== | ||
The Bubble Dreamer appears in ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' in a similar supporting role as he had in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The first cutscene features him discussing with [[Murfy]] of the current state of the [[Glade of Dreams]], noting the 100 year nap that [[Rayman]] and friends have fallen under, and the multiplication of the nightmares during this century-long snooze. To this end, he commands [[Murfy]] to awaken them, and set in motion the events experienced in the game. | The Bubble Dreamer appears in ''[[Rayman Legends]]'' in a similar supporting role as he had in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''. The first cutscene features him discussing with [[Murfy]] of the current state of the [[Glade of Dreams]], noting the 100 year nap that [[Rayman]] and friends have fallen under, and the multiplication of the nightmares during this century-long snooze. To this end, he commands [[Murfy]] to awaken them, and set in motion the events experienced in the game. | ||
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Gallery 1.jpg|Polokus as seen in the [[Main Gallery]] of ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. | Gallery 1.jpg|Polokus as seen in the [[Main Gallery]] of ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. | ||
Game complete reward.jpg|Polokus rewarding the player with [[lucky ticket]]s and [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] upon finishing the game. | Game complete reward.jpg|Polokus rewarding the player with [[lucky ticket]]s and [[Lum (UbiArt games)|Lums]] upon finishing the game. | ||
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===In ''Rayman Legends Retold''=== | |||
{{Quote|text=Bubble Dreamer is a divine being and the creator of the world of [[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]: the [[Glade of Dreams]]. | |||
From his home, the [[Tree of Tranquility]], Bubble Dreamer spends most of his time dreaming and contemplating the beauty of the world. However, despite his laid-back attitude, his occasional nightmares threaten the peacefulness of the Glade of Dreams. Creatures from his nightmares are the source of many disturbances and require [[Rayman]] and his friends to take action.|sign=Official description|source=''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]''}} | |||
Bubble Dreamer sports a new appearance and a slightly altered moniker in ''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]''. From this game onwards, the definite article "the" is dropped, meaning he is referred to simply as "Bubble Dreamer" instead of "the Bubble Dreamer". While his base design is similar to his appearances in the [[UbiArt Framework|UbiArt]] games, he now has a braided beard, glasses, and an eccentric, hipster-like appearance. He has a wise yet charming personality, almost like a mix of his ''[[Rayman 2]]'' and ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' depictions. | |||
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Rayman Legends Retold Bubble Dreamer.jpg|Bubble Dreamer, as he appears in ''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]''. | |||
Retold Bubble Dreamer Description.jpeg|Official description of Bubble Dreamer in ''[[Rayman Legends Retold]]''. | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*According to the [[Media:20th Anniversary timeline.jpg|timeline]] made for the ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' franchise's 20th anniversary, Polokus' beard is 6 meters long. | |||
*According to unused dialogue found in the files of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', [[The Magician (Rayman Origins)|the Magician]] secretly despises the Bubble Dreamer for his silliness and decadence, and because he usually fails to protect his innocent creations from his nightmarish ones. [[The Magician (Rayman Origins)|The Magician]] constructs an army of [[Robot (Moody Clouds)|robots]] with which he hopes to overthrow the Bubble Dreamer and take control of the [[Glade of Dreams]], but he is thwarted by [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and the [[Teensie]]s. | *According to unused dialogue found in the files of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', [[The Magician (Rayman Origins)|the Magician]] secretly despises the Bubble Dreamer for his silliness and decadence, and because he usually fails to protect his innocent creations from his nightmarish ones. [[The Magician (Rayman Origins)|The Magician]] constructs an army of [[Robot (Moody Clouds)|robots]] with which he hopes to overthrow the Bubble Dreamer and take control of the [[Glade of Dreams]], but he is thwarted by [[Rayman]], [[Globox]] and the [[Teensie]]s. | ||
* During ''[[Rayman 2]]'''s production, Polokus was referred to as "Polochus the Magician". | * During ''[[Rayman 2]]'''s production, Polokus was referred to as "Polochus the Magician". | ||
* In the text of [[the Knowledge of the World]], there are typos on Polokus' name, being incorrectly named as "Polukus". | * In the text of [[the Knowledge of the World]], there are typos on Polokus' name, being incorrectly named as "Polukus". | ||
*During [[Rayman Origins (early production)|the development]] of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', one of the known concept arts showed up the Bubble Dreamer smoking in a hookah, while the blowpipe made it to the final version. The hookah from the concept art was later used in the final version of ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. | *During [[Rayman Origins (early production)|the development]] of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', one of the known concept arts showed up the Bubble Dreamer smoking in a hookah, while the blowpipe made it to the final version. The hookah from the concept art was later used in the final version of ''[[Rayman Legends]]''. | ||
*The book ''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'' claims that Polokus and [[Globox]] are of the same [[Globox's species|species]], erroneously referred to as [[glute]]s.<ref>''[[L'Histoire de Rayman]]'', Chapter 10 - Rayman's World</ref> Whether or not this is true is unconfirmed. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[es:Polokus]] | [[es:Polokus]] | ||
[[ru:Полокус]] | [[ru:Полокус]] | ||
[[zh:普鲁克斯]] | |||
[[Category:Deities]] | [[Category:Deities]] | ||