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''For a more detailed overview of the events which have occurred in the Glade of Dreams, see [[Rayman (series)]].''

In the beginning, there were only the [[Lum]]s – beings of pure energy that initially came in [[Yellow Lum|yellow]], [[Red Lum|red]], [[Purple Lum|purple]] and [[Blue Lum|blue]] varieties, each with their own special properties. One day, the [[Lum]]s focused themselves into thought, and brought forth [[Polokus|Polokus the Bubble Dreamer]], a divine being whose power was so great that his every thought or desire became a reality. With nothing but his imagination, [[Polokus]] dreamt the Glade of Dreams into existence, and populated it with a wide variety of fantastical creatures. The Glade's balance and harmony were maintained by [[~~the~~ Heart of the World]] – a magical energy core consisting of the original 1,000 [[Yellow Lum]]s. [[Polokus]]'s dreams – and, therefore, the Glade itself – are composed of [[Electoon]]s, benevolent little pink creatures.

In the beginning, there were only the [[Lum]]s – beings of pure energy that initially came in [[Yellow Lum|yellow]], [[Red Lum|red]], [[Purple Lum|purple]] and [[Blue Lum|blue]] varieties, each with their own special properties. One day, the [[Lum]]s focused themselves into thought, and brought forth [[Polokus|Polokus the Bubble Dreamer]], a divine being whose power was so great that his every thought or desire became a reality. With nothing but his imagination, [[Polokus]] dreamt the Glade of Dreams into existence, and populated it with a wide variety of fantastical creatures. The Glade's balance and harmony were maintained by the [[Heart of the World]] – a magical energy core consisting of the original 1,000 [[Yellow Lum]]s. [[Polokus]]'s dreams – and, therefore, the Glade itself – are composed of [[Electoon]]s, benevolent little pink creatures.

According to legend, the Glade was originally [[Globox Disc|shaped like a disc]], and the gods fought for power over [[~~the~~ Heart of the World]], which was located in the disc's center.

According to legend, the Glade was originally [[Globox Disc|shaped like a disc]], and the gods fought for power over the [[Heart of the World]], which was located in the disc's center.

When [[Polokus]] had completed the Glade of Dreams, one task remained: creating time. [[Polokus]] entered a deep sleep, and travelled in his dreams to the place where all the gods of all the worlds meet. Together they set about dreaming up the future.

Unfortunately, [[Polokus]]' nightmares could manifest themselves in reality just as well as his dreams. According to the manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', when he had his [[First Bad Dream]], [[Polokus]] inadvertently created the monstrous [[Jano]], who began to spawn [[Antitoon|Darktoons]], the nightmarish antitheses of the [[Electoon]]s. As the [[Antitoon|Darktoons]] multiplied, they spread discord and evil throughout the Glade. In order to stop [[Jano]] and the [[Antitoon|Darktoons]], the [[nymph]]s – a family of [[Fairy|fairies]] dreamt into existence by [[Polokus]] – joined forces to create a hero dedicated to preserving the balance of the world: [[Rayman]]. After stopping [[Jano]], [[Rayman]] went on to have many more adventures, foiling the schemes of such villains as [[Mr Dark]], [[Admiral Razorbeard]], [[André]] and [[the Magician]].

Unfortunately, [[Polokus]]' nightmares could manifest themselves in reality just as well as his dreams. According to the manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', when he had his [[First Bad Dream]], [[Polokus]] inadvertently created the monstrous [[Jano]], who began to spawn [[Antitoon|Darktoons]], the nightmarish antitheses of the [[Electoon]]s. As the [[Antitoon|Darktoons]] multiplied, they spread discord and evil throughout the Glade. In order to stop [[Jano]] and the [[Antitoon|Darktoons]], the [[nymph]]s – a family of [[Fairy|fairies]] dreamt into existence by [[Polokus]] – joined forces to create a hero dedicated to preserving the balance of the world: [[Rayman]]. After stopping [[Jano]], [[Rayman]] went on to have many more adventures, foiling the schemes of such villains as [[Mr Dark]], [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]], [[André]] and [[the Magician]].

It is however unclear if this story of [[Rayman]]'s origins is true, as it conflicts with the other origin-stories as well as with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where [[Rayman]] and [[Jano]] do not appear to have met before. It also does not explain the existence of [[Tarayzan]], for example, nor the absence of the [[Antitoon]]s in other games or even before the physical manifestation of [[Polokus]]' first nightmare narrated above.

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[[File:HeartOfTheWorld.jpg|thumb|right|320px|[[The Heart of the World]] is the most important and ancient object in the Glade of Dreams. It constantly provides the world with harmony and balance.]]

The Glade of Dreams is sustained by [[~~the~~ Heart of the World]], the most important object in the cosmology of the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. This mystical keystone comprises the 1,000 [[Yellow Lum]]s that existed before the creation of [[Polokus]]. [[The Heart of the World]], which usually takes the form of a shimmering pink sphere, provides and maintains the harmony, balance and energy of the Glade. The games often begin with [[~~The~~ Heart of the World|~~the~~ Heart]] being attacked by a villain; this usually results in cosmic unbalance, and the proliferation of strange phenomena and malevolent creatures. At the time of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', [[~~The~~ Heart of the World|~~the~~ Heart]] is located in a chamber deep within [[the Fairy Council]]. It is guarded constantly by the [[Fairy|fairies]], and also by the [[Grand Minimus|King of the Teensies]], whose family has carried out this task all the way back to [[The First King|their most distant ancestor]]. [[~~The~~ Heart of the World|~~The~~ Heart]]'s chamber doubles as the royal [[Teensie]] throne room.

The Glade of Dreams is sustained by the [[Heart of the World]], the most important object in the cosmology of the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. This mystical keystone comprises the 1,000 [[Yellow Lum]]s that existed before the creation of [[Polokus]]. [[The Heart of the World]], which usually takes the form of a shimmering pink sphere, provides and maintains the harmony, balance and energy of the Glade. The games often begin with the [[Heart of the World|Heart]] being attacked by a villain; this usually results in cosmic unbalance, and the proliferation of strange phenomena and malevolent creatures. At the time of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', the [[Heart of the World|Heart]] is located in a chamber deep within [[the Fairy Council]]. It is guarded constantly by the [[Fairy|fairies]], and also by the [[Grand Minimus|King of the Teensies]], whose family has carried out this task all the way back to [[The First King|their most distant ancestor]]. The [[Heart of the World|Heart]]'s chamber doubles as the royal [[Teensie]] throne room.

===The [[Great Protoon]]===

In [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], the world is sustained by an object known as the [[Great Protoon]]. Like [[~~the~~ Heart of the World]], the [[Great Protoon]] is a pink orb which emanates harmony and balance. It also has a strong connection to the [[Electoon]]s, who gravitate around it, and become scattered across the world when the [[Great Protoon|Protoon]] is stolen by the villainous [[Mr Dark]]. The [[Great Protoon|Protoon]] is never mentioned in the later games, where its place is largely taken by [[~~The~~ Heart of the World|~~the~~ Heart]]. It is never confirmed whether they are different names for the same object.

In [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], the world is sustained by an object known as the [[Great Protoon]]. Like the [[Heart of the World]], the [[Great Protoon]] is a pink orb which emanates harmony and balance. It also has a strong connection to the [[Electoon]]s, who gravitate around it, and become scattered across the world when the [[Great Protoon|Protoon]] is stolen by the villainous [[Mr Dark]]. The [[Great Protoon|Protoon]] is never mentioned in the later games, where its place is largely taken by the [[Heart of the World|Heart]]. It is never confirmed whether they are different names for the same object.

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Most ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' games seem to take place on the mainland of the Glade, so very little is known about the rest of [[Rayman]]'s universe. The map indicates an [[Archipelago]] off the south-east coast of the Glade, but this is never visited in the games. The universe itself is referred to as Dimension X in ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]''.

The Glade's planet has two [[~~Moons~~]], one of which is seen as larger than the other; these can be seen prominently at certain points in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] and ''[[Rayman 3]]''. However, there are points in both [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] and ''[[Rayman 2]]'' during which there appears to be only one [[Moons|Moon]]; it is unknown what orbital quirk causes this apparent fluctuation.

The Glade's planet has two [[Moon]]s, one of which is seen as larger than the other; these can be seen prominently at certain points in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] and ''[[Rayman 3]]''. However, there are points in both [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] and ''[[Rayman 2]]'' during which there appears to be only one [[Moons|Moon]]; it is unknown what orbital quirk causes this apparent fluctuation.

[[Rayman]]'s planet is part of a binary star system with two yellow [[~~Suns~~]], one of which is larger than the other; these [[~~Suns~~]] can both be seen in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but not in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], and only in some parts of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', making it seem very likely that the smaller sun orbits the larger one.

[[Rayman]]'s planet is part of a binary star system with two yellow [[Sun]]s, one of which is larger than the other; these [[Sun]]s can both be seen in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but not in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], and only in some parts of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', making it seem very likely that the smaller sun orbits the larger one.

The menu for ''[[Rayman M]]'' shows various parts of the solar system, including a [[Suns|Sun]], a [[Moons|Moon]], and two planets. One planet, which is covered in greenish-blue clouds, is presumably the planet on which the Glade of Dreams is located; the other planet appears to be dry and desert-like. The solar system is part of a galaxy throughout which [[Admiral Razorbeard]] and his [[Robo-Pirate]]s are known and feared for having reduced over one hundred peaceful planets to cosmic dust after enslaving their extraterrestrial inhabitants. There are also a great many points in each game in which stars are visible in the sky, and the [[Yellow Lum]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' inform [[Rayman]] that there are other gods which exist on other 'worlds', all of which suggests that [[Rayman]]'s universe may be far more vast than that which is shown in the games.

The menu for ''[[Rayman M]]'' shows various parts of the solar system, including a [[Suns|Sun]], a [[Moons|Moon]], and two planets. One planet, which is covered in greenish-blue clouds, is presumably the planet on which the Glade of Dreams is located; the other planet appears to be dry and desert-like. The solar system is part of a galaxy throughout which [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]] and his [[Robo-Pirate]]s are known and feared for having reduced over one hundred peaceful planets to cosmic dust after enslaving their extraterrestrial inhabitants. There are also a great many points in each game in which stars are visible in the sky, and the [[Yellow Lum]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' inform [[Rayman]] that there are other gods which exist on other 'worlds', all of which suggests that [[Rayman]]'s universe may be far more vast than that which is shown in the games.

==Trivia==

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 ''For a more detailed overview of the events which have occurred in the Glade of Dreams, see [[Rayman (series)]].''
-In the beginning, there were only the [[Lum]]s – beings of pure energy that initially came in [[Yellow Lum|yellow]], [[Red Lum|red]], [[Purple Lum|purple]] and [[Blue Lum|blue]] varieties, each with their own special properties. One day, the [[Lum]]s focused themselves into thought, and brought forth [[Polokus|Polokus the Bubble Dreamer]], a divine being whose power was so great that his every thought or desire became a reality. With nothing but his imagination, [[Polokus]] dreamt the Glade of Dreams into existence, and populated it with a wide variety of fantastical creatures. The Glade's balance and harmony were maintained by [[the Heart of the World]] – a magical energy core consisting of the original 1,000 [[Yellow Lum]]s. [[Polokus]]'s dreams – and, therefore, the Glade itself – are composed of [[Electoon]]s, benevolent little pink creatures.
+In the beginning, there were only the [[Lum]]s – beings of pure energy that initially came in [[Yellow Lum|yellow]], [[Red Lum|red]], [[Purple Lum|purple]] and [[Blue Lum|blue]] varieties, each with their own special properties. One day, the [[Lum]]s focused themselves into thought, and brought forth [[Polokus|Polokus the Bubble Dreamer]], a divine being whose power was so great that his every thought or desire became a reality. With nothing but his imagination, [[Polokus]] dreamt the Glade of Dreams into existence, and populated it with a wide variety of fantastical creatures. The Glade's balance and harmony were maintained by the [[Heart of the World]] – a magical energy core consisting of the original 1,000 [[Yellow Lum]]s. [[Polokus]]'s dreams – and, therefore, the Glade itself – are composed of [[Electoon]]s, benevolent little pink creatures.
-According to legend, the Glade was originally [[Globox Disc|shaped like a disc]], and the gods fought for power over [[the Heart of the World]], which was located in the disc's center.
+According to legend, the Glade was originally [[Globox Disc|shaped like a disc]], and the gods fought for power over the [[Heart of the World]], which was located in the disc's center.
 When [[Polokus]] had completed the Glade of Dreams, one task remained: creating time. [[Polokus]] entered a deep sleep, and travelled in his dreams to the place where all the gods of all the worlds meet. Together they set about dreaming up the future.
-Unfortunately, [[Polokus]]' nightmares could manifest themselves in reality just as well as his dreams. According to the manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', when he had his [[First Bad Dream]], [[Polokus]] inadvertently created the monstrous [[Jano]], who began to spawn [[Antitoon|Darktoons]], the nightmarish antitheses of the [[Electoon]]s. As the [[Antitoon|Darktoons]] multiplied, they spread discord and evil throughout the Glade. In order to stop [[Jano]] and the [[Antitoon|Darktoons]], the [[nymph]]s – a family of [[Fairy|fairies]] dreamt into existence by [[Polokus]] – joined forces to create a hero dedicated to preserving the balance of the world: [[Rayman]]. After stopping [[Jano]], [[Rayman]] went on to have many more adventures, foiling the schemes of such villains as [[Mr Dark]], [[Admiral Razorbeard]], [[André]] and [[the Magician]].
+Unfortunately, [[Polokus]]' nightmares could manifest themselves in reality just as well as his dreams. According to the manual of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', when he had his [[First Bad Dream]], [[Polokus]] inadvertently created the monstrous [[Jano]], who began to spawn [[Antitoon|Darktoons]], the nightmarish antitheses of the [[Electoon]]s. As the [[Antitoon|Darktoons]] multiplied, they spread discord and evil throughout the Glade. In order to stop [[Jano]] and the [[Antitoon|Darktoons]], the [[nymph]]s – a family of [[Fairy|fairies]] dreamt into existence by [[Polokus]] – joined forces to create a hero dedicated to preserving the balance of the world: [[Rayman]]. After stopping [[Jano]], [[Rayman]] went on to have many more adventures, foiling the schemes of such villains as [[Mr Dark]], [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]], [[André]] and [[the Magician]].
 It is however unclear if this story of [[Rayman]]'s origins is true, as it conflicts with the other origin-stories as well as with ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where [[Rayman]] and [[Jano]] do not appear to have met before. It also does not explain the existence of [[Tarayzan]], for example, nor the absence of the [[Antitoon]]s in other games or even before the physical manifestation of [[Polokus]]' first nightmare narrated above.
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 [[File:HeartOfTheWorld.jpg|thumb|right|320px|[[The Heart of the World]] is the most important and ancient object in the Glade of Dreams. It constantly provides the world with harmony and balance.]]
-The Glade of Dreams is sustained by [[the Heart of the World]], the most important object in the cosmology of the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. This mystical keystone comprises the 1,000 [[Yellow Lum]]s that existed before the creation of [[Polokus]]. [[The Heart of the World]], which usually takes the form of a shimmering pink sphere, provides and maintains the harmony, balance and energy of the Glade. The games often begin with [[The Heart of the World|the Heart]] being attacked by a villain; this usually results in cosmic unbalance, and the proliferation of strange phenomena and malevolent creatures. At the time of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', [[The Heart of the World|the Heart]] is located in a chamber deep within [[the Fairy Council]]. It is guarded constantly by the [[Fairy|fairies]], and also by the [[Grand Minimus|King of the Teensies]], whose family has carried out this task all the way back to [[The First King|their most distant ancestor]]. [[The Heart of the World|The Heart]]'s chamber doubles as the royal [[Teensie]] throne room.
+The Glade of Dreams is sustained by the [[Heart of the World]], the most important object in the cosmology of the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. This mystical keystone comprises the 1,000 [[Yellow Lum]]s that existed before the creation of [[Polokus]]. [[The Heart of the World]], which usually takes the form of a shimmering pink sphere, provides and maintains the harmony, balance and energy of the Glade. The games often begin with the [[Heart of the World|Heart]] being attacked by a villain; this usually results in cosmic unbalance, and the proliferation of strange phenomena and malevolent creatures. At the time of ''[[Rayman 3]]'', the [[Heart of the World|Heart]] is located in a chamber deep within [[the Fairy Council]]. It is guarded constantly by the [[Fairy|fairies]], and also by the [[Grand Minimus|King of the Teensies]], whose family has carried out this task all the way back to [[The First King|their most distant ancestor]]. The [[Heart of the World|Heart]]'s chamber doubles as the royal [[Teensie]] throne room.
 ===The [[Great Protoon]]===
-In [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], the world is sustained by an object known as the [[Great Protoon]]. Like [[the Heart of the World]], the [[Great Protoon]] is a pink orb which emanates harmony and balance. It also has a strong connection to the [[Electoon]]s, who gravitate around it, and become scattered across the world when the [[Great Protoon|Protoon]] is stolen by the villainous [[Mr Dark]]. The [[Great Protoon|Protoon]] is never mentioned in the later games, where its place is largely taken by [[The Heart of the World|the Heart]]. It is never confirmed whether they are different names for the same object.
+In [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], the world is sustained by an object known as the [[Great Protoon]]. Like the [[Heart of the World]], the [[Great Protoon]] is a pink orb which emanates harmony and balance. It also has a strong connection to the [[Electoon]]s, who gravitate around it, and become scattered across the world when the [[Great Protoon|Protoon]] is stolen by the villainous [[Mr Dark]]. The [[Great Protoon|Protoon]] is never mentioned in the later games, where its place is largely taken by the [[Heart of the World|Heart]]. It is never confirmed whether they are different names for the same object.
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 Most ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' games seem to take place on the mainland of the Glade, so very little is known about the rest of [[Rayman]]'s universe. The map indicates an [[Archipelago]] off the south-east coast of the Glade, but this is never visited in the games. The universe itself is referred to as Dimension X in ''[[Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix]]''.
-The Glade's planet has two [[Moons]], one of which is seen as larger than the other; these can be seen prominently at certain points in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] and ''[[Rayman 3]]''. However, there are points in both [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] and ''[[Rayman 2]]'' during which there appears to be only one [[Moons|Moon]]; it is unknown what orbital quirk causes this apparent fluctuation.
+The Glade's planet has two [[Moon]]s, one of which is seen as larger than the other; these can be seen prominently at certain points in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] and ''[[Rayman 3]]''. However, there are points in both [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']] and ''[[Rayman 2]]'' during which there appears to be only one [[Moons|Moon]]; it is unknown what orbital quirk causes this apparent fluctuation.
-[[Rayman]]'s planet is part of a binary star system with two yellow [[Suns]], one of which is larger than the other; these [[Suns]] can both be seen in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but not in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], and only in some parts of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', making it seem very likely that the smaller sun orbits the larger one.
+[[Rayman]]'s planet is part of a binary star system with two yellow [[Sun]]s, one of which is larger than the other; these [[Sun]]s can both be seen in ''[[Rayman 3]]'', but not in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'']], and only in some parts of ''[[Rayman 2]]'', making it seem very likely that the smaller sun orbits the larger one.
-The menu for ''[[Rayman M]]'' shows various parts of the solar system, including a [[Suns|Sun]], a [[Moons|Moon]], and two planets. One planet, which is covered in greenish-blue clouds, is presumably the planet on which the Glade of Dreams is located; the other planet appears to be dry and desert-like. The solar system is part of a galaxy throughout which [[Admiral Razorbeard]] and his [[Robo-Pirate]]s are known and feared for having reduced over one hundred peaceful planets to cosmic dust after enslaving their extraterrestrial inhabitants. There are also a great many points in each game in which stars are visible in the sky, and the [[Yellow Lum]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' inform [[Rayman]] that there are other gods which exist on other 'worlds', all of which suggests that [[Rayman]]'s universe may be far more vast than that which is shown in the games.
+The menu for ''[[Rayman M]]'' shows various parts of the solar system, including a [[Suns|Sun]], a [[Moons|Moon]], and two planets. One planet, which is covered in greenish-blue clouds, is presumably the planet on which the Glade of Dreams is located; the other planet appears to be dry and desert-like. The solar system is part of a galaxy throughout which [[Razorbeard|Admiral Razorbeard]] and his [[Robo-Pirate]]s are known and feared for having reduced over one hundred peaceful planets to cosmic dust after enslaving their extraterrestrial inhabitants. There are also a great many points in each game in which stars are visible in the sky, and the [[Yellow Lum]]s in ''[[Rayman 2]]'' inform [[Rayman]] that there are other gods which exist on other 'worlds', all of which suggests that [[Rayman]]'s universe may be far more vast than that which is shown in the games.
 ==Trivia==