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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]]''}}

'''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|the Glade]]. Legend tells that Polokus's 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> 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|the Glade]]. Legend tells that Polokus' wife was the [[Muse of the poets]], and that their children are the [[Teensie]]s.

==Appearance==

In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', he appears as a pale, squat, somewhat amphibious creature with long, spindly arms and very short legs. He stands atop a stone column designed as a receptacle for the [[Four Masks of Polokus]], and wears a pair of blue-green trousers with a golden buckle and a magician's hat identical to [[Jano]]'s. This may be Polokus's true form.

In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', he appears as a pale, squat, somewhat amphibious creature with long, spindly arms and very short legs. He stands atop a stone column designed as a receptacle for the [[Four Masks of Polokus]], and wears a pair of blue-green trousers with a golden buckle and a magician's hat identical to [[Jano]]'s. This may be Polokus' true form.

In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Polokus is known as the Bubble Dreamer. He no longer wears his trousers, has a long ginger beard, similar to those of the [[Fakir]]s, and wears a pair of sunglasses that only reveals his white pupils. He has a [[bubble]]-blowing pipe, which he uses to convert his dreams to reality. At one point in [[Rayman Origins (early production)|the development]] of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', the Bubble Dreamer was intended to appear in various forms throughout the game, such as a tree and a rock, with only the [[bubble]] pipe providing visual continuity between his avatars. However, this idea was ultimately dropped for reasons unknown; instead the Bubble Dreamer stays in [[the Snoring Tree]] for the entire game, and never changes his form. In the final game, it is not clear whether the Bubble Dreamer has shape-shifting abilities at all. His appearance in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' lacks some of the defining characteristics of his appearance in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', such as the elongated arms, the short legs, the top hat, and the blue trousers with the golden belt buckle. However, a close examination reveals a general similarity between the two; in both forms, he is a pale, fat, amphibous creature, and the removal of his previous clothing in favour of a beard and umbrella can be dismissed as no more than a cosmetic change.

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According to legend, Polokus once had a wife – the [[Muse of the poets]]. The children they had together were the [[Teensie]]s. This beautiful woman was ashamed of her bizarre offspring, so she fled and hid herself in the forest, to Polokus's great regret.<ref>Les amis de Rayman: Les entités magiques: Les Ptizêtres, ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape: Official Strategy Guide''</ref>

At some point, Polokus had his [[First Bad Dream]], giving birth to [[Jano]], who in turn births the [[Antitoon]]s. [[The Glade of Dreams]] ends up overrun and in deep crisis as a consequence, leading the [[nymph]]s, led by [[Betilla]], to birth [[Rayman]]. [[Rayman]] would then be tasked to fight off Polokus' nightmares. At some point after the crisis passed, [[Jano]] was made guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], which would become an underground prison for Polokus' subsequent nightmares.

At some point, according to ''[[Rayman Origins]]'''s manual, Polokus had his [[First Bad Dream]], giving birth to [[Jano]], who in turn births the [[Antitoon]]s. [[The Glade of Dreams]] ends up overrun and in deep crisis as a consequence, leading the [[nymph]]s, led by [[Betilla]], to birth [[Rayman]]. [[Rayman]] would then be tasked to fight off Polokus' nightmares. At some point after the crisis passed, [[Jano]] was made guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], which would become an underground prison for Polokus' subsequent nightmares. However, this story contradicts the other Rayman's origin-stories and the previous games' continuity itself.

Having created all the creatures of [[The Glade of Dreams|the world]], one task remained: creating time. In order to do this, Polokus went into a deep sleep to have a meeting with all the other gods of all the other worlds so that they could dream up the future together, a task which Polokus was unable to perform himself. Before doing this, Polokus created [[Four Masks of Polokus|four masks]] that, when reunited, would awaken Polokus in case there was trouble. To avoid anyone waking him needlessly, he hid them in four Sanctuaries and placed Guardians there to protect them, each one with a weakness. This was done in such a way that only one being could get [[Four Masks of Polokus|these masks]]: [[Rayman]]. Before going to sleep, Polokus explained this situation to the [[Fairy|fairies]], that they might aid [[Rayman]] when the time came to awaken him.

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[[File:RO Polokus Chamber.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Polokus as the Bubble Dreamer in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.]]

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's dreams and the substance of his world.

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.

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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]]''}}
-'''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|the Glade]]. Legend tells that Polokus's 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> 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|the Glade]]. Legend tells that Polokus' wife was the [[Muse of the poets]], and that their children are the [[Teensie]]s.
 ==Appearance==
-In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', he appears as a pale, squat, somewhat amphibious creature with long, spindly arms and very short legs. He stands atop a stone column designed as a receptacle for the [[Four Masks of Polokus]], and wears a pair of blue-green trousers with a golden buckle and a magician's hat identical to [[Jano]]'s. This may be Polokus's true form.
+In ''[[Rayman 2]]'', he appears as a pale, squat, somewhat amphibious creature with long, spindly arms and very short legs. He stands atop a stone column designed as a receptacle for the [[Four Masks of Polokus]], and wears a pair of blue-green trousers with a golden buckle and a magician's hat identical to [[Jano]]'s. This may be Polokus' true form.
 In ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', Polokus is known as the Bubble Dreamer. He no longer wears his trousers, has a long ginger beard, similar to those of the [[Fakir]]s, and wears a pair of sunglasses that only reveals his white pupils. He has a [[bubble]]-blowing pipe, which he uses to convert his dreams to reality. At one point in [[Rayman Origins (early production)|the development]] of ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', the Bubble Dreamer was intended to appear in various forms throughout the game, such as a tree and a rock, with only the [[bubble]] pipe providing visual continuity between his avatars. However, this idea was ultimately dropped for reasons unknown; instead the Bubble Dreamer stays in [[the Snoring Tree]] for the entire game, and never changes his form. In the final game, it is not clear whether the Bubble Dreamer has shape-shifting abilities at all. His appearance in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'' lacks some of the defining characteristics of his appearance in ''[[Rayman 2]]'', such as the elongated arms, the short legs, the top hat, and the blue trousers with the golden belt buckle. However, a close examination reveals a general similarity between the two; in both forms, he is a pale, fat, amphibous creature, and the removal of his previous clothing in favour of a beard and umbrella can be dismissed as no more than a cosmetic change.
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 According to legend, Polokus once had a wife – the [[Muse of the poets]]. The children they had together were the [[Teensie]]s. This beautiful woman was ashamed of her bizarre offspring, so she fled and hid herself in the forest, to Polokus's great regret.<ref>Les amis de Rayman: Les entités magiques: Les Ptizêtres, ''Rayman 2: The Great Escape: Official Strategy Guide''</ref>
-At some point, Polokus had his [[First Bad Dream]], giving birth to [[Jano]], who in turn births the [[Antitoon]]s. [[The Glade of Dreams]] ends up overrun and in deep crisis as a consequence, leading the [[nymph]]s, led by [[Betilla]], to birth [[Rayman]]. [[Rayman]] would then be tasked to fight off Polokus' nightmares. At some point after the crisis passed, [[Jano]] was made guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], which would become an underground prison for Polokus' subsequent nightmares.
+At some point, according to ''[[Rayman Origins]]'''s manual, Polokus had his [[First Bad Dream]], giving birth to [[Jano]], who in turn births the [[Antitoon]]s. [[The Glade of Dreams]] ends up overrun and in deep crisis as a consequence, leading the [[nymph]]s, led by [[Betilla]], to birth [[Rayman]]. [[Rayman]] would then be tasked to fight off Polokus' nightmares. At some point after the crisis passed, [[Jano]] was made guardian of [[the Cave of Bad Dreams]], which would become an underground prison for Polokus' subsequent nightmares. However, this story contradicts the other Rayman's origin-stories and the previous games' continuity itself.
 Having created all the creatures of [[The Glade of Dreams|the world]], one task remained: creating time. In order to do this, Polokus went into a deep sleep to have a meeting with all the other gods of all the other worlds so that they could dream up the future together, a task which Polokus was unable to perform himself. Before doing this, Polokus created [[Four Masks of Polokus|four masks]] that, when reunited, would awaken Polokus in case there was trouble. To avoid anyone waking him needlessly, he hid them in four Sanctuaries and placed Guardians there to protect them, each one with a weakness. This was done in such a way that only one being could get [[Four Masks of Polokus|these masks]]: [[Rayman]]. Before going to sleep, Polokus explained this situation to the [[Fairy|fairies]], that they might aid [[Rayman]] when the time came to awaken him.
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 [[File:RO Polokus Chamber.jpg|320px|thumb|right|Polokus as the Bubble Dreamer in ''[[Rayman Origins]]''.]]
-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's dreams and the substance of his world.
+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.

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