#dreamreaderau

[whitewitchqueen]

I do sometimes wonder...why would anyone want to awaken dreamer in the age of dreams is it something like the caligula effect main class. They want to get back to the real world even if it hurts or something more. And also do you think dreamer could be considered a god long enough into the age of dreams because from the looks of it and please correct me if i am wrong they are holding multiple consciousnesses in their mindscape the entirety of a world and that requires a lot of mental power. So i return to my question....can dreamer be confidently called divine long enough into the age of dreams?

Despite reader technically being a human, they are considered a god among many people within the Lands Between, even before they awaken and create an Age of Dreams. A lot of them viewed them as a companion to St. Trina due to both of them dealing with Dreams. Miquella commissioned many works of art depicting dreamer (statues, paintings, tapestries) that were all displayed in the Haligtree. Ranni would leave offerings for Dreamer for when they would return.

When Dreamer disappears is when actual worshiping starts, causing the common consensus that Dreamer is a god. Dreamer is wrote about in texts, followers of them create perfumes and incenses that can induce dreams. These creations are most popular with those who once used the Haligtree as a safe heaven, omen born and misbegotten. After Godwyn dies, the undead and those who are infected with death root have visions of Dreamer due to Godwyn's yearning for them. There is often bits and pieces of Deathroot found near statues of Dreamer.

Slightly before the Shattering, an extremist cult of Dreamer is born, using the potions and perfumes once used to induce dreams to induce nightmares and create order. Their potions are also used as drugs by those who are obsessed with the "blessed dreams" that they induce. This causes Dreamers followers to be viewed in a bad light, causing them to be targeted by the Tarnished and other enemies.

By the time the Shattering happens, most visages of Dreamer as destroyed and the only writings that are born are ones deep away in Leyndell. Views on Dreamer have become split, some calling them a "false god" or "false prophet", as they were never actually a god, instead a human hidden among them. Some people push the idea that Dreamer manipulated Marika and their family, pretending to come from an other world when in reality they were a con artist. However, those who are loyal to Dreamer still exist. The most common of them, the ones that aren't Demi-gods or closely related to the royal family, are Dream Cultists addicted to their own perfumes, mumbling about an Age of Dreams. Despite their seemingly inebriated state, they are hostile to anyone who shows hatred to Dreamer, and are peaceful and sympathetic towards the suffering.

This is when reader returns, showing up to the Land Between, proving their existence. It's one of the reasons why Dreamer needs protection from the Tarnished, because many people blame them for the Shattering, or for even ruining the Royal Family.

So when it comes to reader being viewed as a god, they are, pre and post shattering. Even way into the Age of Dreams, they are seen as a god.

[whitewitchqueen]

Gwyndolin does come across to me as someone who'd be a little affection-starved. Snake man needs a friend to keep him company and tell him he matters :(

Gwyndolin is probably the character I'm interested in the most--especially with his less than great upbringing due to his less than great upbringing. Despite his love and admiration for his father, I imagine he felt as though he wasn't able to be himself, forced to warp himself to appease his father.

I'm my AU, reader finds themself in the Lands Between multiple times, though two main times are the most important, when they first get sent and when they learn of Marika's treatment of her omen children. However, I like to believe they disappear multiple times throughout history, which is what allows them find themselves in this strange new world. Because I know each Dark Souls game has many years in between them, Dreamers absence would be much longer than their absence in the Lands Between.

[whitewitchqueen]

we speak of miquella losing his mind when others go after the dreamer, but can we think about dreamer going insane as they watch the tarnished do the most questionable of things while they travel together 😭 [vaguely mentioning spoilers ahead maybe 👁️ 👁️] just the sheer horror in their face as they watch tarnished drink The Forbidden Nectar for the third time and drop dead in front of them then come back as if nothing happened only to do it again

This probably wasn't meant to be interpreted as funny, but I really like the idea of Dreamer just growing progressively frustrated at the Tarnished and their antics. Someone mentioned awhile ago the idea of Dreamers speech and mannerisms changing as they spend more time in the Lands Between, but I like the idea of their speech changing when they get frustrated.

Dreamer the first time the Tarnished consumed St. Trina's nectar: Dear Tarnished be weary, this blessed Nectar will harm you so if you are not careful.

Dreamer the eight time the Tarnished consumed St. Trina's nectar: Dude, are you stupid, don't drink the nectar, you're getting no where.

[whitewitchqueen]

rip miquella son of marika you would’ve loved “paparazzi” by lady gaga as u make spreadsheets about dreamer in ur little medieval study

(“promise i’ll be kind…. but i won’t stop until that [boy] is mine……”)

Not exactly what you said, but I just imagine Miquella daydreaming about dreamer and Radahn being so confused.

[whitewitchqueen]

Oooh, Dreamer darling establishing an Age of Dreams across the Lands Between (and maybe even the shadow realm), sinking everything into a blissful, unending fantasy where all is right in the world, even if it's all fake.

I imagine if Miquella caught wind of it he would try his hardest to stop Dreamer, but can't do much due to his lack of a physical body. Reader gets the tarnished to protect them in this new Age of Dreams so that everyone stays safe, even having thoughts of making everyone in the lands forget you in hopes that they don't disturb your slumber. Dreamers choice would destroy Miquella of course, but while I was writing this all I could imagine is Messmer. Like imagine Messmer finally truly growing close to someone after all this time, only to learn that they basically plan to sacrifice themself in hopes of bringing about a new age. He would be devastated, begging Dreamer to reconsider, it's all just sad.

[whitewitchqueen]

ohhh what if dreamer leaving for a long time and the shattering happening was the proof for some of the common folk needed that the dreamer was a bad omen. the night of the black knives was a scene that was coming for a long time. when the dreamer returns and people are able to recognize them... im sure the people who inevitably blamed dreamer... well the tarnished and the beings sent to protect them from the shadows have their work cut out for them. while other's who realized that the dreamer's presence made the royal family... better. not saints, and they never really changed their ways, but melania smiled, miquella had a true friend, godwyn practically glowed with joy whenever the dreamer visited. their departure that lasted longer than usually led to a downfall. they're the ones that really made statues and paintings, adding fuel to the fire to make the dreamer seem like another demigod in marika's family. they prayed for their return, in the hopes the dreamer could fix what has happened. (this is a mess of a ramble my bad ;--;)

I can really see the common folk blaming the Dreamer partly for the Shattering, which would surely anger the family, at least the family members that aren't busy fighting. Not all the common folk hold hatred towards Dreamer, the Albinauric's, Misbegotten, and Omen in particular hold a lot of care for reader due to their connection with Miquella. I imagine the Albinauric's believing that once Miquella ascends to Godhood you'll rule along side him in a kinder age. These were the ones making pieces of Dreamer, especially after the Shattering in hopes of their return.

Though, a lot of people do blame reader for the shattering, including a lot of tarnished and people with less ties to the Gods. I could imagine them destroying statues and images of Dreamers visage out of rage, making it hard to actually know what dreamer looks like after the shattering. The only place where Dreamer is really worshipped unabashedly is in the Haligtree and maybe in the Land of Shadows due to Messer's influence.

[whitewitchqueen]

A guide to Dreamer AU

This post is going to serve as a reference for my Dreamer au. It's going to clear up stuff about Dreamer/reader, some names, the timeline, and some characters and relationships. I also categorize some things as canon and not canon.

I hope this can help people with everything.

Also, some of this might contradict what I've said in the past, so I'm sorry.

Masterlist

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Dreamer/Reader

Dreamer is kept purposely vague so that people can insert whoever they want into the AU. This means that Dreamer is the Reader, or an OC, or whoever you want them to be. Any fan interpretation of them is welcome, because I want anyone to be able to read my stuff. The only thing canonical about Dreamer is that they are an adult at all points throughout the AU (minus the bloodborne addition, where they are a child).

Dreamer also doesn't have a "true" love interest, in the sense that there isn't a canonical person Dreamer will end up with, it's all up to who you like the most.

Timeline: Rough timeline of Dreamer AU.

PRE-SHATTERING:

(Early Childhood to adulthood): Reader suffers from intense Dreams which cause them to loose sleep. There parent's are worried, so they take reader to doctors, get them put on medicine, but nothing works. This happens for years, on and off.

(Early Adulthood): Reader meets Miquella in a dream they share, during this time they form a friendship.

(From here on out, Dreamer is an adult): Miquella uses his powers to take Dreamer into the Lands Between.

Dreamer meets Malenia, and spends a few weeks at the Haligtree. They form a close relationship with Malenia, and their relationship with Miquella grows.

Marika requests Dreamers presence in Leyndell. They meet the rest of the family, and they are permanently moved to Leyndell.

They start to form a relationship with Godwyn, who slowly starts to develop feelings for Dreamer.

Dreamer starts to communicate with the Omen Twins through Dreams that sooth them. Dreamer doesn't know about their parentage or who they truly are.

Dreamer "disappears" for the first time. They are gone for a few months.

Dreamer returns, back in Leydell, and Ranni enters their dream. Ranni forms a relationship with reader through these shared dreams, and they start to grow closer to the Carian Family. During these moments, Dreamer either stays with Rykard's manor, or at Caria Manor.

While Dreamer spends time with the Carian Family, Godwyn grows nervous out of fear of Ranni, and Marika decides to wed Dreamer to him. Dreamer refuses, and Marika promises to put the wedding on hold until Dreamer comes to their senses.

During al this, Dreamer regularly meets with Morgott within a shared Dream. There, Morgott offers dreamer a sense of comfort, and Dreamer, through persuasion, learns about Morgott's parentage and Marika locking her children in the sewers.

Dreamer begins to contact Messmer through letters shared through the Lands of Shadow, learning more about Marika's misdeeds indirectly through him.

Dreamer confronts Marika, in which she reprimands Dreamer and forbids them from speaking about the situation ever again.

Dreamer disappears again, this time for years.

POST-SHATTERING:

Years later, Dreamer reappears in Leyndell, awoken by the Tarnished. Dreamer, confused and defenseless, teams up with the Tarnished in hopes of helping them traverse the Lands-Between.

This aspect of the timeline is rough due to the depth of the game, so feel free to ask questions about this part.

Dreamer and The Tarnished from a deep relationship, the Tarnished becoming Dreamers sworn protector.

Eventually, Dreamer and Tarnished travel to the Lands of Shadow. During that point, Dreamer is watched (aka stalked) by Messmer, who encourages Dreamer to leave and join him.

This obviously doesn't end well.

Dreamer and the Tarnished find St. Trina, who encourages Dreamer to consume her nectar and through eternal sleep, bring about an age of Dreams.

Eventually, Dreamer is encountered by Miquella in a Dream, who confesses to Dreamer of his love for them, and begs for them not to ascend, fearing for their death.

What Dreamer does at this point is purposely kept vague, due to not wanting to give a canonical end to the AU. Feel free to discuss.

Relationships

In the AU, there are canonical and non canonical romantic relationships. Canonical are ones that are specifically woven into my AU, while Non Canonical ones are more silly headcanons, and are platonic in most other circumstances. This is all subject to change, so feel free to discuss.

Godwyn--Canonical Romantic

Ranni--Canonical Romantic

Radahn--Non Canonical Romantic

Miquella--Canonical Romantic

Malenia--Non Canonical Romantic

Messmer--Canonical Romantic

Marika/Radagon--Platonic

Rennala--Platonic

Rykard/Tanith--Platonic

Morgott--Platonic

Tarnished--Platonic

Tell me if there is something or someone you want me to add, I hope this helps y'all.

[whitewitchqueen]

I'm not sure if you've answered a question like this before, but how do the demigods react the first time the dreamer disappears?

I've answered this in passing, but never in depth, so here you go.

The first time you disappear is for a short while, maybe a week or so for you, which might be a little longer for the ones in the Lands Between. Marika is more angry than anything, seeing it as more of an act of defiance due to her not fully understanding your powers. Eventually, Miquella explains everything to her and she calms down a bit, but she is still internally very worried for you. She doesn't know or understand your world, so it's understandable that she might be a little anxious about what might happen to you. Radagon, like his wife, is also very worried, but his worry manifests more in concern for your wellbeing rather than anger. He's constantly filled with worry over you and your safety, which really doesn't calm until your return. Godwyn is very worried, as explained in my previous post. He has a lot of regrets and anxiety, and fears that you might never return. He fears that your absence is due to you being rejected by the Greater Will, and makes him wish that all his mother's work in acclimating you into this world wasn't in vain. The Carian Children are much less worried, as I believe that they take the longest to get close to you. Your return might actually spark interest for them, but they aren't that concerned during your first disappearance. Malenia, unlike her brother, is very worried. She fears you might never return, but she places a lot of trust in her brother, who she knows understands more than she does. Miquella, surprisingly, is the least worried. He knew from the start that you leaving was inevitable. Unlike his other siblings, he knows your powers inside and out, and so he expected this. All he hopes for is that your absence isn't terribly long.

Mogh and Morgott wouldn't know you disappeared, since being in the sewers means they can only communicate with you through dreams. They sense your absence, but your presence to them is faint, so they don't think much of it.