The Mysterious Artifact and Tadpole Tale in The Dream Guardian
In the world of The Dream Guardian, players are left to ponder the fate of their characters, who were tadpoled and left with a mysterious artifact. The question remains: did the Emperor lead a mission to capture the artifact and tadpole the players, or was it someone else entirely? While there are several theories, the truth remains shrouded in mystery.
One possible solution is that the Emperor did indeed capture and tadpole the players. This theory is supported by the opening cinematic, where a mind flayer dressed in the Emperor's outfit is seen moving among dead illithid before tadpoling the characters. However, some players argue that this theory is not entirely accurate, as there is no direct evidence in-game to support it. They point out that the narrator and the mind flayer in the game may not be entirely trustworthy sources of information, as they operate as a hive mind and may not have the same definition of individual responsibility as humans.
Another possible solution is that the mind flayer in the game, which was said to have tadpoled the players, is indeed the one responsible for their condition. This theory is supported by the fact that the mind flayer in question confirms that it is the one who tadpoled the players, and the narrator and the mind flayer may not be entirely trustworthy sources of information. Additionally, the fact that the cinematic was likely done before the generic mind flayers were solidified in their design may have led to the Emperor's outfit being used for the mind flayer in the opening cinematic, rather than using a new design.
Lastly, some players argue that the Emperor did not capture and tadpole the players, and that the mind flayer in the game is the true culprit. This theory is supported by the fact that the mind flayer in the game confirms that it is the one who tadpoled the players, and the Emperor's outfit being used in the opening cinematic may have simply been a coincidence. However, without direct evidence in-game, it is difficult to determine the true identity of the mind flayer responsible for tadpoling the players.
Regardless of which theory is true, one thing is certain: the mystery surrounding the artifact and tadpole incident in The Dream Guardian will continue to captivate players for years to come.
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