Dream Witch/Lore

—Anniversary Tales Collection Booklet

**Yidhra**, also known as the **Dream Witch**, is one of the **28** playable Hunters added to Identity V.

This page is a compilation of lore and story content for this character.

## Backstory

### Character Introduction

It is said that Yidhra has existed on earth before the emergence of the very first microorganism. As billions of years passed, Yidhra acquired a unique ability from the changes that took place around her, devouring creatures to acquire their characteristics. Yidhra can, therefore, divide herself into different aspects, though each part shares her consciousness. Merging themselves with Yidhra gifts her followers eternal life. She often hides her true form through powerful images, with only summoned followers being able to see it.

## Deduction Quests

*All completed Objectives reward the player with +335 Logic points for the Logic Path. After the character's deductions are completed, their Worn Clothes will be available.*

## Letters

This section contains the letters the player receives after completing Yidhra's Character Day Event on October 2nd each year. Each is removed from the player's mailbox in a week, but can still be accessed from the deduction quest menu.

* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023

## Lore Connections

### Mentioned NPC's

* Volcker Berlgund
* Chris
* Arthur Russell

### Lakeside Village Investigation Report (2020)

Dear Miss Gilman:

As we still haven't made contact with Volcker, we've sent a new investigator, Chris, to the Lakeside Village to continue with the investigation.

The following is Chris' original report:

December 3. I arrived at the Lakeside Village but didn't see any locals. I found Volcker's luggage and subsequent investigation reports in the house where he stayed. I notified the local police and found out that there was a fire in a plantation near the Lakeside Village on September 26. The Lakeside Village locals bravely put out the fire but no one has seen them since.

December 4. I went to the plantation for further investigation and found a place where a sacrificial event seemed to have taken place. I found some giant scales in the ashes of the bonfire. It seemed like there was a sacrifice of live animals. At the same time, there were abnormalities in the river inside the plantation. A large number of plants have wilted in that area, but the source of pollution remains unknown.

December 5. I went to the lakeshore to investigate. I threw raw meat and livestock into the lake but didn't see any giant shadow as mentioned in Volcker's report.

December 6. I went to the cave mentioned in Volcker's report. Everything seemed normal. It's just an abandoned mine.

As there are no longer any residential activities in the Lakeside Village, Chris is of the view that further investigation is not warranted.

All the best.

Yours sincerely,

Arthur Russell

## Lore Connections

### Mentioned NPC's

* Eugene Hayward
* Volcker Berlgund
* Marjorie Hayward

### A Damp and Foul-Smelling Page (2021)

...disciple was very upset. I said that accidents are prone to happen, but this time it would not be difficult to fix.

I plan to await old Eugene by the lake in the woods on the 26th, where he will bring that sojourner from his family. He is always such an enthusiastic "helper"...

We will finish the purification before the sanctuary even opens.

Things would have proceeded smoothly if not for that old Eugene's wife! Damn that old hag! Always going on about the things she saw in the fire...

I supposed it shouldn't concern us too much. After all, the poor old crone is so easily startled—even the smallest rustling in the woods is enough to scare her out of her wits.

It's nothing more than...

(The rest of the writing gradually deteriorates until it is completely illegible. The edges of the paper have been decomposed by something, leaving it incomplete.)

## Lore Connections

### An Environmental Investigation Report With Pages Missing (2022)

Page 1

After the incident, the laboratory was ordered to conduct an environmental investigation at Lakeside Village. No obvious abnormalities were found during their preliminary observation.

A more detailed report would only be available after the samples have been tested.

Page 2

Conclusion from the Lakeside Village water samples test report: The algal content in this lake was much higher than that in other lakes in the same area, with unidentified microbial deposits.

Page 3

Conclusion from the Lakeside Village soil samples test report: The moisture of the soil in this area is much higher than that in the surrounding area. The soil's acidity and alkalinity were abnormal, with some of the soil samples being strongly acidic and some with a large number of unidentified microbial deposits. The microbial types were consistent with the microbial deposits in the water samples, but with a lower concentration.

Page 5

Due to investigators resigning, investigation records going missing, the initial environment chosen for the investigation being destroyed by a storm, and various other reasons, the laboratory's environmental investigation at Lakeside Village came to an end.

In view of the laboratory's limited resources, there's currently no way of identifying from the retained samples the reasons for the abnormal phenomenon and the types of microbial discovered during the environmental investigation at Lakeside Village. As a result, the retained soil and water samples have been sent to the Royal Society. The subsequent investigation would be carried out by the Royal Society's investigators.

## Lore Connections

### A Mud-stained Sheet of Paper (2023)

These dry, withered shrubs have branches sticking out in all directions. Despite their dead, leafless appearance, they are surprisingly sharp and tenacious and tear at my clothing like iron hooks. To prevent the loss of my last good pair of pants, I must proceed with the utmost caution.

In stark contrast to the vegetation on the edge of the forest, the plants within are teeming with life. I have already prepared two separate soil samples to be sent back to the academy; soon, we will see if the acidity in the nearby soil has changed at all from last time. Worthy of mention is that the flourishing parts of the forest are not consistent with the flow of the nearby river. I am not a botanist of any kind, so I will mark these flourishing areas on a map. Perhaps a colleague who is better-versed in these matters can explain this phenomenon?

Here is the Lakeside Village Investigation Report, as requested by the senator who couldn't attend. Both his account and the description found in the Lakeside Trails differ greatly from what we've found. Lakeside Village has been completely abandoned for a long time now, with no signs of recent human activity. No signs of animal activity were found either during my stay at the village that night. Many daily necessities are preserved in the village homes, remaining undisturbed in their original positions. This does not imply a sudden mass exodus; rather, it appears as if the residents simply stepped out of their homes and never returned... (The second part has been crossed out, but is still fairly legible.) This place is excessively tranquil. Perhaps stemming from an unconscious unease, I encountered peculiar dreams last night. Even now, I cannot seem to fully control my thoughts.

Hoping to discover an underground water source, I explored a deeper part of the forest. Much like the outer edges of the woods, the interior was also devoid of any signs of animal activity. However, the further I ventured into the forest, the higher the soil's water content became, which nurtured the surrounding vegetation. Roughly halfway into the woods, the soil began to take a sludge-like consistency and contained a surprising amount of tracks, including human footprints. There can be no doubt that living creatures have been through this area, but their tracks overlap in the mud, making it difficult to distinguish any one type of creature. Interestingly enough, I never heard a single animal over the course of my expedition. Under a thick canopy of trees, a suffocatingly pungent smell enveloped me as I traversed the downward-sloping terrain. Indeed, it felt as though I was descending a dark flight of naturally-formed stairs into the unknown, an experience quite similar to last night's dreams...

This sensation, the blurring of dreams and reality, is a curious one indeed. Surprisingly, it makes me all the more eager to continue exploring the woods. In the forest's records, there is no mention of its capacity to transform into a swamp; however, a number of my predecessors were swallowed up by the ground beneath them, victims of their own carelessness. For this reason, every step I take through the muck and the mire is a calculated one. Still, the darkness and silence of these woods can be quite relaxing, even comforting. In fact, I can feel my eyelids growing heavier now... Perhaps I am still back at camp, dreaming the same dream... If so, venturing a bit further should prove harmless... Just a bit further down.

Yes, I believe I should continue until I reach the very end... But was there even an ending to last night's dream? For some reason... I cannot seem to remember.

### Rewards

Every letter comes with 30 Fragments, and depending on how many years the player has participated and completed the Character Day Event would determine which letter they receive and the extra reward.

* If this is the first time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait for the character and the 2020 letter.
* If this is the second time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait frame and the 2021 letter.
* If this is the third time the player has completed the event, they would get a dynamic graffiti and the 2022 letter.
* If this is the fourth time the player has completed the event, they would get an emote and the 2023 letter.

2020 Portrait2021 Portrait Frame2022 Dynamic Graffiti2023 Emote
## Character Resources

The additional in-game and external documents for this character include:

* Character Relations
* Quotes & Media
* Event Appearances
* Mentions

The Character Relations menu shows how certain characters are connected and how they feel about each other. It also contains other personal information on characters that cannot be found anywhere else. It can be found in the Notebook, under the "Clues" tab.

As the Dream Witch's Character Relations menu has not yet been released, there is not enough information to create a table.

### Character Day Questions

*Only the questions and answers relating to her backstory were included here. The other questions not listed relate to gameplay.*

* 2022 Character Day questions:
	+ Question 4: *"According to the rumors, where did the Dream Witch's apparition appear?"* Answer: *"Darkwoods"*
	+ Question 5: *"What's the relationship between Volcker and Darren?"* Answer: *"Brothers"*
* 2023 Character Day questions:
	+ Question 4: *"What imagery is most often associated with Yidhra?"* Answer: *"Dreams"*
	+ Question 5: *"What do people usually dream about once they are under Yidhra's influence?"* Answer: *"Stairs"*

### Quotations

* Chinese First Anniversary (2019) quote:
	+ *"You can't see me, but you can feel my warm welcome."*
* Deduction Star 2019 quote:
	+ *"You can't see me, but that won't affect your vote for me."*
* Deduction Star 2020 quotes:
	+ *"Become my disciples if you wish to catch a glimpse of my visage."*
	+ *"Lucky child, I'll bestow some of my conscience to you."*
	+ *"Devour, divide, and fuse--the cycle repeats."*
* Deduction Star 2021 quotes:
	+ *"The mountains won't forget the paths which have been taken."*
	+ *"I'll fulfill the wishes of my devout followers."*
	+ *"Humans' limitations prevent you from ever knowing everything about the world. Why don't you follow my teachings?"*
* Valentine's Day 2023 Cards:
	+ *"(There is nothing written on the card, but it sends a chill down your spine when you open it.)"*
	+ *"(There is nothing written on the card, but you feel dizzy when you open it. It seems like something has changed.)"*
* 5th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
	+ *"After 5 years, 10, or 20 years...... After that, will be forever?"*

### Japanese Twitter Replies

Please press "Expand" to see in-character replies from the official Japanese Twitter.

**Dream Witch** has been mentioned in the following documents for other characters:

## Canon Manor Game

We can gather who was in a canon Manor Game together by information in Letters and Diaries, and very occasionally from character quotes during events. However, there is currently not enough information to determine which Manor Game Dream Witch participated in.

## Compiled Overview

The following section contains an overview based on canon information.Please note that some information may be missing as it may not have been provided from official sources. See the given references for further information.
### Backstory

*The majority of Dream Witch's related documents and deduction quests are written from an external perspective of other characters, rather than from the character herself.*

Within her **Deduction Quests** is an ongoing correspondence between two brothers, Darren Berlgund (a janitor at a University) and Volcker Berlgund (an Investigator), about strange dreams and sleep studies relating to the supernatural. According to their letters, Volcker had become "obsessed with [their] father's strange sleep studies", even though they were struggling to pay their own mother's medical bills. During this period, Darren was in charge of cleaning the labs for two professors, the young Luchino Diruse and Dr. Duquein Thompson. He also discovered a strange "demon" snake that grew four legs climbing up his mother's window, which he chased off. It was also during this period that Volcker had been sent to Lakeside Village to investigate what was happening there. After some time it seems their mother's health was declining, and she "wanted to see [Volcker] one last time", but Darren was no longer receiving replies from his brother and Volcker was unable to come.

Dr. Thompson then posts a bounty for strange and exotic reptiles for a high price. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Darren captures the snake that grew legs that had been lingering around his mother's window, and turned it in to the professor. After talking about the snake with Dr. Thompson, Darren dreams of a long flight of stairs going downwards - the same staircase that had enthralled both his father and brother in their research.

### Alternate Theories and Conclusions

The below article or section(s) contains speculation, analysis, or theories which may include unconfirmed information.When adding content, use references to link or explain **legitimate/official** supportive evidence for specific theories, otherwise it may be removed.
* It is generally assumed that Dream Witch has a deep connection to The Feaster, due to both of them being "Outer Gods" and both relating to Lakeside Village.
	+ Whereas The Feaster is connected to the lake on this map, according to her 2020 letter it seems Dream Witch is more connected to the area with the cornfield on the map.
	+ It also seems that the Dream Witch not only has an alignment with dreams, but also with fire.
* It is likely that the snake that grew legs described here is the same reptile that bit Luchino Diruse and turned him into the Evil Reptilian.
* Despite her age is stated to be "unknown" according to both the Japanese and Chinese Editions of the Reference Book. But according to her background story, It is estimated that she's around 4.54 Billion Years Old (The age of Earth) or even older than 3.5 Billion Years Old (The Emergence of the very first life forms) making her somewhat the oldest characters on the game.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 This detail for Dream Witch that has been noted as "Unknown" is an official demarcation, and not just a placeholder. This can be seen on her Character Day announcement profiles and her Reference Book file. To differentiate on her page, any truly unknown/unreleased details have been left blank.
2. ↑ Although Yidhra's official Reference Book file states that her gender is "unknown" all other official descriptions call Dream Witch "Her" and so Dream Witch is considered female.
3. ↑ Backstory from the official Identity V website - https://idv.163.com/character/index.html
4. ↑ The 2020 letter is a continuation of the Investigation Report found in Fiona's Letter and Hastur's Letter.
5. ↑ Original Chinese: 你虽然看不见我，但也能感受到我热烈的欢迎。
6. ↑ Translation by @IdentityV\_\_Sub.
7. ↑ Translations by @fc\_idv.
8. ↑ In her 2020 letter, the remains of a bonfire are described, within which some giant scales were found. In her 2021 letter, Marjorie Hayward talked fearfully about "the things she saw in the fire".
9. ↑ Additionally, there is an easter egg on the Forest of No Return map related to the bonfire surrounded by 3 Rocket Chairs. If a survivor dies on one of these rocket chairs, a fiery follower will dance next to the bonfire where they died. If all three chairs are used to eliminate three survivors, there will be three followers dancing around the bonfire, which will summon a large fiery Yidhra above the bonfire flames.
10. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earliest\_known\_life\_forms