The Helmet of Dreams is a mask-like helm owned by Dream. It serves as one of his three symbols of power, along with the sand pouch and the Dreamstone. The helm serves as his sigil.
History[]
The helm was crafted by Dream from the spine and skull of an unnamed god eons ago. Since then, Dream used the helm to serve as his sigil.
In 1916, Dream was captured by an occultist, Roderick Burgess. In 1930, Roderick's assistant, Ruthven Sykes, stole the helmet and fled to San Francisco. By December, a demon, Choronzon, bargained with Sykes for the helmet, and in exchange, Choronzon provided Sykes an amulet that would protect him from magic.[1]
For seventy years, the helm remained in Choronzon's keep. After Dream freed himself from Burgess' prison, he set off to reclaim his symbols of power. Venturing down to Hell, Dream was forced to accept a challenge from Choronzon for the helm. The challenge was a duel of wits, with all of reality serving as their battlefield. Dream bested Choronzon and reclaimed his helm.[2]
Netflix adaptation[]
Dream's helm was stolen by Roderick Burgess after he accidentally summoned Morpheus in an attempt to capture Death. He confiscated the helm, along with Dream's ruby and sand pouch, which brought Roderick great fortune over the next decade before they were stolen by Ethel Cripps, who sold the helm to a demon in exchange for the Amulet of Protection.[3][4] In search of his helm, Dream and Matthew traveled to Hell, where he found his helm in the possession of a demon named Choronzon, who challenged Morpheus to a battle and selected Lucifer as his warrior. Dream chose to represent himself and defeated Lucifer to regain possession of his helm.[5] The Healm let Dream know the location of his ruby soon after putting it on, leading on to the events of Chapter 5: 24/7.
Properties[]
The helm's main function is ceremonial and symbolic rather than magical. Dream is expected to wear it during official visits to other realms. He also wears it into battle.[6] In the Netflix adaption it granted Dream the ability to locate his ruby, the full extent of its powers is unknown.
Known owners[]
- Dream/Daniel Hall (original and current owner)
- Roderick Burgess †
- Ruthven Sykes †
- Choronzon
- Mary Locke †
References[]
- ↑ The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes #1, "Sleep of the Just".
- ↑ The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes #4, "A Hope in Hell".
- ↑ The Sandman, Season 1 Chapter 1: Sleep of the Just
- ↑ The Sandman, Season 1 Chapter 2: Imperfect Hosts
- ↑ The Sandman, Season 1 Chapter 4: The Keepers of the Keys
- ↑ The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes #7, "Sound and Fury".