Who is the Doll Based on in Bloodborne?
The Doll in Bloodborne is based on Lady Maria, a student whom Gehrman held deep affections for, and after her disappearance, he sought to replicate her in the form of the Doll. The Doll herself has the same size and appearance as Maria, as well as the same voice, indicating a strong connection between the two characters.
Understanding the Doll’s Creation and Purpose
The Doll was tenderly made by Gehrman as a means to keep him company and to also serve the many hunters that would come to the Hunter’s Dream.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Doll and Lady Maria
- How is the doll alive Bloodborne?: The Doll does nothing until you die attempting to beat the first boss Cleric Beast. If you die while trying to fight the boss you will wake up in The Hunter’s Dream with 1 insight for discovering the Cleric Beast’s location and The Doll will “awake”.
- Was Gehrman in love with Maria?: There is evidence that Gehrman may have had romantic feelings towards Lady Maria, someone who was once his student.
- Is the doll evil in Bloodborne?: The Doll is a kind and gentle figure in the nightmarish situation of Yharnam outside the dream, a caring person who greets The Hunter whenever they return to The Dream.
- Why is Lady Maria in the Clock Tower?: Now, Maria resides in the Astral Clocktower, looking after the disfigured patients that reside there, and guarding the “secret” of the Nightmare, the entrance to the Fishing Hamlet, where the Orphan of Kos can be found.
- Can you visceral Lady Maria?: They’ll have the same abilities the player does, like being able to parry and do visceral attacks.
- Is Lady Maria related to the doll?: The Doll is based on a student which Gehrman held affections to, Lady Maria.
- Why did Gehrman make the doll?: The Doll is a creation of Gehrman to “keep him company”, her resemblance to Lady Maria is chosen because Gehrman bears deep feelings for her.
- Is there a God in Bloodborne?: Bloodborne’s lore is filled with mysterious gods. Of all of them, Oedon is the most overlooked, and yet easily the most important deity.
- What is Lady Maria’s secret?: At an unknown point in time, Maria forfeited her beloved weapon, tossing it down a well when she could stomach it no longer, and disappeared mysteriously into the Hunter’s Nightmare.
- Why does Gehrman hesitate to say his name?: He is possessed by the moon presence the whole time.
- Why did Gehrman fight you?: Gherman fights you if you resist because every hunter who resisted has gone mad from the smell of blood they got addicted to it.
- Why is the doll not talking Bloodborne?: One Insight is required to initially interact with the Doll.
- Can the little girl survive Bloodborne?: You can’t. She’s coded to get eaten by a pig or murdered by an alien, and you can’t stop that.
- Which ending is the true ending Bloodborne?: The secret ending is often seen as the “true” ending by the Bloodborne community, despite it being the most ambiguous and wild.
- Does killing the doll do anything Bloodborne?: Yes. Killing the doll means anyone who has the Doll’s tear in their inventory or equipped to a weapon will be hostile to you when summoned.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Doll in Bloodborne is a complex character based on Lady Maria, with a rich backstory and purpose in the game’s narrative, and understanding her connection to Gehrman and Lady Maria provides deeper insight into the game’s lore and story.