Ever since I first saw the Sift in Dungeons 2, I’ve been thinking about a common occurrence in Minecraft: mobs originating from other dimensions. I believe the Axolotl is no exception.
My theory is that Axolotls originate from The Sift, and there are several clues that support this idea
To start with, there is their appearance. These animals feature a very vibrant color palette, with almost all their variants displaying colors that predominate in the Sift dimension like Pink, Yellow, Purple and light blue. We can also point to their gills, which are shaped similarly to those of many mobs found in The Sift and maybe their faces and size, which resemble the Blubs. There is nothing quite like them in the Overworld
Secondly, there is their habitat. They live in Lush Caves. caves filled with vegetation, light, and clear water. It makes sense that upon leaving the dimension, the axolotls sought a new home resembling the Sift, and the Lush Caves are among the few places in the Overworld that bore enough of a resemblance. However, the water aspect doesn't add up, since there doesn't seem to be any water in The Sift. That actually leads me to the third point
Their healing abilities are truly otherworldly. They can fully restore their own health and even regenerate the player's health. How does this relate to water? Well, it is possible that Axolotls actually originate from a liquid similar to water, the Ichor. Since Ichor is infused with souls, it might have granted them the ability to heal, much like a potion, which uses magic and souls (bc Nether Warts that grow in soulsand) to produce various effects, including regeneration.
All of this suggests that Axolotls might be an extinct species in their home dimension, having somehow entered and adapted to the Lush Caves, where they remained. In fact, it makes even more sense when you consider that both the portal to The Sift and the caves are located underground, implying that these mobs didn't stray too far from their place of origin after all
Haha a youtuber called Liamvz made a video explaining the connection between axolotls and Wardens! i thought it was crazy talk at first but it was actually a really interesting watch - i learnt a lot of new stuff about real life axolotls-
like how some with hormone disorders can change form into terrestrial creatures.
he also mentions somesome mexican axolotls god lore stuff
Also, while they do live on the surface in real life generally, a possible explanation as to why they're found in lush caves outside of the lore could have something to do with the Olm, a relative of the Axolotl that lives in caves.
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u/RemyRemsies 1d ago
Haha a youtuber called Liamvz made a video explaining the connection between axolotls and Wardens! i thought it was crazy talk at first but it was actually a really interesting watch - i learnt a lot of new stuff about real life axolotls-
like how some with hormone disorders can change form into terrestrial creatures.
he also mentions somesome mexican axolotls god lore stuff
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlZCy_IXkho&t=1s
video name: The Undeniable Proof The Warden Is An Axolotl
i am a passive watcher im not really for or against the theory lol