I actually kind of like the theory. Kind of like the dad in the Lego movie.

What would MitD be in this theory of yours considering he has some sort of special relationship with the gates or the snarl? The DMs annoying kid brother who the mum insists has to be allowed to play?

What about the swirly eyes that Laurin gets? Is that her being convinced of the benefit of scrapping this world and starting a new D&D Next campaign?