Then, if you choose to use Illithid powers, the Dream Lover shows up and calls you Chosen. So, I think it's pretty clear that YOU and your companions are the weapon. You are one collective unit that the Absolute is hoping She can use in some special way.
About 10 pages into this thread, and starting a PT where i plan to take as many notes as possible on some of these theories. Intuitively though, I agree with this assessment. I get the sense that the party characters are being groomed in some capacity... Though I think it's less benign than simply desiring to mold you into a weapon. Somebody or something is interested in your vessel, i don't think they plan on letting you keep it.
