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What is this?
Hello ladies and gents! While this is my first time posting on CCC, this is a project I have been planning for months! (And have had quite some failure attempting to voice all characters on my own throughout said time)
This is a fan dub of an old game from the late 2000s: DragonFable! Specifically Book 3, which came out more recently, and is still being updated to this day. If the game sounds familiar, you might've played it if you were a child/teenager in 2009-2013.
This particular project is going to be edited and framed in such a way to try and remove most, if not all, of the gameplay elements such as the fighting scenes in an attempt to make the experience less invasive and more "cinematic" in a sense.
For those of you unfamiliar with the game/series, I highly recommend taking the game for a spin or at least watch some Youtube videos of the story/gameplay. The story is incredibly well written, although the gameplay (turn based fighting) can get a little boring. There are so many side quests, I can't even begin to summarize them here.
This particular project will focus on the main storyline of Book 3. I will create a separate casting call for the side quests, to keep this one concise.
The characters I have posted for now are the leads, and important people for the early story. This will be updated with more characters as time goes on and the story progresses.
This game is very close to my heart, and I want to give it the best quality I can, to give it the justice it deserves.
Story synopsisThe main storyline follows The Hero navigating through a new world after waking up from being encased in ice for a decade. The Rose, a large anti-magic militia organization in the new world, enjoys widespread support even being backed by the King and royal army.
The Rose seeks to end the very existence of magic, a previously core part of the world before The Hero was frozen. Their leader, Jaania, an idealist, believes all the actions of The Rose are for the good of the people. The reality is quite a stark contrast however because The Rose has grown so large, unsavory characters have entered the ranks, going as far as to enslave magical creatures like fairies and elves just for the "crime" of existing.
Jaania is also the one who trapped The Hero in a huge ice block in the beginning of the story, as "punishment" for actions before Book 3 began.
Naturally, a resistance group (called The Vind) formed up against The Rose, made up of elves, ogres, fairies, and other magical creatures. The Hero joins the resistance, in an effort to stop The Rose.
Along the way, The Hero discovers not everything is as simple as "Rose = bad, Resistance = good". They discover that creatures they used to beat up (Clawkin, Dravir, Furies, Elves) all have their own civilization and culture, and The Rose intends to kill them all because they are magical and "magic = bad".
They also meet Rose members who truly work for the betterment of the civilians, such as deposing a tyrannical lich who ruled over a desert town, running an orphanage for children whose homes were destroyed by magic, and converting a town previously overrun by vampires and werewolves to be a safe human settlement.
While fighting for the resistance, The Hero meets low ranking Rose foot soldiers, and helps them see the truth behind The Rose's actions. Often times, the foot soldiers are not aware of the harm they are causing, and their resolve to "end magic for the good of everyone" wavers.
The Hero also runs into a situation where the literal embodiment of evil/darkness is created, using a innocent civilian as a host body. More civilians are also corrupted into "minions" during this situation. During this time, the Hero is forced to reconsider if The Rose's actions are truly justified, creating a sense of confusion and wavering their previously unshakable resolve against The Rose.
Requirements:This is a paid project that I'm funding out of my own pocket. Some characters (Jaania, Robina/Victoria, Kara SuLema) appear in multiple side quests as well as the main story throughout the entirety of Book 3, so I ask that the people I cast for these roles be able to commit to about 3 months' of work. There's just THAT much content. If you feel what I'm offering isn't enough for what I ask, let me know in a comment, and I'll take it into consideration.
As I said, I want to give this project the best quality possible, so I expect at least a decent microphone quality and performance skill. USB mics are fine, just make sure there isn't excessive background noise. No clipping in any auditions.
The main characters go through a wide range of emotions, and some of them shout a lot. So if you aren't someone who can convincingly emote heavily, try for a less expressive character instead.
I expect anyone who auditions for a lead or supporting role to at least read up on the character background. While I try to summarize these characters here, they are all dynamic, multi-sided, it's hard for me to describe them here without context of the game's story.
In Regards to Payment:As I mentioned, this project is funded directly from my own pocket. As such, I will stagger recording sessions on a per episode/quest basis, and you will be paid per episode. I earn nothing from this project. This is simply out of my own love for the game, and maybe bring back some old players.
The listed price is the price (per episode) you'll be paid for the specified character's first appearance. Payment may change in the following episodes depending on how many lines are in the specific episode. As mentioned, if you feel what I'm offering isn't enough for what I ask, let me know in a comment, and I'll take it into consideration.
Payments will be sent exclusively through PayPal only- if you do not have a PayPal account, I cannot pay you. No Venmo/CashApp, no cryptocurrency. I know what these are, I just don't have access to them.
A few final notes:1) I am a huge fan of this game, and while you can find some rare voiceover on Youtube (with my terrible acting skill), I DO NOT expect you to imitate that performance. I want to see your own take on each role. There is a guide for each line for each audition role, but I want to see your unique take on the character.
2) Anything in (brackets) is NOT to be read during the audition. It's there to give context to the line, and to the character.
3) There are a lot of supporting and minor characters in this game, so feel free to test your mantle for any of them. I recommend referencing the actual game to see the context in which these characters appear, to help get a better understanding of them. I'll still try my best to provide context for everything.
4) Discord is required. I will be using it to communicate with the group, to help direct acting during live performances, or even just to chat and have fun, and get to know each other.
5) The final product will be posted on a brand new Youtube channel I will create solely for this. Each Youtube video/episode will contain 1 quest (maybe 2 if each one is shorter), and each episode is no more than 15 minutes.
And that's all I can think of. If you have any questions, leave a comment or message me, I'll do my best to answer them. You may also message me on Discord if you have any questions or just want to chat.
And to the DragonFable developers or diehard fans, if you see this and think I'm disrespecting the IP, let me know. It's not my intention to offend anybody, or to infringe on anyone's copyright, especially not that of Artix Entertainment. I deeply respect the original game developers and their work.
Lastly, have fun, and good luck!
Ash is an old friend of the main character from before they were frozen in time. As a young boy, he looked up to the main character as a mentor figure, hoping to become a hero like them someday. After the main character was frozen, Ash took it upon himself to step up to protect the town (Falconreach) from The Rose, the up and coming para-military organization threatening everything magic-related in their world.
Ash now is a young adult, the first person the main character speaks to after returning home to Falconreach in years.
Ash is a laid back, casual young man (estimated 20s in age), who is friendly to basically anyone he talks to.
(elation at seeing an old friend again after many years)
I can hardly believe my eyes! It’s… it’s you! I am so happy to see you again. It feels as though Lore itself has missed your presence.
(bantering with the main character)
Just back and already hero-ing eh? That’s the hero I remember.
(telling the main character about how things have changed while they've been frozen in time)
So much has changed since you were frozen. It’s been a hard few years, especially after The Rose came to power. I’ve tried to become the best hero I could be, following your example.
Sek Duat XV was the tyrannical emperor of a desert region, until the main character defeated him and stripped him of his power before this story. He hides out in his palace, while the para-military Rose organization has occupied the rest of the area to provide a better life for the citizens.
He is a "undead lich", who survives by stealing the life force of any rebel citizens who venture near his palace, effectively killing most of them.
The in-game location is seemingly based on Egypt (pyramids in a desert, palaces, Arabic sounding names), so I assume his voice to have an Arabic accent, or Middle Eastern of some kind. I also assume it to be scratchy/old due to his age (>1500 years old) an status as an "undead".
(ominously greeting the main character after they enter his destroyed palace)
And so we meet once again...
(accusing the main character of denying him his power, after they defeated him years ago)
Unlocking the power of the Light Orb provided me with eternal life as a lich, but your unthinking destruction of the Orbs sped up my... decay.
(firing back at a Rose commander, after she called him out for killing his citizens by stealing their life force)
Vampire? I do not steal fluids in the dead of night, slinking through the shadows. I am the Emperor of the Sandsea. I take what is mine.
Yasimi is a soldier of The Rose (a para-military anti-magic organization), stationed in a desert area. The area was previously ruled by a tyrannical lich, which The Rose overthrew, then later occupied the region. When Yasimi meets the main character for the first time, she is instantly annoyed by their laid back attitude towards the magical nature of the dangers in the area.
The in-game location is based on Egypt (pyramids in a desert, Arabic sounding names), so I assume her voice to have an Arabic accent, or Middle Eastern of some kind.
(when first meeting the main character, believing them to be a normal civilian wandering around)
I'm sorry, but no one is allowed into the pyramid at this time. It's too dangerous.
(annoyed at the main character)
This town is under the protection of The Rose. If you're a magic user who's wandered in, you should know not to cause any trouble. Unless you don't know what's good for you.
(more annoyed with the main character)
There are undead inside, persistent one. It would be irresponsible of me to let you pass, experienced or not.
Tomix is a man on a mission, hellbent on completing it, even at the cost of his own life. He's been pursuing this mission since he was a teen, and is now in his late 20s (estimated). He is a tired, broken man, but will see things through till the end.
He is a Soulweaver, a type of mage who manipulates souls in and out of battle. He also taught that skill to the main character.
The mission: destroy the elemental spirit of Envy, the last of 7 Corrupted Spirits, which he had accidentally released during his youth.
He is stubborn and headstrong, and has a short temper. But he also has a "suave" type of charm which he'll use to coerce people into helping him, especially former enemies or strangers that he needs the help of.
The official accent of Tomix, posted by one of the game's developers (and writer). Would be best to get it in this accent, but I'm fine with anything.
(admitting the truth, yet still in sad disbelief)
Before banishing Lust, she revealed to me, that Aspar is Envy. I did not believe it at first, why would I? Aspar was my best friend...
(talking to his comatose brother, the last line is a lie and he knows it)
Hey. Figured I'd check up on you. I've had a few adventures, even met a real hero! Taught him some soulweaving. You'd like them.
I have to go now, but when I get back, we'll finally go camping. It'll be fun.
(taunting Vaal, a former enemy, into helping them)
Forget him, (Hero). He's right. He's weak and powerless. Worst of all... he's afraid.
Scene for context:
(31:00 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja_wHan1hbs&ab_channel=JasperJansen
The main villain of the side-story saga. The literal embodiment of envy (the emotion), an elemental spirit.
Envy is unable to feel empathy for anyone or anything. His ultimate goal is to force everyone in the world to become an elemental spirit, just like him.
Simply because he is jealous that they, as humans, can eat, smell, and feel, while he can't. In a sense, he has a childlike mindset, like a spoilt brat.
He was once the soulally of Tomix (all soulweavers like Tomix need to bond with a soulally, an elemental spirit of sorts, to use their powers), and is now fighting him. He clearly does not have any remorse for essentially stabbing his best friend in the back. He hid his true identity from Tomix for many years, so when Tomix finally found out, Tomix broke down very hard at the loss of what he considered his best friend.
(introducing himself to an omnipotent entity which he is attempting to gain power from)
My name is Aspar. My dearest friend is going after me. I plan to kill him, and if my plan fails, the core will serve as my precaution. Better?
Scene for context:
(8:05) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abZe1o8scek&ab_channel=JasperJansen
(berating one of his minions)
Look at you White, you're pathetic. Do you see others complaining? No, because they know their place!
Scene for context:
(21:40 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja_wHan1hbs&t=1353s&ab_channel=JasperJansen
(at the final stage of his plan, but failing, and whining like a spoilt brat)
Stop resisting meeee! STOP DEFYING ME! I just wanted to be humaaaan! You took it away from meee!
Scene for context:
(5:35 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOV6CaUm5l8&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
Riadne is a feisty, high-strung, albeit somewhat innocent young lady, at one point the love interest of Tomix. She joins Tomix on his journey to stop Envy, the main villain of the saga.
Riadne has a strong set of morals, hence a few morally questionable things done by the team in their quest to stop Envy does not resonate well with her. She is also prone to emotional outbursts, and will always speak her mind to others to make her stance on any issue clear.
(talking to the main character about Tomix during their journey to stop the villain)
I fully support Tomix, don't get me wrong, but I'm really worried how this journey will impact him. I've seen him looking into the void the other day, crying. This whole ordeal with Envy is taking a toll on his mental health.
(arguing with her teammates about the ethics of killing 2 innocent lives just to get to their main villain)
I... I can't believe you people are even considering this! What's wrong with you?!
(crying at Tomix's grave)
(uncontrollable crying) TOMIX!!
Mazurek is a pirate captain, dubbed "the Captain of the Autumn Wind", known as the best pirate among all the pirates of the land. She is recruited by Tomix and the main character to captain their ship for a dangerous voyage into "The Void", a place where none have ever been to (and returned alive).
Mazurek is a strong, confident woman, who will never show her true emotions in front of others, usually showing instead a nonchalant, sometimes playful face.
I imagine pirate accent for this character, with a deep voice.
(introducing herself to Tomix and the main character, and establishing her authority)
If ye be lookin' fer a Captain, ye be in th' right place, scallywags.
If ye can't even be taking the time to properly address th' Captain o' th' Autumn Wind.... then I don't think tha' ye will be findin' many friendly faces here.
(talking to Tomix and the main character after they'd helped her, willing to listen to their offer)
(chuckles) Ye and yer... handsome friend, ye came to find me. Fer what?
(at Tomix's grave, giving her condolences)
(sighs) Ye know, 'luv, yer not the first man to have taken up on an adventure like that. I've seen many. Comin' in with yer handsome, pretty looks and yer fighting skills. Promisin' a wild adventure like no other... Life be filled with plenty of short lived and passing acquaintances. Aye, a pirate's life it is.
Aegis (pronounced Age-is) is the SoulAlly of the main character. A SoulAlly is a type of spirit that all "Soulweavers" (a type of mage) need to have in order to use their powers at all. He joins Tomix and the main character on their quest to kill Envy.
Aegis and the main character have a strong bond as friends, as a strong bond is required for a SoulAlly to bond with a SoulWeaver.
He is a laidback, casual type of spirit, although he will get serious if the situation calls for it.
(casual conversation with the main character about why he looks different)
Ah, well, that is thanks to you i suppose. You see, I'm an elemental spirit of valor, and my element is ice. You were trapped in a very powerful ice crystal, created by some really potent magic.
(telling the main character about his past, as casual conversation)
After death I was supposed to help other elemental spirits and wait for a soulweaver to form a bond with me. I did what I was told to. Over time, I became "friends" with Pandora. I pitied her, she had no one else, for she was the founder of Chaosweavers.
(briefing the team about the route to Envy, the villain. Said route involves killing 2 innocents to unlock the pathway.)
Because... it literally says "unlocking mechanism" in big, bright letters... over the two human beings who are connected by this weird green energy to the door.
Yashta is a type of magical creature from a different world than the main character. He believes his sole purpose in life is to be a servant to the main character, to protect them with his life, and he takes this job extremely seriously, to the point where he struggles to see them as a "friend" rather than a "master".
He sometimes comes off as "dumb ogre" due to not understanding simple cultural aspects, but he is usually intelligent and rational.
He is extremely large (around twice the size of the main character), giving him a deep, baritone voice.
(introducing himself to Tomix and the main character)
I am an unael (pronounced oo-nah-ehl), destined to become a servant of this world's savior and help in their future adventures. I was told to be here, at this time, on this day, to find the hero who saved the world, and his silver-haired friend with no hands.
(talking to the main character about his hobbies, while failing to pronounce "hobby" correctly)
Then my oby is fighting.
(experimenting with the sound of the word "hobby") Hoppy. Hobby.
(casual conversation with the main character and Aegis after a relaxing day out. 2nd sentence too serious for comedic effect)
This was a good day. Don't invite me ever again.
Vaal is a former enemy of Tomix and the main character, defeated by them before the current story. They go to him for help for for their journey into the Void to stop Envy, as Vaal is the only one with enough knowledge to navigate safely. He chooses to help them out of pure spite, still angry about his defeat at their hands years ago, which caused him to lose an almost "omnipotent" status that he held.
Vaal is extremely arrogant, egoistic, and prideful. This ego comes from him (previously) being extremely powerful. Although his current power is considerably less, he retains the ego, topped with a sense of bitterness at everything.
(on a drunken rant about his lost power)
I was the greatest... the GREATEST! How DARE they leave. They will RUE the day they deserted me.... I WAS THE MOST PRODIGIOUS MAGE OF ALL TIME AND YOU... you... you had to destroy it...
(mocking Tomix and the main character after they'd come to ask for his help on their journey into the void)
A SHIP? Oh, you ignorant fools... please tell me you have a pirate crew! You want to venture into the depths of the VOID on a ship crewed by pirates?!
(firing back at Tomix after Tomix had taunted him for being "too afraid" to help them)
AFRAID?! I FEAR NOTHING SOULWEAVER! Not even the spectre of Death that awaits you in the Deep Void. Don't think I don't know what you're doing... you dare to bait me? Lure me in, like a fish on a hook?!
I need help to edit the gameplay footage into something more cinematic.
While I could do it myself, I prefer to pay someone slightly more experience because I have very little experience myself.
I will pay $100 per finished hour of episodes, but each episode is 15-20 minutes long.
Say something you think would fit
I need an audio engineer to help me clean up audio from the VAs, make them all fit to sound as if they came from the "same studio".
There are some scenes where I need to add effects to audio for characters who are literal gods, or machines. If you can do that, great. If not, I'll figure it out myself.
If you know how to create/find sound effects for some action scenes, that's a perk, but it's not necessary.
I will pay $80 per finished hour of episode. Each episode is around 15-20 minutes long.
Say something you think would fit
The main character: the playable character in the game. That's you, the Hero of Falconreach, Hero of Lore!
The Hero goes to many places throughout the story, and is on every single questline, but the main arc focuses on The Hero's battle in the resistance (known as The Vind) against The Rose, an anti-magical organization trying to put an end to ALL magic in the world.
The Hero is headstrong, stubborn at times, does things for the "greater good", often without thinking about the larger consequences. They start out as idealistic, trying for the "peaceful solution" to make everyone happy, but very soon learn that cannot be the case, with an organization like The Rose running around.
Side quests include going to beat up the literal embodiment of evil, the embodiment of Envy, helping small villages, etc.
The Hero often acts tough (and has to be) in front of civilians and enemies. But deep down, has a fear of failure, because failing means people die. Occasionally, the "strong hero" façade breaks down and they show their true fear, freaking out or panicking.
Feel free to do multiple takes on each line, or find more lines from the actual game and try it yourself! There's many good lines I can't include here because it's just too much to type.
Name: come up with your own name for the Hero. Be creative! (But please, if you're a female, pick a female name, and if you're male, do a male name)
If you don't want to come up with a name, I have 2 for you: "Dravenoir" (Male), Arianna (Female)
(trying to convince someone)
The Rose... they are not good people. Well, some of them are, but... No, that's beside the point. The Rose is doing awful things to magical creatures all over the Kingdom.
Scene for context:
(9:28 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt69YoV0OjA&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
(argumentative)
The Rose is hunting innocent creatures JUST because they are magical! They are being taken away, from their families and loved ones, because they are magical, and magic equals bad in the Rose's eyes!!!
Scene for context:
(10:28 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt69YoV0OjA&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
(the Hero has ice-related PTSD) No... No ice! No ice! Don't put me in ice ever again! No ice...
(trying to put on a "strong" front) No. No (name), it's not real! Snap out of it!
Scenes for context:
(1, 1:55 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBsjLUXuErs&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
(2, 8:55 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ7hlDLHFEo&list=PLYCwTEPqeDrUm8okxZk8Yq8wdKzIyKkXX&index=8&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
The main antagonist / anti-hero. Jaania is the definition of "the path to hell is paved with good intentions". She had a major incident involving magic in her past, namely being sealed in ice for years, and now believes ALL magic is evil, and should be removed.
She is the founder and leader of The Rose, the large anti-magic militia organization throughout Book 3. While (mostly) benevolent, she is idealistic, naiive, and often isn't aware of things her subordinates are doing under her nose. This often leads to issues where people in The Rose act in bad faith without her knowledge, and by the time she finds out, she can't even do damage control properly. Nevertheless, she tries.
Jaania is cold, calculative, and often indifferent. When she loses her cool however, her powerful magic will resurface, and she will yell at whoever offended her.
I originally wanted to voice Jaania myself, but I'd prefer to see if others can do a better job than I can! Feel free to go play the game yourself, or read her character page, and come up with your own take on her character.
Name pronunciation: "Jane-ah" (like Jania Proudmoore from World of Warcraft). There's no "official" pronunciation, but this is what I prefer.
(accusing/mocking the main character)
You are such a brute, hero. You need to be in the center of the attention, don't you? You crave it. You are THE hero, aren't you? Always the center of attention. Well, let me tell you something! You are not the only one who can bear this title! You are not special!
Scene for context:
(22:55 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k61giIXAAMw&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
(trying to comfort a victim of The Rose)
The actions of a few insubordinates do not speak of my organization as a whole. I cannot turn back time and erase what happened to Popsprocket and all of its denizens, and it will forever weigh down on my soul... but at least I can strive to fix these mistakes.
Scene for context:
(7:47 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4bTBlA4QYs&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
(arguing with the main character)
Do you think I like people dying? Do you think I like people seeing me as a villain? I don't. I built the Rose with my bare hands. I wished for people to see us as something beautiful, something to look up to for protection. And then monsters like this scurry in. Trampling over the reputation of the Rose and its good deeds.
Scene for context:
(0:53 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38QBsERbO1A&list=PLYCwTEPqeDrUm8okxZk8Yq8wdKzIyKkXX&index=9&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
Kara SuLema is a wind elf who lives in a swamp. She is the leader of The Vind, a resistance group against The Rose.
She is often serious, but like Jaania, can be naive, and sometimes flighty. However, she is a strong leader, whom all members of the resistance look up to and respect. Her main flaw: like Jaania, she sometimes cannot see the long term consequences of her actions.
It is implied (in the later story) that she has a past with Jaania. In the early story, she flat out hates Jaania, believing her to be pure evil. But later on, she believes Jaania to be misguided, and she believes The Rose is spiraling out of Jaania's control.
Name pronunciation: "Keh-rah Soo-Leh-Mah"
(when she first meets The Hero: inviting, yet suspicious)
Welcome, hero. I am Kara SuLema, leader of the Vind. I am sure you have many questions of me, but first, I must ask of yourself— Why have you sought us out? What are you looking for with the Vind?
Please, Magus, can't you see the pain you're causing them? Taking their families, their freedom... This is beyond cruel!
(when she was captured by The Rose: talking to Jaania)
When you studied in Swordhaven, did you not have teachers who showed you wonder, grace, and beauty of magic? You were once the hope of all teachers. I know the stories. They are told in the quiet places when people wish to remember better times. You were so natural, so graceful, so perfect. You were the shining example.
Scene for context:
(5:42 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta3tIa7SF7A&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
SPOILERS
I know I put multiple names in this role. That's not a mistake. This is the same person.
(Princess/Queen) Victoria is the daughter of King Alteon, ruler of Swordhaven, the capital city of the continent where most of our characters come from (except for Akanthus and some others). She masquerades as Cinquefoil, a Robinhood-esque character who spies against the Rose. She uses her position of power to gather information for the resistance against The Rose.
All of this is done behind her father's back. She puts up a front as the "elegant, perfect princess" in front of him, but in reality, she's a battle hardened warrior. She becomes acting queen later in the story, after her father is gravely injured.
Her relationship with Jaania is tense at best. They do not like each other at all, but as Queen, Victoria has to remain diplomatic at least.
Victoria is headstrong and stubborn, but not rash. Unlike Jaania or Kara, she will think about the long term consequences of her actions. She has a logical mind, which serves her well when she becomes Queen.
(talking to The Hero: as Cinquefoil, the spy)
After all I've experienced, all the good that I know magic brings with it... and with what I know has been done in the name of The Rose...I cannot find myself agreeing with The Rose.
Scene for context:
(1:00 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6prulpewa7g&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
(finally revealing the truth to her father)
No! Just no! You will not tell me what I can or can't do. I am tired of you treating me like this! I am not made from porcelain! I can take care of myself and others! And I'm certainly NOT interested in "attracting a Prince, when I'm gallivanting around the countryside engaged in such unsuitable activities", Father!
Scene for context:
(2:15 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt69YoV0OjA&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
(asserting her position as Queen against Jaania)
I am sure I do not need to remind you, but the safe harbor of Swordhaven was provided under a condition. The condition that the Rose protect the citizens of Greenguard.
Scene for context:
(4:10 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQzeOHNc12I&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
The Hero's pet/partner, a child dragon. Draco is the default in game name for the dragon. Draco is canonically male.
Draco can change into an adult form at The Hero's command, with the power an item called the Dragon Amulet. Most times in the main story though, the Dragon is in a child form.
Draco is often sarcastic and playful, but deeply cares for The Hero like a sibling. He was raised from a legendary egg in Book 1 and prophesized to be the Great Dragon of Darkness, but that didn't really work out. He still jokingly uses it as his personality though, often sarcastically proclaiming himself to be "the great destroyer".
Canonically, anyone without a Dragon Amulet cannot understand what Draco is saying, but the story is mainly from The Hero's perspective, who has said amulet and can communicate telepathically with Draco.
Context (11:50 mark) for first 2 the lines above, though not great acting on my part, and terrible mic quality. Context (3:50 mark) for the 3rd line.
(complaining to The Hero after their return after many years)
What took you so long to hatch?! I tried EVERYTHING!
("trying" to free The Hero from their ice prison)
*Ahem* (clears throat). Rockabye hero, on the clifftop... When the wind blows, I will breath fire on your hiney IF YOU DON'T HATCH SOON!
(kids at an orphanage are playing with him, petting him like a dog)
Cute?! CUTE?! I AM TERROR, I AM THE DESTROYER OF PLANETS, YOUR FUTURE RULER! Oooh that actually feels kinda good... Mmmm... a little higher. Very well, I'll destroy you last... just keep scratching...
Hansa is a section commander of The Rose, training new recruits, and doing recon missions. She is benevolent, and truly only wants what's best for the citizens of the kingdom. Level headed, compassionate, yet stern, she will not hesitate to call out even Jaania, her superior, on her shortcomings.
Hansa is blind, it is implied she lost her sight in a magic related accident. She uses some form of magic to "sense" people and things around her, although it's never specified.
(during a conversation with The Hero)
Lady Jaania may not approve, but I'd like to show you the good of our work. What The Rose has already done for the Kingdom of Greenguard.
Scene for context:
(6:50 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy8e65qhLV8&ab_channel=JasperJansen
(This is the only video on YouTube with this scene updated. The acting is pretty bad, so I don't expect an imitation of this. The microphone quality is also very crappy.)
(defending The Rose against an accusing enemy)
You assume too much. Our mission is to prevent the misuse of magic. To stop the abuses that monsters like yourself have heaped upon the innocent people of Lore. I do not kill indiscriminately.
Scene for context:
(27:50 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy8e65qhLV8&ab_channel=JasperJansen
(calling out Jaania to her face during a civilian crisis)
YOU! Don't you dare "Magus" me. I can feel your conflict. I can hear your insecurity. Why did you refuse our request for aid?
Scene for context:
(4:45 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g3q3hz67R0&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
Maya is a bubbly, cheerful young adult. She works in Oaklore Keep, home of the Knights in the story, the place where The Hero first visits after being unfrozen.
She doesn't have much of a personality other than being a bookkeeper, but I peg her as bright, cheerful, and bubbly.
She only appears once in the first quest/episode, so this is a minor role, but she does have quite a few lines.
(introducing herself to The Hero after his long absence)
I am Maya, official Loremaster here at the Keep... Oh my, is it really you? It's been so long!
(talking to The Hero about his fuzzy memory)
Oh my, your memory really has been damaged. Luckily, I think I have a solution!
(explaining what happened to The Hero while they were frozen)
See those blue, black, and silver banners and uniforms? The Rose is an organization that sprung up after you were frozen. After the Wrath of Wargoth, a lot of people got scared of the power of magic and mana. Jaania, as the only... human survivor to be found of the final battle against Wargoth, was hailed as a hero.
Akanthus is Jaania's right-hand man. Her most trusted assistant. Kind of ironic, because she doesn't even know where he's from.
Akanthus is very secretive. No one truly knows who's behind the mask, or where he comes from. It's implied he comes from a different continent than the main character or Jaania, but no one really knows where (yet). His true ambitions are also unknown, though it seems to be rather different from Jaania's. While on the surface he respects her authority, he's often the one stabbing her in the back behind the scenes. He uses The Rose to fuel his own agenda, which is still unknown at this point.
Akanthus is cold and calculative like Jaania, but unlike her, he seems to lack any form of empathy/remorse.
Name pronunciation: "Ah-can-th-uh-s"
(mad at his subordinates for a plan to take out resistance members failing)
You guaranteed that this would WORK! Then, if you did exactly as we PLANNED, why do I see a failure report in front of me?!
Scene for context:
(4:22 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wdk7Oo4XnI&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
(threatening Amadeus, his subordinate, with exposing his true identity if Amadeus doesn't do as he wants)
Amadeus, do you value your position? Have you forgotten I can see through your illusions? Who you really are is none of my concern, as I have told you. In truth, I don't know and I don't care.
Scene for context:
(10:00 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6Fmov5fKFQ&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
You people never learn. My plans will not be thwarted. Not by you. Not by her. And not by anyone else who thinks they have power in this world.
Scene for context:
(5:00 mark) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ckbhhwLJNo&ab_channel=TheRuinedShadow
Random Rose guards that appear throughout the story. Most of them don't have a personality, just 1 or 2 lines here and there.
Most of them are just there for the paycheck, they don't really care about the job.
There are many Rose guards scattered throughout the story, male and female. Some are passionate about the Rose's cause of ending magic, most aren't. Most of them fit into the stereotypical "lazy henchmen" type.
(this guy is just standing guard outside a Rose garrison camp)
HALT! Who goes there?
(doesn't care about stopping The Hero from entering the garrison)
Whatever, just go on. Time for my lunch.
