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Yes, the valiant Wolf Knight and Abyss Walker himself. Extending the Soul Chronicles to a world of "what if?" I have had an idea of the player being able to save Artorias from the Abyss by purging him of it. I envision him as being a young, heroic, possibly handsome character with a true knightly heart. For the Soul Chronicles he will give some information about Oolacile, Anor Londo culture and speak briefly on the disappearance/ departure of Lord Gwyn. I am trying to get him to sound like he has a smooth voice rather than a gruff one, to emphasize his youth.
"Bloody Hell! My arm!! (Flustered, changing to the official-sounding speech of Anor Londo) I mean... hail, goodly warrior, thou has my gratitude, for assistance in making... (back to normal) Oh sod I can't do it. Flames this hurts!"
"Sif sent you?? From... the future? Sounds strange, but you did just save me sooo, I'll buy it."
"I chose to come here because Princess Yorshka, Lady of Dusk claimed there was great peril. And now, it appears, her story is true..."
Ah, the valiant Captain of the Four Knights of Gwyn. Harsh, proud and fearless. The pupil of the Nameless King in spearcraft and dragonslaying, he has been left in the dark about many things, as have the other Knights. He believes he is still guarding Gwynevere, but in the altered time where the player saves Artorias, Ornstein becomes an ally and discovers the truth about Anor Londo. He had been away for some time to be unaware of all this, most likely searching for his mentor to ask for help, but that will come in later. His dialogue wilm focus on the Dragon War, reminiscing mostly, and life in Anor Londo with musings on the nature of this world.
"How DARE thou stain this sacred place with the darkness of thine wretched kind, human?!"
"You miserable, misshapen wretch! You deceived me this whole time! I have been protecting am empty room and a foolish dream!"
(Less severe) "Hmm? Oh, Smough? Never you mind his death. He always comes back. Something about the nature of this world. Time and Space were certainly wounded severely to cause this."
Lord of Sunlight, Lord of Cinder. Gwyn came far and from the darkness of the void we know as Space, leaving his own world and coming to this knew one. Desperate to protect his people he was duped into believing the dragons were a threat that had to be slain. He did not realize a great many things until it was too late, betraying the small race of humanoids and using them as fodder, stealing the Dark Soul and branding them with a horrible curse to keep his own people safe, though he betrayed several of them as well, using them for the good of the many. Gwyn has many sins, and is a tragic figure like the kings in ancient plays, realizing his flaws before the Undead, supposedly Chosen, comes to link the Flame. I imagine him sounding like Christopher Lee but if you have another voice you think would fit please audition. His lines will focus on the Dragon War, his betrayal of mankind and battling the demons created by the Witch of Izalith.
"And so it has come full circle. The people I have betrayed have come to be our salvation. But for how long? My son was right... this world is doomed. But better to extend the fire than live in dark."
"Our world was beset by war. A great and terrible war that consumed all. Canst thou not see why we came here? When the way opened I fled with those I could, and we arrived at this dead world. Only at the time, we believed it to be living, and we believed the dragons our newest threat."
"Come then. Chosen by fate or whim, thou hast made their way through these shifting, transitory lands to claim the Souls of Lords. My mark on thine kind providing you with the means of doing so, such is the bitter irony."
The Old Smith of Astora who has been in the series from beginning to end. For him, every day is Talk Like a Pirate day (which is officially September 19th for those who don't know). Is this seemingly humble craftsman more than he says? Hard to tell, since no one knows him. Originally Andre was purported to have a much larger role in the Game but was cut back, due to unfortunate stuff, which we see a lot of in games. His dialogue will discuss Astora, Anor Londo, and the nature of smithing with souls. Deep gravelly voice that sounds very piratey. Arrr, Smithy!
"My home? 'Tis strange you ask, lad (lass). Astora be a land of craftsmen, smiths and masons, jewellers and carpenters. 'Tis no land of heroes, but then what land is? *laughter*"
"My my, but that is a beautiful Ember... I don't suppose you'd part with it for the sake of this Old Smith, would ye?"
"Smith God?! Ha! Yer head be filled with stories, lad (lass). Or ye have taken a few too many knocks. Nay. I be but a simple smith from Astora. Most gods have forsaken this here land. Only the desperate or foolish remain.
Rhea of Thorolund, a tragic figure yet again. Betrayed by Trusty Patches and abandoned by her fellows. Her memories will tell of Thorolund, the Rite of Kindling, Allfather Lloyd and the Way of White.
"Thou has saved me? But why? Couldst thou be a valorous cleric? Or a chivalrous knight? Or perhaps even a noble thief?"
"Oh, my companions... I have failed thee... this was never meant to happen."
"Thorolund is where Allfather Lloyd resides, and the Way of White is his order. They hunt hollows and undead with fervor."
Yes Yes, I can't do this without having Solaire himself. While a red herring for those seeking the son of the sun *cough* Solaire is still a fan favorite and notable figure, especially known for his iconic armor and pose. I took his search as someone looking not for light but self-fulfillment and purpose, having something of am existential crisis that he hides with his bravado. He is damaged and wants to be a hero, amd furthermore wants to believe in heroes in a world so dark where gods and heroes have left it. His lines will focus on Astora, the Warriors of Sunlight, Gwyn, and the journey he went on to discover himself.
"Greetings. I am Solaire of Astora, brave knight and Warrior of Sunlight. Long may the sun shine upon us, my friend!"
"What ho?! Who dares say Astora is no land of heroes?? True we are known for our great craftsmen and craftswomen, but what use are arms and armor without valiant souls to put them to use?"
"I am seeking my sun. It is my purpose, to find my light.""I thank you. You have shown me that I need not seek my light. It was within me all along. I thought I was a man incomplete. Insufficient and worthless. You proved me wrong."
Yes the picture is him with his daughter. No I'm not crying, shut up. *Ahem* This brave Knight was such a favorite that a reincarnation was chosen by Miyazaki-Kami-Sama for the third game, and that made us cry too. The original design for him, just like the design for Artorias, was taken from the anime Berserk, the source of every edgy hero with a gigantic, impossibly proportioned sword to match his angst. A brave hero who comes across many conundrums that thwart him, he nonetheless has a heart pure as any and noble intentions. His lines will focus on Catarina, parenthood, Lordran and self-doubt.
"Hmm.... hmmm... oh-ho! Forgive me, I was absorbed in thought. I am Seigmeyer of Catarina, at your service!"
"This confounded gate... if only it would open... hmm... perhaps if I could... no no, that's preposterous. Hmm..."
"Curse my own inability... I fear I am not so great a knight as you, my friend. But I shall do my all to help you in whatever way I can."
Seath the Scaleless, Duke of Anor Londo and master of sorceries, oh what a ruinous life he's led. Blind and mortal, he chose a form not of stone but moonlight and flesh, and realized he would die one day. When Gwyn arrived he saw his chance, to take the Scales of Immortality from his brethren and gain their undying nature. But he never found a way through their scales. His betrayal was for naught, and though he knew it would cause the ruin of the world, he caused the dragon's to be killed out of envy and greed. Paranoia, grief and senility plague Seath in his final days before he is killed, so much so that it is a blessing when death is granted. Another sad character in a long list of sad characters.
"Have you come for knowledge, or for the Lord's Soul? You shall have neither. They are Mine!"
"I betrayed my kin, deceived Gwyn who believed me a friend... and now that I have immortality and knowledge, what good do they do me?"
"I feel my mind slipping... the guilt... the knowledge... the ghosts of my brethren and the doom I have brought, it is driving me to madness..."
Velka. Velka, Velka, Velka. One of the most enigmatic and influential figures in Dark Souls yet we never see her. Mother of many and widow to an old purveyor of the dark, she rose from mortality through the power of the Deep and her own soul. Her dialogue will focus on New Londo, Gwyn's betrayal of man and the First Flame. Later she will tell of the founding of Londor and how she was betrayed yet again. I would prefer her sounding close to Claudia Black or Lena Headey but honestly I will simply take someone decent.
"Thou has come far. Tell me. What is it you seek in this abandoned land? Absolution, dissolution, or ruin? Purpose is not a thing you will find."
"My tears? I shed them long ago for those I loved. We were betrayed by one who called himself a god. A dragon and a serpent told him how to do it."
"Oh, you have sinned greatly... but sin is a common trait, and forgiveness on behalf of others I give. Embrace me, child. Let your sins be washed clean."
If there's anyone not listed but that you can do well, your time to shine! No guarantees on if they will be made into an actual character with lines, but the point of this is to have fun and explore lore. Gough, Ciaran, Gwynevere, Big Hat Logan, Nito, all open.
*Say something you think would fit a character*
