Enchanted Restraint
Project Overview
Enchanted Restraint is a new indie show that follows a group of teens, we are looking for storytellers and creatives to help us tell an animated story of a group of 6 ragtag friends and their journey to accept who they are through various trials and tribulations. Our story happens in a world where creatures like Elves, Sirens, Satyr, Mermaids, Humans, Demons, Fairies, Werewolves, Vampires and Witches
Thea (ze/zir) is our main character.
ze are assinged female at birth and are alternative. we want to see your take on zir voice!
- english
- female young adult
- androgynous
- animation/character
- singing/vocals
- alto singing voice
Thea[angry with a touch of sad]: Why am I still here…? They all hate me, and it's stupid i look just like them, i’m just…different and i don’t fit in and it makes me want to cry and punch someone and…and i, i just don’t know what to do because you are d-…you aren’t here anymore.[starting to cry] I know if you were here, with me you’d tell me what to do. You always knew exactly what to do, i’m sorry…i’m sorry you’re gone and i’m here… i’m not mad at you i promise i…i just, i miss you and i haven’t stopped missing you since that day. I [self deprecating laugh] i’m sorry you just want to rest and here i am yelling at a grave like it would actually make a difference. I’ll go now, im sorry for uh disturbing your rest…i’ll call first next time.
lyrics--------- Who am i to Tell your crazy You cant say im not as Volatile I'm just glad i'm who i am, so Don't even try to say im worthless oohh, i'll say I'm a person i don't care Say what you want You stop there, look here You can't tell me im a freak Even if i have to say it again, and again You can't tell me what to do You can't tell me what to feel You can't tell me i'm a freak That's my job, idiot You can never tell me that You can never say that You can't even flip-an-egg right So what are you to say that oohh i'll say I'm a person i really don't care much You riddle me this Are you just like me we're both just freaks oohh i got you there I'm a half-born freak -----------
music---https://flat.io/score/6a580d34899b7f4d007d5642-thea-audition-song-enre?sharingKey=59e10db60ae804e900afcb141ba3945f39a9d608f836cd91b9be99247c168f67110bfc9ce7924eba714c3b760d88b9fd4923aba4538af48e068008c3f6555bb2
Bram Evans (he/they)
Bram has been outcasted from the rest of elvish society due to their father being human. All he wants is to be free from the constraints of human society and to be able learn about the culture they feel so connected to. He has a fear of being left behind to fail and it tears 00pmhim apart; his want for freedom but fear of regecition and loneliness, espescially after coming out as trans to his father though he was accepted he was scared and transferred from the nearby human private school for a fresh start 4 years ago
- english
- animation/character
- male teen
Bram [determined]: Ok….maybe I can get in this time… maybe if i run in with someone else they won’t know it's me? Ow…okay no not that, hey don’t call me that im just as much an elf as any of you, yeah..yeah run away coward! Sigh uh sorry i…i uh s..sorry (sounds of distress) *end Bram practice script*
riordan fadel: they/she (half demon, half wolf)
Riordan is head over heels for Zayd But is anxious that Zayd doesn't feel the same they want to tell him so much and Diana is encouraging them to but something is stopping them and the don't know what they say it's anxiety but Deep down it's a fear of rejection that someone they look up to might not see them the same way
- animation/character
- androgynous
Riordan: So zayd, hi. I have been wanting to talk to you a while about this, and I think it's time to get it off of my chest. (Deep breath) I have a crush on you and was wondering if you'd like to go out with me? (Voice is getting higher and quicker at the end). Ugh, no, that sounds stupid. Okay, okay , trying this again. Hi zayd, I like you and ummm... Hells, what am I twelve?? Nope, no, I'm just not doing it.
Zayd Zervas (any)
Zayd is a tall amab gender-fluid who never faced much bullying; he likes writing songs and poetry. Zayd is head over heels for Riordan but he doesn’t want to ruin the friendship so they stay quiet
- english
- male teen
- animation/character
so, here we are. On the edge of oblivion… The edge of life and death, Survival and failure. A choice to make, A deal, And yet… You look away, you turn away. You refuse to look at me and yet you stand. You stay you watch…constantly, watching. You pretend i don’t notice you, pretend you can’t see me But in the end what does it truly matter? You will choose. I die. Thats all the end, unless…
the villain:
siren queen, royal, ghostly, manipulative.
- english
- animation/character
- female adult
- singing/vocals
Calypso speaking (like she knows shes better than you): you see, that’s what you mortals don’t understand. That’swhat you mortals will never understand, you are beneath me you are in my shadow and every single time you try to struggle your way up from where you came i will push you back down. So quit while you’re ahead and next time, remeberexactlwhere you stand before trying to get past me again.
Calypso song: There once, was a Hero But Naught, was Righteous Heed my call, Follow Me, and oh Come Now Pleasure Ensues here listen This Melody Now come forth into, my deep love don't hear to that voice Focus, only here I am the one that held you when the world fought Befit, my rule Heed to me Only Come now my child Listen! The world Lies!, But i won't just come heed my frail call Please, listen don't believe them you are my dear friend so now do as i told you to do Now go (and come back)
music---https://flat.io/score/6a580d34899b7f4d007d5642-thea-audition-song-enre?sharingKey=59e10db60ae804e900afcb141ba3945f39a9d608f836cd91b9be99247c168f67110bfc9ce7924eba714c3b760d88b9fd4923aba4538af48e068008c3f6555bb2
thea’s dad. Human, kind, means well but often misses the mark.
- english
- animation/character
- male adult
Caleb(softly): hey kiddo, so uh…new haircut? (nervous chuckle) i…i get it, but really all you had to do was ask. I’m not going to tell you how to dress or express yourself. It’s your hair not mine or your mums or anyone elses. And well i know you…aren’t…who…you uh where, you told us that. I know she dosn’t understand but i do and i’m here to support you to find out who you are.
Daithi O’Leary: Aidens dad, scottish.trying to raise his kids as well as he can.
- english
- male adult
- irish
- generic scottish
- animation/character
Now Aiden, you have been told off for this too many times already that you can't go to Cyril's school to defend him. You don't go there anymore. The school has already threatened to call the police if you keep picking fights, so please. School and home, and that's it. No, no buts aiden you stop now. We will deal with it. You need to go to school
aidens dad. Softer trying to meet aiden where he’s at.
- english
- male adult
- generic scottish
- irish
- animation/character
daithi, i don’t know what we’re going to do he is about to get kicked out and it’s just to much. I need a break. I don’t want to send him to a boarding school but i’m starting to think it’s the only option…(sigh) i just don’t know where else we can send him anymore.
[demon] (12) she/her, she never knew her bio parents but the doesn’t bother her. Kids keep trying to bully her for being adopted butit just doesn’t get to her the same way it gets to her brothers.
- english
- animation/character
- female child
Nadia: you know dad, some kids at school where calling me names, the same ones they used to call aiden…but i don’t know it just doesn’t bother be as much as it bothers him. I know they’re trying to be mean but to me…i mean i don’t feel violent or anything. I just feel bad for them, that they feel they need to treat someone else like that to feel better about themselves.
Cyril O'Leary His dads learned from their mistakes with aiden, hes still bullied at school but alot less compared to aiden. He’s also considerably less violent.
- english
- animation/character
- male teen
dad i don’t know what you want me to tell you, i’m not calling him to save me. I am telling him nothing, he has some kind of sixth sense i swear, these kids suck but i don’t want them to get physically hurt and besides i can hold my own if they actually tryanything. He just keeps showing up and beating the shit outta em.
OPEN CALL FOR ANIMTORS AND EDITORS
we are looking for animators and editors of all levels to help out about 30 minutes-1 hour a week
- english
*Say something you think would fit*
- english
- animation/character
- female child
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we need background artists to draw backgrounds for us, all levels of skill welcome
- english
*Say something you think would fit*
[elf] (5) shes veryshy often hiding behind her brother, they both visit their bio dad often but it doesn’t appear to help her anxiety around adults.
- english
- animation/character
- female child
Maille: (nervous whisper) um, i…i want peas. And um gravy and (in response to a loud noise) ACK. (whispered)dohmnall c…can you ask for…u…um t…two ch..chicken ff…fingers?
[elf] (7) maille’s brother, he will protect her no matter what. He helps communicate between his sister and adults. And really likes dragons.
- english
- animation/character
- male child
Domhnall:(excitedly) and,and,and then the dragon and the um the princess run away together. Well no they fly because dragons fly. Ad they fly far far away from the castle and they um they live happily ever after with um with uhhh ducks! Ducks yes.
he is the most average guy you can think of. He drives a honda and misses his wife.
- english
- animation/character
- male adult
Paul: hey diana, um this is going to be a little difficult but. I have a girlfriend… ‘m not expecting you to like her or even wan to meet her right away but, her names zaria she’s a vampire. I want you to meet her eventually but you can pick the day. No pressure she understands i promise… please don’t think im forgetting about…(voice cracking getting choked up)about her…
Paul's new girlfriend, she is trying really hard to connect with Dianna but she keeps pushing her away.
- english
- female adult
- animation/character
Zaria: so…diana do you enjoy reading?... okay, um do you do craft?...hobbies?...diana i… i’m not trying to replace you mum, yo know that right? I…i don’t need you to respond i just need you to know im not trying to attack or replace anyone…i’m going to go make dinner now, uh have fun reading…
Riordans mother, she's human and trying to stay close to her medically and species complex child but there's just a disconnect between them, a gap she just can’t bridge.
- english
- animation/character
- female adult
ri? Ri i’m sorry gabe… he doesn’t mean that i promise he just wants what’s best for you. And i mean i don’t think you would be able to walk that far. Look…look i… i don’t mean it that way i just, i want you to be safe and we can’t just turn around once we’re there. Look ri i’m sorry maybe you could stay at dianas? So you aren’t home alone?... okay, i’ll come back later.
Riodans step-dad, he has a strong bias to his two biological kids. He often ignores Riordan for seemingly no reason.
- english
- male adult
- animation/character
Ann i don’t think you understand, i said family holiday. My family, besides you always say they can’t walk long distances. We’re going on a hike Ann, my boys have dreamed of this hike for months.(threateningly) You don’t want to ruin this for them. Ann, come on baby how good would this be for you? Get out of the house some fresh air? Riordan can take care of themself can’t they?
He's a lawyer and has been trying to get in contact with Brams mother since she left, his efforts are sometimes at the cost of his relationship with his son Bram.
- english
- male adult
- animation/character
(on the phone, becoming increasingly more angry as the conversation goes on.) yes, hello i am bram evans the legal representative in the case of elven law v evans. I am calling as it is my understanding that you have direct contact with one Órla o’sullian? Thankyou, i am curiousif i could seak to her directly? What do you mean that depends? No, i don’t want to hurt her! I want to talk to her, my dau-kid needs to talk to her. No i’m not going to hol- …(mumbled)jackasses.
zayd’s lalla (grandmother), he lives with her fulltime. He takescare of her as she gets older but she doesn’t want him to lose focus of his own life to care for her.
- english
- female senior
- animation/character
Zayd…child come here. I know you want to take care of me and i appreciate that i really do but dammit child you are missing out on time with friends to take care of me, i will be okay for a few hours, go Have fun i’ll still be here when you get back.
Diana's mum died 3 years ago, she’s trying her best to push through and has made some close friends. She's learnt a lot about herself like the fact she likes women and uses she/they pronouns and that she has very little magical control.
- english
- animation/character
- female teen
(Sadened) Three years today... Look, I don't fully know why I'm writing this, but my therapist said it might help. I started going to therapy last year...when Dad got remarried, I didn't take the news well because well I thought he was erasing you...I know he was just trying to move on, I told him it was to soon but I think 50 years would still be to soon for me to move on...her names Zaria, she's nice enough. Sometimes I feel like I'm pushing her away to much but I'm just not ready yet...I'm being called for dinner now. Bye mum, I'll write again tomorrow.
Aidan faces a lot of bullying, he has two dads who love him very much but unfortunately due to being him a vampire who is being raised by werewolves they couldn’t help the bullying much. He has 7 adopted siblings of which he is the oldest of. Siblings: cyril second eldest 15 years old he/him aro/ace/questionning [vampire], nadia [demon] (12), youngest sister Aisling [fairy] (2), Casey [werewolf] (10), Maille [elf] (5), Domhnall [elf] (7).
- english
- nonbinary
- animation/character
...dad? I um, I wanted to talk to you. Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Everything is fine. I just called because I think my fangs are coming in, and I um... (Reassuringly) No, please don't cry, Dad. I know I know I'm still your little flame, but Dad, can you please pick me up? I have a splitting headache, and I neeeeed blood right now. Okay, thanks . Do you think on our way home we could get ice cream together?
A hard to describe siren woman, she thinks she's the mastermind when really she's the pawn.
- english
- animation/character
- female adult
:(manipulating) athena dear, please reconsider you have so much…potential. You would truly be throwing it all away if you leave. Where else will you truly…uh… hone your skills? Where else will you be able to reach your true potential? (threatening) Don’t do this.
The teacher at Aston high, over the gang's shenanigans is probably under paid.
- english
- male adult
- female adult
- animation/character
- nonbinary
Okay class today we will be discussing the great migration and integration of humanity into a greater creature society. Now if you will open your text books to page 342 you will see that they originally landed on the beaches of siren territory. That fleet was promptly murdered followed by all subsequent fleets that landed on that beach.
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