Final Fantasy XIV: The Light Bearers
Project Overview
*** THIS IS FOR A TRAILER / TEASER FOR AN ACTUAL SERIE BEING WRITTEN ***
The purpose of this audition is to make a trailer of a serie I'm currently writing (all the details will follow) to determine if I'm on the right track and if I can bring those characters to life and also to bring people to the serie itself. If you are chosen during the current audition, you will be called to be the same character in the series as well, so you are not losing your role, so make sure you are commited to this project before auditioning please.
*** What is Final Fantasy XIV: The Light Bringers ***
Either you are a fan of the game Final Fantasy XIV or not, this serie is based upon the story and not the game. The story takes place when the main character, Jadeite Farwind, wakes up from a strange dream. She is on a trip to the city of Gridania and have no recollection of what happened to her prior being on the carriage taking her to her new destiny.
The story is based upon the numerous cinematic from the game and different aspect of the game (but some aspect such as Jadeite taking on the quest to be red mage so early in the story are not chronological to the game in terms of leveling). So basically, it is the story of Final Fantasy XIV, but with a main character instead of the character you would be playing, with some twists and side stories that are not related to the immediate story.
*** Project in Progress ***
All auditions have lines in, but not all of them have character description for characters within the game as I'm trying to get a good approach to explain them as people seems to have different perspective of them. This do not prevent you to audition with your freedom of creativity and impress me. If you did play Final Fantasy XIV you can get inspired by the characters and cutscenes you know to produce a better representation, but I do not ask for a replica, just similarities in terms of accent. The voice must be different (as we know some of the voice in the A Realm Reborn were pretty bad, and I want something better). You are also welcome to check youtube videos of the cutscenes including those characters, but make sure they are in the timeline of A Realm Reborn as some of the NPCs changes personality throughout the course of the game (exemple, Yda).
*** Requirements ***
If you are accepted, you have to have discord so we can keep in touch. A server will be made especially for this project and will be messaged to you.
Also, if you audition, you accept that you will continue to work for this project for the pilot episode. If the response from the audience is positive, then, we'll continue with an unknown number of episodes for season 1 (I'll try to make it 24, but A Realm Reborn as so much content plus the content of Jadeite's story it's hard to tell at this point).
You may always feel free to talk to me if you have any questions whatsoever, never be shy. It's by good communication that we are a good team.
*** Distribution ***
The test trailer will be available on youtube on a channel I will make for this project only. Afterward, the pilot episode (and any subsequent episodes) will be streamed on Twitch (once as a live and once as a recap) and will be announced on a future twitter account. The episodes will become available on youtube, 24-48 hours after their broadcast on Twitch. Note that everyone is credited and if you have a twitch channel and/or youtube channel, links will be available on both platforms to advertise your own platforms.
*** Monetization ***
This is a fan project and will never be monetized. It's a project made by fans for fans, and I want to keep it that way to avoid any conflicts with Square Enix whatsoever. Shall the Twitch channel becomes Affiliate or Partnered, a discussion will be held with the crew in order to know what we shall do, but this project is not done in a way to gain profit, but to have fun.
MORE UPDATES WILL COME OVER TIME. CHECK THIS PAGE TO HAVE NEWS ABOUT AUDITIONS, CHANGES IN CHARACTERS, AND SO ON ! THANK YOU AND LET'S HAVE SOME FUN !
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Jadeite is a carefree character who just enjoys the simple things of life. Although, she has also deep emotions as she can experience the power of the Echo, and also is depressed not remembering what happened to her prior coming to Gridania.
Jadeite voice actor must have a lively voice, with a medium pitch, she must be able to giggle and laugh naturally, as much as cry and express very deep emotions. It is also very recommended (as you can see by the lines) to be able to shift emotions into the same line. She doesn't really have a pretencious voice, but sometimes she likes to be slightly too proud of herself.
"(confident) My name is Jadeite Farwind...(struggling to remember who she is) uhm... I am somekind of... engineer ? I think ? (carefree) But that doesn't matter because I'm one hell of a Miquo'te !"
"(shouting as she's casting for her first time) VerThunder !!!! (surprised/scared as she falls on her butt from the recoil) AH ! *gasp* (nervous) Di-Did I just do that ?!?! By the Twelves was that !!!!"
"(determined, slightly angry) I am here to defend Eorzea and all it's inhabitants, and I won't NEVER let the likes of you take it over ONCE AGAIN ! You've done enough at the battle of Carteneau, and Master Alphinaud can testify about it !"
While Lily is a Paladin, she is a deep and dark character with a dark past that Jadeite cannot yet see using the power of the Echo. She is a well trained protector, and is basically fearless.
Lily doesn't have a huge range of emotions. While she's not emotionless, she is always talking in a serious, dark tone. Rarely she will laugh or show any real positivity.
She has a very deep voice, so a low female pitch voice is more suitable for her with a dark, gloomy tone, yet comforting as well. It may be a difficult character to play overtime because while she'll always stay a dark character, she will consider Jadeite as her daughter and so, she will develop a more motherly voice toward her later on.
"(little aggravated because she doesn't really want to be where she is) The name's Moonlight. First name Lily... You ordered a Paladin right, well, here I am."
"(deep thoughts) I wear black because, while I do believe in the light, I believe that in everyone hearts, there is darkness and my past is full of it. You... (sad) you wouldn't understand..."
"(angry) I swore an Oath on this shield, Jadeite... and that is (projection, determination, power) TO PROTECT YOU, NO MATTER WHAT !"
John Lalaki is a pretencious character. He passed most of his years studying the art of being an Astrologian (healing character) and so, he is very smart and can't accept someone who challenges him mentally. Jadeite personality gets to him... he will often get annoyed (but not angry) at Jadeite for doing stupid things.
The range of his emotions are mostly like a very high profile professor, so, snobbish, sarcastic, careless, but he can also demonstrate empathy and care when it's needed since he's a healer although it's short lived.
Since John is a Lalafell, his actual age is 39 years old, but his voice sounds like a medium female voice (like a female voice actor would play a child or a pre-teen in an anime for example). So female voices are very welcome for this audition or high pitch voice guys.
"(slightly snobish) Malala Lalaki is my name, but my friend's call me (disgusted) John... (even more disgusted) such a Hyur name, (sarcastic) but apparently my name is too difficult for others to say. (snobish, being professor like) I bet they can't beat my incredible IQ and they can't even read a single astrologium book for that matter, (discouraged) how ridiculous and pitiful !"
"(impressed) Well well... By the Twelves finally someone who has as much potential as I do. (snobish) The Ishgardians would be proud to have you by their sides, but we dislike the Eorzeans... (careless) such is nature..."
"(Happy to be in battle) The cards have spoken and the stars are very much aligned fiend. He he he. Let me show you the power of the universe... (shouting to cast emphasis on the "AW", extend it) DRAW !"
As you can see from the lines, Rabanastre is a very intense character in terms of emotions. She has quite an airhead but she has a lot of care for everyone she loves to the point that sometimes she gets a reality check. She is a Ninja, and she mastered her art at the side of her Master Yugiri.
Playing Rabanastre, you will need to display intense burst of joy, you will giggle often, and sometimes you will have a gloomy yet joyful tone because she just loves battle. While she is a Ninja, she is EVERYTHING but quiet, and that's why you need to be VERY expressive with her.
She can be played by someone with a medium to high pitch female voice, but I will look more into the high tones, but feel free to impress me.
"(overly excited, fast pace) Hey guys !!! Nice to meet you, and you... OH AND YOU TOO ! Oh my Twelves !!!! You are such a cute Miquo'te ! Oh but where are my manners (giggles) I'm Rabanastre Damcyan ! Yup yup yup ! (proud) You heard me right my friends ! Damcyan like... (start wondering) like... (slowing down her pace) like... (does like she has a realization) LIKE ME ! (giggles)"
"(excited with a slight evil tone) Sas Arvina, right ? (evil giggle) Yo Jadeite, let me at 'im ! With a name like that, he'll be a piece of cake. Let's make him taste the bittersweet cuts of my blades. (overly exagerated evil laughter, then becomes very serious). Come at me, Imperial scum !"
"(Very angry) Lily !!! John !!! We can't let her go into the Praetorium all by herself, by the Twelves !! What are you thinking !! (pauses for a moment) (worried) Please Cid, bring back Jadeite alive. We need her. (sad) I need her, she's... my bestfriend... (cries)"
*** SINCE THIS CHARACTER IS FEATURED IN FINAL FANTASY XIV AS AN NPC, BUT DO NOT HAVE A VOICE ACTOR YOU HAVE THE LIBERTY OF YOUR CREATIVITY FOR THIS PARTICULAR CHARACTER ***
Liberty of creativity means there won't be any character descriptions outside of what it was intended for Final Fantasy XIV... in other words, impress me keeping it in the bounds of what the original character would be like with a voice. If you never played Final Fantasy XIV before, I will paste a short description of the character if available or will make one myself reflecting of what happens in cutscenes from the game, but those won't reflect the dialogue that will be featured in this project.
Say something you think would fit
*** SINCE THIS CHARACTER IS VOICE ACTED IN FINAL FANTASY XIV, I INVITE YOU TO CHECK THE LINK BELOW TO SEE WHAT KIND OF VOICE I AM LOOKING FOR ***
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt6v0KQqLXM
You can watch both English and Japanese voices.
Short description of the character: Minfilia is the head of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn, and as the "boss" she uses a more definitive tone. She is expressive, but keep it quite official. The person playing it must present her as someone composed with a calm nature, yet who recognize her authority and her place in the Eorzea.
*** TAKE GREAT NOTE THAT I AM NOT LOOKING FOR AN IMITATION, AND I WANT TO HAVE SOMETHING THAT RESEMBLES BUT DO NOT REPLICATE. YOU HAVE YOUR CREATIVE FREEDOM. ***
"(smiling, calm, glad) So, you are the one Yda and Papalymo talked to me so much about, Jadeite Farwind, yes ? I'm Minfilia Warde of the Scions of the Seventh Dawn. I am very pleased to meet you."
"(serious, composed, briefing) The Amalj'aa beat tribe has summoned their primal, Ifrit, and this does not sound like they are willing to fool around. I sent Thancred over Thanalan to check on their rituals. Jadeite, bring Lily, John and Rabanastre with you and go investigate. If you are the one I think you are, you might be able to find the way to take Ifrit down for good and bring the Amalj'aa to justice. If anything, use your linkpearl to contact me. I shall be waiting for your report."
"(struggling, trapped) Ugh... Let me go Ascian ! You are worth nothing against the Warrior of Light ! (angry) Let me go at once !"
*** SINCE THIS CHARACTER IS FEATURED IN FINAL FANTASY XIV AS AN NPC, BUT DO NOT HAVE A VOICE ACTOR YOU HAVE THE LIBERTY OF YOUR CREATIVITY FOR THIS PARTICULAR CHARACTER ***
Liberty of creativity means there won't be any character descriptions outside of what it was intended for Final Fantasy XIV... in other words, impress me keeping it in the bounds of what the original character would be like with a voice. If you never played Final Fantasy XIV before, I will paste a short description of the character if available or will make one myself reflecting of what happens in cutscenes from the game, but those won't reflect the dialogue that will be featured in this project.
Mother Miounne is calm, motherly, and should have a deep and comforting voice. She is the one that first meet with Jadeite as her first step toward being an adventurer so she is compassionate with her, but also she is delivering her quests from the guild of Gridania.
"(welcoming) Welcome to Gridania young adventurer, my name is Mother Miounne. Shall I have your name so I can register you to our guild ?"
"(motherly, serious) Miss Farwind, I'm so proud to see that you excel in your tasks, (very serious) but right now I have a very important quest for you as a Gridanian emissary. I will authorize you for airship transportation. You will first travel to Limsa Lominsa, the city of the Maelstrom and meet with the Admiral. More details will be given upon your arrival. (motherly) While I worry about you, I know you can do it for us. Go forth my child."
"(impressed, surprised) Miss Farwind !! I did not expect to see you back so soon, and look at you darling ! You look magnificiant, a red mage are you not ?!"
*** SINCE THIS CHARACTER IS VOICE ACTED IN FINAL FANTASY XIV, I INVITE YOU TO CHECK THE LINK BELOW TO SEE WHAT KIND OF VOICE I AM LOOKING FOR ***
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kcxxr0lLOGo (Careful for spoilers)
Papalymo is very serious, while he does always enjoy Yda's company, he is also a very good scholar of the black magics and while he do not have the same talent in logistic as Alphinaud, he's always there when Minfilia needs help.
*** TAKE GREAT NOTE THAT I AM NOT LOOKING FOR AN IMITATION, AND I WANT TO HAVE SOMETHING THAT RESEMBLES BUT DO NOT REPLICATE. YOU HAVE YOUR CREATIVE FREEDOM. ***
"(annoyed) Who are you, and what are you doing here ?! This is serious work, you know that ?!"
"(concerned) Get back ! If you stand in front of it, it's going to tackle you right in the guts... Let me handle this now. Once you know a little more about magic, maybe you will have some chance..."
"(determined) Yda !! Take it on the flank, I will burn it point blank... (shouting to cast) FIRA !"
*** SINCE THIS CHARACTER IS VOICE ACTED IN FINAL FANTASY XIV, I INVITE YOU TO CHECK THE LINK BELOW TO SEE WHAT KIND OF VOICE I AM LOOKING FOR ***
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kcxxr0lLOGo (Careful for spoilers)
Yda is a puglist, she is strong with her fists but not so much with her wits. But behind the mask and the appearance of a airheaded girl, hides a very sad person who lived has it hard growing up.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you play Final Fantasy XIV, I'm looking for the persona of Yda and not Lyse as they are VERY different... I'm looking more for a Yda in A Realm Reborn itself not even the post-ARR quest line persona of Yda.
*** TAKE GREAT NOTE THAT I AM NOT LOOKING FOR AN IMITATION, AND I WANT TO HAVE SOMETHING THAT RESEMBLES BUT DO NOT REPLICATE. YOU HAVE YOUR CREATIVE FREEDOM. ***
"(excited) Oh ! You see that Papalymo, someone else is here ! Hi ! I'm Yda and this is Papalymo ! Nice to meet you ! (very confident) Now, let us through, let the professional handle the bad bad tree !"
"(determined, fighting) Papalymo, I'm hurting !! (still determined but a little airheaded) Can you help a little over here pretty please ? I will love you even more for that !"
"(sad) My sister Lyse died a couple of years ago, and ever since I've been with Papalymo who helped me through the grief. I... I miss her so much, you know ?"
*** SINCE THIS CHARACTER IS VOICE ACTED IN FINAL FANTASY XIV, I INVITE YOU TO CHECK THE LINK BELOW TO SEE WHAT KIND OF VOICE I AM LOOKING FOR ***
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA8hy5WWxvY
Gaius van Baelsar is the current emperor in this arc of the story. His intensions are good for the Imperial stand of view, but the execution is most than evil... He's an evil character and since his an emperor, he has a deep voice and feels like he's on the top of everyone else.
NOTE: This voice will be digitally modified to give the impression of speaking through a mask. If you wish to do the modification yourself for the audition, please, be my guest and impress me.
*** TAKE GREAT NOTE THAT I AM NOT LOOKING FOR AN IMITATION, AND I WANT TO HAVE SOMETHING THAT RESEMBLES BUT DO NOT REPLICATE. YOU HAVE YOUR CREATIVE FREEDOM. ***
Say something you think would fit
*** SINCE THIS CHARACTER IS FEATURED IN FINAL FANTASY XIV AS AN NPC, BUT DO NOT HAVE A VOICE ACTOR YOU HAVE THE LIBERTY OF YOUR CREATIVITY FOR THIS PARTICULAR CHARACTER ***
Liberty of creativity means there won't be any character descriptions outside of what it was intended for Final Fantasy XIV... in other words, impress me keeping it in the bounds of what the original character would be like with a voice. If you never played Final Fantasy XIV before, I will paste a short description of the character if available or will make one myself reflecting of what happens in cutscenes from the game, but those won't reflect the dialogue that will be featured in this project.
"(tipsy) Hey missy, so you finally woke up, huh ! The name's Breholdt. Want a sip of this ? It's the good stuff !"
"(a little tipsy) We're heading toward Gridania... You don't happen to know these two do you ?"
"An adventurer, huh ? And you don't remember your past ? How can you know you want to be an adventurer... He he he... Well, I wish you do well missy !"
*** SINCE THIS CHARACTER IS VOICE ACTED IN FINAL FANTASY XIV, I INVITE YOU TO CHECK THE LINK BELOW TO SEE WHAT KIND OF VOICE I AM LOOKING FOR ***
*** TAKE GREAT NOTE THAT I AM NOT LOOKING FOR AN IMITATION, AND I WANT TO HAVE SOMETHING THAT RESEMBLES BUT DO NOT REPLICATE. YOU HAVE YOUR CREATIVE FREEDOM. ***
Say something you think would fit
Since my first language is not English, I will need an editor to edit my texts, correct typos and grammar mistakes. This person will constantly be in contact with me, and like everyone else in the project will be credited at the end of every episodes and trailers.
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