Fortunes of Barovia: A Curse of Strahd D&D Visual Novel

Fortunes of Barovia: A Curse of Strahd D&D Visual Novel

Project Overview

Fortunes of Barovia

NOTE: THIS PROJECT WILL BE FURTHER UPDATED AS ROLES ARE NEEDED.


TRIGGER WARNINGS, if any of this triggers you, this project is not for you!:
- Suicide and Mentions of Suicide
- Toxic Relationships
- Taking Advantage of Vulnerable Adults
- Semi-Body horror

- References to colonialism and genocide

- Desecration of the dead and of places of worship

- Maladaptive grieving behaviors

- Betrayal, including partner and parent betrayal

- Enjoyment of blood, gore, guts, etc.

- Heavy Cursing/Harsh Language/Screaming
- Alcoholism

What is it?

Fortunes of Barovia is a Visual Novel set in the world of WOTC's Curse of Strahd module. It is a gothic horror adventure with dark and mature themes. The main character travels through the demiplane of Barovia within multiple lives, forever trapped in the land of the mists. Will they escape the misty lands of the ancient or be forever cursed to stay?

Awesome! How do I audition?

Here are a few rules and guidelines to take note off:

- Research on the characters is encouraged but not needed.
- Have a clear mic and little to no background noise.
- Make sure you can stay in this project and commit long-term.
- Discord is REQUIRED. (discord for dms: kira.chi or join the discord server: https://discord.gg/RHH8WgHZka)
- Have fun with it! Experiment with the characters all you wish :)

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  • Roles Cast!

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  • Now Processing Auditions

    Hello everyone! Thank you for sticking with this project and auditioning!

    All of the auditions will be processed very soon my me and the team! The project will continue to be open, making room for some of the characters who don't have auditions yet.

    Thank you for your continued patience!

  • New Roles Added

    Hello everyone! 14 new roles have been added to Fortunes of Barovia! They are open for auditions until the deadline, Jun 30, 2024.

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Strahd Von Zarovich
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Sir Captain

Strahd von Zarovich - MAJOR CHARACTER

Strahd is the Count of Barovia. He is a conqueror, a tyrant, and a vampire.
Has a deep-mid deep voice with the token Barovian accent
Has a commanding voice that can switch from persuasive to menacing in a matter of a few seconds.

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • all slavic accents
  • visualnovel
  • monster
  • male young adult
  • video game
  • (MENACING, COMMANDING) “Volenta, you are well aware that you have disobeyed me, yes?”

  • (PROPER, IMAGINE A DINNER PARTY AND HE IS THE HOST) “I am Strahd von Zarovich, and you are in Castle Ravenloft, my abode.”

  • (THREATENING) “Do not try me, spawn. You are mine.”

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Rahadin
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: David O.

Rahadin - MAJOR CHARACTER

The Chamberlain of Castle Ravenloft, once loyal to King Barov and now to his von Zarovich line after his revolt against a former prince. 

Has a deep-mid deep voice , mostly monotone. Takes his job very seriously.
Has an unconventional accent (optional!).

Voice description:
  • visualnovel
  • video game
  • male young adult
Other info:
  • emotive control
  • (SERIOUS, SERVANTLY) “Welcome back, my lord. Dinner has been set.”

  • (SLIGHT BREAK IN HIS VOICE) "Do not test me, Kasimir. Do not call me biir." (biir is pronounced beer)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Lady Wachter
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Trinity Somerset

LADY WACHTER - MAJOR SUPPORTING CHARACTER


Lady Wachter is the head of the Wachter family after the unfortunate passing of her husband, Nikolai Wachter.
She has a raspy old voice and is the head of a cult of Strahd von Zarovich, believing his actions are justified
Has locked up her daughter, Stella, after believing she has gone insane

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • female senior
  • video game
  • visualnovel
  • (NICE TURNING INTO SOMETHING MORE SERIOUS WHEN MENTIONING VARGAS) “Volenta, dearest, can you send a short message to the Count for me? It’s about Vargas.”

  • (ANGRY) "You must never visit that Victor again!"

Musician
Musician
Dark Fantasy Visual Novel Composer
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Sykozealot Music

Give me some of your best tracks!

Other info:
  • music composer
  • background music
  • classical music composing
  • game music
  • *Say something you think would fit*

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Ludmilla Vilisevic
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

Ludmilla Vilisevic - MAJOR CHARACTER


Ludmilla is a wise, yet curious soul. She loves books and especially impressing and being a council to Strahd von Zarovich.

She is one of Strahd's many brides, having a deeper and more mature voice.


Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • visualnovel
  • video game
  • female adult
  • female young adult
  • (REFINED, WISE) "Lord Strahd, you must know that the adventurers are close to our castle, yet too weak to lay siege to Castle Ravenloft. It is in my belief that the adventures are on their way to Vallaki." (Vala-key)

  • (CURIOUS) "Did you need something?"

  • (POLITE, SLIGHTLY ANNOYED) "Do not lie. I am positive what I said was correct."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Anastraysya Karelova
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

Anastraysya Karelova - MAJOR CHARACTER 


NOTE: This character cusses heavily and screams! 


Anastraysya is temperamental and always wanting dig her claws into all that angers her. 
She is one of the brides of Strahd, always vying for Strahd's attention. She often pokes fun at the other brides, sometimes forgetting her limits and being punished.

She has a mid-range, raspy voice. Think stereotypical fem villain.

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • female adult
  • female young adult
  • visualnovel
  • videogame
Other info:
  • screaming
  • (TEASING) "Awh, is Mr. Chamberlain being a little bitch? What a shame, I thought your dusk elves were much stronger and wiser."

  • (VERY ANGRY) “I'll cut your mocking throat out!"

  • (BORED, UNINTERESED) "Ugh.. you again? What do you want?"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Ismark Kolyanovich
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Douglas Grosser

Ismark Kolyanovich - MAJOR CHARACTER


NOTE: This character curses occasionally!


Ismark Kolyanovich, son of Kolyan Indirovich, sometimes known as the 'lesser' to his deceased father. He is a man who has always lived in the shadow of Kolyan and wishes to prove himself to the people of his hometown. 
He has a mid to mid-deep soft masc voice, he is sometimes serious to a fault, but oftentimes very friendly. (Barovian accent is optional but preffered!)
His little sister, Ireena Kolyana has always been his go-to person. He speaks a lot more lightheartedly when talking to her.

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • all slavic accents
  • video game
  • visualnovel
  • male adult
  • (TO IREENA, FROM SOFT TO SERIOUS) "Ireena. I- (gets cut off) No. You aren't supposed to head out past night! You won't be safe out there." (Ireena pronounced E-ree-na)

  • (SULLEN, POLITE) "Another one, Arik... Thanks."

  • (FRIENDLY) "You're not from here, are you? Arik, another one! We have guests! (pause) Oh, no need! I'll pay for it."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Ireena Kolyana
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

Ireena Kolyana - MAJOR CHARACTER


Ireena Kolyana is a brave, young girl. She is the youngest of the Kolyanovich family and is the little sister of Ismark Kolyanovich.
Despite her sisterly love for Ismark, she has found herself in a recent struggle with Strahd von Zarovich, the vampire count which has recently caused the death of her father, Kolyan Indrovich.

She has a gentle fem voice with a lot of determination. (Barovian accent is optional but preferred!) 

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • female young adult
  • female adult
  • video game
  • visualnovel
  • all slavic accents
  • (POLITE, NERVOUS) “H-Hello.. my name is Ireena. Ireena Kolyana.” ( E-ree-na Kol-yan-Na)

  • (SAD, TURNS INTO MORE DETERMINED TONE) “My father, Kolyan Indirovich.. (Kol-yan IN-di-ro-vi-ich) he was a good man and an even greater dad. I will not let his sacrifice be in vain!”

  • (ANGRY) “I will never join your side, Strahd!”

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Victor Vallakovich
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Huncarite

VIctor Vallakovich - MAJOR CHARACTER

Victor Vallakovich is the son of the burgomaster/town mayor of Vallaki. He is often sad and stays in his family house attic trying to find a way out of Barovia.
He used to love experimenting until his lover and childhood friend, Stella Wachter, was caught in a magical accent. She reportedly 'went insane' and was locked in her room. 

He has a teenage, raspy masc voice. He sounds mostly unmotivated and sour. (Barovian accent is optional!)

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • visualnovel
  • video game
  • male teen
  • all slavic accents
  • (ANNOYED BECOMING STERN) "Yeah, yeah, magic. So what? It doesn't matter anymore."

  • (HAVING A LITTLE GLIMMER OF HOPE MOMENT) "Stella.. Stella are you there?"

  • (THAT HOPE FADING) "Stella..? Nonononoo.. please..!"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Stella Wachter
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Bekah

Stella Wachter - MAJOR CHARACTER

NOTE: This character curses and says meow.. just in case you are uncomfortable.

Stella Wachter, daughter to Lady Fiona Wachter, has her mind merged with a cat's after an experiment by Victor Vallakovich. She is smart and likes making witty comments.
Before the experiment, Stella interested herself in the dark arts with Victor. She truly enjoyed Victor's company and doesn't blame him that she was locked in a room by her mother.

After the cat's consciousness was removed rom hers, Stella has a strong and bubbly mid to mid-high voice. 

Voice description:
  • female young adult
  • female teen
  • videogame
  • visualnovel
  • (QUESTIONING) "Meow, meow meow meow?"

  • (ON THE VERGE OF HAPPY TEARS BEFORE BECOMING TEASING AND WITTY) "VICTOR! *squealing* I missed you oh sososososo much..! Look at you! You became so emo while I was away."

  • (COMMANDING, MOTIVATIONAL) "Love! Protect the camp. Ismark (Is-mark)! Protect Ireena. (E-reena) Let's win this shit!"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Father Petrov Donavich
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Douglas Grosser

Petrov Donavich - SUPPORTING CHARACTER


Father Donavich is an old man and the father of the MC, he used to be a kind priest of the only church in the village until his son, Doru came back a vampire spawn. 
Hehas been hellbent on a cure for his son, and leaves most of the church's work on the MC. He often prays to the Morninglord to find a cure for his son.
He has an old mid to deep voice that breaks often. (Barovian Accent is optional but preferred!)  

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • all slavic accents
  • male senior
  • video game
  • visualnovel
Other info:
  • crying
  • insane
  • (CRYING) "Oh great Lathander Morninglord, please.. save my son. I beg thee!"

  • (STERN) "You must go. This is no laughing matter, child."

  • (PARENT-LIKE) "Doru.. Doru is calling for me.. I must."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Doru Donavich
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

DORU DONAVICH - MINOR SUPPORTING CHARACTER


Note: This character SCREAMS! 


Doru is a vampire spawn turned by Strahd after a recent revolt against him. He used to lead a battalion in said revolution until their commander was killed.

Doru is now locked in the church's undercroft, screaming for food from his father.
Doru has a raspy, strained masc voice. (Barovian accent is optional but preferred!)

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • male adult
  • all slavic accents
  • visualnovel
  • video game
Other info:
  • screaming
  • (SCREAMING) "Father! I'm hungry!"

  • (STRAINED) "Father? Is that you, father? Have you finally come to feed me?!"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Young Doru
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

Young Doru - MINOR SUPPORTING CHARACTER


Doru Donavich when he was a child. He was always rambunctious and enjoyed play fighting with the now burgomaster's Ismark Kolyanovich. 

Doru has a raspy, child voice. (Barovian accent optional but preferred!)

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • video game
  • male child
  • all slavic accents
  • visualnovel
  • child
  • (HAPPY, GIGGLING) "I'm gonna beat you one day, Ismark!"

  • (WARNING) "I know you're friendly and all.. but don't go near them, they look.. weird."

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Young Ireena
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

Young Ireena - MINOR SUPPORTING CHARACTER


Young Ireena is younger Ireena Kolyana, a shy kid adopted by Kolyan Indirovich. She has a mysterious past, being found in the woods one day by Kolyan's militia. 
She has a soft, kind voice. (Barovian accent optional but preferred!) 

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • child
  • female child
  • all slavic accents
  • video game
  • visualnovel
  • (SHY) "Hi..! My name is.. Ireena! My brother is Ismark! Your name is..?

  • (KIND, CALM) "Go on little froggie.. return home same."

  • (GIGGLING, HAPPY) "Oh, yes! That sounds like so much fun!"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Young Ismark
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

Young Ismark - MINOR SUPPORTING CHARACTER


Young Ismark is the younger Ismark Kolyanovich. He is often strict on himself, having the responsibility of being the village's burgomaster one day. He is great friends with Doru.
He has a spunky, energetic voice. (Barovian Accent optional but preferred!) 

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • all slavic accents
  • video game
  • visualnovel
  • child
  • male child
  • (PLAYFIGHTING) "Hyah! Heheh.. I got you, Doru!"

  • (RESPECTFUL) "Yes, father.."

  • (VERY ENERGETIC, HAPPY) "I'm Ismark! Burgomaster Kolyan's son! It's sooo nice to meet you!"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Young Stella
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

Young Stella - MINOR SUPPORTING CHARACTER


Young Stella is a younger Stella Wachter. She is proud and friendly, very close to Victor and is an overall ray of sunshine. Her mother, Lady Fiona Wachter, is very protective of her.

She has a happy-go-lucky, strong fem voice. 

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • female child
  • child
  • video game
  • visualnovel
  • (ANNOYED, COMPLAINING) MOOOOM! I don't wannnnaaa..!"

  • (SUPRISED, HAPPY) "*gasp* That's amazing, Victor! You're amazing!"

  • (CHEERFUL, ENERGETIC) "I'm Stella! And this is my friend Victor! Victor, say hii!"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Young Victor
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

Young Victor - MINOR SUPPORTING CHARACTER


Young Victor is a younger Victor Vallakovich. He is often quiet, mysterious and aloof. He has a bad relationship with his parents after recently hearing his dad boast about an arranged marriage with Stella. 

He has a monotone, raspy child-like voice. (Barovian accent is optional but preferred!) 

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • all slavic accents
  • visualnovel
  • video game
  • male child
  • child
  • (QUIET) "*sigh* ...Hi."

  • (ANNOYED) "No. Not going."

  • (HOPEFUL) "Really..?"

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Vargas Vallakovich
closed
Unpaid
cast offsite

Vargas Vallakovich - SUPPORTING CHARACTER


Vargas Vallakovich is the father of Victor and the proud burgomaster of Vallaki. He loves to boast and make things about himself. 
Vargas Vallakovich originally arranged a marriage for Victor and Stella so he could have some of the Wachter's influence and people. After the accident however, Vargas is saddened by the fact of Stella becoming 'insane' but is keen to find a bride for Victor once again. 
His command of Vallaki is a pretend utopia and often pretends Strahd doesn't exist.

He has an old, raspy and proud voice. (Barovian Accent optional but preferred!)

Language:
  • english
Voice description:
  • male senior
  • all slavic accents
  • video game
  • visualnovel
  • (PROUD) "Welcome to Vallaki! All is well!"

  • (ANGRY, QUESTIONING) "You are not talking to that dirty-blooded Wachter, are you?!"

  • (TRYING TO BE POLITE) "Ireena! Come in! Have you met Victor?" (E-ree-Na)

Voice Actor
Voice Actor
Escher
open
Unpaid


  • *Say something you think would fit*

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