“Heroes fade. Legends endure. Thirteen books of dark fantasy where pirates, royals, and outcasts battle gods, tyrants, and the scars of their pasts.”
Brief Description
A frame-by-frame 2D dark fantasy epic blending heartfelt character drama, high-energy fight choreography, and ensemble storytelling. Beginning with Volume 0 — seven cinematic origin shorts introducing the main cast — the saga follows a rotating ensemble of pirates, royals, prodigies, and outcasts as they battle gods, tyrants, and their own demons. Act I unfolds as a dark fairytale of curses and pirate adventures, with divine forces stalking them at every turn, before plunging in Act II into forbidden science, steampunk wars, and a plot set in motion long ago. Inspired by works like Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Vox Machina, and RWBY, the series balances emotional intimacy with large-scale adventure.
Story PremiseIn a world fractured by the fall of kingdoms and the legacies of the High Mages, eight unlikely heroes are pulled together: a pirate Catfolk scarred by loss, a resurrected healer with no past, a runaway noble archer, a shapeshifting druid, a disillusioned paladin prince, a prodigy court mage, and a champion fighter weighed down by destiny.
Bound by circumstance yet divided by secrets, they will cross paths with tyrants, gods, and their own inner demons. From seven intimate origin tales to a thirteen-book saga, their journey grows from fragile alliances and small victories into wars, betrayals, and revelations that will shake kingdoms, challenge the divine, and rewrite the very fabric of their world.
Rules / RequirementsMust be 18+.
Active on Discord (used for casting, scheduling, and production).
Must demonstrate professional behavior (reliable communication, timely submissions, respectful collaboration).
Voice Actors Must be willing to stay signed on for the character’s arc (minimum 5-year commitment for main characters; see “Timeline” below).
Must meet audio quality standards (clear mic + quiet environment). Please submit both raw and lightly cleaned versions if you edit your audition.
We only consider your audition if you fill out the google form application, in the role description (more details below)
Any Auditions that include a Discord Server invite link as their submission or submits a portfolio with obviously stolen or AI art will automatically be Dismissed
Inclusivity StatementWe welcome applicants of any gender, orientation, race, religion, or background. Casting decisions are made solely on acting skill and fit for the role.
Our Policy on AIAll creative ideas, concepts, and scripts are created by humans. We never use AI to replace artists, writers, animators, musicians, or voice actors. AI may only be used as a support tool — to format notes, organize tasks, or build templates — but the art, stories, and performances always come from people.
Payment & Non-Monetary BenefitsProfit-share model: details on payout timing and eligibility are provided after auditions (During Callback/interviews/Role Offer).
Non-monetary benefits include: credited roles, portfolio use, promotional features, priority consideration for future projects, and opportunities for growth within the studio.
Notices / Important InfoTimeline:
Volume 0 (7 Character Origin Shorts): target 1.5–2 years.
Each Book (1–13): ~2–3 years per (faster if production accelerates).
Voice work is recorded earlier in production — typically within the first half of a book’s cycle. Cast members must remain available through release for possible re-records.
Example commitment: if your character’s last appearance is Book 3, expect to stay attached for ~6 years (recording + rerecords + release).
Casting Scope
Wave 2 auditions focus on Books 4–6 (and any major roles not cast in Wave 1).
Some smaller Act 1 characters and select Act 2 roles will be cast privately; remaining roles may appear in a later Wave 3.
Act 2 (Books 7–13) will be cast in Wave 4.
Legal & Contracts
All selected talent must provide their legal name for contracts.
Standard NDA, Talent Release, and rights assignment agreements are required (rights to submitted work belong to the studio).
Offers are contingent on signed agreements.
Callbacks
Crew Interviews
Story & Character NotesRole Size Key (Books)
Main Character: Major focus in multiple chapters, appears in most chapters.
Major Reoccurring Character: Appears in most chapters as a side character; gets 1–2 major focus chapters.
Reoccurring Character: Appears in 3+ chapters as a side character.
Major Guest Character: Medium-major focus in 1–2 chapters.
Guest Character: Small role or cameo in 1–2 chapters.
Role Size Key (Volume 0 – Origin Shorts)
Main Character: Protagonist of an origin short; appears in at least one other.
Major Reoccurring Character: Major role in one short, smaller role in another.
Reoccurring Character: Small roles in multiple shorts.
Major Guest Character: Major role in one short only.
Guest Character: Small role or cameo in one short.
Disclaimer
Role size, appearances, and lines may change as the story develops. Applicants should be flexible and prepared for adjustments.
Spoiler Notice
Many roles use altered names or codenames to protect story details. Full information will be shared privately with finalists or cast members as appropriate.
ApplicationsEach role description includes a Google Form link.
Crew: Fill out a form for every role you apply to.
Voice actors: Fill out the voice actor form once, no matter how many characters you audition for.
Notes on Audition MaterialsReference Images: Temporary Hero Forge minis are used as visual references. These are placeholders only and do not represent final designs.
Character Art: Official art is still in production and will be revealed later.
ClosingThank you for your interest in our project!
We look forward to seeing your auditions and see many of you join our current crew of Writers, Artist, Animators, Voice actors and more, to work on this epic journey together.
— Eli Fletcher, Creative Director & Creator🎭 Wave 2.5 Update Coming Soon!
This wave features 18 major character roles + 21 crew positions.
A small Wave 2.5 update will follow soon with a few additional characters currently being finalized.
Stay tuned for announcements when those go live!