Heart of Ice
Project Overview
Heart of Ice is a mod made by me for Bethesda video game called The Elder Scrolls V - Skyrim. This work is focused on character of Astrid - central character of the whole story.
I tried to make a story that is fully lore-friendly and implemented into the lore and gameplay. I want it to be as much immersive and role-playing as possible.
Astrid is a 23 year old warrior from boreal island of Roscrea in Sea of Ghosts situated north of Tamriel. She arrived in Skyrim for a very special business - retrieve a unique reliquary stolen from her homeland. Since the minute you are met you may notice her closed and unfriendly nature.
But after player saving her from a deadly trap Astrid claims that according to an ancient custom her fate is in hands of Player from now on. She decides to follow and protect Him/Her by any means to pay this debt of honor.
At first one may notice her bad temper, closed nature and waywardness, however she has...quite a cheerful nature...? Gradually, characters get to know each other better. Player has option to help Astrid in different troubles or just hang out together. Player begins to recognize her interests, weaknesses and much more about the character. Astrid tells Player how she has become who she is now. You can also have a very special and touching moment together after which she can be romanced.
Finally, during your mission Astrid saves you in response and from this moment she can consider herself free. However, the work is not done yet - you continue to trudge through ancient dungeon. But soon enough you succeed in finding the reliquary and Astrid can sail home. This is when she decides what to do. There are 4 possible endings: and one of them explains why this story is called Heart of Ice.
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Main and only role for this project that needs high-skilled VA. The story focuses on this character, her personality and relationship with player controlled character - Player.
"Astrid, daughter of Eivor, tough, skilled warrior from cold Roscrea island. Her will is hardened like her steel in harsh winters and bloody battles. It may seem she knows neither fear nor fatigue."
Astrid is a 23 year old warrior from boreal island of Roscrea in Sea of Ghosts situated north of Tamriel. At the first glance she has bad temper, closed nature and waywardness. But as you (Player and Astrid) become familiar you recognize her fears, her passion, her interest, etc. You see that she is not a cold-hearted machine, but there is caring and and kind companion hiding inside.
The character has fully described backstory made solely by me. The story counts up to 2 thousand of lines for Astrid, including both story and miscellaneous lines (the latter can be heard at different circumstances depending on your location/current relationship rank etc). Gradually she becomes more and more soft - this is the keystone of the story: to show change of a character.
From the voice actor I need to feel that vibe of shift in character: from cold-hearted warrior, inhibiting her own emotions and feelings to a loving and caring companion.
Role does not contain any NSFW topic and is strictly lore-friendly (no dirty talk or whatsoever), however, suggestive lines are presented (like: "I love you!")
My idea and vision about Astrid's voice was inspired by America Ferrera's character from "How To Train Your Dragon" movie franchise, however, this is not about accent, but for the audacity, courage, confidence and energy o'her in this role that I love. You can listen to four examples from link below.
https://soundcloud.com/smashman1/sets/examples/s-QVBk1rwgIKJ
Another example would be Laura Bailey's Wei from DOTA 2: https://dota2.fandom.com/wiki/The_Disciple%27s_Path/Responses
There you can find every single line of the character: vigorous, confident and with attack
Update: audition lines shortened a bit.
- english
- female young adult
- videogame
- video game
(Very straightforward, assertive, confidently) My name is Astrid of Haraldson clan. I am the mightiest warrior of Roscrea. My reaction is instant, my hand is fierce, my steel is swift.
Everything I have and achieved I owe to my raise. There is no place for feelings, for compassion in true warrior's life. I must be cold-blooded in fight to survive.
(Surprized, enlightened) Wait, glacier? Wait, wait… It just came to me. (Happy, with broken voice) I am – the glacier. And you set it on fire! You are my betrothed. (Surprized again, confused) Wait, did she mean that my spouse be the one, who…I will fall in love with? I can't believe I didn't see this earlier.
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