First and foremost: This is a long-form story containing anthropomorphic animal characters, violence, strong language, light sexual themes and instances of implied sexual abuse. If these topics make you uncomfortable, please reconsider auditioning.
Guess who's back?
Brought to you by Maggotmoshpit, the writer of Frontier, and I as the liaison, here's In The Shadow of The Valley! This is a prequel set 1,000 years prior to the events of Frontier.
Not sure what Frontier is? Listen to the audiobook here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbWwi54qqLU&list=PLK7jSWWvw3SU5d3AGfe2P6a3_M9Fyw-sG
Here's what you need to audition:
1. A decent mic. This means nothing that sounds like you're talking through a potato.
2. One or two takes for each line. Show us some variety and you'll be more likely to get cast!
3. A Discord account once you're cast. I'll be sending an invite to the server through PMs.
4. A dedicated attitude! There are lots of chapters to cover, so commitment will be important.
Have fun!
This is at the top of the list because there are a lot of extras that need to be filled. Showcase your range! People who are cast will most likely need to do more than one extra.
These characters appear in one scene or chapter and are never heard of again. Feel free to use your demo reel for this, or come up with some lines if you're feeling creative.
Sample line: "Let's go, the enemy is approaching!"
Sample line: "Please don't hurt me..."
*Various war shouting/death noises*
A peaceful, strong older man with a deep, well-worn voice. Main character.
“I’m not satisfied with this edge, Fray, it might need a couple more folds.” (Neutral)
“I love you, my daughter.” (Warm)
“Don’t you touch her! You hear me!? YOU WILL SUFFER!” (Rage)
(Pronounced "Meer-ree"). Strong willed and independent. Deeper female voice. Her demeanor changes to one of hopelessness after suffering trauma.
“Oh, you weren’t listening, father!” (Annoyed)
“Oh, I know, father. I love you too.” (Warm, slightly dismissive)
“Ow! No! Nothing is wrong! Nothing! I’m just fine!” (Distressed)
Old, but sounds younger. Heavy, peaceful by nature. Any male voice.
“Right now? Well, a friend of mine lives up here, but he’s still very far away. I doubt our paths are compatible.” (Conversational)
“Where do you come from? Why do you wish to speak to my friend? He has many enemies, and if they hired you to-” (Suspicious)
“I thought there would be more…” (Disappointed)
(Pronounced "Ar-bah-list"). Deep, somewhat passionless voice. Violent in battle and prone to bloodlust.
“Oh… I don’t think I have a real name. I like to be called Arbalest, though.” (Neutral)
“You’re all going to die, and you’re just… lying down and taking it?” (Disbelief)
“Funny how that works out, how everything you plan goes horribly wrong.” (In battle. Focused, but slightly crazed)
(Pronounced "Kah-thresh"). Introverted and calm. A woman questioning her beliefs. Any voice, as long as it is not too high.
“His name is Pil (pronounced "Pill"), and I am inclined to agree… I apologize if I jumped to conclusions, I’ve been looking for Pil for a long time.” (Slightly suspicious)
“What the hell are you talking about?!” (Pleading)
“Why wouldn’t I be okay with this?” (Soft, but confused)
(Pronounced like the name Fredrick, with no F). Young man with a soft voice. Somewhat timid.
“Yes, Regent.” (Neutral)
“Myri! Are you alright…?” (Very concerned)
“Take your time…” (Supportive)
(Pronounced "Joe" with a French J ["zh"]). Main villain. Deep male voice. Egotistical, vile, narcissistic. Evil manipulator who is capable of much cruelty.
“Ah! Lar! My good friend. How has life been treating you?” (Pleased)
“Is that all you can say? 'No, Regent. Yes, Regent'?” (Mocking)
“Go out, track a blacksmith, bring him back. How hard is that!? It has been days! I want my blacksmith back, dammit!” (Angry)
(Pronounced "Hay-len"). Middle aged. Soft and strong voice. Will do anything for his daughter.
“What are you doing! Let go this instant!” (Angry)
“Whatever happens, know I really do respect you.” (Nervous, apologetic)
“You read too many adventure stories. The fire very well might have been an accident.” (Amused)
(Pronounced as spelled). All of them will be voiced by one person. Three triplet brothers. They are cold and highly skilled. Zif - deepest voice, Zik - medium voice, Zip - highest voice.
“Look, their tracks are just barely visible.” (Zif)
“Look, their tracks are just barely visible.” (Zik)
“Look, their tracks are just barely visible.” (Zip)
Idealistic young feline man. Strongly set in his beliefs. Any voice.
“She looks lovely every day.” (Casual)
“They’re going to execute you at dawn, you need to leave, now!” (Urgent)
(Pronounced "Coal"). Deep voice. Strong and authoritative.
“Thank you, Captain. I’ll deal with him.” (Neutral)
“Indeed… but can I trust your word, Garth?” (Suspicious)
“Silence! This man is a criminal and a spy. He will be brought to justice swiftly.” (Anger)
The general’s daughter. A friendly, naive young woman. High voice.
“Harimau (pronounced "Ha-ree-mao")? What is it? Who’s that?” (Confused)
“Really? Father! We can attack Folg (pronounced "Foal" with a g at the end of it)!” (Excited)
“He lied! He lied! He always lies!” (Anger, sobbing)
(Pronounced "Ha-ree-mao"). A kind and gentle person by nature, but circumstances force him to be a warrior. Very deep voice if possible.
“This is Garth, sir. He was found running from the felines, for trying to steal katches (pronounced "catches"). He claims to know the feline’s deployment plan. Frankly sir, I don’t trust him.” (Neutral, formal)
“Goodnight, Rita.” (warm)
“Rita! Stop for a moment, please!” (Pleading)
(Pronounced "Pill"). A very old man with boundless energy. Speaks very very fast and has a high voice. Wise beyond even his advanced years, to the point where he cannot understand why anyone would question his wisdom.
“Oh! That! Yeah, yeah yeah yeah, come here.” (Fast, excited)
“No! If anyone finds out who you really are, you’ll get caught! They’ll kill you! … And who might you be, anyway? I don’t think I caught your names…” (urgent)
“I met him once more on that fateful journey. This episode is not as nice.” (Calm)
Small, handsome man with a smooth trustworthy voice. Rotten to the core, he cares about no one but himself.
“Yes, Regent? What do you require of me?” (Confident)
“N-now, I don’t think this is… I can- AHH!” (Pleading, gets hit with crossbow bolt)
“Y-yes… I-I am here…” (Shivering)
(Pronounced "Teh-zar".) A tall commanding woman. Medium voice. Sometimes prone to bouts of dizziness.
“Tezar, sir. I swear this day I will hunt Marten until the ends of Atriea (A [as in acorn]-tree-uh) with you.” (Angry but calm)
“No… not here… n-not nnn...” (Dizzy, nauseous)
(Pronounced "Toe-zhayn-kuh"). Older woman. Kindly voice, somewhat prone to nervousness.
“Marten! Oh, God, they’re taking Troy away!” (Sobbing)
“Well aren’t you cute…” (Doting)
“Please, eat something.” (Motherly)
Tojenka and Halen’s daughter. Nervous, high voice.
“W-What will they do to us?” (Nervous)
“What am I supposed to do? My best friend has transformed into a different person.” (Concern)
“It was nice seeing you again. I missed you.” (Warm)
Strong old man, a leader among his oar-mates. Religious zealot and racist. Deep-medium voice.
“I don’t like the feel of this. I can feel a storm in my bones.” (Concern)
“But I’m a bit older, and I’ve been all over Atriea. Do you know the one thing that seems to remain totally consistent?” (Firm)
“Felines are evil. You can’t trust even the ones that think they’re good.” (Firm, with vitriol)
A young oar slave. Female. Any voice will do.
“Me? I’m Petal, like a flower. What about you?” (Friendly)
“What are you doing?” (confused)
“I get it! Excellent Idea! Here, let me help…” (Excited)
“Child, why do you rush in here so urgently?” (Kind)
“Well you can’t call this place home!” (Angry)
“We’re as much native to this island as Kathresh here. Our tribe moved here when I was a boy.” (Neutral)
(Pronounced "Flaw-sue"). A tall man. Gentle by nature and quite handsome. Deep-medium voice.
“Good morning. My name is Flasu, and this is our leader Elder Laurel. No need to point those, we mean no harm.” (Friendly)
“What’s wrong? I know I may be a little intimidating, but I assure you I’m a gentle giant.” (nervous)
“You know, you are the most beautiful woman I’ve ever met.” (Amorous)
(Pronounced "Siv-vee"). Nervous disposition. Slightly arrogant male.
“So there I was, surrounded on all sides by felines. Our crew fought valiantly and we almost slew the whole lot, but alas, their reinforcements arrived and took me and a few others prisoner.” (Exaggerated)
“You don’t say…” (hopeful)
(Pronounced "Cull".) Civy's mate. More down-to-earth female.
“What? What is it?” (nervous)
“I swear it gets more extravagant each time you tell it. But this tale, Kathresh, it's totally true-” (amused, is cut off)
“Everyone knows you and your group. You saved our lives!” (Admiration)
“Hey, where’s he going?” (Suspicious)
“Sh! I’m trying to think.” (Mean)
“This is connected to the fire last night, I know it. You! Halen! Where were you last night right before the fire?” (Still mean)
“No! I was just covering all possibilities. I will now question your staff.” (He’s basically always mean)
(Pronounced like "Nib" but with a v). A friendly woman hiding sadness. High voice.
“He shall explain all. Come.” (Reassuring)
“Please, they are close.” (Urgent)
(Pronounced like "Carl" but with an F). Any male voice that is not deep. Sometimes out of breath.
“Sorry, sir. Stone Wall told me to deliver this message.” (Formal)
“Aye sir. I’ll get ready.” (Neutral)
“Alright. This time put the wheels on right. We don’t want an encore of your last ‘performance’.” (Commanding)
“Not now, I am waiting for a runner. He will arrive soon.” (Dismissive)
(Pronounced "Lay-ole"). Medium female voice. Stone Wall’s second in command and mate.
“You truly are a stone wall.” (Defeated)
“If the higher ups want it, it shall be done.” (Scolding)
“Haha! It’s not that simple, my friend. I cannot choose what I see, only when I see.” (Amused)
“Very well… I saw you. In a book.” (Serious)
A mysterious warrior monk. Almost emotionless. Deep male voice.
“You think something’s afoot?” (Serious)
“A warrior’s intuition is seldom wrong, my friend.” (Chiding)
(Pronounced "Tuh-lee-ko"). Young female voice. Usually upbeat.
Funfact: Teliko Sr. is in Frontier!
“Go away, I’m trying to read.” (Annoyed)
“I love you too, Dad.” (Warm)
“Ach! My back screams in anguish! Why don’t you nail these last boards, Fray?” (Some pain)
“Well, it’s just weird that you celebrate the Day of Fire with us, you know? Because you’re a feline?” (Curious)
(Pronounced Or-lee"). A young girl turned ruthless warrior and strategist. Tough voice, as long as it is not too deep.
“Take half the force, get them over those canines, then tell them to drop among their ranks and cause havoc. Once the wall is down, I’ll send in the rest with bows and pick off the stragglers.” (Quick, low)
“Alright everybody! Let’s chase them!” (Loud, commanding)
(Pronounced "Mole-kuh"). A runner. High voice. Sniveling.
“I’m not a runner, why do I have to carry messages like one? I’ll run out of steam before I get anywhere…” (Whining)
“Well, that’s very generous of you. I’m out to find the ones they sent out to get the traitor Marten’s head.” (Neutral)
The owner of a bookstore/fugitive smuggler. Borderline extra character. Any male voice.
(This isn't a self-insert role I swear, you can audition for this)
“Names? Origin?” (Suspicious)
“Alright, the watch will be back on the wall any minute now, hurry!” (Urgent)
(Pronounced "Yes" but with a z). Borderline extra. Male child. Mischievous.
“Leggo! I need to talk to Elder Laurel! There are strange people in the hills!” (Struggling to get free of someone’s grasp)
