Kingdom of Ash: Or How I Stopped Pretending to Care | Animatic Series

Kingdom of Ash: Or How I Stopped Pretending to Care | Animatic Series

Project Overview

The local adventurers guild by the name of "Turas" was big among the townsfolk. 

It was Muruni's father who encouraged the boys to join in order to self-improve and defend the town from any dangers it may face.

This is an original series written and produced by me. I have written two full chapters that I will be adapting into one video.
I want to tell the rest of the story in this type of format, as it will make things easier to consume, follow, and help me out with the process as well.

Basically, it will be images, and animatics used with voice-over done over it. Most likely with sound effects and music.

This is the SECOND Casting Call for the second half of the first episode! The first half is being worked on now! Our main artist was caught up in moving and life so it was hard to work. 

Video will be posted here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH28c8xY3oZn0AJcX0F_GNA?view_as=subscriber

Latest Updates

  • NEW ROLES!

    Hi everyone! It's about that time to get some new roles in for the upcoming 2nd half of the 1st episode! The new roles listed are some neat ones! Plus I am still taking extras as well! The roles consist on 3 Females 1 Male Sort of the complete opposite of the first half, though it wasn't really on purpose. Anyway, auditions are open for around a month so take your time, and I hope you guys do well!
  • Casting Has Finished!

    Congratulations to those who have been cast. I will make sure to contact you later today to send you contact information. Some may not have been cast, but I will also contact you as well if anything opens in the future! Thanks for following!
  • Follow Up Casting

    If you submit to the casting, I'll most likely still contact those who aren't chosen for roles. I have MANY more important characters that need to be cast. However, I can't as of now. Either some characters are on the back burner of being developed, some need to be more fleshed out with writing, or some aren't important enough for entire role castings. Project status: Ongoing I planned to get some more panels drawn out this weekend, though that went out the window entirely. Trying to destress, yet also make time is difficult when you have a job and a social life you have to attend to. This is a pretty large passion project for me, so I want to have fun doing it but also not make it my primary focus in life. Nothing is canceled or delayed for that matter, I'm just trying to be as transparent as possible. I'll make some progress on it soon.
Komu Rui
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Komu Rui
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Unpaid

A serious woman who demands respect and order in her precense. She's one of the head guildsmen of Lurra, and leads the branch of the main cast.
She has the properties of spiders and becomes unhinged when using it to it's full potential, so a lot of odd sounds are going to have to be made!

She is one of the main antagonist, so this is a HUGE role to fill. Feel free to do any voice you see fit. As long as its serious and can span emotion!

  • "As guild members, you all have to accept the risk of death. To some, you may seem invincible in the grand scheme of things. This test is to prove that you are as brittle and small as I assume you are." (Speaking to group)

  • "Guards, escort those lowlifes out at once. Those who disrupt under my guidance will not be tolerated!" (Ordering, agitated)

  • "You don't think I know what I'm doing!? You're a real idiot! You should have burned with that excuse of a father!" (Mocking, full evil mode. Just go nuts with this line. I reccomend mulitiple takes!)

Hatsu Ari
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Hatsu Ari
open
Unpaid

A bit louder and unhinged, Hatsu is a side character who is part of the Yachi gang. Even gang members can enter the guild if they're talented enough after all. He can manipulate a race of highly explosive ants from his body, and even regrown his body by using them.

I'm going for someone that's a bit of a loudmouth and doesn't really care about what others think of him. Though he has a rare soft spot for some. Hopefully, you can capture him well!

  • Are you fuckin' serious? Hell no I ain't goin' in there! (Being told to enter an intimidating hole in the ground)

  • You gotta be kiddin'... This is not at all what I had in mind... (Been told something really serious, scared and anxious)

  • NO! STOP IT! GET THE HELL OFF OF HER! DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH MY SIS! (Highly distressed, actually go bananas. Act like your mother is dying in front of you)

Afall Cain
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Afall Cain
open
Unpaid

A tough young woman who is a part of the Yachi Gang. She can manipulate electricity using the electrolytes in her body. She's been beaten and bruised all her life, so she's for sure not one to mess with! Entering the guild is one of her main goals. But for what reason?

I want a tough but approachable voice for Afall, sort of like the opposite to Komu. Someone who can be warm but would still beat ass. 

  • Ain't no way you think you can just hit me without a problem. You have to catch me first! (Determined, half-smirking)

  • Shit man, that's some serious damage there. You sure you're gonna be good? (Concerned but still in the zone)

  • Even if there's 20, 50, 100 of you. I'll still kick ALL your asses! (Angry, determined) 

Rivenditori Fortuna
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Rivenditori Fortuna
open
Unpaid

Fortuna is a reocuring antagonist to the main cast. She comes and goes throughout the series to toy with each of the characters. But why? Is she doing it for fun or is there a hidden meaning behind it?

She is able to manipulate luck with her playing cards to give her a advantage (and sometimes disadvantage)

I want her to sound a bit posh and classy, so try your best! I'm open to accents if you see it would fit the character!

  • "Have you never been told to knock before entering?" (Mocking/Joking)

  • "Hush, sweetheart, the names Fortuna. I think you've made a mistake, this is actually my room." (Still mocking >:( )

  • "Don't you worry. I think your bloodshed will make a grand finale." (A bit serious, but still with showmanship)

Extra Male Voices
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Extra Male Voices
open
Unpaid

I will be adding more male voices. This includes leads and extras, make sure to be ready for either.

  • Talk about yourself, and include some lines you think would be fitting. Make sure to show your range and vocal ability!

Extra Female Voices
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Extra Female Voices
open
Unpaid

I will be adding more female voices. This includes leads and extras, make sure to be ready for either.

  • Talk about yourself, and include some lines you think would be fitting. Make sure to show your range and vocal ability!

Narrator
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Narrator
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: Ramzey

This is an important role, you must have a nice voice that is nice to listen to. You read out the lines that describe actions and scenery. 

  • It was a bustling day among the kingdom of Lurra. Not too sunny, not too cloudy. It's a perfect day for a kid to go on a bike ride, a bike ride that lasts till the streetlights come on just in time for dinner. Though the town was awake and alert, a certain person was not.

  • The two boys make it to the guild's building. The stairs to the building are massive, which leads to an equally massive building. Everything made of quartz, white like a blinding light. This was just one of four guilds that take up the corners of Lurra, each with a distinctly designed banner with a specific color scheme.

  • The friends continue towards their goal, and make it to their destination. The room has a sizable line, with at least 20 people in it. The man they saw earlier is a few places up. They take their place in line.

Muruni Hati
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Muruni Hati
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: RichardWebVO

A boy with a big dream and good intentions (at first) enters into an adventurer's guild with his childhood friend, slowly finding out the darkness that corrupts the world and the people he loves.

He speaks recklessly, and with energy. He's careless in how he talks but can have some seriousness at times.

  •  "We wanna be strong and fight bad dudes!" (Exclaiming with little regard for others in the room)

  •  "You never know! What if she's just shy or just insecure." (Playful)

  • "It does APPEAR that way, huh, Kalah..." (Annoyed)

Kalah Niat
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Kalah Niat
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Unpaid
Role assigned to: John McCord III

Muruni’s childhood friend who discovers the darkness his town holds and secretly manifests it for power.

He's cool and collected. He makes more calculated decisions and jokes at times.


  •  "You're so full of yourself... Just get packed or I'll bother you again..."  (Jokingly, but a little annoyed)

  • "Are you kidding? Absolutely not!" (Responding apprehensively)

  • "Ok, well it appears to me that we are in some shit right now..." (Slightly taken aback, yet straight-faced) 

Ponlock Mousiki
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Ponlock Mousiki
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Alanon

A guy wearing purple headphones, curly orange hair, and a purple coat. Pretty laid back and goes with the flow.

  • "Hey, you' a part of the new recruits?" (Asking openly)

  • "You just gotta go straight on, make the first right, the third left, and enter a room with a lotta people in it, can't miss it." (with little hesitation, talking quickly)

  • "Oh, really? Shoot. This is gonna be even better for you guys," [Laughter] (Talking with some malice in his voice.)

Gillia Bronza
Voice Actor Voice Actor
Gillia Bronza
closed
Unpaid
Role assigned to: Cascade Nerida

A timid girl who has a heart of gold. She wants to support others and is ready to put herself in harm's way.

She's pretty sheepish, but she has some order in her voice. She can get pretty serious when in a fight.

  • "Um, the line is for sparring signups." (Trying to answer a question) 

  • "My name is Gillia. I um, want to be a guildsman and protect others." (Introduction, a bit shy about it)

  • "There's nothing I'd rather do than be here. You won't be getting in my way. (She means business!)

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