Lustrias- an episodic fantasy audio drama and visual novel!
Project Overview
Welcome to the Lustrias project! ^_^
UPDATED June 6th 2018!
The visual novel is currently under production and will be available around Christmas 2019. A ton of new characters and roles will now be opened to help with that.
#4 Free digital copies of each episode.
#5 A copy of the visual novel.
#6 A chance to better them self, and grow as an actor.
We will cast people as they come in for extras and such. Once the final date arrives then all remaining roles will be closed.
August 24-26 is our Matsuricon visit in Columbus, Ohio.
March 2019 will be the release of the final episode of season 1 of the Lustrias audio drama.
Christmas 2019 will be the release date of the visual novel.
An anime is also in the works. ;)
Matsuricon Meet N' Greet: https://www.facebook.com/events/615217515482985/
George Keller
President/CEO
Green Moon Productions
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Latest Updates
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Voting for Lustrias ends on November 10th. The Audioverse Awards has extended voting till November 10th, so get out there and vote for Lustrias! Also if you wouldn't mind taking a few seconds out of your time and posting this on your social media, that would help us tremendously. http://www.audioverseawards.net/site/finalist-voting-form/ Thanks so much, George Keller President/CEO Green Moon Productions www.greenmoonprod.com
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Lustrias nominated for an award!
It's been a while since I've updated the original casting call. As of yesterday, we have been nominated by Audioverse Awards 2018 for best production! Specifically for Episode 4: The Amulet of Norkal. Which you can check out here ---> https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/georgenbkeller Episodes 1-5 have all been released to the public. You can view them for free on YouTube and Spotify. Or if you are feeling generous you can purchase them forever through CD Baby. Each episode is only $1.99 We would highly appreciate your help. With episode 6 we will be able to release Lustrias Volume I on CD worldwide. Over 7 hours of an epic fantasy adventure for $9.99 And finally new casting calls have been put up and will continue to be put up until we have scripted the entire season. Currently writing up to episode 15 out of 26. Thanks so much for your patience and help. And I can't wait to show more of what Lustrias has to offer. George N.B Keller President/CEO Green Moon Productions [email protected] -
We need more help!
We are now actively in production for episode 3 and we are realizing that we grossly under estimated the amount of people that we will need. We have minor and extra roles available for both male and females. We have vampires, ghouls, demons, spectres, townspeople, faeries, elves, and more open. If you would like to be apart of the Lustrias team then send us a message at: [email protected] Looking forward to hearing from all of you, George Keller President/CEO Green Moon Productions -
Episode 1 is Released!
At loooong last the first episode of Lustrias is done and has been released on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWC9GQ1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_.Sa8AbQPB5SKE I'm also announcing that the cast and crew of Lustrias will be attending Matsuricon in Columbus August 24th-26th. We will be dressing up as our characters, signing autographs, showing a playable demo of the visual novel, and giving away free pins and postcards. For more information please visit the official Facebook Event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/615217515482985/?ti=as Thanks so much, George Keller President/CEO Green Moon Productions -
TRAILER IS NOW LIVE!
Here is the trailer guys, check it out! https://youtu.be/hcpMbru6ONo
Emily Reinhardt:
(being playful and flirtacious) "It's not different at all! I'm still your wovable little sister, and your my bwave big brother." (giggles)
(pouts her lips, a little bit angry here) "They're not silly stupid! They are Magic, Guru, Girls! They are very powerful, and fight for love and justice!
(highly aroused, begging to be pleased) Please baby, please! Please cum for us baby! (moans) We can't wait anymore, we're so, thirsty! (bites lip and moans deeply from the chest) Ahhhhh yes! That's it! I can feel you getting close. (whimpers and begs) I need it Nick, I need it sooooooooo baaad! {Please sing for us a line or two from your favorite anime song}
Princess Anastasia:
(Slightly offended) "Hmph!
Like a common woman like you could satisfy him. Only a succubus like me could
give him endless nights of pleasure. YOU, are the wanna be."(eyes are narrowing as her voice strengthens) "That
is no way to speak to my husband! I've always suspected something like this,
but I've held my tongue all of these years. Now, I know!"(extremely happy and giddy) "Strawberries? STRAWBERRIES!!! ^_^ (lets out a high pitched squeal of approval) Count me in! We could make a cake, or perhaps a parfait! (excited noises) I can't wait anymore...I....MUST....EAAAT! [Go ahead and really get into this line, have some fun, lol!] {Please sing for us a line or two from your favorite anime song}
Princess Cecily:
(nervous) 'Ummmm
nothing, uhhh Nicholas here was just helping me....clean! Yeah! Clean this room, and move around some of the furniture around." (nervously laughs)(a little annoyed) "You
like my breasts huh? Well how about I turn you into one? No? But I thought you would looooove that...pervert! (Crosses arms) If I let you touch them, then you must promise me that you'll fetch me that Silvane. Promise???"(Acting totally stupid and sticking her tongue out like a dog) Lahhhhhh!!! (laughs stupidly) Come join me Nickers, It's so Much FUN!!! Woooooooooooooh! (laughs really hard) Come on pervert, climb up here and get me! Can't you climb? Awww, too bad baby pervert. Guess I'll have to keep these big bouncy boobies all for myself. (bites lip and giggles) {Please sing for us a line or two from your favorite anime song}
Lucia Szekely:
(Is a bit scared) "My name? I am called Lucia. (A bit offended) I'm not part of the Crimson Twilight! I was ordered to come here or they would kill me! Please I beg you to believe in me. I am telling the truth."
(is a bit curious) You all sleep together? Oh, okay, then I will sleep with you also. (Takes her skirt off nonchantly, then becomes startled and shocked) What? What's wrong? Did I do something? (looks around her) I don't sleep with my skirt on, it's too scratchy for my skin. Put it on? But why?"
(moaning) Mmmmm! Yes, I can feel it coming! (whimpers and bites her lip) Yes, I want it in my mouth, please! (licks the blood off of his finger) Sssslp! Ssslp! Mmmm! So tastey! [Ha, ha, ha, I bet you thought she was doing something else, am I right?? :P] {Please sing for us a line or two from your favorite anime song}
Mona:
(Being cute and innocent) "Welcome weary traveler, may I help thee find the way? (Giggles cutely) I am, and you appear to be a man. (Being a bit bashful) Oh my, well thank you Nicholas. I would love to be of help to you and your companions. Please ask me anything you'd like." [This is your time to really sell to the audience that you are truly thee most innocent, lovable, perfect thing they have ever heard. Make even the darkest heart shed a tear when they hear your voice.]
(pouting cutely) But I want to go with you. Please don't leave me behind, I can help you. (Thinking fast) Well you can, you can carry me on your back. I am very small and lightweight. You'll never know I was there. I can also help you see any bad guys when they try to get you from behind. (begging sweetly) Pwease Nicholas! Pwetty pwease with ice cream on top?
(giggling cutely and yet erotically) My my honey, you seem to be oozing some clear liquid from your lollipop. Should I...lick it? (giggles) I'm really hungry, and you wouldn't want me to starve, now would you? (giggles erotically then moans) Mmmm! That's the stuff Mona wanted. {Please sing for us a line or two from your favorite anime song}
Gabriella Leonie Vanhurst:
(Growling, defensive) "Grrrrr stay away from here, this is sacred ground! (Snapping at him) Get out! You're kind are not allowed here!
(Rolling her eyes and looking down at her in disappointment) You can't be serious. That's the stupidest plan I've ever heard. I bet this rock could come up with a better plan than you. (laughs sarcastically) Ha, ha, ha, haaaa. You're hilarious. (claps slowly)
(growling erotically into his ear) Grrrrr, I know you want it, so don't be bashful and grab it. Grab it! (moans and howls a little) Mmmmoooo! Yes baby, that's right. Squeeze it harder! Spank it! Arf! Arf! Arf! (moans) Yes! More, harder! ARF! Yes spank me! (moans louder) {Please sing for us a line or two from your favorite anime song}
Helena Lovecraft:
(laughing confidently) Oh Ho, ho, ho, ho! Seems Nicholas can't stop himself. He's such a DIRTY pervert. (laughs, each laugh descending lower in register) Now, surrender or I'll force his little itty bitty cock to POP! And all of his vital essence will gush out into my wet little mouth. (laughs darkly)
(irritable) Enough of this already! You're at the edge my love, so go ahead and release for me. Give me EVERYTHING! (laughs darkly) That's right my love, just a bit closer. (moans deeply) Cum for mommy, give it me sweetie! (makes a high pitched squeal of approval)
(menacing, dark, edgy) Your lack of strength is pitful! Surrender to the darkness and amerce yourself in your darkest desires. (bit of a growl) Come to me! (summoning a powerful demonic spell) Akanukan Avul Sol Mardvar! Nau Biavo Duk Barkan Esshil!!! (Ah-kawn-oo-kawn Ah-vool Soul Mard-varr! Now-oo Bee-ah-voe Dook Bar-kawn Es-Sheeel!!!) {Please sing for us a line or two from your favorite anime song}
Leonardo:
(Relieved) *sighes* I'm relieved that you're safe Anna. I feared the worst for you and the others. (Serious tone, protective) They're here, whatever you do, don't .... move.
(Being gracious) Thank you my lady, I haven't had a home cooked meal in a long time. *sniffs the air* I smell something really good, smells like a cake.
(Attacking an enemy) EyahhhhhhhhhHHHHHHHHHH!!!! (Screams) Get out of here! RUN!! (Angry) You'll never touch them, you will be dead before the hat hits the ground. (Slashing with claws) Hyah! Hyah! Errrrrrrrahhh! *growls* (Screams in pain) AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!
Hephora:
(Gracious and humble) "I am Hephora, queen of the harpies. It is a pleasure to finally meet you, Nicholas"
(Alert, senses danger) We are not alone. (Commands the harpies) Girls, Surround them and do not let anything through! On my command, raise your spears.
(feeling defeated, exhausted) There's nothing more we can do, they have *breathes heavily* breached the western wall. We MUST retreat into the citadel!
Mathias Rockwind:
(Saluting) Mathias Rockwind sir! I've been assigned to guard Princess Anastasia and Sir Nicholas on their mission. I have been trained by General Lux himself and he has approved of my ability to be a vital part of your protection. (a little bit offended but trying to act cool) Rear guard? I assure you, I am capable of handling my own in battle.
(Announcing himself bravely) I, Mathias Rockwind will save you! (His attack misses) You are truly a foe that can match me in battle! I am honored to fight you this day of days! (Almost gets stabbed, then boasts) Woah!....Ha! You're attack has been rendered useless. I am the victor on this battlefield!!
(screaming like an idiot, crying a little too) AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! Stay away from me!!! I don't want your love! No! Stay away! STAY AWAY!!!!! *cries profusely*
Lolly:
(Aroused) Well who do we have here? *giggles* A strong, tallll warrior eh? (amused) What's wrong sweetie? You seem a bit tense. (erotic) Can I help you unwind? (laughs) What's with that cute little face? What's the matter, can't I help you give you a release? It'll feel really REALLY good, I promise.
(She's found him at last) Darling! I found you! Now we can finally be together. Oh how I've waited for this moment. Is this a dream? (pouting cutely) Don't run away from me honey, I want to give you a nice big kiss. (makes a cute kissing sound) Mmmmmwah! Doesn't that feel good?
(Is licking the crotch of his underwear) Mmm! Mmmm! Mm! (Is found out and acts innocent) Morning honey! I hope you slept well. What am I doing? I'm giving you a good morning present. (licks his crotch again) Mmm! Can't Lolly have a taste? Lolly has been a good girl for her darling. Just a little bit? Pwease? (Desperate) Don't run away! Please! *begs* I need your sweet honey darling, I can't live without it!
Queen Lillith:
(Unsure and doubtful) "Peculiar.
Most of our kings have been men of great power and renown. Do you think you
have the strength to lead a kingdom?"(Happily surprised and proud) "I
sense no hate, nor greed, nor deceit in his heart. I thereby decree as the
queen of Lustrias, that this man is to marry my daughter by the next full moon.
By which date they will consummate their marriage by melding their bodies,
hearts, and souls. So it is written, so it is done!"(Teasing him) "Have the two of you finally joined together in the throes of passion? There is nothing wrong with telling me the truth Nicholas. (Teasing him further) Are you nervous, Nicholas? Now why would a brave warrior prince be nervous? Do you like it when I come in close (whispers into his ear) and whisper sweet nothings? (laughs) Now I know why my daughter is in love with you, your body is honest even though you're trying so hard to deny it. *giggles*
King Khardas:
(Deep hearty laugh) "Ho!
Ho! Ho! Right to the point, I like that in a man. (clears throat) I am King
Khardas of the elven kingdom of Arna."(Very serious, and worried) "Our
elder wizard confirms their identity. In the scroll of Octavious to Merdin,
they tell of a race of demons born at the beginning of time. Their sole purpose
was to sow discord and destruction into creation. Now, they have returned to
destroy once again."(Intimidating) You will not live to tell the tale. (Swings sword) RAHHHHHHH!!!! (Swings again and cuts into his arm) ERRRRAHHHH! You are beaten! (Chases after him) Ilias (Eeel-ee-aw-ss)! Varda! (Var-daw) (The enemy is cleaved in twine and he laughs heartily) Ha! Ha! ha! ha! He is no more!"
Merdin:
(Amused) "What's wrong with you boy? You look as if you've seen a ghost. (confused) Eh? Merlin eh? Hmm. Can't say that I've heard of him. Although, I do recall traveling to a place called England. But, that was ages ago."
(Serious) "The situation is far more dangerous than it appears. To the west lies a great army of demonites, a truly unstoppable force. To our southeast is an army of the undead, led by a necromancer named Lennix. (confused) Is something the matter? This is not the time for jokes my boy."
(Relieved) "Zeus, my old friend. It is good to see you. (Agreeing) The situation could not be more dire my friend, you are good omen for this fight. (Pushing Nicholas towards him) This, is the chosen one, Nicholas Reinhardt of Earth.
Gwendolyn:
(laughing, amused) "It has been a long time since I've heard Merdin singing. You must possess a great power young man, otherwise he wouldn't waste his time."
(annoyed) "I never knew you to be a pervert Merdin. Don't encourage the boy, it makes you seem like a dirty old man!"
(sizing up her foe) I have never faced such a foe, but no matter, the greater they seem, the harder they fall. Hyah!! (warning Nicholas) Nicholas! Behind you! Faerlain (Fair-line) Saerd'uin! (S-air-doo-een)
(annoyed) "Come on already, my class is starting in two minutes! (Rolls eyes) Do you really need your wife with you? Aren't you a man?
(instructing class) "Please open to page 112 and follow along with me. Magic can be infused into certain potions, and used as a defensive barrier against an unknown attacker. When you say the phrase, Alora Erade' (A-lore-ah Air-rah-day) over the potion it will be encircled with an invisible barrier known as a...(Gets annoyed) May I please not be interrupted?
(embarrassed) Please don't make me say it again. (acting coy) I don't know what you're talking about, I said no such thing. S,s,so if you will excuse me, I'll be on my way. (suddenly kissed) Mmmm! Mmmmmm! (gives in) Mmmm, mmmm.
Zora:
(smirking while teasing him) "Well
it is custom for the maids to be naked when they clean their master, is it not? You
wouldn't want us to get our uniforms wet now would you?"(teasing him further) "Mmm!
Looks like Kaera is going to give you her extra special service. (whispers seductively
into his ear) She's going to sensually massage every muscle in your cock until
you give her, (purrs) her reward."(acting coy) "Why I'm here to protect you Nicholas. You don't think I came here for some other reason, do you? (laughing) You're face was priceless! >O< (admits) Although, some quality time alone with you sounds really good."
Maedria:
(apologetic) "I am sorry for the intrusion my lady, but Merdin has asked for your presence in the main hall. "
(moaning) "Mmmm! Yes, that's what I like, please don't stop! (moans louder) Mahhhhh! My god you're so goooood! I'm gonna, I'm gonna!! (Screams in pleasure) AHHHHHHH!!!!"
(fearful) What is that....thing?!!! (worried) Please my lady, we must retreat. We cannot win against that monstrosity!"
Flora:
(shy) "C,can we just hold hands? I would really like that. *giggles* You're so cute when you're flustered."
(kissing Nicholas) "Mmmmm! mmmmmmmm *moans* Mah! I love you Nicholas. No, please don't look away. I'm, I'm being serious. Will you please, please make love to me?"
(sighes happily) "The sunset is so beautiful this time of year. Don't you think so Nicholas? (looking around) Nicholas? Where did you go? (sad) Nicholas??? Where are you?
Kaera:
(curtsies) "A pleasure to meet you. (laughs) I'm a maid, haven't you ever met a maid before? (teasing) *fake gasps* What's that? Something's moving in your pants! I think I should help you get it out, don't you? *giggles playfully*
(acting very cute and innocent, teasing) "Do
you like it when I rub your cock like this? Hmmmmmm? (happy) Oh my! Look at how happy it is. Yes, yes, yes, that's it darling, grow for me!"(slurping,
sucking and moaning) "Ssssssslp!
MMMM! MMMMMAHHHHH! Give it to me, I want it in my mouth!"
Valanor:
(unimpressed) "This kid is the chosen one? Hmph! Doesn't look much does he? The old man thinks he is, so what choice do we really have?"
(instructing) "All right, I want you to focus your energy into your hand. Let it flow freely from your soul, through your heart, and into your hand. (annoyed) Is that your hand kid? I don't think so...EYES UP!!!"
(fired up) "All right, finally! A challenge worthy of me. I can't wait to knock off that smirk from your face! (charges forward) Hyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"
Diana:
(laughing) "Ha, ha, ha, stop it, you're killing me! (squeals with laughter) Haaa! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! That's enough, please Val!
(reassuring him) "It'll be all right, trust me. Merdin knows what he's doing. He's been around a lot longer than you, and I think he could tell the difference between a normal man and the chosen one."
(Happy) "Sure thing kiddo, I'll be happy to teach you. First, you'll need to feel yourself let go of any doubts and shake it off. Next, I want you to focus your mind on what you want to accomplish. See it come to life in your mind's eye. Finally, in one motion I want you to let yourself have what you want, and eject that feeling from you and send it out into the world."
Damien Deadlocke:
(stalling for time) "Well, if it isn't her highness, Anastasia. Have you come to stop us? *laughs darkly* You're too late, we already have what we came for."
(commanding) "Stop her! Don't let her escape! (struggling) And who are you? Nicholas? I've never heard of you. No matter, I'll dispose of you easily!"
(pissed) "Thought you could get away from us? NEVER! We will never stop hunting you! Get them! (charges at Nicholas) ErrrrrrahhhhhhhHHHH!!!
Keisha Dupont:
(urgency) "Understood my lord. Move the amulet to the carriage, vite! vite! (claps three times quickly)
(intimidating) "You are no match for Crimson Twilight. Go home and cry to your mother. *laughs coldly* Ah, there is some fight in you, oui? Good! I'll drain it out of you, slowly."
(shocked and horrified) "No! it can't be true. Noooo! Damien! Damien!!! Why did you kill him? He was my beloved, my world, my raison d'etre. *cries* (vengeful) Now, you must die!"
Rogan Orcshield:
(agreeing) Yes boss. (confused) Where did they go? (scared) I'm sorry master, I'll go, I'll go!
(angry) You killed him, now you make Rogan angry! *charges* Ruhhhhhhhhhahhhhhhhh!!!
(annoyed) "UGHH! Let me SMASH YOUUU!!!!! (scared) No, no, nooooo!"
Viper:
(excited) "Ooooo, what do we have here? Fresh meat? *hisses* Captain? Can I eat 'em? (laughs) My pleasure!"
(scared) "You may have one this round, b,but we'll be back! (terrified) Wait up Rogan! Wait for meeeeeeee!"
(scoffs) "Ha! You're nothing but mice squirming across the ground. I think it's time for us to put you out of your misery."
The Shadow:
"You summoned me? (happy) Gladly, I'll return shortly with their blood."
(dark low voice) "You cannot hide from me, I can taste your blood. (laughs coldy) You cannot run, you cannot hide, I will find you and kill you!"
(serious) "No one has ever so much as touched me. How can you be so strong? *scoffs* Strong or not, I WILL break you! *maniacal laughter* I have....your blood...on my hands ha! ha! ha! ha! haaaaaaa!"
Lennix:
"Bring me the scrolls. Ah, Tristar Academy. I remember a certain insufferable fool who promised me power. Now, I! have the power. *laughs darkly*
"They've made it further than I gave them credit for. (snaps) Send out the goblins, show them no mercy, and leave none alive!"
(annoyed) "You always were an old fool. Now I am stronger and more powerful than you, Merdin. *laughs darkly* Karvak zul Idmir al'moras zir! (car-vawk zool ed-meer awl-more-ass zeer) (invigorated) Embrace the darkness!
Morda is a very powerful arachnid woman, cursed to wander the world in search of her next meal. Which just so happens to be people. Specifically, young men.
She enjoys watching them squirm and beg to be set free, only to sting them and make their bodies go limp. Helpless they watch as the spider consumes them through a tube embedded in their abdomen.
She is pure evil, and delights in torturing and teasing her meals. She is also a middle aged woman with a deep sultry voice. But she can also wail with such ferocity as to scare the life out of anyone that hears her.
"What do we have here? Delicious, fresh, meat! Even better....*moans* a powerful man with a frame to match. *laugh darkly* Don't be afraid of me, it won't hurt for very long. You'll slowly slip into an endless sleep."
"Come back here! I'm not done with you! *screams* AHHHHH!! VERMIN!! THIEVES!!!"
We will need about half a dozen different professors for Tristar Academy. These are large supporting roles, and think of them like professor moodys and professor flitwicks of this series. They can young, middle aged, or old. Male or female. Any accent. Just surprise us.
"Welcome class, settle down, settle down! We have some new students today. So can you please make a warm welcome to Princess Anastasia and Prince Nicholas of Lustrias, Princess Cecily of Arna, and Lady Emily of Earth."
"Yes, yes, he's the chosen one. But don't let that screw with yer head. You best be getting back to work, or I'll have you out by your ears, got it!?"
"There was a time when the world was at peace, but now, a darkness covers our lands and chokes at the very life with breathe. I'm afraid there won't be anything left this time."
The 3 Singing Nymphs:
Please sing for us about 15 seconds of a hauntingly beautiful harmony between three female voices. Think Gaelic or Greek harmonies between three young women. We want to capture what three beautiful sirens would sound like. You can't help but be drawn in by their enchanting singing.
(Do these lines both seductively and yet a bit creepy. You don't quite know whether to give into your desire or run the hell away!) "Come to us, be with us. We want you, we need you. Play with us *moans* Yes, play with us. Let go of your troubles, (other voice) let go, and play with us forever. Come closer, (other voice) come closer, closer, (other voice) and closer. Yes *moans louder* let us touch you, (other voice) touch you *giggles*. (all voice simultaneously) Forever!"
*improvise a line if you wish*
Zeus:
(happy) "It is good to see you as well my friend. In the past you have fought to regain my kingdom, free the faeries, and save my life several times. Now, I wish to fight with you, side by side."
(enraged) "That is no way to treat him, he was your friend, same as I. Have you forgotten? *roars* Then I have no choice but to destroy you, good bye, old friend."
(warning) "The battle may be over, but the war has just begun. The demonites have reached the western border of Tristar Island. They will be upon us within the hour."
Zachary Holmes:
(happy) "Hey
Nick! Over here! Not
much, just heading to work. How about you? (worried) Are
you sure? You seem to be thinking a bit more than usual. You have that I'm in
deep thought look about you."(worried) "I
know, but the beta is supposed to launch in two weeks, and if don't get these
last few characters done they are going to kick us out to the curb."(freaking out) "This
is it! It's over! My career as a game designer is through! How?
How can we show her tons of progress when I'm still on the same character from
last week? We're dead man, DEAD!"
Nancy Poloski:
(a little annoyed) "Then
take a wild guess, I'm sure by taking the consumer average into account you
should be able to come up with something. (turns to Louise without breaking stride) Make
it a 1.5% attack bonus. That should satisfy the player, and not jeopardize the
playability of the game."(relieved) "How
are you two boys coming along? Any progress? (really annoyed) Am I
talking to the walls? No, I'm talking to you two gentlemen.(a friendly warning) "I'm
going to let you off with a friendly warning Mr. Holmes. You have turned out
great work for us in the past. I see you as a valuable asset of this company,
and also as a good natured human being. But, I must say, you're lack of effort
lately is deplorable. Now, if I were you, I would be getting together with Mr.
Reinhardt, and figuring out how you are going to create all the attributes for
the remaining 17 characters by Monday. Good luck, and do me proud." (smiles)
General Lux:
(worried) "My
queen, we must defend our kingdom. I implore you to allow 10,000 of our finest
soldiers to defend our southern border. We don't have time to let the council
ponder this any longer."(feeling defeated) "No
disrespect your majesty, but I find this to be a fools errand. She will not find
her betrothed. He is beyond her reach."(commanding) "Brothers and sisters of Lustrias, ready yourself for battle! (raises his sword) For your wives and your husbands, for your children, for Lustrias.....CHAAAAAARGE!"
Maria Khardas:
(happy and relieved) "My darling daughter, I am so relieved to see you back home safe and sound. (confused) And, who, is this man? (worried and a little bit annoyed) An outsider? Do you think such a man is worthy of you? My daughter *sighes* when will you learn that you are a princess. One day you will be queen, you cannot chase these thoughts of love and adventure. Be reasonable darling."
(angry) "Did you hear our daughter tonight? Going on and on about this, Nicholas? He is a bad omen, and has already had an ill effect upon our daughter. (incessed) She needs to grow up is what she needs!"
(apologetic and saddened) "My darling daughter, I am so sorry. I did not see what he meant to you. Please, I beg your forgiveness. (fighting back tears) Would you forgive an old woman, who has forgotten what it meant to love?"
Herod:
(commanding) "Move ye butts 'round their flank! Move it dwarves!"
(surprised) "Bless me beard, it be Merdin! *laughs* This battle is won boys, with Merdin on our side we have an assured victory!"
*improvise a line*
Havok:
"You won't be going any further *laughs* this is the end of the line for you. (commands) Goblins, attack!!!"
(annoyed) "Rahhh! How can this be? You are a puny human *snarls* Send in the trolls! *laughs darkly under his breath*
*improvise a line*
Captain Kathryn Cutter:
(robust) "Welcome aboard! I see you're in good company. And might I say, some beautiful specimens to be sure."
*sighes* "We met off the coast of Barracados. Twas a dreadful night, pitch black, couldn't even see yer hand in front of yer face. When out of nowhere he comes bounding over the side of me ship and takes one good look at me and he says, "darling, I fancy we have ourselves a fine night together" And next thing I knew, we were hitched. I swear he must have slipped something unnatural into that goblet.""
*improvise a line that you think would fit*
George F. Vanhurst:
(warning) "I don't know who you are, and frankly I don't care. Get off of our sacred land or you will suffer the consequences! *growls*"
(angry, worried) "These....people! are not your friends Gabriella. They are strangers from another land, and we do not know of their intentions for you. Do not sacrifice your life for them, stay here where you are needed and are protected."
*improvise a line for him*
Hansel Americ Vanhurst:
"Father? They are here to see you. The people from Lustrias sir."
(angry) "Stay away from my sister! *growls* You have no right to her, go back to where you came from and forget about her!"
*Improvise a line for him*
Richard Sinclair is the head of the 4th year at Tristar Academy. He is definitely a ladies man, and has half a dozen hot girls hanging all over him most of the time. That is until Nicholas shows up. This causes him to grow jealous and curious of Nicholas, but in the end the realization of his power convinces him that Nick is the real deal.
Richard should be smart, but a bit snobby. He knows he's hot and powerful, so he likes to brag.
"I haven't seen you around here before. Nicholas? So you're the chosen one everyone's been mentioning. It's a pleasure to meet you. And this is?"
"What power! Unbelievable!!! *astonished, gasps* I've never seen anyone make a lightning bolt that powerful before. You truly are....the chosen one."
Charlotte Valairium is the head of the third year at Tristar Academy. She is equally beautiful and resourceful. But she also is a bit pig headed and full of herself. Like Sinclair she turns down dozens of love letters a day from would be admirers. And to this day she has never said yes to even one of them. Now the "chosen one" has arrived and at first she wants nothing to do with him. But after a chance encounter, she falls head over heels in love with him and swears to worship the ground he walks upon.
"Chosen one? Hmph! Like we need another know it all. This school is fine with the bull headed idiots we have. Why add on another?"
"oh my gosh he's so dreamy *squeals happily* I want him. *shocked* Whaaat? He's taken? With who? The princess? When did that happen? *defeated* Oh...but if he's going to be king then I can still wiggle my way in. I'll have my way with him, you'll see."
Jasmine Karta:
(welcoming, pleased) "Welcome to Middleton Inn, may I help you find a room for a night? Or do you perhaps want a stiff drink?"
(teasing) "Why don't you two boys take this outside, I wouldn't want your little lovers spat to chase away my customers."
(seductive) "I have my ways of keeping you still. For instance.....I could sit down in your lap and keep you company. Up, close, and *moans* personal."
Kronos:
(angry) "There is no escape for you this time, old one. The darkness will overtake you, and you will fall!"
(very angry) "You don't have the power to kill me, old one! Admit defeat and die! *roars* Abath Zenir! (ah-bath zih-neer)"
*improvise a line*
Basically, this is the side kick to the evil necromancer Lennix. Think the hunchback of notre dame if he turned evil.
He should be sniveling, evil, and have that "yes master" like tone to him.
"My lord Lennix? But … it’s urgent, my lord."
"My lord Lennix, I fear I bring terrible news."
"The time has come, my lord. The Chosen One is here."
Students of Tristar Academy:
(amazed) "Wow! It's really him! Merdin! He's here! He's really here!!!!!"
(disbelieving) "That's the chosen one we've heard about? He's not much to look at is he?"
*Improvise a line of your own, or perhaps a student trying to cast a spell*
Succubi/Incubi:
(happy) "We're happy to see our princess out and about the city. It's truly a pleasure to meet you."
(laughing) "Who is that person with the princess? *silly laughter* He is rather awkward isn't he?" *giggles*
(seductive) "Are you lost honey? I can give you a place to stay. *shocked* Princess? Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't know he was with you, your majesty. Please forgive my ignorance!"
Vampires:
(hungry) "Come to me mortal, I hunger for your blood!"
(angry) "You are weak, spineless, a weasel of a man! You're nothing compared to me!"
*improvise a line for a vampire*
Goblins:
(angry) "We'll eat your liver for breakfast! *growls* (laughs) You're too slow for us!"
(scared) "What was that? I'm not staying to find out, retreat! Goblins retreat!!!"
*improvise a line for a goblin*
Dwarves:
(defensive) "And where might you be going laddie? No one can go see the king, his words, not mine!"
(attacking) "Haaaaaaaa! Get back here and fight me like a dwarf! HYAH!!!! You're a nimble one aren't ye?"
*improvise a line*
These are the Lustrian soliders, archers, and guards. They are both male and female. These are strong able men and women whom are willing to die to save their families and their kingdom. They come from all walks of life and are of all ages.
"Attack!!! Charge!!! Forward!!"
"They're coming!!!! Hold the line! Hold the line!!"
"Did you hear that? What is that? *screaming in fear* AHHHHH!!"
Elves:
(welcoming) "Welcome to Arna, may the blessings of the gods be with you."
(fighting) "Lian Thilas Adere!" (Lee-ann Tee-lass A-dare)
*improvise a line*
Pirates of the Midnight Marauder:
(cheering) "Aye! Welcome aboard lass. Ye be a welcome sight."
(attacking) "AHHHH!!!! *laughs in victory* Ha, ha, haaa! Take that to ye grave!"
*improvise a line*
These are the maids of Lady Kyreena. They are a mixture of succubi, humans, a ram like being known as a Dargon, and one stubborn elf.
They are all rather young except perhaps the eldest maid which is the elf. She can be middle aged.
"Welcome home master Nicholas, lady Emily"
"Would you like a bit more wine? Of course! *giggles*"
"You shouldn't be heading out after dark, it's not safe out there"
Townspeople:
(scared) "What was that? What made that horrible sound? *screams* Help! A monster!!!!"
(happy) "Welcome to town, may I help you find anything? We have clothes from all over Mystar."
*improvise a line, be it a welcome to the town type deal, or reacting to the various characters*
Middle-aged woman, heavy set, with long blonde braids, buck teeth, has several brothers and sisters at home and a large farm outside of town
“Fresh cream by the jug here! Cream and cheese!”
“That’s too expensive. I bought the same bolt over in
the next town and they didn’t charge me half as much.”-
“The gargoyles won’t be back, my lady. That is – not till they want their next meal. ‘Tis a devil’s price we’ve been forced to pay and that’s a fact. We can’t leave Middleton and it’s horrible to stay. You’d best be leaving when you can.”
Tall and slender middle-aged man, with straight dark brown hair, has a foreign accent, penny counter, obsessed with being profitable.
“Fresh cream by the jug here! Cream and cheese!”
“That’s too expensive. I bought the same bolt over in
the next town and they didn’t charge me half as much.”“The gargoyles won’t be back, my lady. That is – not till they want their next meal. ‘Tis a devil’s price we’ve been forced to pay and that’s a fact. We can’t leave Middleton and it’s horrible to stay. You’d best be leaving when you can.”
Large, heavy set man, able to carry a side of beef over one shoulder with ease, very strong, clear sense of what’s right and wrong, always the first to volunteer if someone needs help
Half a cow? And how do you think you’re going to carry all that, Missy?
I could, lass, if I had the time. With all of these visitors, I’ve got one lad
out on deliveries and the other manning the store.Still, it’s for her ladyship. Come inside then. We’ll work it out somehow.
Young woman in her twenties, a recent arrival, long brown hair which she restrains in a bun, used to be a school teacher, dressmaking is her reason for being
That’s too expensive. I bought the same bolt over in the next town and they didn’t charge me half as much.Goodness! And I thought that HE was the only thief in town.
(firmly) Reach for my bag again and you’ll lose a finger!
Middle-aged man, has lived in Middleton all of his life, very talented with his hands, married to one of the victims of the gargoyle attack
Umhum. Unfortunately, there’s more going on here than simple destruction. Every time I try to get near any of the wheels, I’m pushed back. Watch.
I’m afraid that they’re in the same deplorable condition as they were this morning, sir. By now, I would have at least started the repairs, but unfortunately, I cannot approach any closer.
(hushed, in awe) By all the gods! A living firefly.
Mature man with black hair, going gray, and bushy eyebrows. Recent immigrant from Lumeria, established first mill in Middleton. Will bring the rest of his family over as soon as he’s relatively prosperous.
She’s a fair woman. I don’t think she’d want a disaster in the new mill. Those looms are big and heavy. If the load alone didn’t break the beam, the resulting vibration would literally shake the building apart.
(eying Zora with interest) Really? Well, well. This morning may be looking up after all.
Indeed? If you have the time, my lady, perhaps you’d care to have a closer look?
Camila is a young woman overly concerned with her appearance. As the upstairs maid, she doesn’t do much heavy lifting and considers herself above the other staff. She has long blonde hair and aquamarine blue eyes.
I’ve been slaving away all morning! Just look at my hands. I broke two nails at it is! (sighs tragically)
If I must. I really don’t see why all of you can’t just stay at the inn instead. (weary sigh) It really is SUCH a bother.
This way. And when you’re done with those, perhaps, if you wouldn’t mind, you could help me with something else?
Ealga is a very young maid and is the salt of the earth, having come from a local farm. She knows how lucky she is to have such a choice position and follows Camila around like an adoring puppy. Ealga helps above stairs and sometimes in the kitchens. She has sandy blonde hair, hazel eyes and a positive, bright personality. Nothing is too big a task for her. She aims to please.
I’m afraid that we’ll be needing a little more meat today, Mr. Karbog. We have quite a few guests.
Not I, Mr. Karbog. Could we have it delivered? Cook says we’ll need it as soon as possible.
(brightly) I don’t mind, really. The morning just seems to fly when I’m busy.
Need 5 Lustrian Soldiers from Pendragon Castle. Part of the army of Lillith, Queen of Lustrias. These soldiers will engage a resourceful legion of vampires commanded by Damien Deadlocke, then accompany the queen as she flees to Tristar Island, the last stronghold of a desperate people. On the way, they will have to counter a rough group of pirates and clever sorcerers.
“Take that, you unholy creature!”
Anyone who’s not fighting, into the castle!
“Look out behind you. They’re coming through the line!”
Nash is a true intellect. He’s incredibly talented and very smart, but he has some difficulty with his “people skills”. He responds to other thinkers like him, but has a little difficulty relating to the young ladies. Nash has flaming red, curly hair, which is usually mussed and out of control. His clothes are mismatched, he wears socks which are different colors and has great difficulty performing simple tasks, much to his frustration.
“(nervously) Miss Valairium, uh, if you don’t mind, could you begin on page 4? Yes. Um, at the top of the page, if you please.”
“(excitedly) Why yes! That’s it exactly. The transfiguration will only progress as long as the conceptual boundaries are
maintained. Great care must be exercised at all costs. Understand, class?”“(astonished and apologetic) Great bags o mystery! You can’t be serious. Me, dance? Why I’ve never – well, I mean I’ve certainly
tried, but with little success. I’m afraid I have two left feet. In my case, perhaps even three! Simply put, sir, I – I wouldn’t know how to begin.”
Radella is indeed a strange bird. Beneath her rather somber brown and green gown is a lovely body, which she never reveals. Radella has pencil straight brown hair, which she braids with determination every morning, lustrous brown eyes and full lips. However, rather than flaunt her beauty, Radella prefers the company of plants. So great is her desire to live among them that she has built herself a treehouse in the huge Tristar Conservatory. Radella understands plants, not people, and is a little nervous even teaching her students.
“Now, class, please observe the Keriol gum. Its sap is so strong that even just a drop is enough to bond wood, cloth and sometimes
even metal. You see? Now, it’s even bound me. I, uh (shaking hand vigorously) As you can see, it has an almost impenetrable ability to adhere to – Drat! Let go, you infernal devil! Persistent little – (continues to shake hand) Baaaahhh!”“(aghast) By Venda’s Coral Tree, I certainly will not! I couldn’t possibly. It goes against everything that I know. Please. Please don’t ask it of me.”
“(in hushed, reverent tone) I don’t know quite how it happened. Little by little, over the course of time, I began to spend more and
more time in the Conservatory. I suppose it was almost inevitable. I fell in love. Yes! (giggles) Not with a man, but with this. All of these wondrous plants!”
Sugura is a tiny little woman of Oriental descent. She has straight black hair and deep brown eyes. As the daughter of a pirate and a concubine, Sugara literally had to pull her way out of the depths of a jaded lifestyle to live at Tristar. Gifted with a lovely singing voice, Sugara also plays the stringed Koto and Shamisen. She is an incurable romantic. At times, however, her pirate blood is revealed and Sugura has quite a temper. Her revenge is swift and usually permanent. Sugura is a black belt and if an opponent survives her direct assault, she blows him up with fireworks.
“(responding to romantic story) Oh, how charming! My heart leaps with joy at your story. You must have been utterly swept away with gladness.”
“(angrily) My aunt is a pirate still, but I have no desire to embrace such a life. Every one of a pirate’s days is uncertain and risky. No. I endured enough of that when I was much younger. Never again shall I allow myself to be carried away by the fickle
whims of fate. Now, I, Sugura, am in control of my own destiny! That – is the way it has been. And THAT is the way it shall always be!”“Lie down, Sir Nicholas, and I shall play for you. When you listen to the notes, think of your love and be at peace.”
Spaulding stands an astonishing seven feet tall. He is almost a thousand years old. Spaulding has a long gray moustache and beard stretching almost to his knees, sparkling gray eyes and a long beak of a nose. Spaulding keeps a small pet mouse in the pocket of his jacket and the little critter goes everywhere with him. The students are sometimes astonished when the mouse inadvertently darts out between his beard then disappears again.
“(searching in a book) Krystalia. Krystalia. Ah, yes. Here it is! The tremolite crystals on Krystalia are some of the rarest in the world, growing to over fifteen feet in height. Can you imagine? And you actually saw one? Oh! How I would have liked to see that.”
“If there is anything you wish to know, Lady Emily, I shall be happy to assist you. I fancy a young lady of your excellent breeding and deportment might care to turn the pages of a romantic novel perhaps? No? (sighs) Pity.”
“When he came to Tristar Island, Merdin brought order out of chaos. The rivalling factions laid down their arms and were finally at peace. Even then, he realized that idle men without purpose can soon – what? Oh. That’s only Percival, my mouse. Don’t mind him. He only wants some of the cookie crumbs left in my beard. Now, where were we? Oh, yes! Idle men can soon begin to contemplate war. So, he turned their energies toward building Tristar Academy instead.”
Maraja is a gorgeous creature, with long flowing silver hair hiding a set of gills on either side of her neck. Her eyes are a lustrous shade of green with silver highlights and she has the body of a goddess. There have been some rare sightings of a creature, perhaps a mermaid, frolicking off the point near the south tower, but so far, none have made the connection that Maraja is, indeed, a mermaid.
“(hushed, reverently) The sea is a marvelous place, Lucia. It is a world of wonder and great beauty. There, the fish ripple like
grain in the wind, always changing, yet never ending. True. We have our occasional wolves and devils, but they are few. In the ocean, you have only to stand back and sigh at all you can behold.“(angrily) There are those who would see the water horse destroyed, those who do not understand how rare a creature it is. What
folly is it that we must kill to determine a creature’s worth? Surely, there must be a better way!”
Enoch and his twin brother, Hal, both love gadgets. Bright and creative, Enoch adores spending time with Professor Zuniga as they create homemade flying machines and carts which float upon a cushion of air.
“Tighten the bolt with that spanner, Nicholas. That’s right! (laughs) See? Now, it stands up on its own. You did it!”
“Professor, what if we mixed up some of that secret potion of yours and applied it to the wheels. Wouldn’t it do the same thing?”
“(angrily) That’s enough, Hal. Can’t you see that they’re doing the best that they can? Besides, it’s not a bad idea, actually.
It just needs a little tweaking here and there.”
Barath hails from the deserts south of Lustrias. Dark and mysterious looking, he carries himself with a noble air. Many suspect he may be the son of a king or desert chieftain in disguise. However, no one has the courage to ask Barath the truth.
“(smooth and confidently) My people come from the desert, Lady Emily. Many consider our land desolate, a place of death. However, those with vision can see its many possibilities. Do you want me to show you?”
“I – I do not understand your need for humor. Is it not somewhat counterproductive? Wouldn’t it be better to strive for the goal
instead?”“(seething with barely restrained anger) I do not need a hulking body to be strong. These hands have killed before and shall, no
doubt, do so again. I do not invite a confrontation, Sir Nicholas. However, if one should present itself, I will be only too happy to rise to the challenge. Give me the chance! Let me prove it to you.”
Karimi resembles a Spanish maiden. She has long, jet black hair and deep, fathomless brown eyes. Karimi has enough curves to tempt a man to do something wicked and desperate. Even though she’s still a student, she’s already quite a seductress.
“What need have I of such vulgar tactics? The great creator gave women all the tools they needed to influence men. These
eager young swains tell me my hair is like finest ebony, my lips red as luscious berries, and my skin holds the golden glow of honey. (laughs) They cajole and plead and I let them think that they’ve won. Ah. But you see? I am the true victor.”“You must walk like this, Lady Emily. Use your hips more. Sway with every step. Make him want you before you touch. Do you
see? Dancing is like making love standing up.”
Cankor resembles a round, bald bowling ball. He has a rotund body and is not overly tall. Cankor makes up for it with a long, marvelous beard of reddish brown hair, which he methodically braids every morning. When he’s ready to create a potion, he ties his beard up with blue ribbons and hangs the ends over his ears to keep it out of the way. Cankor adores chocolate fudge and raw oysters – preferably together. He dresses in the style of the last century, with a silver pocket watch stretched tightly across his stomach. Inside the cover of his watch is a tiny portrait, a picture of Crystobelle, the young woman he once loved.
“Mr. Halvorsen, if you’d care to show the class what you’ve created? I’m sure all of us are dying to know what you’ve got hidden underneath your sweater.”
“(laughing with excitement) Do you think it’s possible? Triple tiered fudge with three kinds of chocolate AND oyster falls, as well? Oh, Miss Tickle! It’s like something out of a dream. How magnificent!”
“(patiently) Now then, the key to this potion, Mr. Medved, is not to add the hyperica too quickly. It takes a steady hand and great patience. You see? Gently. Gently. (gasping in shock) What?! No. Not the entire bottle. Are you mad? Everyone, down! Quickly!
(sputters and wheezes as the potion explodes in Cankor’s face). And that (coughs) class is why the necronama potion is so – so rarely used. Ahhhh (faints and crashes to the floor).”
Drakor is a gentle giant. Built like a champion wrestler, he stands well over six feet in height and has long, curly brown hair, a bushy beard and a moustache which nearly disguises his entire mouth. His kind spirit attracts both his students and the creatures of Tristar Island. He usually has his pet bird, Xerxes, perched on one massive shoulder. Xerxes got himself into a pickle and has almost no feathers left at all, except for a few on the crest of his head and five on his tail. Drakor knitted him a red sweater with appendages for his wings and tail to keep the bird warm. Drakor lives in a large cottage with an adjoining infirmary for any wounded and recovering creatures.
"I wouldn’t know, Miss Fiala. Maybe with a little bit of care, he’ll be right as rain in a day or two.”
“I heard tell, he was pretty banged up. Still, Sir Merdin gave him a second chance. Didn’t he? You have to admire a man for doing
something like that. You know?”“(chiding Lammasu) Down. (chuckles) Down, you wee beastie. I don’t fancy you stuffing your gullet with my hash and all my bags of tea in a single sitting. Like as not, it will just give you a stomach ache. Ah! See? Now, you’ve done it. (sighs) Mossie, Mossie. Will you ever learn?”
Ottilie is determined to mother every one of the students at Tristar Academy, whether they like it or not. She means well, but her constant vigilance is a little trying to some of the older students. Ottilie is the grandmotherly type, with a bun of silver hair and merry blue eyes above a large, round body. She is an excellent cook and loves to talk.
“(excitedly) I heard the queerest tale in the kitchens just now. I can scarcely credit it myself, but it seems to utterly fantastic, it must be true! Merdin – yes, the great wizard himself – has come down from the mountains!”
“(softly, consoling a student who’s been bullied) There, there now, my dear. There’s no need to cry. Everything will come out all right in the end. It always does. You’ll see. (now angry) All the same, if I had the lad in front of me now, I’d box his ears, I would! Treating a lady so. He should have better manners!”
“(making an elaborate cake, while tipsy) Two cups of flour and – No, no! Ah ha! Let’s double it. Then it will be twice as good. (giggles) Four cups of flour and sixteen cups of baking powder. How marvelous! Stirring, stirring. (humming, then licks spoon) Ugh! How putrid! (gagging) Wait a moment. Ha! I see. It was six teaspoons of baking powder. (giggles) Silly me. Oh, well. I’ll just cut the batter in half then and it will be right as rain. I’m sure that no one will notice.”
Tubbs is not a large man. His long beak of a nose, pointed chin, hunchback and stringy black hair make him stick out in a crowd. Tubbs is suspicious of all of the students and is unfortunately picked upon by the student body.
“Best you mind what I say, Mr. Reinhardt! On this ring, I have the keys to every one of the doors in Tristar. Nothing escapes me. Nothing! Do you understand?”
“(gasping in alarm) Who – who’s there? Show yourself, you coward. Hum. Maybe it was only the wind. (growling angrily) In a pig’s eye! No wind I know leaves footprints on the floor!”
“Professor! I found these books in the upstairs hallway near the south windows. Do you suppose she climbed up onto the window
and (whistles as though someone is falling) Splat!?”
Moles is a risk taker. Everything is an adventure to this professor and he frequently embraces some of the more nefarious goings on around Tristar Academy. Moles has jet black hair, wild bushy eyebrows and wears a matching leather jerkin and leather cap. With his goggles perpetually hanging from his neck, he almost seems like a delightful older brother to the students and rarely pulls the “professor” trump card.
“Do you mean to tell me you merely climbed up the side of the castle wall, three stories in the air, knocked on her window and
then let yourself in? Ha! Simply perfect! Well done!”"(thoughtfully) No, no. I think it needs a little more stabilization on this side. Otherwise, it will never get off the ground. Hum. What can we use to bind the cloth to the wing?”
“(kidding) Now, now, ladies and gentlemen. We all know that everyone should be treated with honor and respect. (chuckles) However, if Tubby simply misses the last step and falls into the vat of cold water, who am I to protest? (laughs with delight)”
Falkland isn’t quite certain how he became class president. It all began as a dare, but by the time the votes were counted, Falkland had won! Falkland is a consummate nerd. He wears large round black glasses and is a little chubby. Falkland frequently is found in the library, with his nose buried in a book.
“(nervously responding to suggestion that he go walking with Lady Emily) Well, I – I wouldn’t know how to approach her. Lady
Emily? She’s older than I am, isn’t she? What could I say? She’d probably think I was daft – and she’d be right. No – n – No. I won’t do it!”“(urgently whispering) Did you ever wonder why Professor Lumley is sometimes late to class? Look at the floor, man! It’s
wet. She’s been swimming in the sea. I tell you, I saw what I saw!”
Ivor is a happy go lucky, rolly polly fellow. He stands over six feet tall and has a broad blond handlebar moustache of which he is very proud. Summer or winter, rain or shine, Ivor wears a sheepskin tunic to remind him of his homeland.
“(chuckling) Would you care to wrestle me then, Sir Nicholas? I promise to go easy on you.”
“(scoffs) Ha! What need have I for romance, Lady Emily? In my village, women tend the livestock and garden and care for the
children. A woman holding a job? Preposterous!”“(hushed, reverently) When the moon turns, you can see a thousand stars in the sky. The air is clear, fresh, and cold as a witch’s
wart. (sighs) Even standing on shore, you can still smell the sea. Aye. I’ve been away too long. Far too long.”
Xerxes is an older parrot who used to belong to a Barracadian pirate. Once a beautiful bird with red, green and blue feathers, he has unfortunately seen too many battles. Xerxes is afflicted with a nervous disorder that has cost him nearly all of his feathers. Xerxes is very plain spoken and a true sailor, always willing to spin a tall tale to an attentive audience. He lives with Professor Drakor Vintage at Tristar Academy.
"(trying to be charming and poetic) Do you like the sea then, lad? Ah. ‘Tis a fine place indeed! Give me a red sky at night and the wind at me back and I’ll not yearn for more.”
“(angrily)Drakor, be ye daft? Merdin will have ye keel hauled if he catches one whiff of this! That little band of renegades is
nothing but trouble. Ye can see it in their eyes! Nay. Stand clear and let them blow by. I’d not be risking everything for a – (sniffs the air) What’s that? Rum? (excitedly) Is that rum I smell? Ah, ‘tis a fine lad ye are! Heave to and lower your anchor for a spell. We’ll have a fine talk and split the jug between us.”
Percival is a small gray mouse, with overly large ears and a tail with the tip chopped off. Nearly a victim of one of the Tristar cook’s traps, he prefers to dwell with Professor Spaulding Ruskin, the librarian. Percival alternates between spending his time resting inside a small wooden box on a high shelf out of the range of the cats or nestled inside the wavy gray hairs of the librarian. Everything that Spaulding reads, Percival also reads. Over the years, the little mouse has developed quite a storehouse of knowledge.
“(loftily) I believe that the plural of octopus is octopuses, from the Greek. Still, I suppose if enough people say octopi, it will eventually catch on. What do you think, Professor?”
“(excitedly) Do you believe that Cook made any of the blueberry muffins this time? Ooooooooh! (smacks lips loudly) Even if they do make my feet and tail purple, I simply ADORE them!”
Hal is Enoch Medved’s twin brother. Hal is known for his rather unconventional ways of solving problems and is the more mischievous of the two twins at the Tristar Academy.
“(irritated) I know it may not be the best approach, Enoch, but what else have we got? The Butrisaur won’t win any beauty contests, but you won’t find another gadget like it in all of Mystar!”
“Professor Zuniga, what if we thought a little outside the box? If we increased the ratio just a little bit, I think there just might be enough lift under the wing to allow it to take off. (sad sigh) Then, of course, the only issue would be how we’re going to get it down from the west tower.”
Ranax hails from the grasslands and rocky sandstone mountains of Mystar. The wheat color of his skin allows Ranax to blend into his environment, where he may stalk his prey of wolfen spiders and baraku devils at leisure. The harsh environment of his home offers little sustenance for a large, hulking goblin and Ranax is sometimes forced to devour an interesting variety of plants and animals to stay alive.
Nevertheless, Ranax is a good-natured sort. To him, almost everything offers an element of fun, although the other goblins often fail to understand his quirky sense of humor. Ranax fights only when he is forced to do so. Indeed, Ranax would far rather return to his nomadic tribe in the mountains, but he has dutifully responded to the call to arms. Thus, he will fight, although his thoughts are far, far away.
“(offended) What? I can eat two entire beetle mounds a day. Florgus can only eat one!”
“(eagerly) No, I swear. There’s nothing like it. You wait until the sun is just beginning to set. Then the wolfen
spiders begin to come out. First, one, then many more. You’d better wait, though. Otherwise, the scouts will send the rest of the pack scurrying for cover. (hushed voice) Then, you sneak up, slow and silent like, until – (loud) BAM! Wolfen spider pancakes, tender, juicy (pause ) and, best of all, still wiggling. (llaughs with glee)”
Lieutenant Lan Okari is second in command of the garrison at Pendragon Castle. Although her superior, General Lux, is somewhat biased against women, Lieutenant Okari does what she can to prove to him that she is every bit as good as a male soldier. Feisty and opinionated, Lan hides her feminine body behind a cloak of gruff commands and unattractive garments. Nevertheless, when the chips are down, Lieutenant Okari is definitely someone you want on your side.
“(with humor, taunting the General) Unfortunately, you’ll just have to make do with those of us who are left. Maybe I can have the blacksmith fix your leg or maybe even make an iron brace for it.”“(struggling in Rogan’s grip) Oh! Release me and let me get one good swing in. That’s all I ask!”
“I’m not a lady, you walking forest. I’m a soldier!”
Lady Melody is a young noblewoman in the Lustrian court. She functions rather like Queen Lillith’s private assistant. Well versed in court etiquette and what is proper in nearly every situation, she likes order. Thinking outside the box and handling crisis situations are a little difficult for her to endure at times. She is enamored of Mathias Rockwind, because she believes he symbolizes all that a true knight should be.
“Here, sir. Drink up. Water’s much better for you anyway.”
“(astonished) You’re going riding? On that?”
“(worshipful) Oh, Mathias! At last! Isn’t he brave?! (sigh) He’s just the kind of man every woman dreams of in her deepest heart!”
Sheikh Karif Funar is the head of the Harazood, a nomadic desert tribe which frequently camps near the Oasis of Zilal in the desert of Miramoor. Wise beyond his years, Karif is a man of action, balancing the demands of a changing modern world against the old ways. Karif has sent his second son, Barath, to Tristar Academy in the hope that he will be able to bring back this new knowledge and help his tribe thrive in the uncertain future.
“(in a hushed voice) It is a changing world in which we live, Olek. If the Harazood do not rise to meet it, I fear that it shall utterly consume us."
“These visitors bring many advances of interest to our people. They are like curious little children, reaching for the bright flames of the fire without the knowledge that it may burn them. Do I err in attempting to protect them, to prevent them from being injured by a culture that they do not understand?”
“(angrily) Once again, you have tricked us, Tarquin! Did you think us foolish enough to trust you this time when all of your promises only resulted in problems and wasted coin? (growls angrily) In the old days, I would have buried you alive in the sand and allowed the desert creatures to consume you, piece by tiny piece!”
Tarquin Fahim is a trader extraordinaire. This experienced man would do almost anything if there is any profit in it – and if it won’t get him killed. Wily and inventive, he can pick locks, steal horses, weapons and women – not necessarily in that order. No one knows where Tarquin came from and very few have the courage to ask. Tarquin’s back is scarred by the lash and the tip of his middle left finger has been cut off for his past transgressions.
“(excitedly) I swear to you, Turkia, you won’t be disappointed. Just a little bit of this green magic powder
and davanti! You will be forever changed.”“(desperately) Sheikh Funar, I – I am just as surprised as you are! If I had known that the swords were faulty, I never would have sold them to you. I do business in this desert every year. I cannot afford my reputation to be marred by outlandish claims of trickery and deceit. (pause, then more upbeat) Very well then. I’ll make a deal with you. You let me go this time and when I pass this way again, I’ll settle everything. How’s that?”
Rakim Noorani is one of Barath Funar’s friends and is a member of the Harazood tribe. Rakim believes in the old ways, when might was right. He is a large, young man, well-muscled, with curly black hair and a green jeweled earring in his left earlobe. Popular with the women, Rakim is nevertheless in no hurry to marry.
“We should return to the ways of the ancient ones. If their traditions lasted for centuries, who are we to change them? This foolish habit of listening to foreigners with their bright gadgets can only result in tragedy.”
“(chuckling) Don’t be ridiculous, Nasir. I have no room in my heart for a woman. I have been, and always will be, a warrior. As long as some female brings me food and water and prepares my tent, I am satisfied.”
Nasir is the young scholar of the Harazood. If every grain of sand in the Desert of Miramoor was a book, Nasir would be in heaven. Barath Funar, the sheikh’s son, and Nasir often debate issues into the wee hours of the morning, finally tumbling onto their pillows and carpets exhausted, but happy. Nasir is somewhat short of stature and with a slight build.
“Do you think that Barath misses us, Bibi? (sigh, then hushed voice) Sometimes, I look up at the stars at night and I wonder where Barath is, whether he can see them the same way that I do. We thought so much alike. Sometimes, even though he isn’t here, I still hear him inside my head. (chuckles) Does that make me crazy?”
“Oooooh! Don’t tell me the ending, please. It would ruin everything. Of what use is a mystery when the answer is already known? No. Although my heart is eager for the chase, I know I will only be unhappy if you reveal his identity.”
Olek is the wise man of the Harazood desert tribe. He has a long white beard, with a single stripe of black hair running along the right side. A skilled medicine man, Olek can treat everything from a snakebite or broken leg to saddle sores or poisoning. At his advanced years, nothing much seems to hurry him. Olek has seen it all and is a confident, calming influence in the tribe. His counsel is greatly sought by the sheikh’s family.
“You worry needlessly, my sheikh. You are like a parent to our people, forever holding out your arms beside them to catch them if they fall. What will our people learn if you are constantly there? Is it not often better to recover on
one’s own?”“(sigh) Ah, Turkia. You are so young, so full of excitement. I, too, remember what it was like to believe I was in love. However, belief and reality are two sides of the same rock. One holds the promise of the sun. The other, only darkness and shadows of what might be.”
Turkia is the cherished granddaughter of Olek Yoran. Both of her parents were killed in a sandstorm and Olek has raised Turkia as best he can. Unfortunately, Olek’s time was in high demand, which frequently left young Turkia to manage as best she could with the women and other children of the tribe. Turkia fancies herself in love with the sheikh’s oldest son, Nareef. Although no agreement has yet been reached between the families, Turkia already assumes that one day, she will be sheikha. This has left Turkia somewhat self-centered.
“(excitedly) I know he hasn’t said as much, grandfather, but one day, we will be joined! You’ll see. It is only in honor of his father that Nareef does not speak of what is in his heart. Still, I know. (giggles) I know we were meant to be
together!”“(sneering) Bibi never does the things that the rest of us do. (laughs) In some ways, I suppose that she should have been born a man. Then she could ride across the desert, hunt and shoot game like the rest of the warriors of our tribe. Oh, my! Not one of the men will take her as his bride. It would be like wedding one of
your own kind!”
Bibi is a genuine tomboy. Rather than excel in those things which a young woman of the Harazood should learn, Bibi is an excellent archer and rider. When Bibi showed an interest, Olek began teaching her about medicine instead and, in a pinch, Bibi can perform some field first aid with usually good results. Bibi is also very perceptive and can discern a man or woman’s true character in a matter of moments.
“I do not need weeks or months to see his goodness. It is written there on his face and on the faces of those around him. His people adore him. That is all that we need to know.”
“(chuckling) We are two of a kind, Lady Emily. We are not delicate and dainty as desert flowers in the morning, which are sometimes trampled beneath the hooves of adversity. You and I – we are fighting spirits!”
If a bear could somehow become merged with a werewolf, that unusual combination would be Kirok Hawkmere. He is a big, brawny werewolf with a gray ruff of fur around his neck. Although not especially light on his feet, Kirok makes up for it with his incredible strength. When Kirok is running with the Vanhurst clan, there is little need for keys or assault machines. Kirok flattens almost anything with which he comes into contact.
“Do not fear, Hansel. I shall reach the gate for you and make certain there is a way inside!”
“Nay! I shall go myself. And if any oppose me (chuckling) I will brush them aside like tiny insects nipping at my nose. Once I am through, send in the rest of the clan. With any luck, we shall reach the inside before midnight.”
Werewolf Ernst Grafstein has claimed Gabriella Leonie Vanhurst as his mate, although she hasn’t exactly agreed to the union. Hansel Americ Vanhurst, Gabby’s brother, has encouraged the match, since it will cement the two old families together. However, the head of the clan, George Vanhurst, remains doubtful, repeatedly testing Ernst’s loyalty to the clan and ability to lead. These attempts to impress George Vanhurst sometimes make Ernst bitter. To Ernst, his union with Gabby is all but assured; only the mating ritual itself remains.
“Of what use is it, Hansel? (heavy sigh) I grow weary of these constant trails. I know you may have faith in me, but your father does not. How many times must I prove my loyalty to the clan?”
“(excitedly) This is destiny, Gabby! Our two families have been close for centuries. Your grandparents and mine hoped that some day, the Grafsteins and Vanhursts might be united in one perfect dynasty. Just think of it!”
Although nearly fully grown, werewolf Gunter Kuhnbauer still envisions himself as more of a pup than a young man. He is mischievous and creative, often sending Gabby Vanhurst into fits of giggles as he endeavors to outdo some of the young werewolves vying to be selected as her mate. Although Gunter may daydream of one day becoming Gabby’s mate, Gabby remains completely oblivious to his desires. To her, Gunter will always be the adoring little jester and a good friend.
“You don’t understand, Renate. (sad sigh) Gabby only sees me as a child, a funny little friend with whom she can play games and race through the hallways. (with sudden determination) I have dreams and visions, too! I can see into the future. I can see that glorious day when she becomes my mate and everything will be all right again.”
“(Excitedly) It could work, Gabby! All we have to do is climb under the bridge and cross where no one can see us. Then, when the guards aren’t looking, we slip into the castle and go upstairs. We can grab the document, then hurry back down again before we’re discovered. It will be fantastic! You’ll see.”
Tall and stately, Elfriede Dietrich is a vibrant werewolf with smooth black fur and a long bushy tail. She is swift and cunning, easily outdistancing the others in her pack. George Vanhurst usually sends Elfriede out to scout for the clan and her tracking ability is unparalleled.
“(affronted, angry) I can track a hare through the forest after a rain, when the water has washed away nearly every trace of its passage. I can scent a stranger on the mountain long before I see him. Every tree and creature cry out his presence to me. What makes you think that this stranger can pass by unnoticed?”
“(proudly) I shall find them for you, my lord, and bring them back for questioning. Then we will all hear this incredible tale of which you speak.”
Renate Becker is the matriarch of the Vanhurst werewolf clan. Her once thick black coat of fur has now become more of a salt and pepper shade and the whiskers near her nose and mouth are nearly white. Renate lost part of her left ear in a battle and the long line of a healed scar still diagonally crosses her face. Renate is wise, although not especially fleet of foot. George Vanhurst values her counsel in times of trouble.
“These visitors are strange to us, and so we fear them. We fear the changes they may bring. (chuckling) There is a strange comfort and security in sameness, is there not? Yet, such is the path of fools. Is not this moment changed from the one which existed only a minute ago?”
“(gasping for breath as she runs) I can’t – I can’t keep up with the rest, George! Follow them quickly – and don’t let them escape!”
Archfiend is a vampire beserker associated with the Renaldi coven of vampires dwelling at the southern part of Lustrias. Although the Archfiend only gives a token acknowledgement to orders and directives, his immense impact in a battle makes him a powerful force to be reckoned with. Before he turned, Archfiend was a skilled warrior, but those days are now far behind him.
“(doubtfully) Explain to me why I should do this for you? What’s in it for me? You speak of honor and doing what’s right. Ha! (chuckling) Honor will not feed you when you hunger. Many of the righteous are some of the poorest individuals I know. No. I’m afraid you’ll have to offer me a little bit more to convince me.”
“(proudly) When I turn my eyes upon a goal, nothing stops me! Not walls or the machines of war. Not even magic! Even a good spell deserves a little dressing down now and then. Soon, there will be nothing standing in my way and victory shall be mine! (laughs evilly)”