ELARION: Instrument of War (WILL BE PAID, MACHINIMA)
Project Overview
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In a war-torn galaxy, a quiet teenager begins to experience prophetic visions that thrust him into the center of an ancient religion on the planet Neteyam. As war brews with a rival world, he and his friends are conscripted into a powerful military force, where they must confront not only the horrors of battle but the weight of destiny itself. Meanwhile, cracks form in Neteyam's society as dark secrets surface, leaving its youth to choose between loyalty and truth. A tragic, character-driven sci-fi epic about sacrifice, belief, and the burden of the future."
Think: Dune meets Attack on Titan, with the emotional core of The 100 and the political undertones of Andor.
Genres:
Military Sci-Fi | Supernatural Dystopia | Coming-of-Age (Tragic) | Soft Sci-Fi
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A determined and emotionally complex teen caught in the pull of something much bigger than himself. Alfritz is quiet but not withdrawn — compassionate, loyal, and driven once his mind is set. He's haunted by vivid, dreamlike premonitions that blur the line between vision and reality. Though he cares deeply for others, his arrogance and naivety often lead him into conflict.
This is a grounded performance in a sci-fi world. Think Paul Atreides in Dune, Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, or Elliot from Mr. Robot—a character who's emotionally rich, quiet, complex, and forced to grow up too fast in a brutal, political world.
Alfritz is the emotional spine of the story. His pain and his promise are what drive the heart of the war. We want someone who understands that stillness can be power.
- english
- neutral
- male young adult
- male adult
- male teen
- general american
- light regional
- american
- british
- english (british)
"You told me to be strong… but you didn’t say what to do when I wasn’t. Now you're gone… and I’m still here. I don’t know if I deserve to be."
"If survival means becoming what they are… then maybe I don’t want to survive."
"You think I wanted this? You think I wanted any of this? I’m trying to keep everyone alive, but all I do is bury them!"
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Strong-willed, protective, and fiercely outspoken, Cassandra is a woman navigating the weight of family, love, and an uncertain future. Pregnant and deeply devoted to her younger brother Alfritz, she often leads with emotion and instinct — for better or worse. She's caring but unfiltered, bold but loving. She fights hard for what she believes in and struggles with the growing tension between her personal values and the system she’s lived under her whole life. Looking for performers who can balance raw vulnerability with sharp presence.
- female teen
- british
- american
- female young adult
- female adult
- english
- neutral
- Flexible
"Don’t say goodbye. Just come back."
"Every time we fight, I picture your face on the casualty list."
"It’s not about being ready. It’s about doing it anyway."
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A warm, thoughtful soul with a quiet strength, Neal is one of the most skilled crafters on Neteyam. Gentle, funny, and deeply empathetic, he’s the kind of man who puts others first — even to his own detriment. As tensions rise around him, he carries the burden of being a protector: to his pregnant fiancée Cassandra, and to her younger brother, Alfritz, with whom he shares a strong, brotherly bond.
- male senior
- male young adult
- selfless
- english (british)
- general american
- neutral
- english (american)
- tragic
- kind
- male teen
- Grounded
- male adult
- american
- Flexible
- british
“I told her I’d protect you. And I meant it.”
"I promise to protect him no matter what"
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Outspoken, fiercely loyal, and always ready to stand up for his friends, Samuel is the emotional backbone of his small circle. Unlike Alfritz, he wears his feelings on his sleeve — especially when it comes to protecting those he cares about. At home, however, things are far more complicated. Tension with his family drives him to throw himself into Excalibur training, where he finds clarity and escape.
- english (american)
- english (british)
- general american
- nice
- male teen
- male adult
- Protective
- male young adult
- british
- english
- american
“I don’t care what blood I was born with. Alfritz and Minerva — that’s my damn family. I’ll bury every Severancer in this galaxy before I lose either of them.”
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Bold, quick-witted, and sharp-tongued, Minerva brings energy and humor to her close-knit group of friends — but beneath her loud exterior is someone deeply affected by the chaos unfolding around her. She longs for peace and normalcy, quietly hoping for a future untouched by war. Fiercely loyal and emotionally intelligent, Minerva masks her vulnerability with charm and sarcasm. Seeking an actor with strong comedic timing and emotional depth.
- american
- Flexible
- Scared
- general american
- female adult
- british
- female teen
- english (british)
- english
- female young adult
- warm
- Sarcastic
“You think I wanna be here? You think I don’t wake up every day praying this war was someone else’s problem? But I stay. For them. For this stupid burning rock we call home. So yeah — maybe I’m scared. But I’m still standing.”
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Fierce, determined, and fiercely independent, Selene is the daughter of the Excalibur commander and dreams of carving her own path — even if it means defying her father’s wishes. Naive but kind-hearted, she’s unafraid to speak her mind and pursue her goals, making her both stubborn and inspiring. She shares a complex bond with Alfritz, who admires her ambition and spirit.
- female young adult
- hispanic
- irish
- Passionate
- female teen
- british
- american
- female adult
- english
- general american
- kind
“Everyone sees my father when they look at me. The title. The armor. The command. But none of them ever ask what I want. I don’t want to inherit his name — I want to earn mine.”
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Orien may be the second possible Chosen One — a bearer of the mythical “Herb,” just like Alfritz — but he doesn’t know it yet.
And yet… he’s not a villain. Orien is kind to those he trusts, loyal to those he respects, and even shows moments of deep empathy. Though he masks it with sarcasm, showboating, and swagger, he’s still a boy searching for identity in a world that never gave him the chance to grow up.
His rivalry with Alfritz is fierce — but not without respect. They are from opposing planets, trained to hate each other, but they mirror one another more than they realize. Both are young men chosen by fate, carrying legacies and trauma far too big for their shoulders.
- general american english
- english (british)
- male teen
- english
- all english accents
- male young adult
- american
“You think you’re the only one carrying ghosts? I’ve had mine since I was six.”
“I don’t fight because I love it... I fight because it’s all I was ever taught to do.”
“We’re not so different, you and me. Same weight. Same war. Just different flags.”
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A gruff, no-nonsense military leader who commands the Excaliburs with authority and a fierce sense of duty. Though stern and often loud with everyone, he has a softer, protective side reserved only for his daughter, Selene. He fears for her safety and is determined to keep her from the dangers of the battlefield.
- generic british
- serious
- male senior
- british
- male adult
- american
- irish
- general american
- Commanding
- Stern
“You think I’m trying to keep you from your destiny. I’m trying to keep you alive, Selene. I’ve buried enough soldiers to know how little a legacy matters when there’s no one left to carry it.”
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Sovereign Lodir is the deeply burdened, civilian-first leader of Ramibia, a prominent city-state on the planet Neteyam. He is not the ruler of the whole planet, but answers directly to the Kungarian, the true supreme authority of Neteyam. Lodir’s position is closer to that of a powerful regional leader or mayor, trying to protect his people while navigating orders from above.
In the beginning of the story, Lodir is forced to publicly declare war on Planet Kosmere, following rising tensions and whispered provocations. This becomes Neteyam's first war since the Great Crimson War centuries ago. Though he makes the speech, it’s clear Lodir is doing so out of pressure, fear, and a sense of inevitability—not pride.
- american
- general british
- political
- male adult
- male senior
- male young adult
- general american
- british
- Commanding
“I watched boys become soldiers overnight. That’s not leadership. That’s surrender wearing a smile.”
“Ramibia is more than war. More than sacrifice. If I forgot that... then maybe I was never Sovereign to begin with.”
“They want me to say this is an honor. But all I see are coffins we haven’t built yet.”
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Luca is the newest face among the group of young Excaliburs sent to fight in the war against Planet Kosmere. He joined Alfritz, Minerva, Samuel, and the others only recently, but despite his late arrival, he is already starting to earn their trust and blend into the team dynamic. He’s adaptable, sharp, and has a naturally disarming energy that makes others lower their guard around him.
But behind his charm and quiet loyalty... Luca is hiding something.
He carries a secret—one that makes him feel guilty the more he connects with the group. It’s something tied to his past or his identity, something he’s afraid will change how they see him. Each time they laugh together or fight beside each other, the weight of that secret gets heavier.
- male teen
- american
- male young adult
- british
“I didn’t ask to carry this secret. But if telling it means I lose all of you... then maybe silence is the only thing I’ve got left.”
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