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The Rot Below is a large dungeon quest mod for Skyrim.
Story
The player character will discover an ancient prison with one prisoner - a mysterious woman who claims to be a bard. She is being held captive by a terrifying necromancer. As the player character battles through the prison, they will find clues as to the bard's true identity - Saint Adabelle, an ancient lich who once sought godhood. Now a mere prisoner, Adabelle wants two things: her freedom, and the chance to begin her redemption.
Ultimately, it is the player who will decide her fate as they battle through a subterranean palace, an ancient prison, and a flooded city. In the darkest depths, they will confront the Hierophant of Rot, a lich who was once an adventurer, but has since become a dark champion of Namira. It was the Hierophant that defeated and imprisoned Adabelle as vengeance for the death of his lover. If he is not stopped, his corruption will spread throughout Skyrim.
The expected play time is 3-6 hours and is meant for mid to high level player characters. The atmosphere is dark and horror adjacent (think Dark Souls), and the player character can roleplay as a righteous paladin, a power-hungry necromancer, or something in-between.
General Info
This is my first mod! I do not currently expect to make a profit from this mod. That being said, I'm a believer in supporting other creatives, so there's a modest pay involved for voice actors. The mod will be released for free on Nexus. If you have any questions, feel free to message me.
Payment
Payment will be delivered via Paypal. 50% upfront, 50% once all recordings have been received, unless full payment upon completion is preferred.
Thank you everyone for your auditions! I am blown away by both the quality and the quantity. Because the deadline has passed, no further auditions will be accepted. I plan on spending tomorrow thoroughly reviewing each audition and aim to assign roles by midnight central US time, Nov 2nd. Actors will be contacted shortly after.
An ancient lich who appears as a woman in her early thirties. She hides her identity from the dragonborn when they first meet. She was once powerful but is now trapped in a cage. Once she desired to be revered as a god, now she only wants peace, and perhaps atonement.
Singing ability for a vocalise style siren's call and mourning song would be nice but is not required.
Approximately 160 lines
(Self-satisfied, a little smug) Ah, so you learned the truth. What should I have done? Told you I was a lich whose own hubris got her locked in a cage? Absurd.
(Resolved, with a hint of righteous anger) Brave adventurer, you must purge the city. Fight your way to the cathedral at the city’s center. There dwells the hierophant and the Heart of Rot.
(She is trying to convince herself) Or maybe I’ll fade away like fog on the wind. My fate does not matter. I made a mistake. This is how I atone for it.
An ancient lich who worships Namira. He was once a hero who confronted Adabelle. He serves as the mod's final boss and main villain.
Approximately 40 lines
(Preaching) All will succumb to inevitable decay. The final corruption of the body as it bloats, festers, and decays.
(The mask cracks and some humanity shines through) Sigda… How could I ever forget? Her hair, gold as the grass of Whiterun. Her skin, as pale as the snow.
(Amused, threatening) Your ignorance will not save you.
A cheerful skeleton blacksmith working the forge in Saint Adabelle's Palace. They primarily function as a means for the player character to sell their loot mid dungeon, but they will also tell stories of the past.
Any gender welcome.
Approximately 30 lines
(Jovial) Ohho! What have we here? You’re still alive. And not insane! What a novelty!
(Warm) I sell weapons. You look like you enjoy weapons. Why not buy one?
(Fond remembrance) I remember the little lads running around my forge, tripping over themselves in their games.
