Warcraft The Sunwell Trilogy - 3D Adaptation
Project Overview
Hello everyone!
This is a Warcraft Machinima series based on The Sunwell Trilogy, a story-rich arc from the Warcraft universe, brought to life using Unreal Engine! I've been creating story-driven machinima content on YouTube for years, but this project is particularly close to my heart as it dives into an epic tale of magic, betrayal, and redemption.
The TLDR: This series follows Kalecgos, a blue dragon in mortal guise, and Anveena, a young human with a mysterious connection to the Sunwell, as they confront the undead forces of Dar’Khan Drathir.
Some characters will have larger roles throughout the series, while others may appear briefly but leave a lasting impact. Audition lines will primarily consist of canonical dialogue from the trilogy (to avoid spoilers from the script). Visuals for some characters will be added later, so stay tuned for updates.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out on Discord at Zephyr#4215.
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Kalecgos, often referred to as Kalec, is a central character in Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy. A blue dragon in mortal disguise, he embarks on a quest to uncover a sinister plot surrounding the stolen energies of the Sunwell. Disguised as a human, Kalec allies with a young elf named Anveena, who later discovers she embodies the power of the Sunwell itself. Together, they face the undead forces of Dar'Khan Drathir, a traitorous elf seeking to exploit the Sunwell's magic for his own gain.
Kalec grows deeply attached to Anveena, not only as her protector but also as a friend. Throughout the trilogy, his bravery, wisdom, and compassion shine as he balances his draconic nature with his newfound human relationships. The story culminates in a confrontation with Dar'Khan, where Kalec helps Anveena understand her destiny and protect the Sunwell’s legacy.
Voice Reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6v4yYSJtTo&ab_channel=Wowhead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU62aAmgj3g&ab_channel=Wowhead
- english
- male young adult
“I am Kalecgos, of the Blue Dragonflight. I have watched over the nascent powers of the Sunwell for some time, but now I see that its terrible power could usher in the end of our world!”
“Defeating Kael'thas is a task worthy of your undivided attention. Beyond that, if you are capable of organizing an army, there are many wrongs in the Sunwell to be addressed. Perhaps we shall meet again there.”
“A friend and I have come to rescue a young human woman from the clutches of the Legionlord, Kil'jaeden and his vile minions. We've discovered that Kael'thas is trying to summon Kil'jaeden from the depths of the Sunwell itself. For the sake of this world - this cannot come to pass! I am committed to seeing that it does not.”
Jorad Mace, a disgraced former paladin, seeks redemption in Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy. Stripped of his faith and purpose, he becomes entangled in the fight against the corrupted Dar'Khan Drathir. Through aiding Kalecgos and Anveena, Jorad reclaims his courage and reconnects with the Light, completing a journey of redemption and renewal.
- english
- adult
- male adult
- audio editing (audacity)
I shall assist you Kalec
I am redeption!
Anveena Teague, introduced in Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy, appears as a kind and humble farm girl. However, it’s revealed that she is the physical embodiment of the Sunwell’s essence, hidden to protect it from dark forces. Despite her ordinary demeanor, she discovers her true nature and plays a crucial role in stopping Dar'Khan Drathir’s plans, showcasing her courage and selflessness.
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Anveena_Teague
Voice Reference:
https://www.wowhead.com/sound=12512/a-swplateau-anveenazombie02
- english
- female young adult
- warm
- adult
- audio editing (adobe audition)
“But I’m lost…I can’t find my way back”.
“Kalec? Kalec!?”
“The Nightmare’s over, the spell has been broken!”
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Tyrygosa
Tyrygosa, or Tyri, is a blue dragon in Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy. Curious about mortal affairs, she assumes a high elf guise to investigate magical disturbances. Tyri allies with Kalecgos and Anveena Teague to thwart Dar'Khan Drathir's schemes. Her bravery, intelligence, and connection to magic make her a key figure in protecting the Sunwell's essence.
Voice Reference:
https://www.wowhead.com/sound=7014/highelffemalestandardnpcgreetin
https://www.wowhead.com/sound=7015/highelffemalestandardnpcfarewel
- english
- female young adult
- audio editing (adobe audition)
“Thank you, sisters, I am renewed.”
“The Old Gods have shown themselves - a tide of darkness sweeps from their gaping maws towards the temple. We MUST buy the aspects more time.”
“The faceless generals, Zon'ozz and Yor'sahj, command the enemy legions from within the monstrosities you see on the horizon.”
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Dar%27Khan_Drathir
Dar'Khan Drathir is a former high elf turned traitor in Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy. Driven by greed and a lust for power, he betrays Quel'Thalas to Arthas, aiding in the Sunwell's desecration. Seeking to claim the Sunwell's power for himself, he relentlessly pursues Anveena, unaware she embodies its essence. Manipulative and cunning, Dar'Khan serves as a primary antagonist, embodying the tragedy of corruption and betrayal.
Voice Reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXGJzAZh5yU&ab_channel=HearthSFX – Without the undead/death knight effect
- english
- adult
- male adult
- audio editing (adobe audition)
"I am Dar'Khan, a gentle soul by nature...so you should know that what I do, I do by necessity! I am searching for something I have lost...through no fault of my own. I've been led to believe you little ones know something about it. Although you are not elves, I believe you may be able to help me. My people called it the Sunwell..."
“He...my Blessed Lord Arthas.”
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Harkyn_Grymstone
Harkyn Grymstone is a grizzled dwarf mercenary in Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy. Loyal to his employer, Kalecgos, he aids the blue dragon in his quest to protect Anveena. Despite his gruff demeanor, Harkyn demonstrates courage and resourcefulness, often providing comic relief while showing unwavering dedication to his allies. His practical mindset and combat skills make him a valuable companion in the battle against Dar'Khan Drathir.
Voice Reference:
https://www.wowhead.com/sound=109383/vo-801-dark-iron-dwarf-military-guardsoldier-14-m
https://www.wowhead.com/sound=109382/vo-801-dark-iron-dwarf-military-guardsoldier-07-m
- english
- male adult
- irish
- adobe audition
“I see ya over there... afraid to come say hello?”
“What ya waiting on?”
“Think ya brought enough friends wit ya?”
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Loggi_Grymstone
Loggi Grymstone, a dwarf and Harkyn Grymstone's brother, appears in Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy. Unlike his brother’s gruff and battle-hardened nature, Loggi is jovial and lighthearted, often serving as comic relief. A skilled tinker and inventor, he provides mechanical expertise and assists in critical moments of the story. Despite his humorous personality, Loggi proves to be a loyal and capable ally in the fight against Dar'Khan Drathir’s forces.
- english
- male adult
- irish
- adobe audition
*Say something you think would fit*
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Trag_Highmountain
Trag Highmountain is a character in Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy, depicted as a strong and noble tauren warrior. He is a member of the Highmountain tribe and plays a significant role in the story, serving as a steadfast ally to the protagonists. Trag is known for his bravery, loyalty, and honorable nature, often standing firm against the forces of darkness. His involvement in the quest to protect the Sunwell showcases his strength and dedication to his people, making him a respected and valuable member of the group.
Voice Reference: Normal Tauren
Normal Tauren Death Knight
- english
- male adult
- adobe audition
“I will join in the assault upon Icecrown Citadel when the time to strike is upon us.”
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Korialstrasz
Korialstrasz, also known as Borel in Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy, is a powerful and wise red dragon. In the series, he plays a pivotal role, serving as a protector of Azeroth and a key figure in the battle against the forces threatening the Sunwell. Korialstrasz, despite his true identity as a dragon, takes on a human form named Borel to better interact with the mortal characters and assist them in their quest. His deep understanding of magic, along with his commitment to safeguarding Azeroth, makes him an invaluable ally to the heroes. Throughout the series, Korialstrasz’s actions are driven by a strong sense of duty, loyalty, and a desire to protect the world from the dangers posed by dark forces.
Voice Reference: None – Typical High Elven
- english
- male adult
- audacity
- adobe audition
"Yes, Malfurion Stormrage, I am a dragon. A red dragon, to be precise. Long have I worn the form of one mortal creature or another, however, for it has been my choice to walk among you, teaching and learning as I strive for peace among all of us."
"It's begun...May the creators protect us...it's begun and there's nothing we can do to stop it..."
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Valimar_Mordis
Valimar Mordis is a character in Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy. He is a high-ranking member of the blood elves and a skilled sorcerer. Valimar plays a significant role in the events surrounding the Sunwell and the battle against the demons threatening the realm. Known for his cunning and ambition, Valimar is loyal to the blood elf cause but is also deeply affected by the corruption of magic and the struggles of his people. His involvement in the story contributes to the complex dynamics between the blood elves, the burning Legion, and the Sunwell's fate.
Voice Reference: None – Typical Male Human
- english
- male adult
- adult
- audacity
- adobe audition
“As I lay dying, I was sickened by what they had done, but I knew that they could do no more to me, at least. But I was wrong...the Scourge had use of me. Even death could not stop them...even death could not save me.”
“That was but a few days ago, girl. In this old place, where ghosts of a different sort wander, Trag and I've tried to plan on how to seize the stone and destroy Ichor before his evil grows any further.”
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Halduron_Brightwing
Halduron Brightwing is a noble and skilled elf featured in Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy. He is a high-ranking ranger-general of the Silvermoon forces and a dedicated protector of Quel'Thalas. Throughout the trilogy, Halduron is depicted as brave, honorable, and a capable leader, fiercely loyal to his people and the defense of the Sunwell. He plays an important role in fighting against the threats posed by the Burning Legion and other enemies of the blood elves. His character exemplifies the themes of sacrifice and duty as he struggles to safeguard his homeland during a time of great turmoil.
Voice Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlnDfJWrrlQ&ab_channel=HearthSFX
- english
- adult
- male adult
- adobe audition
- audacity
"Did you think we could not sense you befouling our forest? You are not welcome here, creature, and you will not be suffered to live."
"Sylvanas is the one who comes in my nightmares. That ghostly thing obeying the butcher's commands. All those innocents, Lor'themar. And that terrible cry. As if the obscenity was pained by what it was doing, yet unable to disobey."
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Groth
Gorth is a character in Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy, known for his role as a brutish orc mercenary. He is part of the forces aligned with Dar'Khan Drathir, aiding in his dark plans. Gorth is depicted as physically imposing and aggressive, serving as a minor antagonist in the series. His loyalty to Dar'Khan and his ruthless nature make him a threat to the protagonists, though his role is more of a supporting villain, contributing to the conflicts surrounding the Sunwell's corruption. Despite his strength, Gorth ultimately falls short in the face of the greater powers at play in the story.
Voice Reference:
https://www.wowhead.com/sound=6021/orcmalestandardnpcgreetings
https://www.wowhead.com/sound=6023/orcmalestandardnpcpissed01
- english
- orc
- male adult
- audacity
- adobe audition
“Maybe net came loose?”
“But smaller creature…”
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Arthas_Menethil
Arthas Menethil appears in Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy as a tragic figure whose past actions, particularly the destruction of Quel'Thalas and the rise of the Scourge, haunt the surviving high elves. Though not a central character in the trilogy, his legacy and dark influence are felt throughout the story.
Voice Reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5xxeWKfsEM&ab_channel=CharacterandVoice
- english
- male adult
- adult
- adobe audition
- audacity
“Frostmourne Hungers…”
“Nothing shall prevent me from having my revenge, old friend. Not even you. Now, I call out to the spirits of this place. I will give anything, or pay any price, if only you will help me save my people.”
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Kel%27Thuzad
Kel'Thuzad, a key figure in Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy, is a powerful necromancer who serves the Lich King. He orchestrates the destruction of Quel'Thalas and the corruption of its people, playing a major role in the rise of the Scourge. In the trilogy, Kel'Thuzad seeks to harness the power of the Sunwell for his own dark purposes, continuing his work as a puppet master of death and corruption.
Voice Reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGUYn-3gPGE&ab_channel=Danserkk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzYx3RZ5O7E&ab_channel=AxeEnding999
- english
- male adult
- adult
- audacity
- adobe audition
"We have been discovered, my brothers! Flee and continue with the operation!
"I am reborn, as promised! The Lich King has granted me eternal life!"
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Snee
Snee is one of the two jungle troll companions of Harkyn Grymstone. Facts about his early origins are unknown, but he is said to be particularly violent.
Voice Reference:
https://www.wowhead.com/sound=5943/trollmaledarknpcgreetings
- english
- male adult
- jamaican
- troll
- adobe audition
- audacity
“Voll always hungers!”
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Voll
Voll is one of the jungle troll companions (along with Snee) of Harkyn Grymstone. Voll is known to be "always starving" and he can be recognized by his long tongue, flapping around outside his mouth.
Voice Reference:
https://www.wowhead.com/sound=5943/trollmaledarknpcgreetings
- english
- male adult
- jamaican
- troll
- Big Tongue
- adobe audition
- audacity
“No dragon flesh? Voll hungers…”
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Dath%27Remar_Sunstrider
Dath'Remar Sunstrider was the leader of the Highborne who survived the War of the Ancients. He became the founder of the kingdom of Quel'Thalas and the first of its royal family, the Sunstrider dynasty.
Voice Reference:
https://www.wowhead.com/sound=7019/highelfmalestandardnpcgreetings
https://www.wowhead.com/sound=7021/highelfmalestandardnpcpissed
- english
- male adult
- adobe audition
- audacity
“Here it shall be. We will have our glory again, and this will give it to us. So much power... The power of the Well of Eternity, transformed with our guidance into something greater yet!”
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Lor%27themar_Theron
Lor'themar Theron is a key blood elf leader in The Sunwell Trilogy, serving as the ranger-general of Quel'Thalas. He is a strategic and pragmatic leader dedicated to protecting his people and restoring the Sunwell. Throughout the story, Lor'themar navigates difficult decisions, builds alliances, and fights against threats to his people, including demons. His leadership and wisdom set the stage for his future rise as the regent lord of Silvermoon.
Voice Reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI_aj12zaqM&ab_channel=Wowhead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC39AhYrCNo&ab_channel=HearthSFX
- english
- male adult
- adult
- adobe audition
- audacity
“All we can do is walk the road we are given with such dignity as we can muster, each to our own glory or demise, and pray that there yet remains something of our own hearts when all is said and done. By the Sunwell, I hope that there will remain something of mine.”
"We are together in this, and whether we survive or perish, we will do so as one!"
https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Sylvanas_Windrunner#The_Sunwell
Sylvanas Windrunner in The Sunwell Trilogy is depicted as a strong and skilled high elf ranger-general of Quel'Thalas. She is loyal to her people and fiercely protective of her kingdom. Sylvanas plays a key role in the fight against the demon invasion, demonstrating her leadership and combat abilities. While she is seen as a proud and determined leader, her character is deeply impacted by the events that follow, leading to her eventual transformation into the Banshee Queen in later Warcraft lore.
Voice Reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTTepxxxdDM&ab_channel=Wowhead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu1E7ezHsAs&ab_channel=CharacterandVoice
- english
- female adult
- adult
- adobe audition
- audacity
“I join you in celebration of this most revered of nights - the night we Forsaken broke the Scourge's yoke of oppression!”
"I am Sylvanas Windrunner, Ranger-General of Silvermoon. I advise you to turn back now."
- english
- adult
- male senior
- adobe audition
- audacity
“Anveena! You have brought a guest!”
“Now now! Do not trouble yourself! All are welcome here!”
- english
- female senior
- adult
- audacity
- adobe audition
“Hello, young man! What is your name?”
“Poor darling! He will need food, too!”
"After what seemed like ages of bloody conflict, the world thought it had at last found peace. The war against the brutish orcs had come to a definitive conclusion, and the remnants of the horde had been rounded into enclaves and kept under guard.
Soon after the lands started rebuilding, a new monstrous evil arose. The demonic army of the Burning Legion, united with the ghoulish undead scourge, swept over human and orc realms alike, forcing old enemies to band together.
Yet, not until the coming of the mysterious Night Elves and the sacrifice of countless lives was the Burning Legion crushed. Nearly all of the elven kingdom of Quel’Thalas and the human kingdom of Lordaeron lay in ruins, transformed into foul plaguelands by the scourge.
Now, an unsteady stalemate exists between living and undead, and forces from both sides seek out that which will decisively dip the scales in their favor.
This is it that a young blue dragon wings his way toward what little remains of Southern. "
- english
- adult
- male adult
- female adult
- warm
- audacity
- adobe audition
After what seemed like ages of bloody conflict, the world thought it had at last found peace. The war against the brutish orcs had come to a definitive conclusion, and the remnants of the horde had been rounded into enclaves and kept under guard. Soon after the lands started rebuilding, a new monstrous evil arose. The demonic army of the Burning Legion, united with the ghoulish undead scourge, swept over human and orc realms alike, forcing old enemies to band together. Yet, not until the coming of the mysterious Night Elves and the sacrifice of countless lives was the Burning Legion crushed. Nearly all of the elven kingdom of Quel’Thalas and the human kingdom of Lordaeron lay in ruins, transformed into foul plaguelands by the scourge. Now, an unsteady stalemate exists between living and undead, and forces from both sides seek out that which will decisively dip the scales in their favor. This is it that a young blue dragon wings his way toward what little remains of Southern.
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