A Hymn Of Lies And Longing (Fantasy Audiobook)
Mike Vernon for Prince Azir Danthragnir
Azir is the youngest of three brothers, and has grown up feeling rather insignificant as a result. His eldest brother is the king, his second brother is an important head of state, and Azir is... well, he's a good babysitter to his royal nieces and nephews (and he's a significant drain on the royal treasury.) He has an air of carefully crafted confidence and charm, and does his best to lighten the mood around his far too serious brothers. Its not until he meets and gets to know Lynn that he really starts to wise up and take his role as prince seriously. (Note, all of the Danthragnir characters are dragon-shifters. So imagine an atla-style fire bender who can also transform into a giant lizard monster at will.)
I have no particular voice in mind for him, just someone who will be able to deliver the wide range of emotion required for the role without sounding overly cheesy, because he really runs the gamut. As I said with Lynn, you need to be willing to be the male romantic lead in some suggestive situations. Azir is 24.
(Said to Abaddon, after catching Abaddon's wrist to keep him from hitting Lynn a second time. An undercurrent of warning while trying to remain amicable externally.) "If this is how you treat your queen, I'd hate to see how you treat your allies."
(Dancing with Lynn, who has just asked about the potential of an alliance between their nations.) "That remains to be seen. We spoke of an exchange program—a noble for a noble, someone from each kingdom spending four months in the other's court. Perhaps I'll be lucky enough to be chosen for the task." (He's feeling bold now. This next line is low and flirtatious.) "I would very much enjoy the opportunity to get to know you better."
(In conversation with his brother Tevvan, who has just scolded him for teasing Lynn.)
"I know. I will... behave."
(It's a weak lie and Tevvan can tell. He responds: "You could at least lie with more conviction. I swear you'll be the death of me.")
(light, playful sarcasm.)"That's the goal, of course. How else will I steal your throne?"
Thanks so much for auditioning! I appreciate that you gave each line a few different takes, it gives me a good idea of your range :)