RWBY: REMNANTS Casting Wave 2 [JNPR, Penny, also recruiting co-writer]
KaW for Nora Valkyrie [Scottish]
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Reference Images: [1 Redesign] - [2 Official] - [3 Official]
Description: Nora Valkyrie [no-rah val-kuh-ree] is a hyperactive, perpetually joyful girl and childhood friend of Lie Ren. She seems like a goofball and an airhead most times, but has not shied from moments of maturity and perceptiveness. She flies into battle wielding a giant hammer that transforms into a grenade launcher, which she loves to use to bash monsters' heads in.
Nora remembers very little about her past, save for a massive calamity caused by a monstrous Grimm that destroyed her home and threw her into the waves, where she would be forced to fend for herself until she met Ren.
Nora is based on the thunder god of Norse mythology, Thor.
Voice: While Nora's inspiration is originally from Norse myth, I feel that a Scottish accent would be a very interesting take on her character and something different yet fitting for her. But it goes without saying that a Scandinavian or Germanic accent is also welcome if you are able to capture her hyperactive personality.
Nora's voice, regardless of accent, would sound high-pitched, extremely energetic and bubbly. She has a cutesy, oblivious personality, is always playful and cheerful. Also, a little bit crazy, but in a good way.
Feel free to add slang or adjust the line to better capture the accent, but without sacrificing the coherency of the lines.
An idea for what REMNANTS Nora might sound like.
[waking up her best friend Ren for the morning. She's speaking in a very energetic tone and speedy pace, rambling without much sense or direction.]
"Oi! Oioioi, wake up you lazyarse! The sun's shining, it's a beautiful day out, and once again I'm up before you! Rose and shone as a winner I did!"
"Remember when we had that bet... *counts with her fingers* twofourfive... EIGHT years ago? If I could wake up before you every day for a year, you'd do anythin' I'd say?"
[Ren replies: "I wasn't even there... by the time you told me there was a bet, it was already autumn."]
[Nora ignores him in the same breath.] "Well guess what buddy? That's EIGHT favours you owe me! Eight years I actually am better than you at something, and you won't REWARD me?? You robbin' me?"
[the others tell her to do something that sounds crazy, like taking on a monster all by herself.]
"Aye, that sounds good to me! Gimme a moment-- no, TWO, and I'll BITE his wee 'ead off!" *makes gnashing and biting noises.*
[Ren tells her to do something that sounds reasonable, like taking out the dorm garbage. Nora makes a sour face.]
"Huuh?! What do I look like to you, the Queen of Vale? Or better yet, her janitor?? I hate garbage duty! Garbage duty is trash, and boring, and it's bloody rubbish is what it is!"
[Ren is watching TV on his own in the dorm lounge, when Nora enters from her room. She looks distressed and afraid.]
"Ren...? I had another nightmare... can I cozy up next to you...?"
[She cuddles up next to him, almost without him replying, but Ren lets her anyway. He asks her about the nightmare.]
"Gods, I was so close to rememberin'... it's so close... but every time I do, it.... *voice shakes* It gets too scary..."
[While still vulnerable and having an intimate conversation, she speaks brusquely without missing a beat, still with the sad, sullen tone.]
"Shite an' balls, I hope I never get another one o' those dreams again."
Thanks! Hearing your other auditions, your range is truly impressive! This one in particular is stellar too.