( Original animated comic ) The Last Doctrine - pilot episode
xanshine46 for The chronicler ( narrator ):
Brief info
Age: unknown
Emotional range: Narrow, melancholic tendencies.
Prominent features: Noble, wise, tranquil, neutral, otherworldly
The only characters in this day and age to be considered a divine force made flesh, The chroniclers keep the history of the world in their grand archives and libraries. They hoard collections of religious artefacts, cultural remaints and documents. Thusly they are always first on the scene in the following of a grand event, be it a crowning of a king, or a massacre, you will find them scavenge, scribble and excavate the scene as the very first. How they come to know of the events have puzzled many. But despite their revered character, they refuse to meddle with the world beyond that of writing its ultimate testament.
In the wake of the brewing apocalypse, many Libraries have been torn to the ground, and many of the Chroniclers themselves, executed for varying reasons. Often motivated by spite of their neutrality, or fear of their awe-inducing power and status.
This chronicler is one of the few remaining. Only seven libraries and all their collections remain. She is as kind and empathic as her kinsmen, doing her damnest to aid where she can, although, remains in the safe haven of Caleum Domum, the city of pillars. Where she can reside, resting assured that no rioting horde can get to her, or her belongings.
She is the only character who knows the full extent of main character, Tristan’s, tragic past. And presumably also the only one truly enlightened on behalf of the foreboding quest the duo sets out on. Serving as pillar of light and advice for our heroes.
Pitfalls and performance:
The Chronicler demands a very special vibe from its voice actor. Not only must they come forth powerful, wise and almost omnipotent, but must also be capable of expressing kindness although through a veil of unalignment. The character should formally sound, as if at peace with any given the situation at hand, whilst still taking be able to express worry for the way the world is headed. A very paradoxal character to handle.
On top of that, the actor should be comfortable in reciting exposition for world-building purposes and should have a soothing but indulging tone and flow. The voice will be manipulated and altered through the means of software, and the author should therefore take effects like “ echoes” and the likes into consideration when auditioning.
Exposition: Prologue: With the renaissance of culture dawning upon the world, the flourishing everyday life of every sentient creature is brought under heavy speculation, as the first tablets are unearthed from the ancient ruins to the west. Having been buried in ages under seas of sand and tumbleweed, it takes philosophers and scholars years to translate the worn out scriptures. The first findings of a lost civilization, that no one at first would believe to have existed, were that of an omen. Warning it´s people that once the God´s began to fight amongst themselves, the end of days would be upon us all.
Talking to protagonist: The mantle is yours to pick up, Stinger. Nobody else is willing, you and your friend must go with most urgency to the king’s court, and convince him to aid the forces to the west. He will listen. He must.
