Base Description of Dakoda’s Character 

Dakoda is a representative for childhood trauma and how it commonly affects children of his age. Prior to the traumatic incident, he was a cheerful, rebellious, and surprisingly well-mannered boy, absolutely brimming with youth and energy. However, following the tragedy, Dakoda undergoes a dramatic change. He becomes a deeply isolated child, grappling with overwhelming feelings of loss, confusion, and a profound sense of powerlessness. 

To cope with his trauma, Dakoda retreats into dissociation and denial, a common response for children facing overwhelming emotion. By disconnecting from his emotions and the harsh realities of his life, Dakoda seeks refuge from the pain and turmoil consuming him while seeking control. Yet, in doing so, he relinquishes control over his own existence and becomes trapped in a cycle of avoidance and detachment.

VOICING DAKODA

Voicing Dakoda is like playing two different characters. You are essentially acting as Dakoda and alternatively The King. While these are the same character they have different personalities, goals, and overall tone.

Dakoda embodies innocence, vulnerability, and a longing for escape from the harsh realities of his life. As Dakoda, the tone may be softer, more introspective, and tinged with sadness and/or frustration. 

Attributes;

• Important to note character is a 12 year old male.
• No Accent Required, preferred no heavy accent at all. 
• Slightly Higher Pitched; Gender dosent entirely matter when it comes to who voices him due to this but a highish or immature tone needs to be consistent. 
• Slight rasp can be worked in, think Simba from Lion King. 
• Optional slight Lisp. Not required, can be inconsistent. 
• might sound “stuffy”, not required but can be achieved by holding nose or breath in throat.

Media examples ;

 ( not exact just range choices and general consensus. Like a moodboard for voices )  Rudolph (RTRNR)( so hard to find any clips of him ) , Funshine:Carebear’s ( Jokealot ) , Markl ( HMC ) , Custard Cookie III ( CRK ). This is just to give examples of the different types of voices in this general area; again this doesn't mean the voice has to sound like any of these specifically.