Homestuck: Very Special Edition - Trolls 1
triplesun for Tavros Nitram
Sign: ♉
Pronouns: he/him
Voice Range: Mid to High
Personality: Hesitant and unsure, with a waning confidence
Tavros is shy, insecure, and physically disabled, after a serious injury from his past. He struggles with confidence and self-worth, frequently being manipulated or talked over by stronger personalities. Yet, despite his hesitations, he displays surprising emotional insight and moments of quiet bravery that reveal a hidden core of strength. He’s the kind of guy who talks to animals and believes in fairy tales. He has the heart of a hero, even if he doesn’t always believe in himself.
Tavros is a tragic figure early on, representing insecurity and powerlessness. His dynamic with Vriska is emotionally intense and explores themes of autonomy, abuse, and recovery. Over time, he starts to stand up for himself and seek independence, representing one of Homestuck’s quieter arcs of personal growth.
For his voice, we’re looking for something hesitant and soft-spoken, with occasional bursts of conviction. A strong portrayal of Tavros requires empathy and nuance.
AT: oKAYYYY, mY BROMO SAPIEN, AT: r U READY, AT: tO GET STRAIGHT IN, FLAT DOWN, BROAD SIDE, SCHOOL FED UP THE BONE BULGE, AT: bY A DOPE SMACKED, TRINKED OUT, SMOTHER FUDGING, AT: tROLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL,
AT: i DON'T WANT YOU TO MOCK ME ANYMORE, AT: i DON'T KNOW IF MY CONFIDENCE IS REAL, oR WHAT, AT: bUT i WOULD LIKE YOU TO STOP SAYING STUFF LIKE THAT TO ME, AT: aND TO STOP SAYING BAD THINGS ABOUT MY FRIEND JADE, tOO,
TAVROS: yOU CAN BELIEVE WHATEVER YOU LIKE, TAVROS: bELIEVING, aS ALWAYS, iS HALF THE BATTLE, wHEN IT COMES TO MAKING THINGS MARGINALLY LESS FAKE, TAVROS: bUT THE FACT, tHAT i PERSONALLY BUILT THIS ARMY, mYSELF, iS GOING TO BE A *FACT*, TAVROS: wHETHER YOU DECIDE TO BELIEVE IN IT, oR NOT! TAVROS: }:D
