Wings of Fire: The Audio Drama (Casting Season 1; Part 1)
Charcoal's Den for Clay
Character Overview: Clay is one of the five protagonists of Season 1, and one of the prophesized "dragonets of destiny". He a six year old swamp dragon (around sixteen in human years), and is the warm, good-natured, a bit absent-minded, sometimes goofy, and lovable older brother figure of the main quintet. His character arc revolves around the way his caretakers throughout his youth seemed determined to convince him that he was a monster, full of ferocious rage and with the strength to kill anyone. However, Clay has no desire to be a killing machine, or even be a hero (although his kind nature often lends to him doing some pretty heroic deeds anyways) - he just wants to protect his friends from harm, and maybe eat lots of tasty food along the way. Clay wants to prove that he gets to choose the kind of dragon he wants to be - and no prophecy or natural dragon instincts are allowed to get in the way.
Voice: Clay's voice is warm, deep, and a bit slow. Just by the way he talks it should be evident that he's a friendly guy who just wants to get through life with the least amount of conflict. He's imagined to sound a bit like a stereotypical fantasy kids show protagonist, (ex: Finn from Adventure Time or Steven from Steven Universe), but with a lower pitch. Carries the energy of a proud older brother, and is filled with wistful longing anytime he talks about food.
- male teen
- male young adult
(comforting) "Hey, stop. Quit snarling at each other like mini Kestrels. Nobody's happy here. Sunny deals with it differently, that's all. But remember what we decided — we five stick together or else everything gets worse, right?"
(excited) "With a feast! There was a feast at the end of the story! When the missing SeaWing princess got home, her parents were so happy they made a feast! I remember the feast. They ate a whole whale. I bet I could eat a whole whale. Do you think we'll get a feast?"
(determined) "I'd like to be something more than alive. I'd like to be the kind of dragon she doesn't think I am — the kind they write prophecies about. That dragon who would save her no matter how awful she is."