Narrator

The storyteller of Blackwood Tales. Most of the story is told by the characters themselves, in their own words and from their own heads. The Narrator steps in where the story needs a voice from outside them: a monster hunter stalking through a magic-soaked forest, a nightmare vision of a battlefield, a man who keeps his worries hidden. The Narrator isn't a character with opinions, but they aren't neutral either. They set the tension, carry the action and hold the dread, and they decide where the listener's heart rate sits.

Voice Direction

Clear, grounded and immersive, with a natural storytelling warmth that never tips into a cold "audiobook" read. The Narrator has to cover a wide range: quiet, suspenseful build-up in one moment, then fast, punchy action with tight rhythm the next. Then slow, heavy dread, where a single short line ("Doren opened his eyes to death.") has to land like a weight. Pacing is the core skill of this role: knowing when to let a beat breathe and when to drive straight through. The Narrator should support the characters, not compete with them. The voice can be any gender or age, as long as it is distinctive, steady and easy to listen to for long stretches.

Additional Notes

• Some intimate scenes may require narration. If you are not comfortable with this, please refrain from auditioning for this role.

• Some scenes contain graphic violence and disturbing imagery, including battlefield and death imagery. If you are not comfortable with this, please refrain from auditioning for this role.

• Narration sections can be long, so consistent mic technique and sound across sessions matter.

• This role may involve re-recording earlier narration so the voice stays consistent across the series.