Lustrias – An Episodic Fantasy Audio Drama and Visual Novel - Casting Call 3
jdkelly for Wovaroo, Ancient Holy Man
This holy man is very old and respected among the people of Shandrizor. Wovaroo has a long white beard and moustache and perceptive gray eyes. Wovaroo wears a piece of Ovaak, the Taran’s, mandible on a chain around his neck, to remind him of the warrior's life he chose to leave behind. Wovaroo wants to see a dragon before he dies, but as these creatures are all but extinct, he realizes that’s nearly impossible. Confined by the rules of the Shah, Wovaroo still tries to do what is right for the people. His voice should have a somewhat feeble quality to it, since Wovaroo is rumored to be well over one hundred years old.
(sadly) "I’m sorry, my lady. However, my hands are somewhat tied in this matter. All within the city of Shandrizor adhere to the Shah’s commands. (sighs) Even I. Although my heart may yearn for adventure, I’ve chosen to live within these walls as a holy man, to help the people living here in any way that I can. If I break the Shah’s laws, I will be banished or imprisoned. So, you see, unless you can give me some reason why I should perform these marriages, I must refuse.”
(in a hushed, dreamy voice) "When I was much younger, I used to dream of being a great warrior, of besting countless foes in the heat of battle. I was fortunate. By the grace of the Gods, that dream was realized. However, one point continues to elude me. (chuckling) You may think it just the foolish wish of an old man, but before I die, I wish that somehow, I might see and perhaps even touch, a real dragon. (pause) Oh, I know it’s ridiculous. Dragons have been extinct for hundreds of
years. Still, I never gave up wishing, hoping.”
I came back and listened to your audition again, JD. I love it. In your voice, I hear the other life this holy man once lived. Really good.