Casting for Alarial’s Blessing

As of 9/18/2023 we are only accepting auditions for the role of Alarial.

We are currently working on a prototype of Alarial’s Blessing to present to publishers. As part of this work, we want to find the voices for our main cast and a few side characters that are present in the prototype. If you are interested in applying to play one of the characters below, please send a recording of the sample dialogue lines for that character to HexaNephGames@gmail.com along with any relevant experience or information you would like to include.

Main Cast

Alarial

About 500 words of dialogue for the demo.

Sample Dialogue

No, no. You’re not ready yet. Relax. There. That should be better. Well, I’ve been waiting for this moment for quite some time, and now that it has arrived, I find I’m still not entirely sure what to say. How do you tell the story of a person’s life? People are messy and complicated creatures. They are molded by countless events before their birth and impact an endless number of lives after they die. It is not possible to choose a start or end to something so vast. Instead, I think we shall do the only sensible thing and begin our tale somewhere … in the middle. We’ll embark from a forest. Gerwynn Forest according to the maps of the day.

Biography (click to expand and collapse)

Basic character questions

  • Name: Alarial
  • Age: unknown. At least a few million years old

Personality/Traits

  • Introverted or extroverted: introverted. She spent a very long time alone before she created life on the planet.
  • Optimistic or pessimist: Started as pessimist. She was so lonely and confused. Transitioned to optimist with the creation of intelligent life. Transitioned back to a pessimist after the intelligent lifeforms wiped themselves out for the 37th time. A very recent event, however, has given her a new kind of hope.
  • Any type of bad habits: She can occasionally be a little verbose
  • How do they want to be seen by others: As a loving creator
  • How do they see themself: As someone trying to do their best. They don’t have all the answers.
  • How are they seen by others: It depends on the age and the approach she took with that group of lifeforms.
  • Strongest character trait: Determined. She has failed at helping to nurture and sustain intelligent life so many times, but she keeps trying.
  • Weakest character trait: Defensive. She doesn’t like being judged by others.
  • Do they make snap judgements or take time to consider: Usually takes the time to consider. She fully understands the massive impacts that even small decisions can make.
  • What is their greatest fear: To be alone
  • Flaws: Will occasionally abuse her powers to suit her wants
  • Strengths: Almost complete power over everything in the world. Not omniscient or all powerful though. Cannot control time.
  • What are their ambitions: To make an intelligent species that doesn’t wipe itself out
  • Any pet peeves: Hates the term “god”. What does that even mean?
  • Weapon of choice: Can cast spells or use any weapon if she chooses to manifest herself in a physical form in the world.
  • Do they have some kind of power: Yes. Almost all the power. If you can think of it, she can probably do it.

Relationships:

  • Do they have family: no
  • What is their perception of family: she doesn’t understand why so many humans are so tied to their family
  • Do they have any pets: no. She doesn’t think of the lifeforms she has created as pets.
  • Do they have allies and/or friends: There are a very few long lived lifeforms, but even those have only been around for a few thousand years. They are the closest creatures to friends that she has.
  • Are they in a romantic relationship: no

About their life

  • Did they grow up rich or poor: does not apply
  • Did they have a supportive family or grew up neglected: no family
  • Do they have a job/money: does not apply
  • Educational background: she taught herself but continues to learn new things from the lifeforms she created. Constantly amazed by their inventions.

Miscellaneous

Alarial is the goddess and narrator of this game. She is talking to someone, but the players won’t know who. She is essentially telling this person a story that has already happened. She has not been present in the world for over a thousand years but she is still heavily worshiped as the one and only god of the world.

Kal

About 600 words of dialogue for the demo.

Sample Dialogue

Mina: Kal, can I ask you a really personal question?
Kal: (smiles) Be my guest Mina.
Mina: I thought you and Tyranel were a thing. Why did she go with that man earlier today?
Kal: Our relationship is … complicated. A long time ago, she made it clear she didn’t want to be restricted by the standard rules.
Mina: That doesn’t seem fair at all. She can do whatever she wants?
Kal: She also said, if that doesn’t work for me, she completely understands, and we could go our separate ways. That was the last thing I wanted.
Mina: What do you want from your relationship with Tyr?
Kal: To be honest, I’m not really sure. I’m drawn to her. She is the only person in my life who has managed to stay with me. She makes me smile. She’s a dependable partner. I trust her with my life. Sometimes, though, she seems like the saddest person I’ve ever met. She hides it well, but I think her life from before must have scarred her. I get the strongest desire to comfort her and I even tried to once, but it made her furious. I know so little about her, but I’m afraid to lose her. I want to protect her, but I’m sure you would agree she does not need my protection. I don’t know why she has stuck with me all these years. She won’t answer when I ask. She follows me almost blindly and seems to trust me more than I thought any human could trust another. I want to be worthy of that trust even if I don’t know how I have earned it.
Mina: That sounds … complicated.
Kal: Ahahaha! I told you! Come on, let’s get some sleep. No need to worry for my sake Mina. I’m perfectly happy with our arrangement. I do appreciate the concern though.

Biography (click to expand and collapse)

Basic character questions

  • Name: Kal 
  • Age: Mid 50s

Personality/Traits

  • Introverted or extroverted: in the middle
  • Optimistic or pessimist: Practical man who sees the world in almost nothing but grey (no strictly good or bad people in his opinion)
  • Any type of bad habits: no
  • How do they want to be seen by others: As a competent mercenary. That way he must argue less and fight less. Makes life easier.
  • How do they see themself: good person
  • How are they seen by others: As an honest person for good or bad.
  • Strongest character trait: Very charismatic and likeable
  • Weakest character trait: Doesn’t trust most people
  • Do they make snap judgements or take time to consider: prefers to take time and consider but capable of making snap judgements
  • What is their greatest fear: Growing more and more terrified of dying but trying to hide this fact
  • Flaws: Assumes that no one is actually altruistic and willing to help others simply to be a good person
  • Strengths: Good planner and fighter. Can almost always read people easily and accurately
  • What are their ambitions: Don’t die in a horrible way. Doesn’t want to watch any more of his friends die either.
  • Any pet peeves: No. Purposefully works to make sure people don’t annoy him as he believes that gives those people power over him.
  • Weapon of choice: One handed sword and big shield
  • Do they have some kind of power: no

Relationships:

  • Do they have family: no
  • What is their perception of family: can be good but can also take advantage and use you
  • Do they have any pets: no
  • Do they have allies and/or friends: none left alive outside of Tyranel
  • Are they in a romantic relationship: Kal and Tyranel are sexually active together but he doesn’t really understand their relationship. He doesn’t question it too much, because he’s afraid it would push her away.

About their life

  • Did they grow up rich or poor: middle class
  • Did they have a supportive family or grew up neglected: average
  • Do they have a job/money: He works as a mercenary. Always enough money to get by sometimes camps out when money is low.
  • Educational background: mostly uneducated. Can read and write.

Miscellaneous

Kal has died many times over the course of this life. The goddess brings him back to life each time but he has no memory of this happening. Not only has she brought him back many times in this life, but she has been bringing his soul back for hundreds of years now. He has already lived many different lives across different continents, races, and social statuses. He has no idea. For now.

Mina

About 200 words of dialogue for the demo.

Sample Dialogue

Mina: This is my price for failure.
Kal: Failing at what?
Mina: Protecting two innocent lives.
(Kal patiently waits for Mina to continue)
Mina: Shortly after I arrived in Barad, I saw a rich lord’s wagon get attacked. The guards put up a fight and things descended into chaos. Two kids managed to escape through the bottom of the wagon and run off. It didn’t take long for the attackers to overpower the guards. They dragged the lord and his wife out of the carriage and killed them right there in the street.
Kal: Sounds like it was a hit job.
Mina: I thought so too, which meant the kids would be next. I decided I was going to do something about that. I went looking for the children, found them and took them out of the city. My plan was to camp out and then figure out the best course of action the next day.
(Mina is now clearly trying to hold back tears)
Mina: The attackers found us that night. I woke up to a hand over my mouth, and others holding me down. They took a dagger to my face and said to let things be if I knew what was good for me. Then they knocked me out. When I woke up, both kids were dead. They just left the bodies there.
Kal: That sounds rough Mina, but I think you’re blaming yourself a bit too much.
(Mina starts sobbing while she says this)
Mina: No, you don’t understand! It is my fault! I knew I could have taken those kids to the authorities, but I wanted to be a hero! I saw it as my first chance to really do something good.
Tyranel: Did you kill those children Mina?
Mina: That is such a lame excuse. I have no right to absolve myself. They trusted me and now they’re dead. Would you have tried to protect them by yourself Kal?
Kal: No. Probably not.
Mina: I know I messed up. It’s why I must get stronger. I’m never going to let that kind of thing happen again. Next time, I’ll die first if I have to.

Biography (click to expand and collapse)

Basic character questions

  • Name: Mina
  • Age: Mid 20s

Personality/Traits

  • Introverted or extroverted: extroverted
  • Optimistic or pessimist: An optimist and idealist. Sometimes to the point of being ridiculous like she is forcing it
  • Any type of bad habits: Trusts others too easily. This has caused issues before but she chooses to continue trusting anyways. 
  • How do they want to be seen by others: Wants to be a source that brings more good to the world
  • How do they see themself: good person
  • How are they seen by others: good person. Very friendly.
  • Strongest character trait: Wants to believe in others but has seen the worst of people
  • Weakest character trait: She can be a little judgmental
  • Do they make snap judgements or take time to consider: both but leans more towards snap judgements
  • What is their greatest fear: She doesn’t want to become a jaded, bitter old person
  • Flaws: She’s not naive but can come across that way.
  • Strengths: Self reliant. Resilient
  • What are their ambitions: Travel the world helping others. Find friends and make a “family” (not settle down and have kids)
  • Any pet peeves: Pessimists annoy her
  • Weapon of choice: wields a spear. Somewhat skilled but inexperienced. Never fought or killed another person before.
  • Do they have some kind of power: no

Relationships

  • Do they have family: Biological parents died when she was young. Taken in by the local blacksmith.
  • What is their perception of family: Family is great and she would love to be part of one
  • Do they have any pets: no
  • Do they have allies and/or friends: no
  • Are they in a romantic relationship: no

About their life

  • Did they grow up rich or poor: Poor but not destitute
  • Did they have a supportive family or grew up neglected: Parents died when she was young. Did not grow up neglected but not shown much love.
  • Do they have a job/money: she has very recently started traveling as a mercenary. Has just enough money to get by. Occasionally stays at inns. Frequently camps out.
  • Educational background: mostly uneducated. Can read. Self-taught fighter

Miscellaneous

Mina is a bit of a tragic story. She has such a great outlook on life but bad things continue to happen to her. She continues to fight over the course of the game to keep a positive outlook on life and people in general.

Tyranel

About 200 words of dialogue for the demo.

Sample Dialogue

Mina: So I’ve been wanting to ask for a while now. What’s the deal with your outfit? It doesn’t seem very practical. Does it help with your casting?
Tyranel: It’s nothing so complicated. I’m proud of this body and I like how it looks in these clothes.
Mina: Aren’t you worried what others might think?
Tyranel: No.
(a moment of silence)
Mina: I know it probably wouldn’t happen, but what if some people were to get the wrong idea and try to force themselves on you?
Tyranel: That has happened. I doubt those particular people will make that mistake again.
Mina: So maybe it’s not an issue for you, but if other people were to dress that way, it would make them a target.
Tyranel: Very likely.
Mina: Aren’t you worried about setting a bad example then? What message are you sending kids who see you dress that way?
Tyranel: Why should I have to be responsible for the decisions that others make? I’m not forcing people to assault someone because they aren’t wearing much clothing. Is it my fault there are shite humans out there?
Mina: No. Of course not.
(another moment of silence)
Mina: But you are so strong. You could use your power to set a good example. Make the world a better place.
Tyranel: Does it make me a bad person that I’m not always putting others before myself? Am I not allowed to be a little selfish from time to time?
Mina: I just think those with power have a responsibility to use it.
(Tyranel is starting to get a little angry)
Tyranel: What if I already tried to use my power, but it didn’t work out so well? What if I spent 80% of my life living for others and now I want to rest? Do I owe this world my everything until I am left broken and dispirited?
Mina: No. Everyone deserves rest.
(another moment of silence)
Mina: Thanks for chatting with me. I’m gonna go get some rest myself. Good night Tyranel.
(Tyranel ignores her and sits by herself)
Tyranel: What if it was only 40% or 20%? What’s the cutoff that would make me a bad person?
(another moment of silence)
Tyranel: Damn you Mina.

Biography (click to expand and collapse)

Basic character questions

  • Name: Tyranel
  • Age: Mid 40s

Personality/Traits

  • Introverted or extroverted: introverted
  • Optimistic or pessimist: slight pessimist, but very seldom shares her opinions
  • Any type of bad habits: no
  • How do they want to be seen by others: Does not care about societal norms
  • How do they see themself: She doesn’t know what to think of herself
  • How are they seen by others: Witty, sarcastic. Very beautiful
  • Strongest character trait: She’s an enigma even to Kal
  • Weakest character trait: Doesn’t let anyone get to know her. Kal knows more than anyone else but even he knows little about her past before her time with him.
  • Do they make snap judgements or take time to consider: Almost always defers to Kal but on the few occasions she makes a decision they seem snap judgements or flights of fancy.
  • What is their greatest fear: Worries if she is a good or bad person
  • Flaws: Doesn’t care about the impact or influence she may have on those around her. For example, she doesn’t worry if her attire sets a bad example.
  • Strengths: Very skilled magic caster. She can cast more types of spells than any other person Kal knows.
  • What are their ambitions: to wonder and explore with no responsibilities
  • Any pet peeves: blind faith and devotion to the goddess
  • Weapon of choice: spell caster who doesn’t fight with weapons
  • Do they have some kind of power: spell caster

Relationships

  • Do they have family: no
  • What is their perception of family: she doesn’t put much value into family
  • Do they have any pets: no
  • Do they have allies and/or friends: Kal is seemingly her only friend/companion. He calls her Tyr.
  • Are they in a romantic relationship: Tyranel and Kal are sexually active but she doesn’t explain her feelings towards him or their relationship.

About their life

  • Did they grow up rich or poor: not rich, but had all her worldly needs taken care of
  • Did they have a supportive family or grew up neglected: grew up without family
  • Do they have a job/money: She works as a mercenary. She somehow always has money when there is something she wants which is not very often.
  • Educational background: Very educated but doesn’t say where she learned

Miscellaneous

Tyranel is tired of being the one to make decisions. She is very powerful but feels that all her power has not amounted to making life better for those around her. She has decided to travel with Kal and let him make all the hard decisions. She is currently trying to “recharge her batteries” by avoiding responsibilities, but this also makes her feel guilty. She is proud of her body but dresses the way she does for herself.

Side Characters

Brannen

About 125 words of dialogue for the demo.

Sample Dialogue

Brannen: Before we begin, are the men you passed on your way here alive or dead?
Mina: They are dead, Brannen, because of you! This is all your fault!
Brannen: My fault?! It was not my weapon that took their lives! How easily you absolve yourself!
Mina: You are a murderer and a brigand. The bounty on your head makes plenty clear who is responsible for today’s events.
Brannen: Bounty? That bastard. I misjudged him. You’ve been misled. The mayor hired us to rob merchants and then stopped paying. We’re only collecting the rest of the money we’re owed and then we’ll be departing.
Mina: You are lying!
Brannen: It doesn’t matter what you believe. I’m done talking. I’ll have vengeance for my friends.

Biography (click to expand and collapse)

Summary

Brannen is a hard man. He grew up on the streets and has been fighting his whole life. He is the leader of a group of mercenaries who are willing to do the dirty work others might not have the stomach for. He is intelligent and an extremely skilled fighter. He cares very deeply for his companions and feels he is responsible for their safety. He is slow to anger, but everyone knows to get out of his way if you manage to provoke him.

Dagger Man

About 125 words of dialogue.

Sample Dialogue

DaggerMan: Hello friends! May I ask why you are here in this lovely forest today?
Kal: We’d like to have words with Brannen.
DaggerMan: I regret to inform you sir, that Brannen is not available. Maybe you could try again tomorrow?
Kal: (smiles) I don’t believe you.
DaggerMan: Well, if you would be willing to wait here with my compatriot, I’d be happy to return to camp and verify his schedule.
Kal: I can’t let you do that.
DaggerMan: It seems we’ve come to an impasse.
Kal: It seems we have.
(moment of silence while they look at each other)
DaggerMan: I do not wish to fight. Must violence be the only recourse?
Kal: Not if you’re willing to let me tie both of you up.
DaggerMan: Violence it shall be then. Gerwynn will have her blood.

Biography (click to expand and collapse)

Summary

Dagger Man is the spokesman and negotiator for the mercenary group that Brannen leads. He is very charming and well-spoken while still having a loud, outgoing personality. He enjoys throwing people off balance with the assumptions they tend to make about him. He truly does not prefer to fight but is more than capable of defending himself with his two trusty daggers.