Official Cast Directory
Character Dossier, Factions & Voice Actors
Characters & Voice Actors Cast Guide
The dark gothic world of The Blood of Dawnwalker features a world-class cast of voice talents from celebrated European theatre and landmark RPGs. This definitive directory catalogs every major character, their narrative role and faction allegiance, and their official English voice actors verified from official game credits.
The Protagonist & Vampire Court Overlords
The central conflict in Valea Ungura revolves around newly turned protagonist Coen and the aristocratic vampire court enforcing Lord Brencis's brutal regime.
- Coen (Voiced by Will de Renzy-Martin): A young nobleman cursed with vampirism during the siege of his estate, racing across 30 days to save his sister Esme.
- Lord Brencis (Voiced by Andrew Spooner): The ancient arch-vampire lord ruling Szekely Land with cold calculating tyranny.
- Lady Xanthe (Voiced by Mandi Symonds): Elder court vampire and matriarch of Castle Greifberg, torn between loyalty to Brencis and protecting her daughter Hariclea.
- Bakir the Mad Khan (Voiced by Dai Tabuchi): Steppe warlord commanding the subterranean Luna Tournament through bloodthirsty gladiatorial contests.
- Ambrus (Voiced by Lorne Macnaughton): Ruthless vampire court enforcer who commands terrifying shock troops across the lower valleys.
- Rodrig (Voiced by James Macnaughton): Vampire diplomat and elder court advisor specializing in political manipulation and coven treaties.
The Four Recruitable Companions
Coen can recruit four primary companions throughout the campaign, each featuring dedicated multi-part personal questlines, camp interactions, and potential romance arcs.
- Anca (Voiced by Helen Keeley): Pagan scholar and former cloister herbalist seeking the Font of Life to unlock the secrets of ancient pre-Christian magic.
- Lacra (Voiced by Megan Smart): Devout apothecary and healer struggling with her inner faith while navigating the horrors of the vampiric plague.
- Pieter (Voiced by Anthony Howell): Veteran monster hunter and pragmatic tracker who initially views Coen with deep suspicion.
- Marat / Crake (Voiced by Colin Ryan): Charismatic mountain highwayman and rebel scout with deep roots in the regional resistance movement.
Complete Cast & Voice Actor Directory
| Character Name | Role / Faction | Voice Actor | Notable Prior Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coen | Protagonist / Fledgling Dawnwalker | Will de Renzy-Martin | Baldur's Gate 3, BBC Radio |
| Lord Brencis | Master Vampire / Primary Antagonist | Andrew Spooner | Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Muppets |
| Lady Xanthe | Court Vampire Matriarch | Mandi Symonds | Doctor Who, Elden Ring |
| Bakir | Mad Khan / Ottoman Vampire | Dai Tabuchi | Ghost of Tsushima, Assassin's Creed Valhalla |
| Ambrus | Court Vampire Enforcer | Lorne Macnaughton | Warhammer 40k: Darktide, Total War |
| Rodrig | Vampire Diplomat & Advisor | James Macnaughton | British Classical Theatre, Audiobooks |
| Anca | Companion / Pagan Scholar | Helen Keeley | The Witcher 3, Warhammer: Vermintide |
| Lacra | Companion / Apothecary Healer | Megan Smart | Peter Rabbit 2, Between Two Worlds |
| Pieter | Companion / Veteran Hunter | Anthony Howell | Dragon Age: Inquisition, Final Fantasy XVI |
| Marat (Crake) | Companion / Rebel Scout | Colin Ryan | Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers (Alphinaud) |
| Lunka | Village Elder & Confidante | Margot Powell | UK Television & Radio |
| Mirto | Young Szekely Partisan | Noah Waite | Independent Drama |
| Alin | Lower District Weaponsmith | Rowan Alltraine | Video Game VO |
| Florin | City Alderman & Tribute Collector | Jonathan Oliver | BBC Television & Film |
| Volk | Frontier Beastmaster & Barkeep | Sean Connolly | Audio Drama & Voice Arts |
| Vladimir / Mihai | Border Warden & Szekely Scout | James Alexander | Gaming & Voice Over |
| Neberu | Mystic Folklorist & Astrologer | David Monteith | British Film & Voice Acting |
| Vicho | Underground Fence & Merchant | Stephen Spencer | Theatre & Commercial VO |
| Farkas | Mercenary Gate Captain | Jordan Whitby | Video Game VO |
| Isbrand / Andrei | Caravaneer & Refugee | Andres Williams | European Audio Productions |
Audio Design & Companion Reactivity
Voice direction emphasizes historical authenticity and moral reactivity. Voice performances dynamically adapt based on Coen's humanity level, time of day, and whether companions approve of his tactical choices in combat.
- Regional Cadences: Voice actors deliver English dialogue with authentic 14th-century Hungarian and Romanian regional accents.
- Combat Barks: Companions call out enemy positioning, parry openings, and warn Coen when his daylight stamina is dwindling.
- Morality Tone Shifts: Companions like Lacra and Pieter shift from affectionate banter to solemn reprimands if Coen indulges in civilian slaughter or excessive bloodlust.