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Aren't you curious to know who voiced the characters in the English version of Dragon Age: Origins? What do these people look like, and do they resemble the heroes of the game? Yeah, I understand, it sounds naive, but the fact is — many find this very interesting! :)

Regarding localization in general, please — don’t bother me with gloomy exclamations about its poor quality. Instead, pay attention to the people who voiced, in my opinion, the best game of 2009.

So, below you will find information about several of the most important characters, and under the spoilers, you can read details about the actors whose voices the heroes of Dragon Age: Origins speak with.

A good opportunity to get acquainted with the characters for those who have not yet played this game. For the rest — to see the person who voiced Morrigan, for example :)

Enjoy watching and reading!

Alistair

One of the youngest among the Grey Wardens. After his mother’s death, Alistair was raised in Redcliffe Castle, later he went to the Chantry, where he began studying combat arts needed to become a templar - a member of the military order of the Chantry, intended to oversee the Circle of Mages and hunt down rogue mages.

Alistair, however, was not destined for a religious career. His eternal disrespect and inappropriate sense of humor drove even the most patient mentors to distraction. When Duncan found him, Alistair had not yet sworn the order’s oaths but was already on the brink of despair. Realizing that a good and loyal heart beats in the boy’s chest, Duncan used the Right of Conscription to compel the order to allow Alistair to join the Grey Wardens. And he never regretted it.

Vasily Dakhnenko

Born February 21, 1967.

In 1991, he graduated from the M. S. Shchepkin Higher Theatre School (course of Y. M. Solomin) and was accepted into the troupe of the State Academic Small Theatre, where he played his first role on the renowned dramatic stage — Mishka in N. V. Gogol's “The Government Inspector” while still a student.

From 1995 to 2001, he taught stage movement at the M. S. Shchepkin Theatre School. Honored Artist of Russia (since August 1, 2006).

Duncan

Like many others, Duncan left his family and changed his name when he joined the Grey Wardens – it is a tradition that symbolizes detachment from the past. Although, for him, it was even convenient. His mother was from Anderfels, his father – from Rivain, and he spent his childhood in the Free Marches and Orlais. As he says, "my people are everywhere, but I don’t have a homeland." This is indeed true.

Having become a Grey Warden, Duncan received an almost impossible task – to lead the Wardens in Ferelden – a kingdom from which the Order had been literally thrown out several hundred years ago. Despite the general suspicion and hostility, he began searching for recruits.

Alexey Borzunov

Born November 11, 1943.

He first appeared in a film as a schoolboy in 1959 in “The Extraordinary Journey of Mishka Strekatchev.” After that, his acting fate was sealed.

In 1965, he graduated from the Moscow Art Theatre School (course of V.P. Markov) and was accepted into the theatre troupe. He acted in films, worked in dubbing, and voice acting - “the Russian voice of Disney animated films.”

Honored Artist of Russia.

Earl Aemon

Earl is the owner of Redcliffe Castle. He is married to Arlessia Isolde and has one son named Connor.

He also has two brothers: Tegan and Rowan.

Valery Storozhik

Born December 7, 1956.

In 1979, he graduated from the Shchepkin Theatre School. The actor has roles in the dramas of Savva Kulish “Tales... Tales... Tales of the Old Arbat” and Alexander Alov and Vladimir Naumov’s “The Shore,” in the historical production of Sergey Bondarchuk “Boris Godunov,” and in the tragic farce of Mikhail Tumayev “Stalin's Testament.”

In 1991, Valery Storozhik played the lead role in the adventure film “Joker.”

Morrigan

Morrigan is the daughter of Flemeth, the legendary and terrifying witch of the wilds. Her mother raised her alone, hiding with her daughter in the most terrifying forest depths, and this exotic beauty grew up with a deep-seated disdain for the rest of humanity.

Morrigan studied magic under her mother’s watch without the limitations imposed on ordinary people by templars, and became not only a mage but also a shapeshifter - and now she will stop at nothing to further develop her abilities.

Olga Pletnyova

Born September 10, 1962.

Actress of the “Laboratory” theatre (Moscow).

She actively participates in dubbing foreign films and TV series. Voice of Samantha (Kim Cattrall) in the series “Sex and the City.”

Leliana

Leliana does not like to discuss the ups and downs of her bard career in Orlais. She came to Lothering seeking refuge in the order and intended to spend the rest of her days in solitude and prayers to the Maker, asking for forgiveness for the transgressions of which her new sisters can only guess.

But even though this was the last thing Leliana wanted for herself, she still has a feeling that there will come a day when she will have to return to her former life.

Elizaveta Shevchuk

Born January 13, 1980.

Sound director, head of the localization department for video game dubbing.

Stan

This giant of the qunari race prefers to hide his true name, especially from the race that his people have already tried to conquer twice.

Stan does not recognize human justice and believes that if he must bear punishment for his crimes, it should be the business of the qunari, not human laws.

Pyotr Ivashchenko

Born August 19, 1976.

Graduated from the Faculty of Computer Science at RGGU in 1996. He has no acting education.

Occasionally works under the pseudonym Pyotr Glanz, a name taken from his father's surname — Alexander Glanz.

Wynne

A spiritual healer from the Circle of Mages, able to summon healing spirits and protective spirits into our world with her power. She sincerely believes in the aspirations of the Circle of Mages and has always advocated that only through long training and hard study can mages learn to control their gift and use it for the good of humanity.

Those around her held her in such high regard that they asked her to become the new Grand Enchanter of Ferelden. She refused, stating that she did not want to enter the higher magical circles, and instead, when the Circle received a call from King Cailan to rise against the forces of Darkness, Wynne responded to it and volunteered to go to Ostagar.

Inna Koroleva

Born January 31, 1976.

Graduated from a school with a theatrical focus. In 1994, she entered the Belarusian Academy of Arts in the acting department. But in 1996, she unexpectedly decided to continue her studies in Moscow.

In 2000, Inna graduated from the acting department of the Shchukin Higher Theatre School (course of A.K. Grave). She is currently an actress at the Moscow theatre “Benefis,” actively filming in movies and TV series, and dubbing films and video games.

Zevran

Zevran, son of an elven priestess of love from Antiva, was sold to the guild in childhood. At first, he resisted the cruel training methods adopted by the Crows, but over time he accepted his fate and began to make progress. Rising through the ranks, Zevran became one of the most promising assassins in the guild, a master of stealth and seduction.

Ambitious and audacious, he agreed to execute the most dangerous assignment, promising a fabulous reward. His new target was located in distant Ferelden.

Vasily Zotov

Born December 16, 1974.

Studied at school No. 80, after being expelled he worked as a courier and attended evening school No. 9.

In 1997, he graduated with honors from the M. S. Shchepkin Higher Theatre School (course of V. A. Safronov) and was accepted into the troupe of the State Academic Small Theatre. Honored Artist of Russia.

Jovan

A temporary companion, whom you can meet at the beginning of the Mage campaign and/or later in Redcliffe Castle.

Daniil Eldarov

Born October 23, 1981.

Studied at the music school named after Dunaevsky from 1993 to 1997, class “Percussion Instruments.” From 1997 to 2001, studied at the State Musical College named after Gnessins - Faculty “Actor of Musical Theatre.” Since 1997, worked in theatres: TYUZ (MAMA, I love you) - Waiter, Calibri.

That's all :)

Yes, unfortunately, there is not much information on some characters. Perhaps I will add a bit more later if time permits.

Personally, I liked the localization a lot. I played both the Russian and English versions of the game, and I can confidently say that the voices of most of the actors fit their characters very well. Of course, there were minor flaws here and there, but they did not spoil the overall impression.

By the way, have you ever been curious about what it's like to voice characters from video games? What happens at the workplace and what funny moments occur? Link to audio related (warning: laughs, giggles, and cursing).

Sources: kinopoisk.ru, kino-teatr.ru, Wiki.

The title “Oh! Familiar faces!” is from the comedy “Woe from Wit” (1824) by A. S. Griboedov (1795-1829). The words of Famusov (act 4, scene 14).