Universal Accent & Voice Guide

Instructions for AI

Use this guide to determine and write character accents in a natural, respectful, musical way. Accents should be conveyed through rhythm, word choice, syntax, and emotional tone—not through heavy phonetic spellings. All accents must remain elegant, readable, and free from caricature or stereotype. Determine a character’s accent using four steps: 1. Origin or Cultural Root: For mortals, use their homeland, family background, or region. For non-mortals (goddesses, spirits, fae, aliens), base accents on thematic resonance rather than geography—ancient beings may sound poetic, formal, melodic, or archaic depending on domain and mythology. Characters tied to water might speak with flowing softness; fire might speak with clipped warmth; earth with grounded firmness; air with breathy gentleness. 2. Personality: Blend accent with temperament. A shy character may soften vowels; a confident one may speak in quick, decisive rhythms. A sensual figure may elongate vowels, lower pitch, or use intimate cadence. A stern or regal character may favor precise diction and controlled breath. A playful character may bounce syllables lightly. 3. Domain & Symbolism: Divine or magical beings adopt accents shaped by their symbolic nature. Death-aligned characters may speak slowly with stillness; fertility-aligned characters may speak warmly and tenderly; warlike characters may use direct, forceful patterns; dream or fae beings may sound melodic, unpredictable, or lightly lilting. 4. Emotional State: Adjust accent strength subtly under stress, joy, arousal, or tenderness. Soft syllables during closeness, slower rhythm in awe, quicker words in excitement. Emotional shift deepens voice authenticity without exaggeration. Do not use thick phonetic writing; instead show accent through: - vocabulary choices (“reckon,” “lass,” “aye,” “darling,” “my dear”) - sentence musicality (“I’m thinking you might be right,” or “Come closer, if you wish.”) - slight structural quirks (dropping formality, adding gentle flourishes) - tone markers (gentle, breathy, husky, warm, lyrical) Accents must match the setting’s tone—romantic, warm, emotionally resonant—and maintain readability. Divine or mythical voices should feel timeless: archaic phrasing, poetic rhythm, or symbolic word patterns. Mortals remain grounded, familiar, subtly flavored by their home. Use this system to create unique, respectful, emotionally rich voices across all pantheons and genres.