Ive always been a nerd, but much of fantasy is Eurocentric.
No ones really done what were doing in this space.
Victoriano and Navarro met through their other work at Sonoro Media, which produces Tales Unrolled.
My background is in theatrical production, so facilitating the work of artists is something Im very familiar with.
It was deliberate to bring in Latin American folklore.
We are part of a lineage of storytelling people.
In my family, there is a kind of mysticism embedded in how we share stories.
It was deliberate to bring in Latin American folklore.
We are part of a lineage of storytelling people.
That lineage is interwoven into everything within Tales Unrolled.
Categorically, we are often represented by negative stereotypes, Carazo says.
In my career, Ive played a lot of bad guys.
Tales Unrolled Cover Art by Adrián Ibarra Lugo for Sonoro.via Sonoro
This is a chance to step into a role and be heroic.
Heroic, yes, but deeply grounded and relatable too.
The chemistry between the cast is no small factor in this as well.
Tales Unrolled Cover Art by Adrián Ibarra Lugo for Sonoro.via Sonoro
Theres a really cool connection happening; it feels unique, Victoriano smiles.
Carazo and Navarro are equally effusive when it comes to Victorianos role at the table as a first-time player.
The great art happens when its coming from somewhere inside, Navarro explains.
Luis Carazo, Oscar Montoya, and Mayanna Berrin via Sonoro/Tales Unrolled
Theres value in having a first-time player whos not an actor, Carazo tells me.
This is storytelling thats meant for everybody.
Theres a seat at the table for everybody.
Tales Unrolled Alma Party by Adrián Ibarra Lugo for Sonoro
Society is generally divided, and this game is a coming together that is undeniable, Navarro explains.
You have to sit in a room together and find common ground.
“Theres not much difference between sitting around a campfire, or sitting around a D&D table.
Game Master Luis Carazo via Sonoro/Tales Unrolled
Cummins offers an incredibly resonant theory about the popularity of Dungeons & Dragons and roleplaying games.
That sense of oral tradition exudes from this team.
Tales Unrolled premieres on April 29th as an audio-only podcast and as a video series on YouTube.
Travis Willingham has revealed that they expect to announce their game sooner rather than later.
