AI Voices: My Experience Receiving a Quest from Dagoth Ur

Braden Bagu
3 min readApr 25, 2023

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Imagine receiving a voice message from a video game villain sending you on a quest promising immortality and riches.

Sounds crazy, right?

Well, that’s exactly what happened to me when I received a message from Dagoth Ur, the final boss in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. My friend Wyatt used an AI voice generator from Eleven Labs to prank me with a hilarious quest.

In this article, I’ll share my story and show you how AI voices can create immersive and fun gaming scenarios.

Who is Dagoth Ur?

Dagoth Ur is a major antagonist in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. He is a powerful immortal who seeks to conquer the world and enslave its inhabitants. More about Dagoth Ur here.

What are AI Voices?

AI voices are computer-generated voices that mimic human speech with high accuracy. They use artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to analyze human speech patterns and then generate synthesized speech.

Why use AI Voices?

• Creating realistic character dialogue in video games and movies.
• Improving accessibility for people with disabilities.
• Pranking your friends with quests from fictional characters.

How I Received a Quest from Dagoth Ur

I woke up to a voice message waiting for me. I played it back and to my surprise Dagoth Ur promised me “immortality and wealth beyond measure” in return for my assistance.

Audio messages found on original blog: braden.digital

It was a moment of joy and nostalgia. The AI voice technology brought a beloved video game character to life, allowing me to experience a new adventure with old friends.

Of course, I knew that Wyatt was behind the message, and that Dagoth Ur wasn’t really communicating with me. But that didn’t diminish my enjoyment of the experience. In fact, it made it even more special, as a testament to Wyatt’s creativity and dedication as a fan.

Steps to Create AI Generated Voices

1. Sign up for an account on the Eleven Labs website, I used my Gmail account.

2. Select one of the premade voices, or Add a custom voice by creating a new voice using their generative model. If you are a subscriber for their starter+ subscription, you can also instantly clone a voice from a sample recording.

3. Type in the script you want the AI-generated voice to say. This can be anything from a simple greeting to a complex dialogue or narration.

4. Select Generate then play the Audio created.

5. Download when happy with the outcome,

You Can find Speech Synthesis by Eleven Labs here.

Conclusion

Receiving a voice message from Dagoth Ur was a surprising and delightful experience that showed me how AI voices can create immersive and fun gaming scenarios. It also made me appreciate the creativity and passion of fans who use technology to express their love for fictional stories and characters.

I hope you enjoyed reading this article and that it inspired you to try out AI voices for yourself. Maybe you’ll find a new way to connect with your favorite game, movie, or book.

Or maybe one day you’ll wake up to a call from a character you never expected, and discover a whole new adventure waiting for you.

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Braden Bagu

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