@soultrial.bsky.social
An upcoming series and audio experience combining dark fantasy with Swedish culture. Created, directed and written by Lavinia Duval. https://soultrial.carrd.co/
We are SOULTRIAL, an upcoming #audiodrama combining dark fantasy, supernatural themes and mental health topics with Swedish culture and topics inspired by the viking age and Norse mythology. This project is GenAI free! soultrial.carrd.co
#soultrial #podcast #radiodrama #poddrama #fictionpodcast
GET TO KNOW THE SOULTRIAL TEAM
The man who chooses to interact from the shadows with his expertise is Marcus J.D., a Swedish linguist who has been supporting #soultrial with translation of texts (including Old Norse and runic texts) and provided us with valuable cultural/historical insight.
GET TO KNOW THE SOULTRIAL TEAM
@khaydari.bsky.social joined #soultrial when Lavinia was reaching out for support with text and script edits. The two of them met at a D&D table and have been friends ever since. Josh is known for his focus on details and... summoning horses.
What about the SOULTRIAL #audiodrama are you most excited about? The characters, the music, the storytelling... or the combination of all? Speak to us, souls.
#soultrial #podcast #radiodrama #poddrama #fictionpodcast #darkfantasy #fantasy #norsemythology #noAI
GET TO KNOW THE SOULTRIAL TEAM
@laviniaduval.bsky.social has been working on #soultrial since 2023. Starting as a singular person, Lavinia is grateful for the team of 20+ creatives that have gathered from all across the globe to make the vision come to life. A great moment for her creative journey!
The time is nigh. Today SOULTRIAL author @laviniaduval.bsky.social and editor @khaydari.bsky.social declared the script for season 1 officially done. Editorial and admin tasks await us. After 6-8 months of daily work (with some exceptions) the light can finally be seen. No rest for the wicked.
05.10.2025 11:08 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0Indeed. The vocalist post will follow. Watch this space.
05.10.2025 10:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0If you have not done so already, please check out the talented composers of SOULTRIAL, who are working hard to make the soundtrack come to life:
Tim Philippsen: tphilippsen.carrd.co
Louis Poole: www.youtube.com/@ZephyrFangP...
Studio Heta: heta.studio/sound
#timphilippsen #louispoole #studioheta
Happy international podcast day, souls. This year we will focus on the process and gain momentum so that we can bring ST to you next year. We are grateful to have you with us on this journey.
30.09.2025 19:15 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: ACT I
Alongside the Hel-Brothers and in the face of danger, we would like to announce that Eldin Engelhard will be voiced by no other than Dan Zsolt!
Connect with Dan🔗
CCC: www.castingcall.club/Dan_Zsolt
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: ACT I
Alongside Velasan, we would like to announce that Vhaelin Helviarn will be voiced by the amazing @danieldenova.bsky.social!
Connect with Daniel🔗
Insta: www.instagram.com/tartan_kiwi/
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: ACT I
With our first key characters unmasked, we are hereby announcing that our gritty protagonist Velasan Helviarn is voiced by the lovely @thevoiceofadam.bsky.social!
Connect with Adam 🔗
Website: voiceactor.com/site/thevoic...
Insta: www.instagram.com/adamschneide...
ELDIN ENGELHARD
Meet Eldin, a dwarven trader from the east of Striga. Gifted at telling tales, sharing adventurous stories... and talking his way into your pouch.
Art & Design by Lavinia Duval @laviniaduval.bsky.social.
#noAI #eldinengelhard #soultrial #audiodrama #conceptart
VHAELIN HELVIARN
Meet Vhaelin, a Strigalv seer and Velasan's younger brother. He who is not afraid to embrace his limits and go beyond.
Art & Design by Lavinia Duval @laviniaduval.bsky.social.
#noAI #vhaelinhelviarn #soultrial #audiodrama #conceptart
VELASAN HELVIARN
Meet SOULTRIAL's protagonist Velasan, a Strigalv Arbiter burdened by the past and his choices in life and death.
Art & Design by Lavinia Duval @laviniaduval.bsky.social.
#noAI #velasanhelviarn #soultrial #audiodrama #conceptart
You know us by now, souls. We are cryptic and mysterious, and we are hiding. There are many secrets hidden from the public, but today we shall grant you the first glimpse behind the masks. Three characters of SOULTRIAL will reveal themselves in the glint of dawn. Are you ready? #soultrial
25.09.2025 10:37 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Tomorrow.
24.09.2025 20:15 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
The #soultrial website is finally here! Please consider following us on social media, spreading the word or supporting the team. We are looking forward to sharing this piece of art with you: soultrial.carrd.co
#fantasy #audiodrama #radiodrama #podcast #voiceover
Souls, we are approaching the final stages of the script development. More announcements will follow soon. Prepare yourself.
22.09.2025 18:34 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Beware, for he studied the blade. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
22.09.2025 17:46 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
PROJECT CAELAR (2024)
SOULTRIAL prototype. Sketches of Velasan's armour and the sentient sword "Vaen Daewl". Art & Design by Lavinia Duval @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #noAI #soultrial
We are happy to announce a script of 200-300 pages for season 1 with enough world lore for future and bonus material. Writer/Author @laviniaduval.bsky.social and editor @khaydari.bsky.social have been entering the final stages of the script. More suprises will follow. Patience, souls.
13.09.2025 13:45 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 1
Tread the edge. Unveil what remains hidden. #soultrial
12.09.2025 14:28 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
More info about kulning: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK9G...
Resources
Example 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yK9G...
Example 2: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNBV...
Practise Kulning: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEVU...
#soultrial
EXPLORATION (BTS MATERIAL)
Finding the right title for SOULTRIAL was difficult. For a long time the draft was called "PROJECT CAELAR". This is the original name brainstorming page from the CAELAR sketchbook. By Lavinia Duval @laviniaduval.bsky.social #soultrial
Our paths have crossed for a reason, Sophia. You are the light of life in darkness.
30.08.2025 08:25 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
What did music during the viking age sound like? A hot topic. Wardruna objected the claim of producing "viking age music", albeit inspired by the time and historical setting as well as mythology. Heilung use the terms "amplified history".
Learn more here:
youtu.be/g1hP4hYWEyQ?... #soultrial
SOULTRIAL x Studio Heta
Studio Heta is a German audio-visual communication studio offering solutions for podcasts, audio books, video games, films and more. Studio Heta will provide ST with beautiful #soundtrack.
Explore Studio Heta: heta.studio/sound
#soultrial #studioheta #music
SOULTRIAL x Louis Poole
Louis (aka Zephyr Fang Production) is a composer from the UK focusing on #soundtrack. Louis will provide ST with various tracks including the title theme.
Explore Louis' portfolio: www.youtube.com/@ZephyrFangP...
#soultrial #louispoole #zephyrfangproduction #music
You have been summoned, Sebastian. We, too, await the day all is revealed. Are we not all wearing masks in one way or another?
27.08.2025 10:09 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
