SOULTRIAL
@soultrial.bsky.social
A new series and audio experience combining dark fantasy with Swedish culture. Created, directed and written by Lavinia Duval. No GenAI involved.
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The SOULTRIAL #audiodrama is now officially in production. If you are new: SOULTRIAL is a new series set in a dark fantasy world and inspired by Swedish culture, the viking age and mental health. More info in thread.
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VELASAN HELVIARN
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social
#velasanhelviarn #soultrial
#audiodrama #conceptart #podcast
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social
#velasanhelviarn #soultrial
#audiodrama #conceptart #podcast
November 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
VELASAN HELVIARN
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social
#velasanhelviarn #soultrial
#audiodrama #conceptart #podcast
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social
#velasanhelviarn #soultrial
#audiodrama #conceptart #podcast
Starting today we are going to reveal some of the characters that are present in the SOULTRIAL #audiodrama. All creative assets are done without AI by graphic designer & digital artist @laviniaduval.bsky.social.
November 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Starting today we are going to reveal some of the characters that are present in the SOULTRIAL #audiodrama. All creative assets are done without AI by graphic designer & digital artist @laviniaduval.bsky.social.
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The amazing longhouse at Borg, Lofoten in Norway.
It's quite the distance up north, but well worth a visit.
It's quite the distance up north, but well worth a visit.
September 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The amazing longhouse at Borg, Lofoten in Norway.
It's quite the distance up north, but well worth a visit.
It's quite the distance up north, but well worth a visit.
With all the headlines in games and entertainment about more and more use of AI, we are here to keep it real. There is a place in the world for creatives who are passionate about their crafts. Skål!
SOULTRIAL strives to inspire others to create without GenAI. We value human creativity and the process of creation. Learning and practising is part of it. We have all that we need to create already within us... if there is a will. Good things take time and that is okay. #forhumancreativity #noGenAI
November 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
With all the headlines in games and entertainment about more and more use of AI, we are here to keep it real. There is a place in the world for creatives who are passionate about their crafts. Skål!
👁️🗨️ FACT
The Swedish title for SOULTRIAL is "Själaprövningen". The spoken language in Striga is "Striska" which is based on modern Swedish. The previous idea for Striska was a fictional combination of various languages. To respect individual cultures, the team chose to focus on accuracy. #soultrial
The Swedish title for SOULTRIAL is "Själaprövningen". The spoken language in Striga is "Striska" which is based on modern Swedish. The previous idea for Striska was a fictional combination of various languages. To respect individual cultures, the team chose to focus on accuracy. #soultrial
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
👁️🗨️ FACT
The Swedish title for SOULTRIAL is "Själaprövningen". The spoken language in Striga is "Striska" which is based on modern Swedish. The previous idea for Striska was a fictional combination of various languages. To respect individual cultures, the team chose to focus on accuracy. #soultrial
The Swedish title for SOULTRIAL is "Själaprövningen". The spoken language in Striga is "Striska" which is based on modern Swedish. The previous idea for Striska was a fictional combination of various languages. To respect individual cultures, the team chose to focus on accuracy. #soultrial
Today we celebrate Fasonatten season! Fasonatten was inspired by the Germanic Fasching season which usually starts on November 11 and reaches into spring until January/February.
In SOULTRIAL they celebrate Fasonatten which also takes inspiration from blót and álfablót. More info in thread.
In SOULTRIAL they celebrate Fasonatten which also takes inspiration from blót and álfablót. More info in thread.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today we celebrate Fasonatten season! Fasonatten was inspired by the Germanic Fasching season which usually starts on November 11 and reaches into spring until January/February.
In SOULTRIAL they celebrate Fasonatten which also takes inspiration from blót and álfablót. More info in thread.
In SOULTRIAL they celebrate Fasonatten which also takes inspiration from blót and álfablót. More info in thread.
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For #FindsFriday just a few of the fabulous Viking age beads discovered at Haithabu/ Hedeby - 📷 Schloss Gottorf Museum.
October 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
For #FindsFriday just a few of the fabulous Viking age beads discovered at Haithabu/ Hedeby - 📷 Schloss Gottorf Museum.
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Vikings loved silver. Here's one of many treasure finds from back then - now located at the Swedish History Museum.
November 9, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Vikings loved silver. Here's one of many treasure finds from back then - now located at the Swedish History Museum.
November 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Wallpapers for our main characters. Commonly referred to as the "Hel brothers" Velasan Helviarn (true protagonist) and Vhaelin Helviarn (antihero, deuteragonist).
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #vhaelinhelviarn #soultrial
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #vhaelinhelviarn #soultrial
November 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Wallpapers for our main characters. Commonly referred to as the "Hel brothers" Velasan Helviarn (true protagonist) and Vhaelin Helviarn (antihero, deuteragonist).
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #vhaelinhelviarn #soultrial
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #vhaelinhelviarn #soultrial
👁️🗨️ FACT
The titles and names of SOULTRIAL's locations were created in collaboration with our Swedish linguist Marcus J.D. who supported the process so that fictional words that were entirely invented would still follow the linguistic patterns of the Swedish language. #soultrial
The titles and names of SOULTRIAL's locations were created in collaboration with our Swedish linguist Marcus J.D. who supported the process so that fictional words that were entirely invented would still follow the linguistic patterns of the Swedish language. #soultrial
November 8, 2025 at 1:02 PM
👁️🗨️ FACT
The titles and names of SOULTRIAL's locations were created in collaboration with our Swedish linguist Marcus J.D. who supported the process so that fictional words that were entirely invented would still follow the linguistic patterns of the Swedish language. #soultrial
The titles and names of SOULTRIAL's locations were created in collaboration with our Swedish linguist Marcus J.D. who supported the process so that fictional words that were entirely invented would still follow the linguistic patterns of the Swedish language. #soultrial
CHARACTERS: VHAELIN & ELDIN (EXPLORATIONS)
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #vhaelinhelviarn #eldinengelhard #soultrial
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #vhaelinhelviarn #eldinengelhard #soultrial
November 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
CHARACTERS: VHAELIN & ELDIN (EXPLORATIONS)
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #vhaelinhelviarn #eldinengelhard #soultrial
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #vhaelinhelviarn #eldinengelhard #soultrial
November 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
On the topic of Norse culture and mythology as well as the viking age, we would like to recommend this insightful video by @grimfrost.bsky.social
Watch here: youtu.be/ruQw7ieoGJM?...
Watch here: youtu.be/ruQw7ieoGJM?...
Grimfrost Academy - Viking Religion
YouTube video by Grimfrost
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November 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
On the topic of Norse culture and mythology as well as the viking age, we would like to recommend this insightful video by @grimfrost.bsky.social
Watch here: youtu.be/ruQw7ieoGJM?...
Watch here: youtu.be/ruQw7ieoGJM?...
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Henrik Williams, Professor of Runology at Uppsala University in Sweden, explains the meaning of a runestone along an ancient Viking Age road.
Check out our podcast episode with him here:
Check out our podcast episode with him here:
Exploring the Viking Age #2: Talking Runes with Professor Williams
The Grimfrost Podcast, Exploring the Viking Age, Episode 2, features Henrik Williams. Professor of Runology, world leading expert on runes and runic inscriptions and the man who deciphered the Rök…
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October 5, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Henrik Williams, Professor of Runology at Uppsala University in Sweden, explains the meaning of a runestone along an ancient Viking Age road.
Check out our podcast episode with him here:
Check out our podcast episode with him here:
If you feel generous, you can support SOULTRIAL via our ko-fi page with small tips. We may be non-profit and non-budget, but we manage a small project-related savings account for cast, merch and charity: ko-fi.com/officialsoul...
#audiodrama #podcast #fictionpodcast #poddrama #indiedev
#audiodrama #podcast #fictionpodcast #poddrama #indiedev
Support SOULTRIAL
Support SOULTRIAL
ko-fi.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
If you feel generous, you can support SOULTRIAL via our ko-fi page with small tips. We may be non-profit and non-budget, but we manage a small project-related savings account for cast, merch and charity: ko-fi.com/officialsoul...
#audiodrama #podcast #fictionpodcast #poddrama #indiedev
#audiodrama #podcast #fictionpodcast #poddrama #indiedev
The SOULTRIAL #audiodrama is now officially in production. If you are new: SOULTRIAL is a new series set in a dark fantasy world and inspired by Swedish culture, the viking age and mental health. More info in thread.
@audiodramahub.bsky.social
@audiofictioncouk.bsky.social
@audiodrama.bsky.social
@audiodramahub.bsky.social
@audiofictioncouk.bsky.social
@audiodrama.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The SOULTRIAL #audiodrama is now officially in production. If you are new: SOULTRIAL is a new series set in a dark fantasy world and inspired by Swedish culture, the viking age and mental health. More info in thread.
@audiodramahub.bsky.social
@audiofictioncouk.bsky.social
@audiodrama.bsky.social
@audiodramahub.bsky.social
@audiofictioncouk.bsky.social
@audiodrama.bsky.social
Prepare. On Thursday we will grant the first look at Striga.
November 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Prepare. On Thursday we will grant the first look at Striga.
Learn the runes with Dr. Jackson Crawford!
Elder Futhark: youtu.be/CH0ZhhGwCOQ?...
Younger Futhark: youtu.be/seYZoNXjLKI?...
Elder Futhark: youtu.be/CH0ZhhGwCOQ?...
Younger Futhark: youtu.be/seYZoNXjLKI?...
November 2, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Learn the runes with Dr. Jackson Crawford!
Elder Futhark: youtu.be/CH0ZhhGwCOQ?...
Younger Futhark: youtu.be/seYZoNXjLKI?...
Elder Futhark: youtu.be/CH0ZhhGwCOQ?...
Younger Futhark: youtu.be/seYZoNXjLKI?...
This week we made important decisions for the SOULTRIAL series. A voting was held for the release platform of the SOULTRIAL audio drama and the results have spoken: we will be available on Spotify as well as Apple. Many more choices await us and there will be more art. Skål!
November 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This week we made important decisions for the SOULTRIAL series. A voting was held for the release platform of the SOULTRIAL audio drama and the results have spoken: we will be available on Spotify as well as Apple. Many more choices await us and there will be more art. Skål!
WORLD: STRIGA (COAT OF ARMS)
This crest was inspired by the CoA of Västerbotten (Sweden).
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social.
Which version speaks to you more? #soultrial
This crest was inspired by the CoA of Västerbotten (Sweden).
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social.
Which version speaks to you more? #soultrial
November 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
WORLD: STRIGA (COAT OF ARMS)
This crest was inspired by the CoA of Västerbotten (Sweden).
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social.
Which version speaks to you more? #soultrial
This crest was inspired by the CoA of Västerbotten (Sweden).
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social.
Which version speaks to you more? #soultrial
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November 2, 2025 at 1:53 AM
It is the season. You celebrate Halloween while we resist the unseen turmoil and the serpent's venom during Fasonatten. Striga's balance has tipped, thus we are used to living in terror. Fear is soil for growth, too. Be scared, but do not yield.
- ᛅᛁᚱ
(you do not recognise the name)
- ᛅᛁᚱ
(you do not recognise the name)
October 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
It is the season. You celebrate Halloween while we resist the unseen turmoil and the serpent's venom during Fasonatten. Striga's balance has tipped, thus we are used to living in terror. Fear is soil for growth, too. Be scared, but do not yield.
- ᛅᛁᚱ
(you do not recognise the name)
- ᛅᛁᚱ
(you do not recognise the name)
PROJECT CAELAR (2024)
SOULTRIAL prototype. Former Arbiter concept. "The Arbiter" (inspired by the "Justice" tarot card). Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
SOULTRIAL prototype. Former Arbiter concept. "The Arbiter" (inspired by the "Justice" tarot card). Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
October 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
PROJECT CAELAR (2024)
SOULTRIAL prototype. Former Arbiter concept. "The Arbiter" (inspired by the "Justice" tarot card). Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
SOULTRIAL prototype. Former Arbiter concept. "The Arbiter" (inspired by the "Justice" tarot card). Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
SOULTRIAL's mark combines the elder futhark runes ᛏ (tiwaz), ᚷ (gebo) and ᛇ (eihaz) without relation to pop cultural meanings or their phonemes.
Bluetooth uses H & B; ᚼ (hagall) and ᛒ (bjarkan) (younger futhark) deriving from the Danish king Harald Bluetooth.
Learn more: youtu.be/WM0PSoxFqgo?...
Bluetooth uses H & B; ᚼ (hagall) and ᛒ (bjarkan) (younger futhark) deriving from the Danish king Harald Bluetooth.
Learn more: youtu.be/WM0PSoxFqgo?...
Bindrunes: From the Real Sources
YouTube video by Norse Magic and Beliefs
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
SOULTRIAL's mark combines the elder futhark runes ᛏ (tiwaz), ᚷ (gebo) and ᛇ (eihaz) without relation to pop cultural meanings or their phonemes.
Bluetooth uses H & B; ᚼ (hagall) and ᛒ (bjarkan) (younger futhark) deriving from the Danish king Harald Bluetooth.
Learn more: youtu.be/WM0PSoxFqgo?...
Bluetooth uses H & B; ᚼ (hagall) and ᛒ (bjarkan) (younger futhark) deriving from the Danish king Harald Bluetooth.
Learn more: youtu.be/WM0PSoxFqgo?...