👁️🗨️ 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
In SOULTRIAL we are taking inspiration from these events. As a treat (and as inspiration for the artists among you), here is an index of German Fasching masks: www.larvenfreunde.de/maskenmuseum/
Masken Maskenmuseum - Alemannische Larvenfreunde
Das Virtuelle Maskenmuseum der Alemannischen Larvenfreunde.
www.larvenfreunde.de
November 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
In SOULTRIAL we are taking inspiration from these events. As a treat (and as inspiration for the artists among you), here is an index of German Fasching masks: www.larvenfreunde.de/maskenmuseum/
In SOULTRIAL we are taking inspiration from these events and the available sources. As a treat, here is an index of German Fasching masks. Hopefully it will inspire the artists among you: www.larvenfreunde.de/maskenmuseum/
Masken Maskenmuseum - Alemannische Larvenfreunde
Das Virtuelle Maskenmuseum der Alemannischen Larvenfreunde.
www.larvenfreunde.de
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 PM
In SOULTRIAL we are taking inspiration from these events and the available sources. As a treat, here is an index of German Fasching masks. Hopefully it will inspire the artists among you: www.larvenfreunde.de/maskenmuseum/
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.
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
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
SOULTRIAL was established by @laviniaduval.bsky.social (using a previous title: Project CAELAR) in 2023 as a passion project focused on art and storytelling. Even if it started with only one person, it has grown into a creative space for international talent.
November 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
SOULTRIAL was established by @laviniaduval.bsky.social (using a previous title: Project CAELAR) in 2023 as a passion project focused on art and storytelling. Even if it started with only one person, it has grown into a creative space for international talent.
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
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
November 2, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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
PROJECT CAELAR (2024)
SOULTRIAL prototype. Size difference between Caelar's humanoid form and Vaen Daewl. Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
SOULTRIAL prototype. Size difference between Caelar's humanoid form and Vaen Daewl. Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
October 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
PROJECT CAELAR (2024)
SOULTRIAL prototype. Size difference between Caelar's humanoid form and Vaen Daewl. Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
SOULTRIAL prototype. Size difference between Caelar's humanoid form and Vaen Daewl. Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
We have come to deliver a message: The SOULTRIAL #audiodrama has officially entered production stage. #soultrial
October 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
We have come to deliver a message: The SOULTRIAL #audiodrama has officially entered production stage. #soultrial
👁️🗨️ FACT
In an earlier draft of SOULTRIAL, the protagonist had a sentient greatsword called Vaen Daewl (Last Wish) which contained his brother's soul and sang/shrieked in battle. #soultrial
In an earlier draft of SOULTRIAL, the protagonist had a sentient greatsword called Vaen Daewl (Last Wish) which contained his brother's soul and sang/shrieked in battle. #soultrial
October 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
👁️🗨️ FACT
In an earlier draft of SOULTRIAL, the protagonist had a sentient greatsword called Vaen Daewl (Last Wish) which contained his brother's soul and sang/shrieked in battle. #soultrial
In an earlier draft of SOULTRIAL, the protagonist had a sentient greatsword called Vaen Daewl (Last Wish) which contained his brother's soul and sang/shrieked in battle. #soultrial
PROJECT CAELAR (2024)
SOULTRIAL prototype. The sentient greatsword Vaen Daewl (Last Wish). Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
SOULTRIAL prototype. The sentient greatsword Vaen Daewl (Last Wish). Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
October 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
PROJECT CAELAR (2024)
SOULTRIAL prototype. The sentient greatsword Vaen Daewl (Last Wish). Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
SOULTRIAL prototype. The sentient greatsword Vaen Daewl (Last Wish). Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
PROJECT CAELAR (2024)
SOULTRIAL prototype. Concept art for "Caelar".
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
SOULTRIAL prototype. Concept art for "Caelar".
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
October 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
PROJECT CAELAR (2024)
SOULTRIAL prototype. Concept art for "Caelar".
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
SOULTRIAL prototype. Concept art for "Caelar".
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
👁️🗨️ FACT
SOULTRIAL (originally "Project CAELAR") began as an art and concept project with story elements. Early ideas for the project's development included an art book, mindfulness cards and even a game. #soultrial
SOULTRIAL (originally "Project CAELAR") began as an art and concept project with story elements. Early ideas for the project's development included an art book, mindfulness cards and even a game. #soultrial
October 24, 2025 at 11:39 AM
👁️🗨️ FACT
SOULTRIAL (originally "Project CAELAR") began as an art and concept project with story elements. Early ideas for the project's development included an art book, mindfulness cards and even a game. #soultrial
SOULTRIAL (originally "Project CAELAR") began as an art and concept project with story elements. Early ideas for the project's development included an art book, mindfulness cards and even a game. #soultrial
PROJECT CAELAR (2024)
SOULTRIAL prototype. First sketch of "Caelar"; variations.
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
SOULTRIAL prototype. First sketch of "Caelar"; variations.
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
October 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
PROJECT CAELAR (2024)
SOULTRIAL prototype. First sketch of "Caelar"; variations.
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
SOULTRIAL prototype. First sketch of "Caelar"; variations.
Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
The first artwork for SOULTRIAL (formerly Project CAELAR) was done in 2023 and was a traditional pencil sketch of Velasan (previously Caelar), the true protagonist of SOULTRIAL. Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
October 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The first artwork for SOULTRIAL (formerly Project CAELAR) was done in 2023 and was a traditional pencil sketch of Velasan (previously Caelar), the true protagonist of SOULTRIAL. Art & Design by @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial
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
October 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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