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.

The King beckons: What is your definition of freedom? What makes you feel free? ⛓️‍💥

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

Tomorrow.

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.

Beware, for he studied the blade. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial

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 SOULTRIAL, a new series and upcoming audio drama. We combine the topics of Swedish culture and dark fantasy with Norse history/mythology... and we are free of GenAI. Watch this space and stay updated. @audiodramahub.bsky.social @audiodrama.bsky.social @fictionpodcastwkly.bsky.social

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.

Tread the edge. Unveil what remains hidden. #soultrial

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.

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?

Tack så mycket, vandrare. Together we are stronger.

Perhaps it is your voice that will soothe Striga's wounds, David. Many thanks.

We are grateful to have you with us, Dylan. Let the trials begin.

SOULTRIAL x Tim Philippsen Tim is a versatile composer from Germany specialising in #soundtrack, film music and various other genres. He will provide ST with SFX, ambience and amazing tracks for the ST soundtrack. Explore Tim's portfolio: tphilippsen.carrd.co #soultrial #timphilippsen #music

An offering, souls. We have prepared two character-based playlists for you to listen to while we continue development. Listen to them now on Spotify! #soultrial Velasan: open.spotify.com/playlist/0IH... Vhaelin: open.spotify.com/playlist/3Ed...

Vad kostar ett liv? Vad väger en själ?

Strigalver are your local, somewhat intense, elven neighbours and are native to Striga. In the beginning they were called Abyssal Elves. #soultrial

We have come to deliver wallpapers including the Hel-Brothers Velasan and Vhaelin. Art & Design by Lavinia Duval @laviniaduval.bsky.social. Which team are you on? #velasanhelviarn #vhaelinhelviarn #soultrial #noAI

Sometimes things magically align. The story behind the names of the Strigalver brothers of the Helviarn bloodline: Velasan, Vhaelin and Venesir. Internally also referred to as the "Hel-Brothers". #velasanhelviarn #vhaelinhelviarn #venesirhelviarn #soultrial

The first artwork/sketch that was ever done for SOULTRIAL (previously PROJECT CAELAR) reaches back to December, 2023. The character came first and the story/world built around him. Art & Design by Lavinia Duval @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #noAI #velasanhelviarn #soultrial

We appreciate the mention, Derek. We are glad to have you with us.

CHARACTERS: VHAELIN & ELDIN (EXPLORATION) Art & Design by Lavinia Duval @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #noAI #vhaelinhelviarn #eldinengelhard #soultrial

WORLD: STRIGA (COAT OF ARMS) Art & Design by Lavinia Duval @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #noAI #soultrial

More inspiration from Sweden. #soultrial

The wallpaper we presented during our first dev stream a week ago feat. our favourite Arbiter. Art & Design by Lavinia Duval @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #velasanhelviarn #soultrial #noAI

We would like to thank the linguists and Swedish learners from the "Svenska - Learn Swedish" Discord as well as our official linguist/translator for Nordic languages Marcus for helping us gain a better understanding of the culture. The place to learn all about Swedish is discord.com/invite/yAfQU...

The linguistic sector proved challenging. The original idea for Strigan (Striga's native language) was a fictional combination of German, English and Swedish, even including made-up words. Strigan was eventually based on Swedish to respect the individual cultures and focus on accuracy. #soultrial

PROJECT CAELAR (2024) SOULTRIAL prototype. Concept art for "Caelar". Art & Design by Lavinia Duval @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #noAI #soultrial

During our first dev steam on July 13 we revealed the past, present and future of SOULTRIAL. During our presentation we went all the way back to the roots and spoke about the early beginnings, revealed old artworks as well as previous title ideas, notes, former plot choices and more. #soultrial

PROJECT CAELAR (2024) SOULTRIAL prototype. First sketch of "Caelar"; variations. Art & Design by Lavinia Duval @laviniaduval.bsky.social. #noAI #soultrial

Today we gathered for our first internal dev stream. Classic scenario of title changes. #soultrial