Welcome to the Razulia's Song. We began production at the end of April 2016. And will shoot through the summer as we continue to secure locations.
What we are creating is a dark fantasy story set in 15th Century Lithuania. One of the last countries to convert to Christianity, Lithuania held onto their old gods into the 15th Century, and in some areas as long as 200 years later. The great Teutonic Crusade was invoked to set those pagan heathens to rights and turn them to God. The Order suffered its greatest defeat at the hands of those heathens.
Our story takes place at that tumultuous time and will be filled with the old gods, dark magics, battles and transformations. Against this tapestry will be the story of the ill-fated love story between Algus and Razulia as they fight against powers beyond mortal man to reunite and fulfil the vows they swore to each other.
Please feel free to wander by from time to time to check up on our progress. There will be posts, pictures and the vlog to keep you intrigued. We hope you will take this journey with us.
What we are creating is a dark fantasy story set in 15th Century Lithuania. One of the last countries to convert to Christianity, Lithuania held onto their old gods into the 15th Century, and in some areas as long as 200 years later. The great Teutonic Crusade was invoked to set those pagan heathens to rights and turn them to God. The Order suffered its greatest defeat at the hands of those heathens.
Our story takes place at that tumultuous time and will be filled with the old gods, dark magics, battles and transformations. Against this tapestry will be the story of the ill-fated love story between Algus and Razulia as they fight against powers beyond mortal man to reunite and fulfil the vows they swore to each other.
Please feel free to wander by from time to time to check up on our progress. There will be posts, pictures and the vlog to keep you intrigued. We hope you will take this journey with us.
Here is a sample of one of our closing credit frames. We want to make the whole thing look like a medieval illuminated manuscript.
The second teaser trailer. We had a lot of fun filming it. And yes, the stained glass is not medieval. But we couldn't resist filming the song in a place with amazing natural acoustics. Enjoy.
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An Overview of the Main Characters
LINDSAY GRISEBACH as RAZULIA- a young Lithuanian woman. She is the youngest daughter at a farmstead. Her parents are dead and her oldest brother runs the farm. Her two younger brothers are off in the wars. Her younger sister, like Razulia, is a priestesses to Zymena, the earth goddess, as all the women in her family have been for the last six hundred years.
GREG ALLEN as ALGUS - a young Lithuanian man. He is the youngest son Baron Remus. His older brother is serving with the Arch Duke in the main Lithuanian army. And he is about to embark on his first campaign under his father's banner. He is in love with Razulia and for his love, he is doomed to be cursed.
IAN WALSH as WILHELM - A Teutonic knight. A hard man who has joined his brother knights in a crusade for land, wealth and the conversion of the Lithuanian people to Christianity. His life is cold, sterile, dedicated purely to the arts of war. Until he hears Razulia sing.
SUSAN ST. JOHN as THE COUNTESS - Wilhelm's mother. A witch who long ago made a pact with Hel, goddess of the dead. Now she lives only for her son. And she would do anything for him.
An Overview of the Secondary Characters
JOHN SETTLE as HEINRICH - Heinrich is one of three household knights in service to Wilhelm. An honorable man, he lives at the Castle with his wife Elsabetta.
EM HOLBERT as THE GODDESS ZEMYNA - The Lithuanian Mother Goddess. She represents rebirth, fertility and all things living. In this part of Lithuania she is worshipped as the principle deity. But her love and passion are often impulsive, leading to tragic consequences as she struggles to maintain balance in a changing world.
MEGAN MURRAY as THE GODDESS HEL - Amoral Goddess of death and the afterlife, she lives within the pantheon of the Germanic Gods. Her adherents curry her favor with blood sacrifice. But if she answers their prayers, that rides on her whim. As long as her ravens feed on the souls of the dead.
KEEGAN PYETTE as THE BISHOP - The Bishop is a man devoted to the Church, and willing to blindly follow the tenants of the Pope, darkening his hands with blood. He is there to make sure Wilhelm falls into line with his orders, suspecting interference from the Countess.
DANI LOWRY as ELSABETTA - The wife of Heinrich, she is a devote Christian woman but finds herself intrigued by Razulia and her open honesty.
JORDAN HERON as BARON REMUS - Once the ruler over these lands, he escapes his besieged castle with his household and embarks on the journey to join the Lithuanian host at the Battle of Grunwald.
An Overview of the Supporting Characters
RICK WEIRMEIR as HANS - One of Wilhem's chief Men-At-Arms and Captain of his army.
JUSTIN RUS as ALBRECHT - One of the household Men-At-Arms.
LENA BOOTH as THE COUNTESS (aged 10 - 12) - A glimpse into the past to see a part of the events that the Countess allowed to mold her.
TAMARLAINE KRUGER as THE COUNTESS (aged 16 - 20) - A glimpse into the past to see a part of the events that the Countess allowed to mold her.
BRIAN OTTO as THE COUNT - An older man who marries the young Countess and fathers Wilhelm. There is no future with his pretty young bride, a reality of the times that saddens him.
RON VAN DER ZWAAG as THE FATHER - The Countess's father. He was her sole source of family after the death of her mother, vowing he would always be there for her. But life changes circumstances.
ADAM MURRAY as GREGOR - One of the men who witnesses the Beast's massacre on the road.
ERIC BERG as WILFREDUS - The trusted steward of the Baron's household.
AELAURA BURGER as MALARHEA - Razulia's younger sister, charge to take on the role as Priestess to the Baron's people.
DANNY DORION as THE SHEPHERDESS - Tasked by Zemyna to care for the wounded Algus.
The Extras
Elisha Weirmeir, Tracy Weirmeir, Cory Bott
Heather Burger, Mark Pasley, Matthew Tarplee
Tamara Pasley, Heather Murray, James Murray
Chris J. Hussey, Mike Lindsey
SPONSORS - A comprehensive list of those who are supporting the project with materials, locations, talent or money. We cannot make this project without you.
- Cheryl Marcy - donation of fabric to the costuming department.
- Mark & Tamara Pasley for allowing us to use their farm Glyndmere as a location.
- Jordan Heron and Stephanie Campbell-Heron for the use of the horses and site at Cricket Lane Farm as a location. http://www.cricketlane.ca/
- Deirdre Liptay - Donation of fabric for the Costume Department
- Mark Patchett for the loan of chain mail
- Run2You Stables for the amazing Dungeon location.