We’re bringing a published novel, Varangian: The Byzantum Saga, from page to screen—and the author is also one of Tartaria’s lead designers.
To gather global supporters, we’re launching an exclusive NFT collection on OpenSea for those who want to witness the journey from the very beginning. Your support will be recorded on the blockchain—forever part of this story’s future. This project is co-created by the novel’s author-Wolraad J. Kirsten and Tartaria Jewelry.
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Prologue of Varangian: The Byzantum Saga
BYZANTUM—the once crown jewel of the civilized world is now a mere hedonist’s playground. Her most able general and statesman, Almuric Agricola, discovers this terminal decadence is engineered by a near-omnipotent shadow group having infiltrated the corridors of power and bent on the slaughter of the citizenry before seizing the Capitol. Almuric attempts to oust this indomitable evil, yet is branded a madman and exiled by a traitorous bureaucracy to a mountain fortress in the desert. Whispers reach the Capitol that Almuric is harboring a mysterious princess of tremendous interest to the clandestine group and that he also employed the services of an infamous Varangian guardsman—a giant Northman mercenary. Like moths to the flame their forces coalesce upon his desolate fortress. Almuric and his barbarian axe-man are waiting—and the desert shall be awash with blood to determine who gets to keep the jewel that is Byzantum.
"A truly brilliant book, imaginative and always absorbing in its characterization; combining literary expertise with an ability to bring the people that dominated the warrior class of the middle-ages into lively focus. In short, a masterpiece!"
- Sam Swerling author of Nation, Tradition & Liberty: Sam Swerling - A Political Memoir;Candidates in the British General Elections, Councilor at Westminster
About the Author
Wolraad J. Kirsten was born in Southern Africa in the early 1980's where he grew up and went on to pursue his formal education in Film Studies at Kingston University in Surrey, London. He is also a keen student of history, politics and philosophy, which feature prominently in his writings. Apart from novels, his writing also extents to screenplays and he occasionally dabbles in acting. Moreover, Wolraad J. Kirsten, is also an acclaimed designer of minted silver coins celebrated for his striking and thought-provoking works, including the renowned "2012 Debt & Death" coin. His multidisciplinary talents bridge the worlds of visual storytelling and immersive narrative, making him a unique voice in both art and literature.
NFT Utility:
📖 A Story in Progress
As a holder, you gain exclusive access to the world of VARANGIAN: The Byzantum Saga— its characters, its lore, and its evolution from page to screen.
🎬 Future Film Access
You will be the first to know. Behind-the-scenes updates, concept art, script developments, and production milestones — delivered straight to the community.
💬 Private Community
Join a dedicated Discord space where the author, designers, and fellow believers gather. Ask questions. Share theories. Be part of the creative process.
💎 30% Discount on KALI YUGA
As a thank you for believing in the vision, every VARANGIAN holder receives a permanent 30% discount on the KALI YUGA jewelry collection — created by Tartaria, designed by the Wolraad J. Kirsten.
💎 $TARTARIA Utility Token
As part of the Tartaria ecosystem, VARANGIAN holders may be considered for future $TARTARIA distributions — a token designed to reward early believers across all Tartaria projects.
A Vision for the Future
We are living in a time where technology is reshaping what storytelling can become.
AI, blockchain, and new forms of media are removing the old barriers. For the first time, a creator can hold true to their original vision — not shaped by studio mandates or capital pressure, but by the people who believe in it.
The author’s dream is simple: to bring VARANGIAN to the screen exactly as imagined. Frame by frame. Word by word.
And this time, the journey will not happen behind closed doors.
It will happen with you.
Those who hold the NFT are not just supporters. They are witnesses. They are the ones who walk with the creator from page to screen — watching, sharing, and helping prove that a different kind of filmmaking is possible.
Not dictated by capital.
Driven by belief.