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Dark Dice

Fool and Scholar Productions·Hosted by Travis Vengroff and K.A. Statz·105 episodes

ArtsPerformingFictionLeisureGamesHorror actual playCinematic sound designSerialized fantasyD&D campaignEnsemble castStart from the beginning

THE horror actual play podcast. (Dnd) Each season, travelers embark on a journey into the dark corners of a fantasy world with dragons & monsters. They will never be the same again.

Why listen

Dark Dice turns Dungeons & Dragons actual play into a bleak, cinematic fantasy horror drama, with Travis Vengroff and K.A. Statz shaping the game into a heavily produced story full of music, sound design, danger, and consequence. It is a strong fit for listeners who like tabletop roleplaying, serialized fantasy, and horror audio fiction where the dice can permanently change the story.

Series(1)

Episodes

1 hr 18 min
May 26, 2026Episode 38
Season 2 Postmortum (Interview)

This week we chat with the surviving core cast of Dark Dice. Join Travis Vengroff, K.A. Statz, Eyþór Viðarsson, Hem Brewster, & Peter Joseph Lewis as we answer your questions and talk about our experiences with Season 2. Edited, mixed, and mastered by Finnur Nielsen Also discussed: Hem & Eyþór's other Actual Play podcast (Travis is also a player) - The Sprouting Hem's D&D Actual Play podcast (which we did the crossover with in Season 2) - The Lucky Die Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0 min
May 18, 2026Episode 37
No Releases? New Releases? (RSS Order Fix)

THE SEASON 2 FINALE IS FULLY AVAILABLE... PLEASE LISTEN AND ENJOY :) We are updating the "release dates" of episodes that were released from 2025-2026. So it'll LOOK like we've not released anything in a LONG TIME, but in fact, they are just hidden so they'll appear between Seasons 2 & 3. That way, new listeners can just listen to what they see appear, in order, without having to hunt for the episodes in question. Thanks for your understanding! -Travis & K.A. Statz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0 min
Apr 27, 2026Episode 36
In The Hospital This Week

Hey Adventurers, I'm in the hospital this week... (all is well) I know the recording says Tuesday, but that just got pushed back. I'll have the episode out as soon as I'm able! -Travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 min
Feb 16, 2026Episode 33
DM Styles and D&D Scams - A Chat with K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff

This week we take a short break from the story to chat about DM styles, TTRPG Tech, and some recent scams. An interview with Travis Vengroff & K.A. StatzEdited by Travis VengroffMixed & Mastered by Finnur Nielsen Links:The Projector Scam Video (a deeper dive) Unnatural Horrors: (PDF) Check out the PDF for Shores of the Silver Thrum! Music"Darkest Nose" - Written and Performed by Travis Vengroff, K.A. Statz, & Eezo, Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring Lyrics"Who has a cute little nose? - Oh yes, You do.Eezo is the best'est good boy, he's a muffin made of muffins.The darkest nose, the best'est nose, the cutest nose, the boop'ist nose, the darkest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0 min
Oct 8, 2025
Help us Win an Award... or 4... in 30 Seconds

If you have 30 seconds please vote to help us win an award: ⁠Dark Dice - Best Actual Play⁠⁠ ⁠(the other 3 closed) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0 min
Sep 18, 2025Episode 24
Season 2 - Pushed back by 1 Week

Greetings Adventurers, I seemingly cannot combine mathematics and calendars… In an effort to avoid releasing Dark Dice on the same days as both Liberty: Tales From the Tower, and The White Vault for the foreseeable future, I need to push the next episode of Dark Dice back by one week. Thank you so much for your patience… In the meantime feel free to check out our brand new web store at Dark Dice.com, pick up a digital copy of unnatural horrors, or visit Foolandscholar.com to get access to the Dark Dice physical merch store. Where basic shipping is already included in the price of every object... And I hear that they have "Willow's Wake-Up Coffee." Thank you again for your patience. We'll be back soon! DarkDice.com Foolandscholar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0 min
Jul 15, 2025
Dark Dice - Live in London

Greetings Adventurers, We wanted to let you know that we'll be doing our first ever live show as DARK DICE! That's right, Travis and Statz will be co-DMing a new adventure in front of a live audience at the World's Lair event in London.  https://worldslair.com/ Our show will take place on August 27th, 2025, and starts at 8pm. You'll either need a full-day pass or a Dusk ticket to be there, and we hope to see some of you! We'll also be joined by Jasper William Cartwright, Mike LeBeau (The Magnus Archives), and David Ault (as Iaus Innskeep)! What horrors do we have planned? Will the party survive? We hope you'll join us and find out.... Otherwise Dark Dice will be returning in less than a month, so stay subscribed and get ready for some of our darkest horrors yet... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 min
Jun 24, 2025Episode 14
We're Celebrating 10 Years of Podcasting Today!

We've officially been podcasting for TEN years! We feel old, but also extremely grateful! Join us for a short chat, and a horror story. If you enjoy our story here and maybe don’t know about what else we create, check out The Liberty Podcast for dark sci-fi, the Don't Mind anthology for mysterious spine chillers, and The White Vault for arctic frights. (...also VAST Horizon for a haunting Sci-fi epic) You can also follow us on YouTube. Our careers and the lives we have now would not be possible without our amazing Patreon supporters! ⁠Patreon.com/foolandscholar⁠ to help us get through the next 10 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 min
May 29, 2024Episode 9
The Birth of Myth: An Interview with Yoshitaka Amano

Interview conducted by Travis Vengroff, Yoshitaka Amano, and Akiko MukaeRecorded on Nomono Sound CapsulesCo-editing by Finnur Nielsen and Travis VengroffMusic by Steven MelinProduction assistance, translation, and dubbing by Shion FrancoisExecutive Producers Dennis Greenhill, AJ Punk'n, Carol Vengroff, & Maico VillegasThis is a Fool and Scholar Production.We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of listener support. Special Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | K.A. Statz | NomonoShow Notes:Amano's Upcoming Gallery - São Paulo exhibition at Farol Santander March ~16th https://www.farolsantander.com.br/#/Amano's Website (subscribe to the newsletter) - https://www.yoshitakaamano.com/"The Birth of Myth" Gallery- https://www.lomex.gallery/exhibitions/the-birth-of-myth1987 Interview: Amano on "Karon no Kumo (Spiders of Charon)" and other works - https://shmuplations.com/amano/2023 Interview:Amano & Neil Gaiman on David Bowie - https://www.interviewmagazine.com/art/yoshitaka-amano-and-neil-gaiman-on-the-bowie-project-they-never-finishedCreators MentionedFrank Frazetta - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_FrazettaMœbius - Jean Giraud - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_GiraudNeil Gaiman- https://www.neilgaiman.com/Michael Moorcock - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_MoorcockProjects MentionedSandman: The Dream Hunters: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sandman:_The_Dream_HuntersAngel's Egg: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0208502/Vampire Hunter D (novels & animated films): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_Hunter_DFinal Fantasy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_FantasyLost Frequency (album):https://randomencounter.bandcamp.com/album/lost-frequencyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/6Vvc8h2YIeQv3ZY6eKyHHpTakoman (Octopus man): https://www.cbr.com/exclusive-yoshitaka-amano-reflects-on-final-fantasy-hero-more/"Golden View of the World" - Myoshinji Temple, Kyoto: https://mizuma-art.co.jp/en/2211_amanoyoshitaka_goldenview/Amano's Hero: https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/SEP063172Deva Zan: https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/20-138/Deva-Zan-HC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 4 min
May 28, 2024Episode 11
BONUS: What's it like as a player? (on Dark Dice)

This week we chat with Florian Seidler about what it's like to roll the Dark Dice... As a player.Also joining us is K.A. Statz to chat about co-DM'ing!Recorded on Nomono Sound Capsules! - https://nomono.co/Edited by Travis Vengroff & Finnur Nielsen, with mixing by Finnur NielsenAlso, what color is midnight to you? ... In an owl? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

37 min
May 28, 2024Episode 10
The Tempest

The Willow's Wake finds itself within a terrible tempest. Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Transcriptions and Associate Production by Shion Francois Cast: Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler Konvo – Enrique Perez Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu Yuehai – Sam Yeow Av Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara Baxendale Mason Luhrs, First Mate – Chris Luhrs Ula – Peter Joseph Lewis Music: Music Director / Arranger - Travis Vengroff "Theme of the Realmweaver" "On Shores of Silver" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal "Myths Made Manifest" Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Flute by Andrew Goodwin "Wrath of Winter" & "Gaelhold" written and co-orchestrated by Steven Melin, arranged and remixed by Travis Vengroff, Copyist & Co-Orchestrator Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings by Musiversal, Budapest Choir by Budapest Scoring (same soloists as below) "The Sufferers' Cant" Written by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Featuring Matheus Souza Garcia (Violin), Kristin Kaigus (Woodwinds), Johannes Geworkian Hellman (Hurdy Gurdy), Kyle Paxton (Dulcimer), Budapest Strings, Choir, & Brass Recorded by Musiversal "Empty Hearts" – Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov - Licensed through Pond 5 "Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal Dark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Check out our Me

1 hr 4 min
May 14, 2024Episode 9
Grasping Shadows

The crew search the holds for a murderer while tensions rise... Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing Transcriptions and Associate Production by Shion Francois Cast: Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler Konvo – Enrique Perez Lán Qiu – Sophie Yang Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu Yuehai – Sam Yeow Av Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara Baxendale Captain Gelmain - Karim Kronfli Sea Sorcerer Galesk – David Amber Devereux Mason Luhrs, First Mate – Chris Luhrs Eudaw Quit, Cook – Marisha Tapera Ula – Peter Joseph Lewis Music: Music Director / Arranger - Travis Vengroff "Theme of the Realmweaver" written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal "Cord of Souls" arranged and performed by Travis Vengroff (ukulele), based on "Eternal War" written by Steven Melin "Steel and Shadows" written & mixed by Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu, feat. cello by Scott Semanski, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings by Musiversal "Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal Dark Dice art by Jason Shawn Alexander with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738  Content Warnings: Gaslighting, Mourning Learn more about your ad choi

1 min
Apr 21, 2024Episode 9
Dark Dice Returns May 14th

Dark Dice Returns May 14th. We had a series of things happen that caused our delay:https://www.patreon.com/posts/production-delay-102515613June 6th, 10th, July 1st - We'll be recording a choir and orchestra. Follow us @DarkDicePod on Instagram for the livestream! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 min
Apr 9, 2024Episode 8
A Mother’s Scorn

Consequences manifest as Vivianna disrupts that most sacred Ritual of Last Light. Check out our other spooky show Don't Mind: Sealskin Rock: https://open.spotify.com/show/26tX2B6mYZUh762JyN3Rip Follow our book - Unnatural Horrors - on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-edition Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing Transcriptions and Associate Production by Shion Francois Cast: Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler Konvo – Enrique Perez Lán Qiu – Sophie Yang Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu Yuehai – Sam Yeow Av Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara Baxendale The Sunken Mother – Lani Minella Priest 1 – Clara Skrippek Priest 2 – Ryan Philbrook Captain Gelmain - Karim Kronfli Harquin - Jack Falahee Sea Sorcerer Galesk – David Amber Devereux Mason Luhrs, First Mate – Chris Luhrs Music: Music Director / Arranger - Travis Vengroff "Theme of the Realmweaver", ""On Shores of Silver" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal "Dark Ice" Written and performed by Enzo Puzzovio, rearranged and performed by Ryan McQuinn, with Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal "The Sufferers' Cant" Written by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Featuring Matheus Souza Garcia (Violin), Kristin Kaigus (Woodwinds), Johannes Geworkian Hellman (Hurdy Gurdy), Kyle Paxton (Dulcimer), Budapest Strings, Choir, & Brass Recorded by Musiversal "Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal <em

14 min
Apr 1, 2024Episode 9
April Fun and Announcements

We have some major announcements for you today.Also, please consider supporting our Patreon so Florian can safely make the joke and not be murdered before our next session. Also, so we can continue to have food and eat the food... And entertain you after.Patreon.com/FoolandscholarPeter's Rap "In These Rows":https://open.spotify.com/track/3dDz4hvW5N1kiWFi0uveauOur YouTube page really exists:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPaOxWK6Wau96cfG0cCwxQAThis episode was not proofread and was made solely by Travis Vengroff, who will suffer the responsibility of this 2am creation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

40 min
Oct 10, 2023Episode 7
Last Light

The Last Light Ritual begins... Follow our Hardcover book - Unnatural Horrors - on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-edition Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder Mixing and Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Transcriptions by Shion Francois Cast: Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler Konvo – Enrique Perez Lán Qiu – Sophie Yang Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu Yuehai – Sam Yeow Av Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara Baxendale The Sunken Mother – Lani Minella Priest 1 – Clara Skrippek Priest 2 – Ryan Philbrook Captain Gelmain - Karim Kronfli Music: Music Director / Arranger - Travis Vengroff "Theme of the Realmweaver", "Last Rites" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal "Myths Made Manifest" & "The Sunken Bulwark" Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Flute by Andrew Goodwin "Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal Dark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738  Content Warnings: Bullying, Death, Drunkenness, Gaslighting, Hanging, Harm to Animals (scorpions), Loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 34 min
Sep 27, 2023Episode 6
Betrayal

Jare explores the treasury while the others seek out the Diviner Shell Cave. Back our Hardcover book - Unnatural Horrors - NOW on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-edition Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder Mixing and Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Transcriptions by Shion Francois Cast: Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler Konvo – Enrique Perez Nimbleremble Troutspinetrout – Danilo Battistini Lán Qiu – Sophie Yang Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu Yuehai – Sam Yeow Harquin – Jack Falahee Av Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara Baxendale Brother Skandar – Ned Donovan Sister Prina – Beth Eyre Sailor 1 – Paul Foxcroft Music: Music Director / Arranger - Travis Vengroff "Theme of the Realmweaver", "Eternal War", "Last Rites" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal "Myths Made Manifest" & "The Sunken Bulwark" Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Flute by Andrew Goodwin "Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal "Echo of Seasons" Written by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Featuring Matheus Souza Garcia (Violin), Kristin Kaigus (Woodwinds), Johannes Geworkian Hellman (Hurdy Gurdy), Kyle Paxton (Dulcimer), Budapest Strings, Budapest Choir, & Budapest Brass Recorded by Musiversal “Fort Last (Forgotten)” & "Questionable Associates" written by Brandon Boone, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), Budapest Strings by Musiversal, Budapest Choir by Budapest Scoring Dark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. Statz </p

2 min
Sep 8, 2023Episode 7
Important Updates - Unnatural Horrors

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-edition''And from those long shadows, toiled over through time, the truth both awesome and terrible was revealed...''  Our worlds and games have grown to hundreds of pages, our stories and myths, weaved across hours and days. And soon those horrors will be made flesh as a compendium of our world and its terrors, launches itself forward. We here at Fool & Scholar Productions are partnering with Nord Games to co-publish a high-quality, hardcover, 300+ page horror expansion for 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons aptly named Unnatural Horrors.It will contain an expanded release of Domain of the Nameless God, Shores of the Silver Thrum, the True Necromancer Class, dozens of terrible magic items, horrific beasts, and of course, special rules that give you the opportunity to gamble your sanity if you so chose. We are excited to finally bring the stories, game mechanics, and monsters you have come to love to the print world, as so many patrons, fans, and players alike have asked this of us over the years. We are working with a team of over 20 artists to bring this book to life, and have set up a Kickstarter page for the book which is linked in the show notes. The kickstarter itself will go live soon, and the biggest thing right now is that we need enough people to click "Notify Me on Launch" so we have an indication of interest before our campaign begins. The more people that do this, the more we'll have prepared when we launch... We have so many ideas for ways to make this book truly special, such as a dust cover that doubles as a DM screen, but will only create them if it's something you're interested in... So ask yourself... Do you seek it? If so, please show your enthusiasm by sharing the link with friends... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 min
Aug 31, 2023Episode 6
Dark Dice at D&D in a Castle Giveaway

Prepare to embark on a legendary adventure! We're thrilled to offer you the chance to win a seat at the renowned Dark Dice D&D table, set in the enchanting surroundings of historic Lumley Castle. This giveaway grants the winner an exclusive ticket to the "D&D in a Castle" event from November 10-14, 2023.Details: https://dndinacastle.com/darkdicegiveaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 28 min
Aug 30, 2023Episode 5
The Storyteller & the Pirate

Introductions and under-table dealings are made within Sorrow's Edge. Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder Mixing and Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Transcriptions by Shion Francois Cast: Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler Konvo – Enrique Perez Nimbleremble Troutspinetrout – Danilo Battistini Lán Qiu – Sophie Yang Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu Yuehai – Sam Yeow Harquin – Jack Falahee Xallen – Laura Wilke Brother Nerat – Paul Warren Brother Skandar – Ned Donovan Sister Prina – Beth Eyre Sailor 1 – Paul Foxcroft Music: Music Director - Travis Vengroff "Theme of the Realmweaver" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings by Musiversal "The Sunken Bulwark" Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Flute by Andrew Goodwin "Last Light - Piano" - Written and performed by David Wise, Arranged by Travis Vengroff "Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal "The Selkie and the Diviner-Shell" - Written by Steven Melin, arranged and performed by Travis Vengroff “Fort Last (Forgotten)” written by Brandon Boone, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), Budapest Strings by Musiversal, Budapest Choir by Budapest Scoring -Arranged by Travis Vengroff Dark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.pa

46 min
Aug 15, 2023Episode 4
The Sunken Bulwark

As personal agendas come into conflict, the Willow arrives at its first destination. Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder Mixing and Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Transcriptions by Shion Francois Cast: Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler Konvo – Enrique Perez Nimbleremble Troutspinetrout – Danilo Battistini Lán Qiu – Sophie Yang Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu Captain Gelmain - Karim Kronfli Music: Music Director - Travis Vengroff "Theme of the Realmweaver" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings by Musiversal "Gaelhold" written and co-orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyist & Co-Orchestrator Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Budapest Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal “Fort Last” written by Brandon Boone, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), Budapest Strings by Musiversal, Budapest Choir by Budapest Scoring Dark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738  Content Warnings: Bats, Chewing Sounds (27:35-27:45), Gaslighting, Imprisonment (animal, human) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49 min
Aug 1, 2023Episode 3
Lure

The Willow's Wake faces an unexpected and deadly threat. Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder Mixing and Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Transcriptions by Shion Francois Cast: Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler Konvo – Enrique Perez Nimbleremble Troutspinetrout – Danilo Battistini Lán Qiu – Sophie Yang Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu Av Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara Baxendale Yelena – Lika Khukhashvili Oman Paige – Dario Oman Sea Sorcerer Galesk – David Devereux Linsen – Mikael Heidner Eudaw Quit, Cook – Marisha Tapera Mason Luhrs, First Mate – Chris Luhrs Ula – Peter Joseph Lewis Ancestor Spirit – Jasper William Cartwright Music: Music Director - Travis Vengroff "Lægæ Dōm" By Fuimadane "Theme of the Realmweaver" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings by Musiversal "Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal "Wrath of Winter" written and co-orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyist & Co-Orchestrator Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings by Musiversal, Budapest Choir by Budapest Scoring "Red Ice" Written & Performed by Enzo Puzzovio, Arranged & performed by Ryan McQuinn, Choir by Musiversal "Sufferers' Cant" Written by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler, Feat. Matheus Souza Garcia (Violin), Kristin Kaigus (Woodwinds), Andrew Dunn (Cello), Johannes Geworkian Hellman (Hurdy), Kyle Paxton (Dulcimer), Budapest Strings, Budapest Choir, & Budapest Brass by Musiversal "Unchecked Ambition" Co-written with lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Co-written by Steven Melin. ^^ "On Shores of Silver" Written and co-orchestrated by Steven Melin ^^ "The Sunken Bulwark" Written and performed by Brandon Boone,

45 min
Jul 18, 2023Episode 2
The Calm

Those aboard the Willow's Wake find ways to keep entertained on the open sea as they travel toward the their first destination. Check out Jasper's Show: Three Black Halflings: https://headgum.com/three-black-halflings Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder Mixing and Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Transcriptions by Shion Francois Cast: Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright Jare Driftwood– Florian Seidler Konvo – Enrique Perez Nimbleremble Troutspinetrout – Danilo Battistini Lán Qiu – Sophie Yang Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu Av Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara Baxendale Yelena – Lika Khukhashvili Oman Paige – Dario Oman Sea Sorcerer Galesk – David Devereux Linsen – Mikael Heidner Eudaw Quit, Cook – Marisha Tapera Mason Luhrs, First Mate – Chris Luhrs Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director - Travis Vengroff "Theme of the Realmweaver" Written, orchestrated, and performed by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal "Last Light (Northrealm Theme)" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus (Field of Reeds), Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal "Gaelhold" & "Wrath of Winter" written and co-orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyist & Co-Orchestrator Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Budapest Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Myths Made Manifest" & "The Sunken Bulwark" Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Flute by Andrew Goodwin "Tides of War" & "Sweetness of Spring" Written and performed by Steven Melin "Empty Hearts" – Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov - Licensed through Pond 5 Dark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff This

48 min
Jul 4, 2023Episode 1
In the Willow’s Wake

This is the start of our new story: Shores of the Silver Thrum - featuring the full cast. If you have never listened to Dark Dice before, you can start here, as this season has no ties to previous ones... As waves crash and docks creek, five adventurers book passage on The Willow's Wake, into the frozen north. Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion. This is our third season: Shores of the Silver Thrum! Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder Additional Sound Design, Mixing, and Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Transcriptions by Shion Francois Cast: Balmur – Jeff Goldblum Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright Jare Driftwood– Florian Seidler Konvo – Enrique Perez Nimbleremble Troutspinetrout – Danilo Battistini Lán Qiu – Sophie Yang Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu Av Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara Baxendale Captain Gelmain - Karim Kronfli Yelena – Lika Khukhashvili Oman Paige – Dario Oman Eudaw Quit, Cook – Marisha Tapera Mason Luhrs, First Mate – Chris Luhrs Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director - Travis Vengroff "Domain of the Nameless God" & "Theme of the Realmweaver" Written, orchestrated, and performed by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal "Last Light (Northrealm Theme)" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus (Field of Reeds), Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal "Gaelhold" & "On Shores of Silver" written and co-orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyist & Co-Orchestrator Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Budapest Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Questionable Associates" - Written, Orchestrated, Performed, and mixed by Brandon Boone, Copyist Steven Melin, featuring Scott Semanski on Cello, and Enzo Puzzovio on Hurdy Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer<

1 hr 4 min
Jun 20, 2023Episode 1
Embark

This is the bonus episode that leads into our new story: Shores of the Silver Thrum. We recommend starting here! If you have never listened to Dark Dice before, you can start here, as this season has no ties to previous ones... As waves crash and docks creek, it is time for the final two crew members to join the Willow's Wake. Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Co-Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder Co Sound Design, Mixing, and Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Transcriptions by Shion Francois Cast: Balmur – Jeff Goldblum Narrator / Game Master - K.A. Statz Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff Jare – Florian Seidler Konvo – Enrique Perez Nickrick – Felix Trench Eddel – Nichole Goodnight Av – Ciara Baxendale Captain Gelmain - Karim Kronfli Yelena – Lika Khukhashvili Linsen – Mikael Heidner Becher – Atticus Jackson Oman – Dario Oman Eudaw – Marisha Tapera Galesk – David Devereux Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director - Travis Vengroff "Domain of the Nameless God", "Theme of the Realmweaver", & "Audin" Written, orchestrated, and performed by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal "Last Light (Northrealm Theme)" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus (Field of Reeds), Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal "Gaelhold" written and co-orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyist & Co-Orchestrator Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Budapest Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Empty Hearts" – Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov - Licensed through Pond 5 Dark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available:

39 min
May 20, 2023Episode 35
BONUS: Nightmares

This week we have a tale of terror by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 min
May 16, 2023
Behind the Screen: Co-DM'ing & D&D in a Castle Review

This week Kaitlin & Travis chat about our adventures at D&D In a Castle!Season of The Allshadow (our new Dark Dice inspired album) is out now:https://open.spotify.com/album/2g7oeNidMBnkaTyGBSpg5G Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
May 15, 2023Episode 25
Introducing | The Boar Knight

This week, we would like to introduce you to The Boar Knight, a new podcast from Fool & Scholar.Join Nathaniel the Boar Knight as he journeys across a fantasy world in search of adventure and friendship! The Boar Knight is a story suitable for All Ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 9 min
Apr 16, 2023Episode 36
The Menagerie of Madness

With the fate of the world in their hands, the team enters the domain of the Nameless God one final time. Do you seek Him? Unnatural Horrors is ⁠⁠now available in hardcover⁠⁠! Story by Travis Vengroff & K.A. Statz (Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff  Co-Sound Design, Co-Editing by Asbjørn Guldager & Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Transcriptions by Asbjørn Guldager & Travis Vengroff Cast: Narrator / Co-Game Master – Travis Vengroff Narrator / Co-Game Master – K.A. Statz Jeff Goldblum – Balmur Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike / Glóey Westpike – Hem Brewster Soren Arkwright – Peter Joeseph Lewis David Ault – Iaus Innskeep Music:Music Director / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Motus" – Arranged with Accordion by Travis Vengroff, with Cello by Studio Pros, & stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov, Mixed by Finnur Nielsen "Theme of the Realmweaver" "The Dead Pines" - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Dark Dice: The Musical" - Sung by Peter Joseph Lewis, Lyrics by Travis Vengroff & Brandon Boone, Melody by Steven Melin "Weaver of Fate" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Lyrics by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller, Hurdy Gurdy, Lutes, and Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Choir by the Budapest Scoring Choir "The Old Ritual" Written & performed by Brandon Boone "Virtues of the Destined" & "Lights Beyond the Trees" – Written by Yuzo Koshiro, Orchestrated and Mixed by Steven Melin, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy-Gurdy by Matthias Loibner, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Glockenspiel by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings, Choir, and Brass recorded by Musiversal "Danse

32 min
Apr 15, 2023Episode 35
The Darkened Ginko

The team begins their ascent toward the Roaming Forest. Unnatural Horrors is ⁠now available in hardcover⁠! Story by Travis Vengroff & K.A. Statz (Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff  Co-Sound Design, Co-Editing by Asbjørn Guldager Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Transcriptions by Asbjørn Guldager & Travis Vengroff Cast: Narrator / Co-Game Master – Travis Vengroff Narrator / Co-Game Master – K.A. Statz Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike / Glóey Westpike – Hem Brewster Soren Arkwright – Peter Joeseph Lewis Music: Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Empty Hearts" & "Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov "Theme of the Realmweaver" - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "The Lucky Die (intro)" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Arranged by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal "Virtues of the Destined" – Written by Yuzo Koshiro, Orchestrated and Mixed by Steven Melin, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy-Gurdy by Matthias Loibner, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Glockenspiel by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings, Choir, and Brass recorded by Musiversal Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessir Riliniki This is a Fool and Scholar Production.Check out our Merch: ⁠www.DarkDice.com⁠ Free Transcripts are also available: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/posts/dark-dice-22460850⁠ Sp

1 min
Apr 14, 2023Episode 1
A Devil's Gamble

Greeting everyone,You know me as the voice of our Dark Dice world, the game master, Travis Vengroff.And you may remember me as the voice of Sister Cavernsfall, or the writer behind some of our frightening moments, K. A. Statz. Today, we’re taking our own roll of the Dark Dice. We want, or perhaps need, to know what you, our listeners, want from us as a creative team.We have started to expand further into the Tabletop Roleplaying space over the last year; expanding our ttrpg publications, running games at live events like D If we can get 2,500 Patrons on our Patreon by the 12th of May, we will make Dark Dice our focus, not just a hobby, and we will dedicate our days and nights to create a brand new terrifying story each year, with seasonal releases every two weeks (or more if we’re able) - starting with this summer, and make make these seasonal releases part of our yearly production schedule.As Fool & Scholar Productions we have released a lot of stories and podcasts to the world, and we are reaching out to you so we can learn which of our endeavors interests our audience the most. There will also be a poll for patrons on our Patreon very soon, so we can further hear from you about where your interests in our stories lie [read as "NEW BONUS CONTENT"]. Thank you for everything, and remember… Never play games of fate.  [Eezo bark.]Patreon.com/foolandscholar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 13 min
Apr 14, 2023Episode 34
Sunward

The team is lost within the realm of nightmares... Unnatural Horrors is now available in hardcover! Story by Travis Vengroff & K.A. Statz (Game Masters)Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Co-Sound Design, Co-Editing by Asbjørn GuldagerExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasMixing and Mastering by Finnur NielsenTranscriptions by Asbjørn Guldager & Travis Vengroff Cast:Narrator / Co-Game Master – Travis VengroffNarrator / Co-Game Master – K.A. StatzFather Sindri Westpike – Eyþór ViðarssonRowena Granitepike / Glóey Westpike – Hem BrewsterSoren Arkwright – Peter Joeseph LewisSister Solana – Eyrún Inga MagnúsdóttirSister Marisol – Iona CampbellMother Helia – K.A. StatzSister Solite – Sam YeowCelègon – Eyþór ViðarssonSolite Choir – Eyrún Inga Magnúsdóttir, Sunna Líf Sólveigardóttir, Halla Tryggvadóttir, Bryndís Eva Erlingsdóttir, & Sandra Lind Þorsteinsdóttir Music:Music Director / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Empty Hearts" & "Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov "Blood Red Ice" Written and performed by Enzo Puzzovio, rearranged and performed by Ryan McQuinn, with Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal "Theme of the Realmweaver" - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Virtues of the Destined" – Written by Yuzo Koshiro, Orchestrated and Mixed by Steven Melin, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy-Gurdy by Matthias Loibner, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Glockenspiel by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings, Choir, and Brass recorded by Musiversal Between Time Editions of "Theme of the Realmweaver" & "Craftsman's Creed" – Arranged and Performed by Steven Melin. Craftsman's Creed, Written by <st

42 min
Apr 13, 2023Episode 33
The Charred Inn

The team arrives at a particular inn... And steps inside. Check out the PDF for ⁠⁠Wick Whittaker's Wares⁠⁠! Story by Travis Vengroff & K.A. Statz (Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Transcriptions by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler Cast: Narrator / Co-Game Master – Travis Vengroff Narrator / Co-Game Master – K.A. Statz Balmur - Jeff Goldblum Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike / Glóey Westpike – Hem Brewster Soren Arkwright – Peter Joeseph Lewis Ildrex Mystan – Russ D. More Devoir – Melchior Riemens Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Lápose "Empty Hearts" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov "Theme of the Realmweaver" - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Chain Dance" – Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov "Devil's Gamble" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Lyrics and arrangement by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller, Hurdy Gurdy, Lutes, and Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Choir by the Budapest Scoring ChoirWritten and Performed by Steven Melin, feat. Hammered Dulcimer Enzo Puzzovio and Cello by Sam Boase-Miller "Blood Red Ice" Written and performed by Enzo Puzzovio, rearranged and performed by Ryan McQuinn, with Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessir Riliniki This is a Fool and Scholar Production. For early episodes and bonus content join us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: <a

30 min
Apr 12, 2023Episode 32
Into the Woods

Once again, the team journeys from Ilmater's Hope into the Dead Pines... Check out the PDF for ⁠Shores of the Silver Thrum⁠! Story by Travis Vengroff & K.A. Statz (Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Transcriptions by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler Cast: Narrator / Co-Game Master – Travis Vengroff Narrator / Co-Game Master – K.A. Statz Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike / Glóey Westpike – Hem Brewster Soren Arkwright – Peter Joeseph Lewis Ildrex Mystan – Russ D. More Devoir – Melchior Riemens Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Lápose "Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov "Ilmater's Hope" - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Sun for Grandpa" - Harp Performed by Steven Melin Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessir Riliniki This is a Fool and Scholar Production. For early episodes and bonus content join us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/posts/dark-dice-22460850⁠⁠ Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Brewster | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff Content Warnings: Agency (Loss of), Death, Feelz (you may cry), Gaslighting, Loss (Familial) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52 min
Apr 11, 2023Episode 31
The Wish

As the darkness closes in, Soren makes a wish. Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Transcriptions by Travis Vengroff Cast: Balmur – Jeff Goldblum Narrator / Co-Game Master – Travis Vengroff Narrator / Co-Game Master – K.A. Statz Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster Lirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman Soren Arkwright – Peter Joeseph Lewis Ildrex Mystan – Russ D. More Glom Vogelberg – Sean Howard Gaelle Vogelberg – Holly Billinghurst Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "The Silent Clan" - Arranged by Travis Vengroff, Performed and Written by Steven Melin "Lament" - Written and Performed by Josh Barron "Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov "Eastwood in Spring" & "Ilmater's Hope" - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessir Riliniki This is a Fool and Scholar Production. For early episodes and bonus content join us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/posts/dark-dice-22460850⁠⁠ Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Brewster | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff Content Warnings: Agency (Loss of), Death, Feelz (you may cry), Gaslighting, Loss (Familial) Learn more about your ad choices. V

31 min
Apr 9, 2023Episode 30
PvP

Sindri and Rowena are ambushed by Soren and his team in a bloody battle for the ages. Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Transcriptions by Travis Vengroff Cast: Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Balmur – Jeff Goldblum Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster Lirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman Soren Arkwright – Peter Joeseph Lewis Ildrex Mystan – Russ D. More Glom Vogelberg – Sean Howard Gaelle Vogelberg – Holly Billinghurst Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Lápose "Theme of the Realmweaver" – Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Valor" – Written by Nobuo Uematsu & Steven Melin, Orchestrated and Mixed by Steven Melin, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler, Budapest Strings, Choir, and Brass recorded by Musiversal "Conspiracy" Written and performed by Brandon Boone, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal, Budapest Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring, mixed by Steven Melin "Unchecked Ambition" - Co-Written by Travis Vengroff, Co-Written, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, Other credits match ^ "Dark Dice The Musical Excerpt" - by Steven Melin and Mike Pettry "Sufferers' Cant" Written by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler, Feat. Matheus Souza Garcia (Violin), Kristin Kaigus (Woodwinds), Andrew Dunn (Cello), Johannes Geworkian Hellman (Hurdy), Kyle Paxton (Dulcimer), Budapest Strings, Budapest Choir, & Budapest Brass by Musiversal "The Lucky Die Intro" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin of Blighthouse Studio, Budapest Choir by Musiversal "Sheila" & "Secret Water" - Written and Performed by Dark Fantasy Studio "A Plot Most Sinister" & "Lament"</

1 hr 16 min
Apr 8, 2023Episode 29
The Value of Life

The party goes shopping... And lives are lost. This episode is dedicated to Casill. Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Transcriptions by KC Casill & Kessir Riliniki Cast: Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster Lirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman Akrill of House Kel-Tor – Kristján Atli Heimisson Armorer – Rói Einarsson Cavernsfall – Marcy Edwards Lead Guard – Russ D. More Klymoore – Robert Clotworthy Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Westmann's Hold" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy Gurdy by Johannes Geworkian Hellman, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Budapest Choir, Brass, & Strings Recorded by Musiversal "Marketplace" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Sun for Grandpa" - Lyrics & Vocals by Hem Brewster, Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Harp Medley" arranged by Travis Vengroff, mostly written by Steven Melin & Brandon Boone "Verified Friendship" Written by Steven Melin, arranged and performed by Travis Vengroff "Yojo (Cultivation of Life)" written and originally performed by Nobuo Uematsu conTIKI as "Yojo from Akari Gatari", Arranged & Mixed by Steven Melin with supervision by Nobuo Uematsu, Orchestrated by Steven Melin and Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), Lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Translated by Florian Seidler, Budapest Strings, Choir, and Brass recorded by Musiversal, Accordion & Glockenspiel by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Cello by Andrew Dunn, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton "Motus" – Arranged with Accordion by Travis Vengroff, with Cello by Studio Pros, & stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov, Mixed by Finnur Nielsen "Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Perfo

34 min
Apr 8, 2023Episode 28
Reunion

After years of exile and travel, Father Westpike encounters... his family. Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Transcriptions by KC Casill & Kessir Riliniki Cast: Balmur – Jeff Goldblum Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster Lirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman Akrill of House Kel-Tor – Kristján Atli Heimisson Pia Brightsmelter – Hildur Magnúsdóttir Sólvör Brightsmelter – Hrafnhildur Orradóttir Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Westmann's Hold" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy Gurdy by Johannes Geworkian Hellman, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Budapest Choir, Brass, & Strings Recorded by Musiversal "Of Empires Lost" (Between Time Edition) – Written by Austin Wintory & Dallas Crane, Arranged, Orchestrated & Mixed by Steven Melin, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy-Gurdy by Matthias Loibner, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Glockenspiel by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings, Choir, and Brass recorded by Musiversal "Yojo (Cultivation of Life)" written and originally performed by Nobuo Uematsu conTIKI as "Yojo from Akari Gatari", Arranged & Mixed by Steven Melin with supervision by Nobuo Uematsu, Orchestrated by Steven Melin and Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), Lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Translated by Florian Seidler, Budapest Strings, Choir, and Brass recorded by Musiversal, Accordion & Glockenspiel by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Cello by Andrew Dunn, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton "Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessir Riliniki Th

41 min
Apr 7, 2023Episode 27
A Life Stolen

Sindri, Lirril, and Elias arrive at their desired destination...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the podcast: Fables of Frost and Fur! Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Transcriptions by KC Casill & Kessir Riliniki Cast: Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster Lirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman Sister Andradite Cavernsfall – Marcy Edwards Akrill of House Kel-Tor – Kristján Atli Heimisson Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "The Allshadow" - Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy Gurdy by Johannes Geworkian Hellman, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Budapest Choir, Brass, & Strings Recorded by Musiversal "Unchecked Ambition" - Co-Written by Travis Vengroff, Co-Written, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, Other credits match ^ "What Lurks Beneath (Between Time Edition)" - Co-Written by Travis Vengroff, Co-Written, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, Other credits match ^ "Westmann's Hold" - Written by Steven Melin, Other credits match ^ "Funeral Rite of Celegon (Major Key)" - Written by Eyþór Viðarsson & Hem Cleveland, Arranged, Performed, & Produced by Steven Melin "Steel and Shadows" Written & Mixed by Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu, Cello by Scott Semanski, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings by Musiversal Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessir Riliniki This is a Fool and Scholar Production. For early episodes and bonus content join us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: <a href

30 min
Apr 6, 2023Episode 26
The Bell of Bone

The bell of bone rings twice, heralding the arrival of the Neverborn.⁠⁠⁠ Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Transcriptions by KC Casill & Kessir Riliniki Cast: Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster Lirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman Soren Arkwright – Peter Joeseph Lewis Velen Ironshard – Ladybeard Riith – Matt Mercer The Neverborn – Finnur Nielsen The Witch Hunter – Holly Billinghurst & Sean Howard Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Staring Into the Abyss"  –Written and performed by Steven Melin, with cello by Sam Boase-Miller, hurdy gurdy, hammer dulcimer, and lutes by Enzo Puzzovio, arranged with lyrics by Travis Vengroff, and vocals by the Budapest Scoring Choir. "Reprieve - Written and Performed by Neil Martin of Blighthouse Studio "Motus" – Arranged with Accordion by Travis Vengroff, with Cello by Studio Pros, & stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov, Mixed by Finnur Nielsen "The Darklands" "The Neverborn" - Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy Gurdy by Johannes Geworkian Hellman, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Budapest Choir, Brass, & Strings Recorded by Musiversal "Unchecked Ambition" - Co-Written by Travis Vengroff, Co-Written, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, Other credits match ^ "Westmann's Hold" - Written by Steven Melin, Other credits match ^ "Realmweaver's Prelude" - Written with Lyrics by Travis Vengroff, sung by Holly Billinghurst "Of Empires Lost" – Written by Austin Wintory & Dallas Crane, Orchestrated and Mixed by Steven Melin, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy-Gurdy by Matthias Lo

45 min
Apr 5, 2023Episode 25
Gram's Quest

An NPC rises to become a hero as Gram and her magical singing sword battle terrible evils to rescue her family's village! (Soren, Ildrex, Glom, & Gaelle are also technically present...)⁠ Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Transcriptions by KC Casill & Kessir Riliniki Cast: Gram – Charlotte Norup Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Soren Arkwright – Peter Joeseph Lewis Ildrex Mystan – Russ D. More Glom Vogelberg – Sean Howard Gaelle Vogelberg – Holly Billinghurst Klymoore – Robert Clotworthy Tabitha – K.A. Statz Miggle & Boar Man – Andreas Somville Tasha's Kiss – Janus Hodgin Lauren – Megan Youmans Elven Farmer – Florian Seidler Father Dormund – Karim Kronfli Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Theme of the Realmweaver" "The Light of Eastwood" & "Eastwood in Spring" "Victory Jingle" – Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Valor" – Written by Nobuo Uematsu & Steven Melin, Orchestrated and Mixed by Steven Melin, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler, Budapest Strings, Choir, and Brass recorded by Musiversal "Virtues of the Destined" – Written by Yuzo Koshiro, Orchestrated and Mixed by Steven Melin, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy-Gurdy by Matthias Loibner, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Glockenspiel by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings, Choir, and Brass recorded by Musiversal "Sufferers' Cant" – Written by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, Same Credits as above "Weaver of Fate" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Lyrics and arrangement by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller, Hurdy Gurdy, Lutes, and Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Choir by the Budapest Scoring ChoirWritten and Performed by <str

27 min
Apr 3, 2023Episode 25
Frenzied Feast

The team finds the missing villagers... And they're ravenous. "Lied zur Krampusnacht" - Travis's silly holiday song about Krampus: https://open.spotify.com/album/5zVljo0WKehEfeKSW74xaW Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Transcriptions by KC Casill & Kessir Riliniki Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Cast: Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Soren Arkwright – Peter Joeseph Lewis Ildrex Mystan – Russ D. More Glom Vogelberg – Sean Howard Gaelle Vogelberg – Holly Billinghurst Klymoore – Robert Clotworthy Gram – Charlotte Norup Tabitha – K.A. Statz Miggle – Andreas Somville Hungry Aristocrat – Ryan McQuinn Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Theme of the Realmweaver" - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Questionable Associates" - Written, Orchestrated, Performed, and mixed by Brandon Boone, Copyist Steven Melin, featuring Scott Semanski on Cello, and Enzo Puzzovio on Hurdy Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer "Virtues of the Destined" – Written by Yuzo Koshiro, Orchestrated and Mixed by Steven Melin, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy-Gurdy by Matthias Loibner, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Glockenspiel by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings, Choir, and Brass recorded by Musiversal "Eternal War" - Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal "Corridor of F*ckery" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin of Blighthouse Studio "Broken Dawn" - Written and Performed by Scott Arc "Conspiracy" written and performed by Brandon Boone, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal, Budapest Choir Recorded by Budapest Scori

35 min
Apr 2, 2023Episode 24
The Chimera's Bargain

The team delves deeper into the dungeon and is offered a most curious exchange. Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Transcriptions by KC Casill & Kessir Riliniki Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Cast:Narrator / Game Master, The Chimera – Travis VengroffSoren Arkwright – Peter Joeseph LewisIldrex Mystan – Russ D. MoreGlom Vogelberg – Sean HowardGaelle Vogelberg – Holly BillinghurstKlymoore – Robert ClotworthyGram – Charlotte NorupTorturée – Andreas SomvilleWinnower – Dayn LeonardsonManic Farmer – Ryan McQuinn Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Theme of the Realmweaver" - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "The Silent Clan" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Remixed by Travis Vengroff, feat. Hammered Dulcimer Enzo Puzzovio and Cello by Sam Boase-Miller, Mixed by Finnur Nielsen "Steel and Shadows (Between Time Edition)" – Written, Performed, and Remixed by Steven Melin, Remixed again by Travis Vengroff "Echo of Seasons (Between Time Edition)" & "Great Vernasko (Between Time Edition)" – Written by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Remixed & Performed by Steven Melin, Remixed again by Travis Vengroff "Lights Beyond the Trees" – Written by Yuzo Koshiro, Remixed & Performed by Steven Melin "Questionable Associates" - Written, Orchestrated, Performed, and mixed by Brandon Boone, Copyist Steven Melin, featuring Scott Semanski on Cello, and Enzo Puzzovio on Hurdy Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer "Corridor of F*ckery" "Reprieve" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin of Blighthouse Studio "Lark" Written and Performed by Dayn Leonardson "Empty Hearts" "The Journey from Ilmater's Hope" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov "Motus" – Arranged with Accordion by Travis V

57 min
Apr 2, 2023Episode 23
The Madhouse

The team searches for the missing residents of a ghost town. Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Transcriptions by KC Casill & Kessir Riliniki Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Cast: Balmur – Jeff GoldblumNarrator / Game Master – Travis VengroffSoren Arkwright – Peter Joeseph LewisIldrex Mystan – Russ D. MoreGlom Vogelberg – Sean HowardGaelle Vogelberg – Holly BillinghurstKlymoore – Robert ClotworthyFather Dormund – Karim KronfliGentry Hull – Michelle TanGnomish Sorter – Rikke RømerManic Farmer – Ryan McQuinnGram – Charlotte Norup Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director - Travis Vengroff "Theme of the Realmweaver" "Audin" - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "The Silent Clan" "Devil's Gamble" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Remixed by Travis Vengroff, feat. Hammered Dulcimer Enzo Puzzovio and Cello by Sam Boase-Miller , Mixed by Finnur Nielsen "Theme of the Realmweaver (Between Time Edition)" – Written, Performed, and Remixed by Steven Melin "The Darklands" – Written and performed by Brandon Boone, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal, Budapest Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring, mixed by Steven Melin "Glom's Nightmare" – Written by Steven Melin, Arranged and Performed by Mike Pettry, Lyrics by Travis Vengroff. Performed by Jeff Goldblum, Peter Joseph Lewis, Russ D. More, Holly Billinghurst, and Travis Vengroff, Mixed by Finnur Nielsen "Empty Hearts" "The Journey from Ilamter's Hope" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov "Oh While Crossing River Bridge" – Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessir Riliniki This is a Fool and Scholar Producti

45 min
Apr 1, 2023Episode 22
The Last Laugh

Soren, Glom, Gaelle, and Ildrex must protect a priest that they unintentionally endangered. Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Transcriptions by KC Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Cast: Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff Soren Arkwright - Peter Lewis Ildrex Mystan - Russ D. More Glom Vogelberg - Sean Howard Gaelle Vogelberg - Holly Billinghurst Officer Cyne - Ariana Rosario Father Fitelsch - Russ Gold Lukas, Jennevieve - Tanya Wheelock Swa Maelreskar Ekal Vahre' St. Soller the 23rd - Kittie KaBoom Captain Renniss - Sean Daniel Francis Gremmit - Mikhail Pollack Father Dormund - Karim Kronfli Steinee - Jack Houghton Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director - Travis Vengroff "Theme of the Realmweaver," "Audin," "Steel and Shadows" - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Theme of the Realmweaver (Between Time Edition)" - Written, Performed, and Remixed by Steven Melin "The Craftsmen's Creed" - Written by Yuzo Koshiro, Orchestrated and Mixed by Steven Melin, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy-Gurdy by Matthias Loibner, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Glockenspiel by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings, Choir, and Brass recorded by Musiversal Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessir Riliniki This is a Fool and Scholar Production. For early episodes and bonus content join us at: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar⁠ Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/posts/dark-dice-22460850⁠ Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff </

30 min
Mar 29, 2023Episode 21
A Dark Miracle

Can the team battle a god? I guess we're about to find out... This is a CROSSOVER episode featuring The Lucky Die! Sponsored by The Speechless Bard: speechlessbard.com Our Kickstarter: https://unnatural-horrors.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders Story by Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster (Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff  Originally edited by Neil Martin  Audio Cleanup by Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Cast: Narrators / Game Masters – Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster Lirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman Zaltanna – Casey Edison Balance – Arch Rhal – Neil Martin Githa the Borge – Carolyn Saint-Pé The Shrieking Lady – Sam Yeow Velen Ironshard – Ladybeard Specter – Cody Brockman Monak – Paul Mella Music: Music Director / Lyrics / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Unchecked Ambition" - Co-Written by Travis Vengroff, Co-Written, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy Gurdy by Johannes Geworkian Hellman, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Budapest Choir, Brass, & Strings Recorded by Musiversal "The Neverborn" - Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Other credits match ^ “Devil's Gamble" "Weaver of Fate" & “Danse Silencieuse" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Cello by Sam Boase-Miller, Hurdy Gurdy, Lutes, and Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Choir by the Budapest Scoring Choir "The Lucky Die (intro)" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Arranged by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal Additional Music by Neil Martin  Episode Art by Pablo Hurtado de Mendoza with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampr

26 min
Mar 28, 2023Episode 20
The Dream is Over

Can the team navigate a realm of nightmares? I guess we're about to find out... This is a CROSSOVER episode featuring The Lucky Die!  Our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-edition Story by Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster (Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff  Originally edited by Neil Martin  Audio Cleanup by Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Cast: Narrators / Game Masters – Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster| Lirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman Zaltanna – Casey Edison Balance – Arch Rhal – Neil Martin Githa the Borge – Carolyn Saint-Pé The Shrieking Lady – Sam Yeow Gillian Caufield – Sabine Novaković-Wagner Velen Ironshard – Ladybeard The Prophet – Michael Villalobos Music: Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Theme of the Realmweaver" "Eternal War"  - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Darklands" - Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Other credits match ^ "A Burden Shared" - Co-Written by Travis Vengroff and Steven Melin, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton "The Lucky Die (intro)" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Arranged by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal "Corridor of F*ckery" "Reprieve"- Written and Performed by Neil Martin  Episode Art by James Cartwright with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lamprey

48 min
Mar 27, 2023Episode 19
The Dreamweaver

Can the team navigate a realm of nightmares? I guess we're about to find out... This is a CROSSOVER episode featuring The Lucky Die!  Story by Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster (Game Masters) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff  Originally edited by Neil Martin  Audio Cleanup by Finnur Nielsen Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Cast: Narrators / Game Masters – Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster Lirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman Zaltanna – Casey Edison Balance – Arch Rhal – Neil Martin Githa the Borge – Carolyn Saint-Pé The Shrieking Lady – Sam Yeow Gillian Caufield – Sabine Novaković-Wagner Velen Ironshard – Ladybeard Music: Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Theme of the Realmweaver" "Eternal War"  - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring "Allshadow" - Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal, Budapest Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring, mixed by Steven Melin "Unchecked Ambition" - Co-Written by Travis Vengroff, Co-Written, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy Gurdy by Johannes Geworkian Hellman, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Budapest Choir, Brass, & Strings Recorded by Musiversal "The Lucky Die (intro)" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Arranged by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal "Mirror Problems" "Corridor of F*ckery" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin Episode Art by Pablo Hurtado de Mendoza with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to:

54 min
Mar 25, 2023Episode 18
Desperate Escape

The team attracts unwanted attention, and is forced to flee Audin. Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Cast: Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster Lirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman Resplenda – Erebusodora Flygia – Kessir Riliniki Captain Ozmark – Michael Delgaudio Helrintheenath – Ronald Hamrák Possessed Guard – Richard Weber Confused Guard – Jay Shurey Nose Guard – Andreas Somville Dagger – Travis Vengroff Githa the Borge – Carolyn Saint-Pé Music: Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Domain of the Nameless God" "Audin" "Devil's Gamble" "Steel and Shadows" & "The Dead Pines" - Written, orchestrated, and performed by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, with Vocals by Aeralie Brighton, Hurdy-Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio & Kyle Paxton, and Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal "The Light of Eastwood" "Westmann's Hold" - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring Conspiracy" written and performed by Brandon Boone, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal, Budapest Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring, mixed by Steven Melin "The Lucky Die (intro)" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Arranged by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal Dark Dice art by KC Bailey with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: <a hr

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Mar 25, 2023Episode 18
Meet the Survivor

As we continue the journey we learn more about young Elias Embertree, also known as "Payne."Story by Drew Tillman & Travis VengroffProduced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff & Finnur NielsenExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasMixing and Mastering by Finnur NielsenAssociate Production by Shion FrancoisCast:Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew TillmanBarlow Embertree – Travis VengroffChanter - Peter Joseph LewisMusic: (in order of appearance)Music Director / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi"Domain of the Nameless God" "Audin" "Steel and Shadows" "Danse Sanguinis"- Written, orchestrated, and performed by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, with Vocals by Aeralie Brighton, Hurdy-Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio & Kyle Paxton, and Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal - stock media for Danse Sanguinis provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov"The Old Ritual" "Questionable Associates" - Written, performed, and Orchestrated by Brandon Boone, Copyist & Mixing by Steven Melin, Cello by Scott Semanski, Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio"Distant Homeland" Written by Austin Wintory, Arranged & Mixed by Steven Melin, Copyist and Orchestration by Catherine Nguyen. Assistance by Dallas Crane & Matt Everett. Budapest Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, and Choir Recorded by Musiversal. Conductors Péter Illényi & Krisztián BalassDark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessir RilinikiSpecial Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol VengroffThis is a Fool and Scholar Production.Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.comFree Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dark-dice-22460850Attribution License: "165597_11linda_yelling_scared_i-Didn't_no_i_don't_stop_wait_no_no_no" originally performed by AmeAngelofSin, who is a badass for recording such a timeless performanceContent Warnings:Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Captivity (References to), Deat