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Dark Dice
Hosted by Fool and Scholar Productions · EN
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.
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Vigilance | Ep. 4 | The Room
Nov 19, 202400:52:53Summary readyThe party ventures to the Fringe and joins the Blood Skulls!Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Play the game today!Credits:Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. StatzProduced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis VengroffMixing & Mastering by Brandon StraderCast:Narrator / Game Master :: Wayne JuneCassius Tsogot :: Caitlin BuckleySylvanus Claerhaut :: Peter LewisDiana Azad :: Kaitlin StatzHoratius McBride :: Sean FrancisAgent Tongs :: Mike HallDocumentarian :: Richard O Jones Officer Oneil :: Chad Ellis Newscaster :: Travis Vengroff Janus Dobbson :: Jeff ClementHadrian Baker :: Max LandoAntia Azad :: Sarah Rhea Werner Diana's Father :: Dr. William StatzFringer :: Austin BeachNeedles :: Russell GoldVigilance art by Kaitlin Statz & KC BaileyMusic:“Vigilance Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Ryan McQuinn“Missing Persons” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin“Surrender” – Written and Performed by Brandon StraderThis is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support!Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholarCheck out our Merch: FoolandScholar.comSpecial Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Vigilance | Ep. 3 | Lost and Found
Nov 4, 202400:46:53Summary readyThe team learns more about Claerhaut's past and uncovers a connection between the missing Citizens.Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Play the game today!Credits:Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. StatzProduced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis VengroffMixing & Mastering by Brandon StraderWith in-world television script by Steve SchneiderCast:Narrator / Game Master :: Wayne JuneCassius Tsogot :: Caitlin BuckleySylvanus Claerhaut :: Peter LewisDiana Azad :: Kaitlin StatzHoratius McBride :: Sean FrancisCashier :: Christy LuseLongs West :: Charlie BarnetteCitizen Ng :: Jon Grilz Newscaster :: Travis VengroffJanus Dobbson ::- Jeff ClementHadrian Baker :: Max LandoAntia Azad :: Sarah Rhea Werner The Fringer :: Paul MellaEnforcer Sgt. Muler :: Dave FennoyDiana's Father :: William StatzVigilance art by Kaitlin StatzMusic:“Vigilance Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Ryan McQuinn“Missing Persons” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin“Surrender” – Written and Performed by Brandon Strader"Swamp Witch Swing” – Written and Performed by Careless JujaThis is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support!Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholarCheck out our Merch: FoolandScholar.comSpecial Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Vigilance | Ep. 2 | The Imaginary Child
Oct 21, 202400:55:53Summary readyThe team plays a text-based RPG, uncovers some illicit cult activity, and solves the mysterious case of the imaginary child.Credits:Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis VengroffEditing and Writing Assistance by K.A. StatzMixing & Mastering by Brandon StraderCast:Narrator / Game Master :: Wayne JuneCassius Tsogot :: Caitlin BuckleySylvanus Claerhaut :: Peter LewisDiana Azad :: Kaitlin StatzHoratius McBride :: Sean FrancisAurillian Deckena :: Shannon BladowMarenikis Deckena :: Holly GoldingOfficer Boondt :: Tanja MilojevicNewscaster :: Travis VengroffDeecia Deckena :: Zoe Von EmblerAntia Azad :: Sarah Rhea WernerVigilance art by Kaitlin StatzMusic:“Vigilance Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Ryan McQuinn“Missing Persons” & "Cave Exploration 8-Bit"– Written and Performed by Steven Melin“Surrender” – Written and Performed by Brandon StraderThis is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support!Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholarCheck out our Merch: FoolandScholar.comSpecial Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Vigilance | Ep. 1 | The Model Citizen
Oct 7, 202400:52:23Summary readyVigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game.The party searches for Citizen Hadrian Baker, who was reported missing by his place of employment.Credits:Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis VengroffEditing and Writing Assistance by K.A. StatzMixing & Mastering by Brandon StraderCast:Narrator / Game Master :: Wayne JuneCassius Tsogot :: Caitlin BuckleySylvanus Claerhaut :: Peter LewisDiana Azad :: Kaitlin StatzHoratius McBride :: Sean FrancisVinius Southstud :: Brandt CooleyMarinius Oroko :: Jeannie CorcoranSgt. Muler :: Dave FennoyHilde Baker :: Sarah GoldingJunea Baker :: Abbey KindlerSgt. Colliver :: George LoweNewscaster :: Travis VengroffComputer :: Zoe Von EmblerVigilance art by Kaitlin StatzMusic:“Vigilance Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Ryan McQuinn“Missing Persons” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin“Surrender” – Written and Performed by Brandon StraderThis is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support!Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholarCheck out our Merch: FoolandScholar.comSpecial Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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BONUS: The Birth of Myth: An Interview with Yoshitaka Amano
May 29, 202400:15:47Summary readyInterview 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
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BONUS: What's it like as a player? (on Dark Dice)
May 28, 202401:04:06Summary readyThis 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
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Season 4 | Ep. 10 | The Tempest
May 28, 202400:37:27Summary readyThe 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 Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738 Content Warnings: Death, Drowning, Gaslighting, Lots of Violence (piercing/bludgeoning) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 4 | Ep. 9 | Grasping Shadows
May 14, 202401:04:51Summary readyThe 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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 4 | Ep. 8 | A Mother’s Scorn
Apr 9, 202400:25:57Tap to summarizeConsequences 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 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, Loss, Murder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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April Fun and Announcements
Apr 1, 202400:14:35Tap to summarizeWe 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
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