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Dark Dice
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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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Season 4 | Ep. 7 | Last Light
Oct 10, 202300:40:58Tap to summarizeThe 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
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Season 3 | Ep. 6 | Betrayal
Sep 27, 202301:35:56Tap to summarizeJare explores the treasury while the others seek out the Diviner Shell Cave.Back our Hardcover book - Unnatural Horrors - NOW on Kickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-editionStory by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis VengroffExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasDialogue Editing (first round) by Kaela ShoeMixing and Mastering by Dayn LeonardsonTranscriptions by Shion FrancoisCast:Narrator / Game Master - K.A. StatzNarrator / Game Master - Travis VengroffAgé Ogun – Jasper William CartwrightJare Driftwood – Florian SeidlerKonvo – Enrique PerezNimbleremble Troutspinetrout – Danilo BattistiniLán Qiu – Sophie YangVind Greyview – Eric NelsenVivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichuYuehai – Sam YeowHarquin – Jack FalaheeAv Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara BaxendaleBrother Skandar – Ned DonovanSister Prina – Beth EyreSailor 1 – Paul FoxcroftMusic: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 ScoringDark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. StatzSpecial Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | 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/84864738 Content Warnings:Bullying, Death, Drinking, Drowning, Drugs, Drunkenness, Gaslighting, Loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 3 | Ep. 5 | The Storyteller & the Pirate
Aug 30, 202301:29:50Tap to summarizeIntroductions 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 VengroffExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasDialogue Editing (first round) by Kaela ShoeMixing and Mastering by Dayn LeonardsonTranscriptions by Shion FrancoisCast:Narrator / Game Master - K.A. StatzNarrator / Game Master - Travis VengroffAgé Ogun – Jasper William CartwrightJare Driftwood – Florian SeidlerKonvo – Enrique PerezNimbleremble Troutspinetrout – Danilo BattistiniLán Qiu – Sophie YangVind Greyview – Eric NelsenVivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichuYuehai – Sam YeowHarquin – Jack FalaheeXallen – Laura WilkeBrother Nerat – Paul WarrenBrother Skandar – Ned DonovanSister Prina – Beth EyreSailor 1 – Paul FoxcroftMusic: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 VengroffDark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. StatzSpecial Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | 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/84864738 Content Warnings:Drinking, Drugs, Drunkenness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 3 | Ep. 4 | The Sunken Bulwark
Aug 15, 202300:47:43Tap to summarizeAs 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 VengroffExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasDialogue Editing (first round) by Kaela ShoeMixing and Mastering by Dayn LeonardsonTranscriptions by Shion FrancoisCast:Narrator / Game Master - K.A. StatzNarrator / Game Master - Travis VengroffAgé Ogun – Jasper William CartwrightJare Driftwood – Florian SeidlerKonvo – Enrique PerezNimbleremble Troutspinetrout – Danilo BattistiniLán Qiu – Sophie YangVind Greyview – Eric NelsenVivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichuCaptain Gelmain - Karim KronfliMusic: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 ScoringDark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. StatzSpecial Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | 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/84864738 Content Warnings:Bats, Chewing Sounds (27:35-27:45), Gaslighting, Imprisonment (animal, human) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 3 | Ep. 3 | Lure
Aug 1, 202300:50:39Tap to summarizeThe 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 VengroffExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasDialogue Editing (first round) by Kaela ShoeMixing and Mastering by Dayn LeonardsonTranscriptions by Shion FrancoisCast:Narrator / Game Master - K.A. StatzNarrator / Game Master - Travis VengroffAgé Ogun – Jasper William CartwrightJare Driftwood – Florian SeidlerKonvo – Enrique PerezNimbleremble Troutspinetrout – Danilo BattistiniLán Qiu – Sophie YangVind Greyview – Eric NelsenVivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichuAv Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara BaxendaleYelena – Lika KhukhashviliOman Paige – Dario OmanSea Sorcerer Galesk – David DevereuxLinsen – Mikael HeidnerEudaw Quit, Cook – Marisha TaperaMason Luhrs, First Mate – Chris LuhrsUla – Peter Joseph LewisAncestor Spirit – Jasper William CartwrightMusic: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, Flute by Andrew GoodwinDark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. StatzSpecial Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | 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/84864738 Content Warnings:Bones (breaking), Death, Eating Sounds (animal), Loss, Terrors of the Sea, Violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 3 | Ep. 2 | The Calm
Jul 18, 202300:46:21Tap to summarizeThose 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-halflingsStory by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis VengroffExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasDialogue Editing (first round) by Kaela ShoeMixing and Mastering by Dayn LeonardsonTranscriptions by Shion FrancoisCast:Narrator / Game Master - K.A. StatzNarrator / Game Master - Travis VengroffAgé Ogun – Jasper William CartwrightJare Driftwood– Florian SeidlerKonvo – Enrique PerezNimbleremble Troutspinetrout – Danilo BattistiniLán Qiu – Sophie YangVind Greyview – Eric NelsenVivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichuAv Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara BaxendaleYelena – Lika KhukhashviliOman Paige – Dario OmanSea Sorcerer Galesk – David DevereuxLinsen – Mikael HeidnerEudaw Quit, Cook – Marisha TaperaMason Luhrs, First Mate – Chris LuhrsMusic: (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 5Dark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. StatzSpecial Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | 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/84864738 Content Warnings:Drinking (alcohol), Drinking Sounds, Drunkenness, Gaslighting, Loss (familial), Terrors of the Sea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 3 | Ep. 1 | In the Willow’s Wake
Jul 4, 202300:48:57Tap to summarizeThis 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 VengroffExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasDialogue Editing (first round) by Kaela ShoeAdditional Sound Design, Mixing, and Mastering by Dayn LeonardsonTranscriptions by Shion FrancoisCast:Balmur – Jeff GoldblumNarrator / Game Master - K.A. StatzNarrator / Game Master - Travis VengroffAgé Ogun – Jasper William CartwrightJare Driftwood– Florian SeidlerKonvo – Enrique PerezNimbleremble Troutspinetrout – Danilo BattistiniLán Qiu – Sophie YangVind Greyview – Eric NelsenVivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichuAv Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara BaxendaleCaptain Gelmain - Karim KronfliYelena – Lika KhukhashviliOman Paige – Dario OmanEudaw Quit, Cook – Marisha TaperaMason Luhrs, First Mate – Chris LuhrsMusic: (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"Empty Hearts" – Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov - Licensed through Pond 5Dark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. StatzSpecial Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | 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/84864738 Content Warnings:Bullying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 3 | Prologue | Embark
Jun 20, 202301:04:38Tap to summarizeThis 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 VengroffExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasDialogue Editing (first round) by Kaela ShoeCo Sound Design, Mixing, and Mastering by Dayn LeonardsonTranscriptions by Shion FrancoisCast:Balmur – Jeff GoldblumNarrator / Game Master - K.A. StatzNarrator / Game Master - Travis VengroffJare – Florian SeidlerKonvo – Enrique PerezNickrick – Felix TrenchEddel – Nichole GoodnightAv – Ciara BaxendaleCaptain Gelmain - Karim KronfliYelena – Lika KhukhashviliLinsen – Mikael HeidnerBecher – Atticus JacksonOman – Dario OmanEudaw – Marisha TaperaGalesk – David DevereuxMusic: (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 5Dark Dice art by Voidbrush with lettering by K.A. StatzSpecial Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | 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/84864738 Content Warnings:Alcohol Consumption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →BONUS: Behind the Screen: Co-DM'ing & D&D in a Castle Review
May 16, 202300:19:51Tap to summarizeThis 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
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BONUS: Cast Interview: Icelandic Wedding & Creepy Dolls
May 16, 202300:50:41Tap to summarizeOur lovely cast members got married this month at their beautiful home in Iceland. They met while recording Dark Dice & The White Vault. In this episode we chat about Iceland, Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), wedding hijinks, a bird called the Hrossagaukur (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_snipe), Icelandic horses, the ferry, elephant rock (https://tanyasharm.blogspot.com/2015/09/natural-elephant-rock-formation-found.html), wildlife, animal rescue, a bird that thinks she's a human, and creepy dolls!Visiting Iceland? Check out Vestmannaeyjar: SEA LIFE Trust - Beluga Whale & Puffin Rescue Sanctuary Ribsafari Boat Tours You can see the dolls here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/83072697Be sure to check out Hem's show: The Lucky Die, and Kessir's scripted fantasy adventure Counterbalance!Dark Dice will return next month with a new season/story: Shores of the Silver Thrum. We will return to season 2 after this new story concludes so our cast can enjoy the first few months of their marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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