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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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Introducing | The Boar Knight
May 15, 202300:18:24Tap to summarizeThis 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
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Season 2 | Ep. 20 | A Dark Miracle
Mar 29, 202300:30:51Tap to summarizeCan 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.comOur Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-editionStory 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 NielsenExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasMixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek ProductionsAssociate Production by Shion FrancoisCast:Narrators / Game Masters – Travis Vengroff & Hem BrewsterFather Sindri Westpike – Eyþór ViðarssonRowena Granitepike – Hem BrewsterLirril – Tanja MilojevicElias "Payne" Embertree – Drew TillmanZaltanna – Casey EdisonBalance – ArchRhal – Neil MartinGitha the Borge – Carolyn Saint-PéThe Shrieking Lady – Sam YeowVelen Ironshard – LadybeardSpecter – Cody BrockmanMonak – Paul MellaMusic:Music Director / Lyrics / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic 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 MusiversalAdditional Music by Neil Martin Episode Art by Pablo Hurtado de Mendoza with lettering by K.A. StatzSpecial 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-22460850 Content Warnings:Alcohol Abuse, Death (loved one), Gaslighting, Ghosts, Murder, Possession, a Spider, Very Gory Combat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 2 | Ep. 19 | The Dream is Over
Mar 28, 202300:29:25Tap to summarizeCan 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-editionStory 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 NielsenExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasMixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek ProductionsAssociate Production by Shion FrancoisCast:Narrators / Game Masters – Travis Vengroff & Hem BrewsterFather Sindri Westpike – Eyþór ViðarssonRowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster|Lirril – Tanja MilojevicElias "Payne" Embertree – Drew TillmanZaltanna – Casey EdisonBalance – ArchRhal – Neil MartinGitha the Borge – Carolyn Saint-PéThe Shrieking Lady – Sam YeowGillian Caufield – Sabine Novaković-WagnerVelen Ironshard – LadybeardThe Prophet – Michael VillalobosMusic:Music Director / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic 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. StatzSpecial 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-22460850 Content Warnings:Alcohol Abuse, Death, Gaslighting, Ghosts, Murder, Possession Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 2 | Ep. 18 | The Dreamweaver
Mar 27, 202300:48:28Tap to summarizeCan 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 NielsenExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasMixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek ProductionsAssociate Production by Shion FrancoisCast:Narrators / Game Masters – Travis Vengroff & Hem BrewsterFather Sindri Westpike – Eyþór ViðarssonRowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster|Lirril – Tanja MilojevicElias "Payne" Embertree – Drew TillmanZaltanna – Casey EdisonBalance – ArchRhal – Neil MartinGitha the Borge – Carolyn Saint-PéThe Shrieking Lady – Sam YeowGillian Caufield – Sabine Novaković-WagnerVelen Ironshard – LadybeardMusic:Music Director / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic 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 MartinEpisode Art by Pablo Hurtado de Mendoza with lettering by K.A. StatzSpecial 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-22460850 Content Warnings:Alcohol Abuse, Death, Gaslighting, Ghosts, Mirrors, Murder, Mutilation (teeth, faces, acid, cuts), Possession Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 2 | Ep. 17 | Desperate Escape
Mar 25, 202300:54:51Tap to summarizeThe team attracts unwanted attention, and is forced to flee Audin.Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis VengroffExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasMixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek ProductionsAssociate Production by Shion FrancoisCast:Narrator / Game Master – Travis VengroffFather Sindri Westpike – Eyþór ViðarssonRowena Granitepike – Hem BrewsterLirril – Tanja MilojevicElias "Payne" Embertree – Drew TillmanResplenda – ErebusodoraFlygia – Kessir RilinikiCaptain Ozmark – Michael DelgaudioHelrintheenath – Ronald HamrákPossessed Guard – Richard WeberConfused Guard – Jay ShureyNose Guard – Andreas SomvilleDagger – Travis VengroffGitha the Borge – Carolyn Saint-PéMusic:Music Director / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic 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 ScoringConspiracy" 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 MusiversalDark Dice art by KarrahE with lettering by K.A. StatzSpecial 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-22460850 Content Warnings:Alcohol Abuse, Anorexia, Death, Gaslighting, Implied Childhood Trauma, Implied Police Brutality, Mourning, Murder, Mutilation (teeth, fire, cuts), Shopping & Fittings (apparently traumatizes people), Travis's sales pitches, Weight loss (unhealthy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 2 | Meet the Survivor
Mar 25, 202300:19:47Tap to summarizeAs 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-22460850 Attribution 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), Death (teenage, family, mother, sibling), Gaslighting, Childhood Trauma, Implied Police Brutality, Insomnia, Mourning, Murder, Torture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 2 | Ep. 16 | Within the Hall of Bones
Mar 24, 202300:48:00Tap to summarizeAt long last, the team arrives at Audin...Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis VengroffExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasMixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek ProductionsAssociate Production by Shion FrancoisCast:Narrator / Game Master – Travis VengroffFather Sindri Westpike – Eyþór ViðarssonRowena Granitepike – Hem BrewsterLirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew TillmanFiena – Kaitlin StatzCassius – Dario OmanBarkeep Squidge – Daniel MatthewsDormund – Karim KronfliMusic:Music Director / Arranger - Travis VengroffAudio Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi"Domain of the Nameless God" "Theme of the Realmweaver (Winter)" "Audin" "The Dead Pines (Winter)" - 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"A Burden Shared" - Written by Eyþór Viðarsson, Hem Brewster, and Travis Vengroff, Arranged by Steven Melin, Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton"Danse Silencieuse", "Empty Hearts", "A Burden Shared" – 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"The Sound of Elden Ring" - An Elden Ring / Sound of Silence parody by Travis VengroffDark Dice art by KarrahE with lettering by K.A. StatzSpecial 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-22460850 Content Warnings:Alcohol Abuse, Anorexia, Captivity (References to), Death, Gaslighting, Implied Childhood Trauma, Implied Police Brutality, Insomnia, Mourning, Murder, References to Child Death/Murder/Sacrifice, Weight loss (unhealthy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 2 | Ep. 15 | Nowhere to Return
Mar 23, 202300:33:27Tap to summarizeThe team rests for the night, unaware that they are being pursued.Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis VengroffExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasProduction Assistance by Hem ClevelandMixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek ProductionsAssociate Production by Shion FrancoisCast:Balmur – Jeff GoldblumNarrator / Game Master – Travis VengroffFather Sindri Westpike – Eyþór ViðarssonRowena Granitepike – Hem BrewsterLirril – Tanja Milojevic Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew TillmanBarrin Innskeep – Theo MerksamerIaus Innskeep – David AultSister Tsavorite Cavernsfall – Kaitlin StatzSoren Arkwright – Peter Joseph LewisMusic:Music Director / Arranger - Travis VengroffAudio Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi"Domain of the Nameless God" "Theme of the Realmweaver" "Steel and Shadows" "Eternal War" "Campfire" - Written, orchestrated, and performed by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, with Vocals by Aeralie Brighton, Hurdy-Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal"Journey From Ilmater's Hope", "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 VinogradovDark Dice art by KC Bailey with lettering by K.A. StatzSpecial 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-22460850 Content Warnings:Alcohol Abuse, Anorexia, Captivity (References to), Death, Gaslighting, Mourning, Murder, Weight loss (unhealthy), and our most intense trigger of all: Pride Month :D Happy Pride! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 2 | The Long Road | SEASON BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT
Mar 22, 202300:01:37Tap to summarizeThe cast (Sindri + Rowena) is getting married and needs time off.Thanks for your understanding! We'll be back as soon as time allows... In the meantime enjoy season 3! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Season 2 | Ep. 14 | Sidebar Skulk
Mar 22, 202300:29:32Tap to summarizeThe team enacts their plan to rescue the prisoners just outside the Riverside inn.Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis VengroffProduction Assistance by Hem ClevelandTranscriptions by Travis VengroffMixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek ProductionsCast:Balmur - Jeff GoldblumNarrator / Game Master - Travis VengroffFather Sindri Westpike – Eyþór ViðarssonRowena Granitepike – Hem ClevelandSquabbin - Dallas HawthornThe Brommel - Andreas SomvilleDrunk Storyteller - Florian SeidlerCaravan Guard – Benjamin ChandlerLirril - Tanja MilojevicMusic: (in order of appearance)Music Director - Travis Vengroff"Domain of the Nameless God", "Theme of the Realmweaver", & "Steel and Shadows" Written, orchestrated, and performed by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, with Vocals by Aeralie Brighton, Hurdy-Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal"The Silent Faithful" Written and performed by Ryan McQuinn"Journey From Ilmater's Hope", "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 VinogradovDark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessir RilinikiThis is a Fool and Scholar Production.For early episodes and bonus content join us at: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholarCheck out our Merch: www.DarkDice.comFree Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/dark-dice-22460850Special Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol VengroffContent Warnings:Alcohol Consumption (getting drunk), Slavery, Violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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