Dark Dice

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• Season 4 | Ep. 12 | Survivors 23.06.2026 34min

  Freezing and hungry, the team searches the beach and corpses. Jasper's New RPG: Force of Extinction: A Post-Apocalyptic Action TTRPG Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis VengroffCo-Sound Design, Co-Editing, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur NielsenExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasDialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch WilderTranscriptions by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff Cast:Narrator / Game Master – K.A. StatzNarrator / Game Master – Travis VengroffYuehai – Sam YeowAgé Ogun – Jasper William CartwrightVind Greyview – Eric NelsenVivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichuJare Driftwood – Florian Seidler Music:Music Director / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "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 "The Sunken Bulwark" Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Flute by Andrew Goodwin Between Time Editions of "Wrath of Winter" "Echo of Seasons" – Arranged and Performed by Steven Melin. "Echo of Seasons" written by Hitoshi Sakimoto "Steadfast" Arranged by Travis Vengroff & Steven Melin, Lyrics & Vocals by Sam Yeow, based on "Last Light" by David Wise "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 Cover art by Anthony Avon & Marcel Mercado with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to:You, our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol VengroffThis is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of your support. Thank you for making this show possible! Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.comFree Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738 Content Warnings: Death, Drowning, Funeral, Gaslighting, Vomiting Water (It sounds like "coughing and spitting water") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Season 4 | Ep. 11 | Silver Shores 09.06.2026 41min

  Yuehai's life flashes before her eyes as she wakes up on unfamiliar silver shores. Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis VengroffCo-Sound Design, Co-Editing, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur NielsenExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasDialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch WilderTranscriptions by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff Cast:Narrator / Game Master – K.A. StatzNarrator / Game Master – Travis VengroffYuehai – Sam YeowAgé Ogun – Jasper William CartwrightVind Greyview – Eric NelsenVivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu Music:Music Director / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi "Theme of the Realmweaver" "On Shores of Silver" "Last Rites"  Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal Between Time Editions of "On Shores of Silver" "Wrath of Winter" "A Corrupting Sound" "Of Empires Lost" – Arranged and Performed by Steven Melin. "Of Empires Lost" – Written by Austin Wintory & Dallas Crane "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 Cover art by Stanislav Sherbakov with lettering by K.A. Statz Special Thanks to:You, our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol VengroffThis is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of your support. Thank you for making this show possible! Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.comFree Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738 Content Warnings: Death, Death of Parents, Drowning, Funeral, Gaslighting, Harm to Animals (Emotional), Vomiting Water (but it doesn't sound like "vomit" if that makes sense, it sounds like "coughing and spitting water") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• No Releases? New Releases? (RSS Order Fix) 18.05.2026

  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
• Dark Dice: DM Styles and D&D Scams - A Chat with K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff 16.02.2026 25min

  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
• We're Celebrating 10 Years of Podcasting Today! 24.06.2025 25min

  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
• BONUS: The Birth of Myth: An Interview with Yoshitaka Amano 29.05.2024 15min

  Interview conducted by Travis Vengroff, Yoshitaka Amano, and Akiko Mukae Recorded on Nomono Sound Capsules Co-editing by Finnur Nielsen and Travis Vengroff Music by Steven Melin Production assistance, translation, and dubbing by Shion Francois Executive Producers Dennis Greenhill, AJ Punk'n, Carol Vengroff, & Maico Villegas This 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 | Nomono Show 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-myth 1987 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-finished Creators Mentioned Frank Frazetta - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Frazetta Mœbius - Jean Giraud - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Giraud Neil Gaiman- https://www.neilgaiman.com/ Michael Moorcock - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Moorcock Projects Mentioned Sandman: The Dream Hunters: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sandman:_The_Dream_Hunters Angel's Egg: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0208502/ Vampire Hunter D (novels & animated films): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_Hunter_D Final Fantasy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy Lost Frequency (album): https://randomencounter.bandcamp.com/album/lost-frequency https://open.spotify.com/album/6Vvc8h2YIeQv3ZY6eKyHHp Takoman (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/SEP063172 Deva Zan: https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/20-138/Deva-Zan-HC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• BONUS: What's it like as a player? (on Dark Dice) 28.05.2024 1h 4min

  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 Nielsen Also, what color is midnight to you? ... In an owl? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Season 4 | Ep. 10 | The Tempest 28.05.2024 37min

  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 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
• Season 4 | Ep. 9 | Grasping Shadows 14.05.2024 1h 4min

  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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Season 4 | Ep. 8 | A Mother’s Scorn 09.04.2024 25min

  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 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
• April Fun and Announcements 01.04.2024 14min

  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/Foolandscholar Peter's Rap "In These Rows": https://open.spotify.com/track/3dDz4hvW5N1kiWFi0uveau Our YouTube page really exists: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPaOxWK6Wau96cfG0cCwxQA This 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
• Season 4 | Ep. 7 | Last Light 10.10.2023 40min

  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
• Season 4 | Ep. 6 | Betrayal 27.09.2023 1h 34min

  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 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, Drinking, Drowning, Drugs, Drunkenness, Gaslighting, Loss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Season 4 | Ep. 5 | The Storyteller & the Pirate 30.08.2023 1h 28min

  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.patreon.com/posts/84864738  Content Warnings: Drinking, Drugs, Drunkenness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Season 4 | Ep. 4 | The Sunken Bulwark 15.08.2023 46min

  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
• Season 4 | Ep. 3 | Lure 01.08.2023 49min

  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, Flute by Andrew Goodwin 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: Bones (breaking), Death, Eating Sounds (animal), Loss, Terrors of the Sea, Violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Season 4 | Ep. 2 | The Calm 18.07.2023 45min

  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 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: Drinking (alcohol), Drinking Sounds, Drunkenness, Gaslighting, Loss (familial), Terrors of the Sea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Season 4 | Ep. 1 | In the Willow’s Wake 04.07.2023 48min

  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 "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: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738  Content Warnings: Bullying Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• Season 4 | Prologue | Embark 20.06.2023 1h 4min

  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: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738  Content Warnings: Alcohol Consumption Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
• BONUS STORY: Nightmares 20.05.2023 39min

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