Dark Dice
Dark Dice

Dark Dice

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.
Vigilance | Ep. 3 | Lost and Found
04 November 2024
Vigilance | Ep. 3 | Lost and Found
The 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. Statz
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader
With in-world television script by Steve Schneider

Cast:
Narrator / Game Master :: Wayne June
Cassius Tsogot :: Caitlin Buckley
Sylvanus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis
Diana Azad :: Kaitlin Statz
Horatius McBride :: Sean Francis
Cashier :: Christy Luse
Longs West :: Charlie Barnette
Citizen Ng :: Jon Grilz
Newscaster :: Travis Vengroff
Janus Dobbson ::- Jeff Clement
Hadrian Baker :: Max Lando
Antia Azad :: Sarah Rhea Werner 
The Fringer :: Paul Mella
Enforcer Sgt. Muler :: Dave Fennoy
Diana's Father :: William Statz

Vigilance art by Kaitlin Statz

Music:
“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 Juja

This 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/FoolandScholar
Check out our Merch: FoolandScholar.com

Special Thanks to:
Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings
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The Birth of Myth: An Interview with Yoshitaka Amano
29 May 2024
The Birth of Myth: An Interview with Yoshitaka Amano
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
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Season 3 | Ep. 10 | The Tempest
28 May 2024
Season 3 | Ep. 10 | The Tempest
The Willow's Wake finds itself within a terrible tempest.

Nomono Sound Capsule:
www.Nomono.co

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 Kaela Shoe
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)
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Season 3 | Ep. 9 | Chasing Shadows
14 May 2024
Season 3 | Ep. 9 | Chasing Shadows
The crew search the holds for a murderer while tensions rise...

Unnatural Horrors is launching soon on Kickstarter! Please 'follow' the project :)
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 Kaela Shoe
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
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Season 3 | Ep. 8 | A Mother’s Scorn
09 April 2024
Season 3 | Ep. 8 | A Mother’s Scorn
Consequences manifest as Vivianna disrupts that most sacred Ritual of Last Light.

Check out our other spooky show Don't Mind: Sealskin Rock:
https://open.spotify.com/show/26tX2B6mYZUh762JyN3Rip

Follow our book - Unnatural Horrors - on Kickstarter
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-edition

Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)
Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas
Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kaela Shoe
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
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