Dark Dice

Soren, Glom, Gaelle, and Ildrex must protect a priest that they unintentionally endangered. We're doing a live show at WORLD'S LAIR IN LONDON on AUGUST 27th! We'll also be hosting a game at D&D in a Castle in April, 2026! Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Transcriptions by KC Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Cast: Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff Soren Arkwright - Peter Lewis Ildrex Mystan - Russ D. More Glom Vogelberg - Sean Howard Gaelle Vogelberg - Holly Billinghurst Officer Cyne - Ariana Rosario Father Fitelsch - Russ Gold Lukas, Jennevieve - Tanya Wheelock Swa Maelreskar Ekal Vahre' St. Soller the 23rd - Kittie KaBoom Captain Renniss - Sean Daniel Francis Gremmit - Mikhail Pollack Father Dormund - Karim Kronfli Steinee - Jack Houghton Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director - Travis Vengroff "Theme of the Realmweaver," "Audin," "Steel and Shadows" - 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 "Theme of the Realmweaver (Between Time Edition)" - Written, Performed, and Remixed by Steven Melin "The Craftsmen's Creed" - Written by Yuzo Koshiro, Orchestrated and Mixed by Steven Melin, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy-Gurdy by Matthias Loibner, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Glockenspiel by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings, Choir, and Brass recorded by Musiversal Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki This is a Fool and Scholar Production. For early episodes and bonus content join us at: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar⁠ Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com Free Transcripts are also available: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/posts/dark-dice-22460850⁠ Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff Content Warnings: Abuse of Authority/Power, Classism, Drinking (alcohol), Loss (familial), PTSD, References to Racism & Classism, Torture, Xenophobia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Aug 45min

Greetings Adventurers, We wanted to let you know that we'll be doing our first ever live show as DARK DICE! That's right, Travis and Statz will be co-DMing a new adventure in front of a live audience at the World's Lair event in London.  https://worldslair.com/ Our show will take place on August 27th, 2025, and starts at 8pm. You'll either need a full-day pass or a Dusk ticket to be there, and we hope to see some of you! We'll also be joined by Jasper William Cartwright, Mike LeBeau (The Magnus Archives), and David Ault (as Iaus Innskeep)! What horrors do we have planned? Will the party survive? We hope you'll join us and find out.... Otherwise Dark Dice will be returning in less than a month, so stay subscribed and get ready for some of our darkest horrors yet... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Jul 49s

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

24 Jun 25min

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

29 Mai 202415min

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

28 Mai 20241h 4min

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 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Mai 202437min

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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Mai 20241h 4min

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Apr 202425min