Dark Dice

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

10 Okt 202340min

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

27 Sep 20231h 34min

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

30 Aug 20231h 28min

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

15 Aug 202346min

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

1 Aug 202349min

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

18 Jul 202345min

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

4 Jul 202348min

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

20 Jun 20231h 4min