Dark Dice Fool and Scholar Productions

A new chapter begins as five travelers find themselves in the captivity of Imperial Elven slavers. (This is the first episode to feature Jeff Goldblum!)
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. You can also check out our other free shows like The White Vault, Vast Horizon, and Liberty!


Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)
Produced, Co-Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland, Icelandic Translations by Eyþór Viðarsson
Dialogue Editing by Sarah Buchynski
Mixed, Mastered, and Additional Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions
 
Cast:
Balmur - Jeff Goldblum 
Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff
Soren Arkwright - Peter Lewis
Ildrex Mystan - Russ D. More
Glom Vogelberg - Sean Howard
Gaelle Vogelberg - Holly Billinghurst 
Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson 
Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland 
Elven Captor – Danilo Battistini 
Player 6 (Dwarven Druid) - Tanja Milojevic
 
Music: (in order of appearance)
Music Director - Travis Vengroff
"Empty Hearts" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff, stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5
"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
"Domain of the Nameless God" (Dark Dice S2 Theme) - 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
"Staring Into the Abyss" –Written and performed by Steven Melin, with cello by Sam Boase-Miller, hurdy gurdy, hammer dulcimer, and lutes by Enzo Puzzovio, arranged with lyrics by Travis Vengroff, and vocals by the Budapest Scoring Choir.
"The Dead Pines" - Written and mixed by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Enzo Puzzovio on Hurdy-Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer, Matheus Souza on Violin, Scott Semanski on Cello, and Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal
"Hemin Yosto (Red Ice)" – Written and Performed by Enzo Puzzovio, arranged and with additional vocals by Travis Vengroff, and percussion and wind instruments by Josh Barron
"Mother's Prophecy" - Written by Travis Vengroff, Chanted by Rook
"Out of Body" & "Haunted" Written and performed by Nicolas Jeudy of DARK FANTASY STUDIO
"Campfire" written and performed by Steven Melin, with Scott Semanski on Cello, Copyist Peter Jones, and Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal
"Journey From Ilmater's Hope" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5
Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki


Special Thanks to:
Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast | Caroline Edwards | Kate Cafaro | Jennifer Rudin | Kevin Hussey | Mike Abrams | Bryan Thornally | Greg Tito | Karlie Fitzgerald  | Wizards of the Coast | Todd Kenreck | Carol Vengroff


This is a Fool and Scholar Production.
Please support us on Patreon: 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
 
Content Warnings:
Betrayal, Death, Decapitation, Gaslighting, Impalement, Memory Loss, Murder, Poison, Stabbings
 
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Having failed in their quest, the survivors begin the long process of recovery from a terrible journey.
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.


Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)
Produced, Co-Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland
Dialogue Editing by Sarah Buchynski
Mixed, Mastered, and Additional Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions
 
Cast:
Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff
Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson
Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland
Aud – Theo Merksamer
Neddard - Ryan Philbrook
 
Music: (in order of appearance)
Music Director - Travis Vengroff
"Empty Hearts" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff, stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5
"Ilmater's Hope" written and performed by Steven Melin, with Scott Semanski on Cello, Matheus Souza on Violin, Enzo Puzzovio on Hurdy Gurdy & Hammer Dulcimer, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, and featuring Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal
Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki


Special Thanks to:
Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast | Carol Vengroff
This is a Fool and Scholar Production.
Please support us on Patreon: 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
 
Content Warnings:
Memory Loss, References to Cannibalism & Murder, Post Traumatic Stress
 
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The following episode is one that our fans voted for, and THE possible epilogue should Iaus Innskeep survive the trails to come...
Also, a huge THANK YOU to everyone involved as we raised over $10,000 to benefit The Trevor Project!


Story and Concept by Travis Vengroff
Co-Produced & Directed by Dallas Wheatley 
Co-Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixed and Mastered by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions


Cast:
Narrator – Travis Vengroff
Iaus Innskeep – David Ault
Uriel - Cecil Baldwin
 
Music:
"Final Encounter" - Written by Travis Vengroff, Performed by Steven Melin 
"Romantic Interlude #1" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin 
"Date Night" - Written and Performed by Brandon Boone
Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki
Cover art by Mizushiba with lettering by Kaitlin Statz


This is a Fool and Scholar Production.
Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Foolandscholar


Trigger Warnings: 
S1 Finale spoilers...
 
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This special episode of Dark Dice takes place in a possible future, one where Iaus Innskeep survives the trials of Domain of the Nameless God... and decides to sign up for speed dating. This episode is a celebration of Pride and the LBGTQIA+ community, and was created to entertain, inform, and help raise donations for The Trevor Project as part of a socially distant 2020 Pride Month celebration.
 
Check out our Pride Month Merch**:
https://www.teepublic.com/user/tiefling-in-the-details 
 
Story and Concept by Travis Vengroff & Dallas Wheatley
Co-Produced & Directed by Dallas Wheatley
Co-Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Mixed and Mastered by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions
 
Cast:Narrator / Gilzog – Travis Vengroff
Fezziwig Bromstuttle - Dallas Wheatley
Iaus Innskeep – David Ault
Uriel - Cecil Baldwin
Melvin of Clan Barlo - Steve Shell
Tin - Katana
Caelia Soong - Nala Wu
AD-1 "Addie" - Frankie Larson
Jo - Tau Zaman
Zideon - Cole Burkhardt
Jon Barber - Sean Howard
Charlie Berkeley - Sebastian Crane
T'orin Berkeley - Jakob Bernardino
Jess Maelrendor Ekal Shnep St. Edwards the 27th - Sean St. Pierre


Music:
"Final Encounter" - Written by Travis Vengroff, Performed by Steven Melin 
"Romantic Interlude #1", "8-Bit Adventure" "Hurry Up!" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin 
"Date Night" - Written and Performed by Brandon Boone
"Arabesque no. 1" Written by Claude Debussy, Performed by Steve's Bedroom Band
Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki
Character art by Mizushiba
 
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Content Warnings:
Mild potential S1 spoilers... But Travis is an evil DM so it's also entirely possible that this contains no spoilers at all, just a series of things Iaus remembers incorrectly, or is lying about.
*All funds received, after transaction fees, will go to benefit The Trevor Project
**(Our 'commission', aka income, from all sales in the month of June, 2020 will benefit The Trevor Project)
 
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Every story has an end... and some endings are new beginnings. The adventures of the survivors will continue in the coming months. Our second story (~2022) will feature an all new cast of characters.
Our Adventure - Domain of the Nameless God - is now available for you to play: (Please rate/review us!) https://www.dmsguild.com/product/313854/Domain-of-the-Nameless-God-5e-horror
While you wait for our next episode, please check out our other actual play podcast: Liberty: Vigilance 
If you're looking for a longer campaign, check out our friends at The Lucky Die!
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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.
Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)
Produced, Co-Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland
Dialogue Editing by Sarah Buchynski
Mixed, Mastered, and Additional Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions


Cast:
Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff
Iaus Innskeep – David Ault
Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis
Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson
Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland
Aud – Theo Merksamer
Ianneiros – Alli Smalley
Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall – Kaitlin Statz
Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki


Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director - Travis Vengroff
"Weaver of Fate" written and performed by Steven Melin, with cello by Sam Boase-Miller, hurdy gurdy, hammer dulcimer, and lutes by Enzo Puzzovio, accordion and lyrics by Travis Vengroff, translations by Eyþór Viðarsson, and vocals by the Budapest Scoring Choir.
"Staring Into the Abyss" –Written and performed by Steven Melin, with cello by Sam Boase-Miller, hurdy gurdy, hammer dulcimer, and lutes by Enzo Puzzovio, arranged with lyrics by Travis Vengroff, and vocals by the Budapest Scoring Choir.
"Campfire" written and performed by Steven Melin, with Scott Semanski on Cello, Copyist Peter Jones, and Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal
"Alu-Ula" – Written and Performed by Fuimadane
"Lægæ Dōm" – Written and Performed by Fuimadane
"Mother's Prophecy" - Written by Travis Vengroff, Chanted by Rook
"Empty Hearts" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff, stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5
Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki
Episode art by KC Bailey, with logo by James Cartwright, edited and formatted by Kaitlin Statz


Please purchase/rate/review our adventure book - Domain of the Nameless God:
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/313854/Domain-of-the-Nameless-God-5e-horror 
 
Special Thanks to:
Our Patreon supporters! | TeePublic | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast | Carol Vengroff | David Cummings | Daniel Demerin | Rook


This is a Fool and Scholar Production.
Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Foolandscholar
 
Content Warnings:
Betrayal, Disturbing Lapses in Sanity, Harm to Children, Murder, Mutilation, Non-Euclidean and Multidimensional Horrors, Party-Infighting, Ritual Sacrifice, Suicide, Self Harm, TKP (possibly...)
 
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The team enters the ruinous domain of The Nameless God.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.


Story by Travis Vengroff(Game Master)
Produced, Co-Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland
Dialogue Editing by Sarah Buchynski
Mixed, Mastered, and Additional Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions


Cast:
Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff
Iaus Innskeep – David Ault
Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis
Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson
Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland
Aud/Barrin – Theo Merksamer
Sil'Yal of Strathmann – Gareth Root


Music:
Music Director - Travis Vengroff
“Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio
“Exploring the City” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin
“Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5
"Devil's Gamble" written and performed by Steven Melin, with cello by Sam Boase-Miller, hurdy gurdy, hammer dulcimer, and lutes by Enzo Puzzovio, accordion and lyrics by Travis Vengroff, translations by Eyþór Viðarsson, and vocals by the Budapest Scoring Choir.
"Weaver of Fate" written and performed by Steven Melin, with cello by Sam Boase-Miller, hurdy gurdy, hammer dulcimer, and lutes by Enzo Puzzovio, accordion and lyrics by Travis Vengroff, translations by Eyþór Viðarsson, and vocals by the Budapest Scoring Choir.
"Danse Sanguis" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin and Travis Vengroff, arranged and performed by Steven Melin, with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5
"Empty Hearts" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff, stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5 "The Old Ritual" Written and performed by Brandon Boone
"Lægæ Dōm" – Written and Performed by Fuimadane
"Staring Into the Abyss" –Written and performed by Steven Melin, with cello by Sam Boase-Miller, hurdy gurdy, hammer dulcimer, and lutes by Enzo Puzzovio, arranged with lyrics by Travis Vengroff, and vocals by the Budapest Scoring Choir.
"Out of Body" & "Ancient Ceremony" - Created by Dark Fantasy Studio and Nicolas Jeudy
"Tiki Bar Mixer" - Created by Kevin Macleod
"Harp Song" - written and performed by Adragante
Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki
Episode art by Kaitlin Statz


Please purchase/rate/review our adventure book - Domain of the Nameless God: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/313854/Domain-of-the-Nameless-God-5e-horror 
 
Special Thanks to:
Our Patreon supporters! | TeePublic | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast


This is a Fool and Scholar Production.
Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Foolandscholar
 
Content Warnings:
Betrayal, Suicide, Self Harm, Mutilation, Murder, Ritual Sacrifice, Harm to Children, Murder of Children, Disturbing Lapses in Sanity, Heights, Non-Euclidean and Multidimensional Horrors, Cannibalism, TPK (possibly...)
 
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.