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Dark Dice is a horror actual play D&D podcast that uses immersive soundscapes to create an added layer of immersion. Each season, travelers embark on a journey into the dark corners of a world with dragons & monsters. They will never be the same again.
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In the Willow’s Wake
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 Kaela Shoe
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
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Embark
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 Kaela Shoe
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
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The Calm
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 Kaela Shoe
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
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Lure
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 Kaela Shoe
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
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The Sunken Bulwark
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 Kaela Shoe
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)
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The Storyteller & the Pirate
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 Kaela Shoe
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
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Customer Reviews
A hidden treasure...
There is no shortage of DND actual play podcasts and videos out there, but this one is quite the experience, particularly if you like horror stories and aren’t a hardcore DND enthusiast who is utterly obsessed with ‘looking under the hood’. Indeed mechanics — particularly combat mechanics — are downplayed and partially edited out so you have a tighter format that skews the experience more to collaborative storytelling than to the dungeon-crawl war gaming tradition that is most prevalent in this genre of podcast. They manage to do so without going straight into the dramatic reenactment of a TTRPG campaign. I find it a very wise choice that greatly improves the experience, as I do not have to slog through hours of turn by turn combat mechanic resolution, but am pleasingly propelled through the creepy story of these improbable ‘heroes’ with the occasional explosion of brutal violence, compressed as it would in a horror movie. Strong darkest dungeon vibes are prevalent throughout, so this is no power fantasy vaguely reskinned as a horror story; it actually taught me a lot about how to think of, and run, a DnD horror campaign (and did I mention the adventure on which this is based is available online for a modest fee?).
Editing focuses on dialogue, description, and the quiet, eerie spells between moments of high tension and ambiguous resolution, in the best horror story-telling tradition. As is usual with all Fool and Scholar productions, audio quality and voice acting are top-notch, and deliciously multilingual. Particular kudos to everything relating to the use of music both for constructing scenes and for narrative purposes. The creators managed to compose some exquisite orchestral tracks actually played by a real orchestra: this isn’t all synthetic music plotted out on a computer (though there is an awesome amount of that too...).
It is definitely worth spending a few hours of your life listening to this dark tale...