Dark Dice

Fool and Scholar Productions

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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.

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What is Dark Dice about?

Dark Dice is an unscripted horror podcast. Each season is a new terrifying adventure!

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Season 1 | Ep. 1 | The Silent One

Dark Dice

11/01/18 • 47 min

The team ventures into the Dead Pines to seek out the missing children of Ilmater's Hope. On the first step of their journey, they will discover something far more sinister...

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 first season: Domain of the Nameless God!

###Content Warning###

Sounds of vomiting (Time Stamp 21:40-21:53)

Full list of CWs at the bottom of show notes for every episode!

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)

Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz

Produced, Co-Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Co-Edited by Neil Martin

Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland

Mixed by Brandon Strader

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff

Iaus Innskeep – David Ault

Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall – Kaitlin Statz

Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis

Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson

Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki

Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland

Merchant Spirit – Graham Rowat

Music:

Music Director - Travis Vengroff

“Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio

"A Plot Most Sinister" – Written and Performed by Josh Barron

“The Old Ritual" – Written and Performed by Brandon Boone

“Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov

"A Burden Shared" - Written by Steven Melin, performed by Kyle Paxton

"The Darklands" & "The Allshadow" - Written by Brandon Boone, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, featuring the Budapest Scoring Choir

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Tovusound | Hem Cleveland | Greg Tito | Carol Vengroff

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

Content Warnings:

Sounds of Vomiting (Time Stamp 21:40-21:53)

Death, Disembowelment, Murder, Already Dead Animals

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Season 1 | Ep. 2 | Mindless

Dark Dice

12/04/18 • 47 min

Now hunted by the Silent One, the team hurries toward the campfire where the missing children were last spotted...

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)

Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz

Produced, Co-Edited, and with sound design by Travis Vengroff

Co-Edited by Neil Martin

Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland

Mixed by Sarah Buchynski

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff

Iaus Innskeep – David Ault

Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall – Kaitlin Statz

Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis

Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson

Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki

Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland

Wizard – Paul Mella

Music:

Music Director - Travis Vengroff

“Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio

"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

“Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Rikiniki

Special Thanks to:

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

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Season 1 | Ep. 3 | Captive

Dark Dice

02/06/19 • 39 min

With their foes defeated, the team moves to question the lone survivor...

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)

Produced, Edited, and with sound design by Travis Vengroff

With Editing Assistance by Pacific S. Obadiah

Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland

Mixed by Sarah Buchynski

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff

Iaus Innskeep – David Ault

Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall – Kaitlin Statz

Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis

Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson

Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki

Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland

Coal – Eric Nelsen

Music:

Music Director - Travis Vengroff

“Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio

“Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and performed by Andrey Vinogradov

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Rikiniki

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | Julian Eckmann | The Lucky Die Podcast

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

CONTENT WARNINGS: Possession, Mutilation

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START HERE: A Listening Order Guide

Dark Dice

09/25/18 • 3 min

Welcome to Dark Dice! This episode explains how the Dark Dice podcast feed works, where to start with each season, and what the show is about.

Dark Dice is a horror actual-play D&D podcast that uses immersive soundscapes to create an added layer of immersion.

Where to start?

Season 1. Start with Ep. 1: The Silent One, to dive right into the Domain of the Nameless God. Or, if you enjoy backstory, start with “Meet the Innskeep” to discover the secret motivations behind the single father leading the team.

Season 2. Two teams hunt one another... Unless you've listened to season 1, start your journey on The Long Road with Ep. 1: Unavenged.

Season 3. Start with Ep 1: Embark to follow the droning call to the Shores of the Silver Thrum... Or the Prologue: Meet the Crew to uncover additional secrets about the Willow’s Wake.

Season 4. Start with Ep 1: The Model Citizen to follow the sci-fi adventures of Liberty: Vigilance.

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

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Season 1 | Ep. 6 | Dying Embers

Dark Dice

07/18/19 • 34 min

After certain unsettling events, the team endeavors to continue their long rest...

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)

Produced, Co-Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland

Co-Edited by Sarah Buchynski

Mixed, with Sound Design by Marisa Ewing

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff

Iaus Innskeep – David Ault

Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall – Kaitlin Statz

Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis

Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson

Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki

Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland

Music:

Music Director - Travis Vengroff

“Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio

“Danse Silencieuse" “Heavy Heart" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast

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

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Season 1 | Ep. 4 | Dead of Night

Dark Dice

03/12/19 • 53 min

The team cautiously pass through the ruins of an old village...

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)

Produced, Co-Edited, and with sound design by Travis Vengroff

Co-Edited by Pacific S. Obadiah

Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland

Mixed, with dialogue editing by Sarah Buchynski

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff

Iaus Innskeep – David Ault

Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall – Kaitlin Statz

Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis

Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson

Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki

Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland

Coal – Eric Nelsen

Music:

Music Director - Travis Vengroff

“Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio

“Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and performed by Andrey Vinogradov

“The Silent Faithful" – Arranged and Performed by Ryan Mcquinn, with Hurdy Gurdy and Dulcimers, by Enzo Puzzovio

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki

Special Thanks to:

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

CW: Bugs, Creepy Crawlies, Mimics, Small Undead, Undead (vividly described)

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Season 1 | Ep. 5 | First Watch

Dark Dice

06/13/19 • 36 min

After a difficult battle, the team seek shelter for the long night ahead...

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)

Produced, Co-Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland

Co-Edited and Mixed by Sarah Buchynski

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff

Iaus Innskeep – David Ault

Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall – Kaitlin Statz

Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis

Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson

Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki

Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland

Bane of the Nameless – Paul Mella

Music:

Music Director - Travis Vengroff

“Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio

“Danse Silencieuse" “Heavy Heart" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and performed by Andrey Vinogradov

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki

Special Thanks to:

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

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Meet the Innskeep

Dark Dice

11/02/18 • 9 min

Before the journey begins we meet one of the characters, Iaus Innskeep, a tiefling assassin voiced by David Ault.

Credits:

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)

Produced and Edited by Travis Vengroff

Mixed by Sarah Buchynski

Cast:

Iaus Innskeep – David Ault

“Domain of the Nameless God” & “Wandering Souls” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio

“Dalewood Forest”, “Grin’s Bog”, & "A Plot Most Sinister" – Written and Performed by Josh Barron

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 amazing voice cast without whom this production would not be possible.

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Season 1 | Ep. 9 | Tunnels

Dark Dice

12/24/19 • 53 min

The team explores passages beneath the earth and makes a terrible discovery...

Story by Travis Vengroff (The 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 with Additional Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff

Iaus Innskeep – David Ault

Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall – Kaitlin Statz

Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis

Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson

Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki

Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland

Music:

Music Director - Travis Vengroff

“Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio

“Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov

“Dark Happiness” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, arranged by Travis Vengroff

“Devil's Gamble" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Lyrics and arrangement by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller, Hurdy Gurdy, Lutes, and Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Choir by the Budapest Scoring Choir

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki

Special Thanks to:

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

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Dark Dice: A Devil's Gamble

Dark Dice

04/14/23 • 1 min

Greeting everyone,

You know me as the voice of our Dark Dice world, the game master, Travis Vengroff.

And you may remember me as the voice of Sister Cavernsfall, or the writer behind some of our frightening moments, K. A. Statz. Today, we’re taking our own roll of the Dark Dice.

We want, or perhaps need, to know what you, our listeners, want from us as a creative team.

We have started to expand further into the Tabletop Roleplaying space over the last year; expanding our ttrpg publications, running games at live events like D&D in a Castle, speaking at Comic Conventions, and more.

And now we want to know how much further we can take this. We have amazing, horrific ideas for future adventures, and have TTRPG dreams that we can only explain as... excessive.

As a tiny company operating mostly out of our apartment, we can only make ideas come to life through support from listeners.

So, here’s our idea; If we can get 2,500 Patrons on our Patreon by the 12th of May, we will make Dark Dice our focus, not just a hobby, and we will dedicate our days and nights to create a brand new terrifying story each year, with seasonal releases every two weeks (or more if we’re able) - starting with this summer, and make make these seasonal releases part of our yearly production schedule.

As Fool & Scholar Productions we have released a lot of stories and podcasts to the world, and we are reaching out to you so we can learn which of our endeavors interests our audience the most.

There will also be a poll for patrons on our Patreon very soon, so we can further hear from you about where your interests in our stories lie [read as "NEW BONUS CONTENT"].

Thank you for everything, and remember... Never play games of fate. [Eezo bark.]

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