Dark Dice

As we continue the journey we learn more about young Elias Embertree, also known as "Payne."

Story by Drew Tillman & Travis Vengroff

Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff & Finnur Nielsen

Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas

Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen

Associate Production by Shion Francois

Cast:

Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman

Barlow Embertree – Travis Vengroff

Chanter - Peter Joseph Lewis

Music: (in order of appearance)

Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff

Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi

"Domain of the Nameless God" "Audin" "Steel and Shadows" "Danse Sanguinis"- Written, orchestrated, and performed by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, with Vocals by Aeralie Brighton, Hurdy-Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio & Kyle Paxton, and Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal - stock media for Danse Sanguinis provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov

"The Old Ritual" "Questionable Associates" - Written, performed, and Orchestrated by Brandon Boone, Copyist & Mixing by Steven Melin, Cello by Scott Semanski, Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio

"Distant Homeland" Written by Austin Wintory, Arranged & Mixed by Steven Melin, Copyist and Orchestration by Catherine Nguyen. Assistance by Dallas Crane & Matt Everett. Budapest Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, and Choir Recorded by Musiversal. Conductors Péter Illényi & Krisztián Balass

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessir Riliniki

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | 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/dark-dice-22460850



Attribution License: "165597_11linda_yelling_scared_i-Didn't_no_i_don't_stop_wait_no_no_no" originally performed by AmeAngelofSin, who is a badass for recording such a timeless performance

Content Warnings:

Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Captivity (References to), Death (teenage, family, mother, sibling), Gaslighting, Childhood Trauma, Implied Police Brutality, Insomnia, Mourning, Murder, Torture

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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?

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The team rests for the night, unaware that they are being pursued.

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

Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions

Associate Production by Shion Francois

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff

Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson

Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster

Lirril – Tanja Milojevic 

Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman

Fiena – Kaitlin Statz

Cassius – Dario Oman

Barkeep Squidge – Daniel Matthews

Dormund – Karim Kronfli

Music:

Music Director / Arranger - Travis Vengroff

Audio Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi

"Domain of the Nameless God" "Theme of the Realmweaver (Winter)" "Audin" "The Dead Pines (Winter)" - Written, orchestrated, and performed by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, with Vocals by Aeralie Brighton, Hurdy-Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio & Kyle Paxton, and Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal

"A Burden Shared" - Written by Eyþór Viðarsson, Hem Brewster, and Travis Vengroff, Arranged by Steven Melin, Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton

"Danse Silencieuse", "Empty Hearts", "A Burden Shared" – 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 Sound of Elden Ring" - An Elden Ring / Sound of Silence parody by Travis Vengroff

Dark Dice art by KarrahE with lettering by K.A. Statz

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | 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/dark-dice-22460850



Content Warnings:

Alcohol Abuse, Anorexia, Captivity (References to), Death, Gaslighting, Mourning, Murder, Weight loss (unhealthy), and our most intense trigger of all: Pride Month :D Happy Pride!

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The team rests for the night, unaware that they are being pursued.

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

Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland

Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions

Associate Production by Shion Francois

Cast:

Balmur – Jeff Goldblum

Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff

Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson

Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster

Lirril – Tanja Milojevic 

Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman

Barrin Innskeep – Theo Merksamer

Iaus Innskeep – David Ault

Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall – Kaitlin Statz

Soren Arkwright – Peter Joseph Lewis

Music:

Music Director / Arranger - Travis Vengroff

Audio Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi

"Domain of the Nameless God" "Theme of the Realmweaver" "Steel and Shadows" "Eternal War" "Campfire" - 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

"Journey From Ilmater's Hope", "Empty Hearts" – 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 Dice art by KC Bailey with lettering by K.A. Statz

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | 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/dark-dice-22460850



Content Warnings:

Alcohol Abuse, Anorexia, Captivity (References to), Death, Gaslighting, Mourning, Murder, Weight loss (unhealthy), and our most intense trigger of all: Pride Month :D Happy Pride!

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The Willow's Wake finds itself within a terrible tempest.

Nomono Sound Capsule:

www.Nomono.co

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)

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The crew search the holds for a murderer while tensions rise...

Unnatural Horrors is launching soon on Kickstarter! Please 'follow' the project :)

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

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

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Dark Dice Returns May 14th. We had a series of things happen that caused our delay:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/production-delay-102515613

June 6th, 10th, July 1st - We'll be recording a choir and orchestra. Follow us @DarkDicePod on Instagram for the livestream!

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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

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We have some major announcements for you today.

Also, please consider supporting our Patreon so Florian can safely make the joke and not be murdered before our next session. Also, so we can continue to have food and eat the food... And entertain you after.

Patreon.com/Foolandscholar

Peter's Rap "In These Rows":

https://open.spotify.com/track/3dDz4hvW5N1kiWFi0uveau

Our YouTube page really exists:

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This episode was not proofread and was made solely by Travis Vengroff, who will suffer the responsibility of this 2am creation.

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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

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