If you have not listened to Season 1, skip this episode.
Survivors begin the long process of recovery from a terrible journey.

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, Written and performed by Andrey Vinogradov
"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 | Carol Vengroff

This is a Fool and Scholar Production.
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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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Season 2 | Prologue | Recovery

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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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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Dark Dice Returns May 14th

Consequences manifest as Vivianna disrupts that most sacred Ritual of Last Light.

Check out our other spooky show Don't Mind: Sealskin Rock - Premiering May 14th!
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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Season 3 | Ep. 8 | A Mother’s Scorn

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:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPaOxWK6Wau96cfG0cCwxQA

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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April Fun and Announcements

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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The Birth of Myth: An Interview with Yoshitaka Amano

The Last Light Ritual begins...
Dark Dice will return from our season-break in March 2024!

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 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
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
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Season 2 | Prologue | Recovery

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