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  • We have some major announcements for you today.

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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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  • 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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  • Jare explores the treasury while the others seek out the Diviner Shell Cave.

    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
    Nimbleremble Troutspinetrout – Danilo Battistini
    Lán Qiu – Sophie Yang
    Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen
    Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu
    Yuehai – Sam Yeow
    Harquin – Jack Falahee
    Av Mitoph, Second Mate – Ciara Baxendale
    Brother Skandar – Ned Donovan
    Sister Prina – Beth Eyre
    Sailor 1 – Paul Foxcroft

    Music:
    Music Director / Arranger - Travis Vengroff
    "Theme of the Realmweaver", "Eternal War", "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
    "Echo of Seasons" 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, Budapest Choir, & Budapest Brass Recorded by Musiversal
    “Fort Last (Forgotten)” & "Questionable Associates" 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:
    Bullying, Death, Drinking, Drowning, Drugs, Drunkenness, Gaslighting, Loss
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  • https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-edition

    ''And from those long shadows, toiled over through time, the truth both awesome and terrible was revealed...''  
    Our worlds and games have grown to hundreds of pages, our stories and myths, weaved across hours and days. And soon those horrors will be made flesh as a compendium of our world and its terrors, launches itself forward. We here at Fool & Scholar Productions are partnering with Nord Games to co-publish a high-quality, hardcover, 300+ page horror expansion for 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons aptly named Unnatural Horrors.
    It will contain an expanded release of Domain of the Nameless God, Shores of the Silver Thrum, the True Necromancer Class, dozens of terrible magic items, horrific beasts, and of course, special rules that give you the opportunity to gamble your sanity if you so chose. We are excited to finally bring the stories, game mechanics, and monsters you have come to love to the print world, as so many patrons, fans, and players alike have asked this of us over the years. We are working with a team of over 20 artists to bring this book to life, and have set up a Kickstarter page for the book which is linked in the show notes. The kickstarter itself will go live soon, and the biggest thing right now is that we need enough people to click "Notify Me on Launch" so we have an indication of interest before our campaign begins. The more people that do this, the more we'll have prepared when we launch... We have so many ideas for ways to make this book truly special, such as a dust cover that doubles as a DM screen, but will only create them if it's something you're interested in... So ask yourself... Do you seek it? If so, please show your enthusiasm by sharing the link with friends...
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  • 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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  • 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 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • This week Kaitlin & Travis chat about our adventures at D&D In a Castle!

    Season of The Allshadow (our new Dark Dice inspired album) is out now:
    https://open.spotify.com/album/2g7oeNidMBnkaTyGBSpg5G
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  • Our lovely cast members got married this month at their beautiful home in Iceland. They met while recording Dark Dice & The White Vault. In this episode we chat about Iceland, Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), wedding hijinks, a bird called the Hrossagaukur (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_snipe), Icelandic horses, the ferry, elephant rock (https://tanyasharm.blogspot.com/2015/09/natural-elephant-rock-formation-found.html), wildlife, animal rescue, a bird that thinks she's a human, and creepy dolls!
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    Be sure to check out Hem's show: The Lucky Die, and Kessir's scripted fantasy adventure Counterbalance!
    Dark Dice will return next month with a new season/story: Shores of the Silver Thrum. We will return to season 2 after this new story concludes so our cast can enjoy the first few months of their marriage.
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  • This week, we would like to introduce you to The Boar Knight, a new podcast from Fool & Scholar.
    Join Nathaniel the Boar Knight as he journeys across a fantasy world in search of adventure and friendship! The Boar Knight is a story suitable for All Ages.
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  • The cast (Sindri + Rowena) is getting married and needs time off.
    Thanks for your understanding! We'll be back as soon as time allows... In the meantime enjoy season 3!
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  • The team enacts their plan to rescue the prisoners just outside the Riverside inn.

    Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)
    Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
    Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland
    Transcriptions by Travis Vengroff
    Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions

    Cast:
    Balmur - Jeff Goldblum
    Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff
    Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson
    Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland
    Squabbin - Dallas Hawthorn
    The Brommel - Andreas Somville
    Drunk Storyteller - Florian Seidler
    Caravan Guard – Benjamin Chandler
    Lirril - Tanja Milojevic

    Music: (in order of appearance)
    Music Director - Travis Vengroff
    "Domain of the Nameless God", "Theme of the Realmweaver", & "Steel and Shadows" 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
    "The Silent Faithful" Written and performed by Ryan McQuinn
    "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 Allen Morris with lettering by Kessir 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 Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff

    Content Warnings:
    Alcohol Consumption (getting drunk), Slavery, Violence
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  • The team continues north and stops at the Riverside inn.
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    Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)
    Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
    Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland
    Transcriptions by Travis Vengroff
    Mixing and Mastering by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions

    Cast:
    Balmur - Jeff Goldblum
    Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff
    Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson
    Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland
    Squabbin - Dallas Hawthorn
    Freyna - Lauren Clare
    Rafaj - Daniel Muñoz
    Gil - Bee Apidae
    The Brommel - Andreas Somville
    Drunk Storyteller - Florian Seidler
    Human 1 - Travis Vengroff

    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, with Vocals by Aeralie Brighton, Hurdy-Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal
    "Journey From Ilmater's Hope", "Speed Dating Theme", & "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
    "The Eternal War / Oiohta"- Written, orchestrated, and performed by Steven Melin, Orcehstrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen, Copyist Catherine Nguyen. Mixed by Steven Melin. Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal. Budapest Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring. Lyrics by Travis Vengroff, translated to Quenya by Röandil
    Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessir 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 Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff

    Content Warnings:
    Alcohol Consumption (getting drunk), Animal Abuse (circus), Eating Disorder, Memory Loss, Reference to Torture, Slavery
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  • The team escapes Ilmater's Hope, and continues north.
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    Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)
    Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
    Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland
    Transcriptions by Travis Vengroff
    Mixing and Mastering by Dayn Leonardson

    Cast:
    Balmur - Jeff Goldblum
    Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff
    Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson
    Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland
    Sir Aelius Drez - Sinclair Bell

    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, 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
    "Ilmater's Hope: Winter" & "Campfire" written and performed by Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu, featuring Scott Semanski, Matheus Souza, 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 Kessir 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 Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff

    Sound Effects: (attribution)
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    Content Warnings:
    Eating Disorder, Lack of Self-Control, Loss, Memory Loss, Mourning
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  • The team returns to the church at Ilmater's Hope, but all is not well.
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    Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)
    Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
    Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland
    Transcriptions by Kessi Riliniki
    Mixing and Mastering by Dayn Leonardson

    Cast:
    Balmur - Jeff Goldblum
    Narrator / Game Master - Travis Vengroff
    Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson
    Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland
    Rousin – Erika Sanderson
    Fuchs – Florian Seidler
    Nyx Hellshield - Timur Yakhlakov
    Gunther – Lani Minella

    Music: (in order of appearance)
    Music Director - Travis Vengroff
    "Domain of the Nameless God" - 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
    "Ilmater's Hope: Winter" & "Steel & Shadows" written and performed by Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu, featuring Scott Semanski, Matheus Souza, Enzo Puzzovio on Hurdy Gurdy & Hammer Dulcimer, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, and featuring Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal
    "Conspiracy: Remix" written and performed by Brandon Boone, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal, Budapest Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring, mixed by Steven Melin
    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 Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff

    Sound Effects: (attribution)
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    Content Warnings:
    Abuse of Authority/Power, Drug Use, Gaslighting, Lack of Self-Control, Loss, Memory Loss, Mourning
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  • In pursuit of Rowena, the team reaches Audin.

    Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)
    Produced, Co-Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
    Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland
    Transcriptions by Kessi Riliniki
    Mixing and Mastering by Marissa Ewing

    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
    Sir Vinkint - Michael Grasegger
    Officer Cyne - Ariana Rosario
    Ronald Hamrák - Helrintheenath
    Old Woman - Barbara Ouvrard
    Father Fitelsch - Russ Gold
    Lukas - Tanya Wheelock
    Swa Maelreskar Ekal Vahre' St. Soller the 23rd - Kittie KaBoom
    Dave The Magnificent - Josh Rubino
    Captain Renniss - Sean Daniel Francis

    Music: (in order of appearance)
    Music Director - Travis Vengroff

    "Domain of the Nameless God" - 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
    "Theme of the Realmweaver" - Written, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, with Copyist Peter Jones, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy-Gurdy & Hammered Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal
    "Shop Theme" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin
    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 Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff

    Content Warnings:
    Abuse of Authority/Power, Belching, Classism, Drinking (alcohol and edibles), Drinking Sounds, Drunkenness, Eviction (apartment), Loss (familial), References to Racism & Classism, Vague References to Child Abuse ('read between the lines' mild), Xenophobia
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