The team learns more about Claerhaut's past and uncovers a connection between the missing Citizens.

Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Play the game today!

Credits:

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)

Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz

Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader

With in-world television script by Steve Schneider

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master :: Wayne June

Cassius Tsogot :: Caitlin Buckley

Sylvanus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis

Diana Azad :: Kaitlin Statz

Horatius McBride :: Sean Francis

Cashier :: Christy Luse

Longs West :: Charlie Barnette

Citizen Ng :: Jon Grilz

Newscaster :: Travis Vengroff

Janus Dobbson ::- Jeff Clement

Hadrian Baker :: Max Lando

Antia Azad :: Sarah Rhea Werner 

The Fringer :: Paul Mella

Enforcer Sgt. Muler :: Dave Fennoy

Diana's Father :: William Statz

Vigilance art by Kaitlin Statz

Music:

“Vigilance Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Ryan McQuinn

“Missing Persons” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin

“Surrender” – Written and Performed by Brandon Strader

"Swamp Witch Swing” – Written and Performed by Careless Juja

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support!

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Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings

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The team plays a text-based RPG, uncovers some illicit cult activity, and solves the mysterious case of the imaginary child.

Credits:

Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)

Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz

Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master :: Wayne June

Cassius Tsogot :: Caitlin Buckley

Sylvanus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis

Diana Azad :: Kaitlin Statz

Horatius McBride :: Sean Francis

Aurillian Deckena :: Shannon Bladow

Marenikis Deckena :: Holly Golding

Officer Boondt :: Tanja Milojevic

Newscaster :: Travis Vengroff

Deecia Deckena :: Zoe Von Embler

Antia Azad :: Sarah Rhea Werner

Vigilance art by Kaitlin Statz

Music:

“Vigilance Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Ryan McQuinn

“Missing Persons” & "Cave Exploration 8-Bit"– Written and Performed by Steven Melin

“Surrender” – Written and Performed by Brandon Strader

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support!

Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar

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Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings

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Vigilance is an Actual Play of the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game.

The party searches for Citizen Hadrian Baker, who was reported missing by his place of employment.

Credits:

Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master)

Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Editing and Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz

Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master :: Wayne June

Cassius Tsogot :: Caitlin Buckley

Sylvanus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis

Diana Azad :: Kaitlin Statz

Horatius McBride :: Sean Francis

Vinius Southstud :: Brandt Cooley

Marinius Oroko :: Jeannie Corcoran

Sgt. Muler :: Dave Fennoy

Hilde Baker :: Sarah Golding

Junea Baker :: Abbey Kindler

Sgt. Colliver :: George Lowe

Newscaster :: Travis Vengroff

Computer :: Zoe Von Embler

Vigilance art by Kaitlin Statz

Music:

“Vigilance Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Ryan McQuinn

“Missing Persons” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin

“Surrender” – Written and Performed by Brandon Strader

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support!

Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar

Check out our Merch: FoolandScholar.com

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings

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Can the team battle a god? I guess we're about to find out...

This is a CROSSOVER episode featuring The Lucky Die!

Sponsored by The Speechless Bard: speechlessbard.com

Our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-edition

Story by Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster (Game Masters)

Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff 

Originally edited by Neil Martin 

Audio Cleanup by Finnur Nielsen

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:

Narrators / Game Masters – Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster

Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson

Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster

Lirril – Tanja Milojevic

Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman

Zaltanna – Casey Edison

Balance – Arch

Rhal – Neil Martin

Githa the Borge – Carolyn Saint-Pé

The Shrieking Lady – Sam Yeow

Velen Ironshard – Ladybeard

Specter – Cody Brockman

Monak – Paul Mella

Music:

Music Director / Lyrics / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff

Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi

"Unchecked Ambition" - Co-Written by Travis Vengroff, Co-Written, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy Gurdy by Johannes Geworkian Hellman, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Budapest Choir, Brass, & Strings Recorded by Musiversal

"The Neverborn" - Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Other credits match ^

“Devil's Gamble" "Weaver of Fate" & “Danse Silencieuse" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Cello by Sam Boase-Miller, Hurdy Gurdy, Lutes, and Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Choir by the Budapest Scoring Choir

"The Lucky Die (intro)" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Arranged by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal

Additional Music by Neil Martin 

Episode Art by Pablo Hurtado de Mendoza 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, Death (loved one), Gaslighting, Ghosts, Murder, Possession, a Spider, Very Gory Combat

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Can the team navigate a realm of nightmares? I guess we're about to find out...

This is a CROSSOVER episode featuring The Lucky Die! 

Our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/randomencounter/dark-dice-unnatural-horrors-for-5th-edition

Story by Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster (Game Masters)

Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff 

Originally edited by Neil Martin 

Audio Cleanup by Finnur Nielsen

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:

Narrators / Game Masters – Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster

Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson

Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster|

Lirril – Tanja Milojevic

Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman

Zaltanna – Casey Edison

Balance – Arch

Rhal – Neil Martin

Githa the Borge – Carolyn Saint-Pé

The Shrieking Lady – Sam Yeow

Gillian Caufield – Sabine Novaković-Wagner

Velen Ironshard – Ladybeard

The Prophet – Michael Villalobos

Music:

Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff

Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi

"Theme of the Realmweaver" "Eternal War"  - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring

"Darklands" - Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Other credits match ^

"A Burden Shared" - Co-Written by Travis Vengroff and Steven Melin, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton

"The Lucky Die (intro)" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Arranged by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal

"Corridor of F*ckery" "Reprieve"- Written and Performed by Neil Martin 

Episode Art by James Cartwright 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, Death, Gaslighting, Ghosts, Murder, Possession

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Can the team navigate a realm of nightmares? I guess we're about to find out...

This is a CROSSOVER episode featuring The Lucky Die! 

Story by Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster (Game Masters)

Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff 

Originally edited by Neil Martin 

Audio Cleanup by Finnur Nielsen

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:

Narrators / Game Masters – Travis Vengroff & Hem Brewster

Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson

Rowena Granitepike – Hem Brewster|

Lirril – Tanja Milojevic

Elias "Payne" Embertree – Drew Tillman

Zaltanna – Casey Edison

Balance – Arch

Rhal – Neil Martin

Githa the Borge – Carolyn Saint-Pé

The Shrieking Lady – Sam Yeow

Gillian Caufield – Sabine Novaković-Wagner

Velen Ironshard – Ladybeard

Music:

Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff

Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi

"Theme of the Realmweaver" "Eternal War"  - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring

"Allshadow" - 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

"Unchecked Ambition" - Co-Written by Travis Vengroff, Co-Written, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Catherine Nguyen, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy Gurdy by Johannes Geworkian Hellman, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Budapest Choir, Brass, & Strings Recorded by Musiversal

"The Lucky Die (intro)" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Arranged by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal

"Mirror Problems" "Corridor of F*ckery" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin

Episode Art by Pablo Hurtado de Mendoza 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, Death, Gaslighting, Ghosts, Mirrors, Murder, Mutilation (teeth, faces, acid, cuts), Possession

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The team attracts unwanted attention, and is forced to flee Audin.

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

Resplenda – Erebusodora

Flygia – Kessir Riliniki

Captain Ozmark – Michael Delgaudio

Helrintheenath – Ronald Hamrák

Possessed Guard – Richard Weber

Confused Guard – Jay Shurey

Nose Guard – Andreas Somville

Dagger – Travis Vengroff

Githa the Borge – Carolyn Saint-Pé

Music:

Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff

Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi

"Domain of the Nameless God" "Audin" "Devil's Gamble" "Steel and Shadows" & "The Dead Pines" - 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

"The Light of Eastwood" "Westmann's Hold" - Written and Mixed by Steven Melin, Orchestrated by Christopher Siu, with Additional Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal, Choir Recorded by Budapest Scoring

Conspiracy" 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

"The Lucky Die (intro)" - Written and Performed by Neil Martin, Orchestrated by Steven Melin, with Copyist Catherine Nguyen, Arranged by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings & Choir Recorded by Musiversal

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, Death, Gaslighting, Implied Childhood Trauma, Implied Police Brutality, Mourning, Murder, Mutilation (teeth, fire, cuts), Shopping & Fittings (apparently traumatizes people), Travis's sales pitches, Weight loss (unhealthy)

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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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At long last, the team arrives at Audin...

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, Implied Childhood Trauma, Implied Police Brutality, Insomnia, Mourning, Murder, References to Child Death/Murder/Sacrifice, Weight loss (unhealthy)

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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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