Dark Dice

Fool and Scholar Productions

A horror actual play podcast

  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Vigilance | Ep. 6 | Getting Lucky

    The party embarks on a daring rescue operation.

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

    This episode features many of our friends from The Lucky Die Podcast!


    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


    Cast:

    Narrator / Game Master :: Wayne June

    Cassius Tsogot :: Caitlin Buckley

    Sylvanus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis

    Diana Azad :: Kaitlin Statz

    Horatius McBride :: Sean Francis

    Flik :: Daniel Thoreson

    Corners :: Eyþór Viðarsson

    Pep :: Sarah Golding

    Hauk :: Heather McLellan

    Lucky 8 :: Travis Vengroff

    Vomiting Lucky 8 :: Kessi Riliniki 

    Estro :: Neil Martin

    Teal :: Hem Cleveland

    Lizzy :: Tanja Milojevic


    Vigilance art by Kaitlin Statz & KC Bailey


    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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    17 December 2024, 8:26 am
  • 58 minutes 16 seconds
    Vigilance | Ep. 5 | Close Enemies

    The party ventures to the Fringe and joins the Blood Skulls!

    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


    Cast:

    Narrator / Game Master :: Wayne June

    Cassius Tsogot :: Caitlin Buckley

    Sylvanus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis

    Diana Azad :: Kaitlin Statz

    Horatius McBride :: Sean Francis

    Flik :: Daniel Thoreson

    Corners :: Eyþór Viðarsson

    Pep :: Sarah Golding

    Byard :: Stephanie Lando

    Hauk :: Heather McLellan

    Vliss :: Russ D. More

    Rotrig - Frank Carino 

    Silver :: Abbey Kindler

    Stucky :: Paul Mella

    Doc :: Sean St. Pierre


    Vigilance art by Kaitlin Statz & KC Bailey


    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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    2 December 2024, 9:59 am
  • 52 minutes 53 seconds
    Vigilance | Ep. 4 | The Room

    The party ventures to the Fringe and joins the Blood Skulls!

    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


    Cast:

    Narrator / Game Master :: Wayne June

    Cassius Tsogot :: Caitlin Buckley

    Sylvanus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis

    Diana Azad :: Kaitlin Statz

    Horatius McBride :: Sean Francis

    Agent Tongs :: Mike Hall

    Documentarian :: Richard O Jones

    Officer Oneil :: Chad Ellis

    Newscaster :: Travis Vengroff

    Janus Dobbson :: Jeff Clement

    Hadrian Baker :: Max Lando

    Antia Azad :: Sarah Rhea Werner 

    Diana's Father :: Dr. William Statz

    Fringer :: Austin Beach

    Needles :: Russell Gold

    Vigilance art by Kaitlin Statz & KC Bailey


    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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    19 November 2024, 1:06 am
  • 46 minutes 53 seconds
    Vigilance | Ep. 3 | Lost and Found

    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!

    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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    4 November 2024, 12:27 pm
  • 55 minutes 53 seconds
    Vigilance | Ep. 2 | The Imaginary Child

    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

    Check out our Merch: FoolandScholar.com


    Special Thanks to:

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

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    21 October 2024, 11:57 am
  • 52 minutes 23 seconds
    Vigilance | Ep. 1 | The Model Citizen

    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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    7 October 2024, 12:17 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    BONUS: What's it like as a player? (on Dark Dice)

    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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    8 July 2024, 9:06 pm
  • 15 minutes 47 seconds
    The Birth of Myth: An Interview with Yoshitaka Amano

    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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    29 May 2024, 9:59 am
  • 41 minutes 16 seconds
    Season 3 | Ep. 10 | The Tempest

    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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    28 May 2024, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Season 3 | Ep. 9 | Chasing Shadows

    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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    14 May 2024, 11:57 am
  • 25 minutes 8 seconds
    Season 3 | Ep. 8 | A Mother’s Scorn

    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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    9 April 2024, 8:02 am
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