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Season 2 | Ep. 19 | The Dream is Over - Dark Dice

Season 2 | Ep. 19 | The Dream is Over

Released on 03/28/2023

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 by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mastering by Finnur Nielsen 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 2 | Ep. 18 | The Dreamweaver - Dark Dice

Season 2 | Ep. 18 | The Dreamweaver

Released on 03/27/2023

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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 2 | Meet the Survivor - Dark Dice

Season 2 | Meet the Survivor

Released on 03/25/2023

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 2 | Ep. 17 | Desperate Escape - Dark Dice

Season 2 | Ep. 17 | Desperate Escape

Released on 03/25/2023

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 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 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, 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 2 | Ep. 16 | Within the Hall of Bones - Dark Dice

Season 2 | Ep. 16 | Within the Hall of Bones

Released on 03/24/2023

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 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 Episode 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, Implied Childhood Trauma, Implied Police Brutality, Insomnia, Mourning, Murder, References to Child Death/Murder/Sacrifice, Weight loss (unhealthy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 2 | Ep. 15 | Nowhere to Return - Dark Dice

Season 2 | Ep. 15 | Nowhere to Return

Released on 03/23/2023

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 by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mastering by Finnur Nielsen 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 2 | The Long Road | SEASON BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT - Dark Dice

Season 2 | The Long Road | SEASON BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT

Released on 03/22/2023

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 2 | Ep. 14 | Sidebar Skulk - Dark Dice

Season 2 | Ep. 14 | Sidebar Skulk

Released on 03/22/2023

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 by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mastering by Finnur Nielsen 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 2 | Ep. 13 | Questionable Associates - Dark Dice

Season 2 | Ep. 13 | Questionable Associates

Released on 02/16/2023

The team continues north and stops at 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 by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Mastering by Finnur Nielsen 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 2 | Ep. 12 | Castigation - Dark Dice

Season 2 | Ep. 12 | Castigation

Released on 01/16/2023

The team escapes Ilmater's Hope, and continues north. Try our next 5e adventure - Darkness Under The Mountain: https://www.patreon.com/posts/beta-access-76687482 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 by Dayn Leonardson Mastering by Finnur Nielsen 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) 419231__inspectorj__horse-whinny-close-a Content Warnings: Eating Disorder, Lack of Self-Control, Loss, Memory Loss, Mourning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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