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BONUS: Dark Dice Musical Outtakes (and Preview) - Dark Dice

BONUS: Dark Dice Musical Outtakes (and Preview)

Released on 01/20/2021

Greetings Adventurers, We here at Fool and Scholar Productions are about to release the Dark Dice Musical of over 20 minutes in length, and in honor of being SO very close, we wanted to share some clips from the musical as well as our favorite bloopers and outtakes. Please consider helping us reach our goal for basic financial stability and work/life balance, by checking out our Patreon page... And now I'll get back to editing the next episode of Dark Dice. But in the meantime... here's something to keep you entertained. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS: Celebrating 6 Years - An Interview with Fool & Scholar - Dark Dice

BONUS: Celebrating 6 Years - An Interview with Fool & Scholar

Released on 01/18/2021

Successes, failures, ideas, and inner workings: Kaitlin and Travis discuss what the last six years of podcasting has been like. We create the shows you listen to, and now you have a chance to get inside our heads. To support our shows please consider joining our Patreon: www.Patreon.com/FoolandScholar Editing by Dayn Leonardson Noise Reduction by Brandon Strader Special Thanks to our Patreon team! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS: Holiday Team QA & Fanfic Reading - Dark Dice

BONUS: Holiday Team QA & Fanfic Reading

Released on 01/16/2021

This week we have three stories, all fan submitted - the winners of our Fan Fiction competition! We also have a chat with the cast of Dark Dice! Produced by Travis Vengroff Mixing and Mastering by Dayn Leonardson Kessir's Adorable Bunnies: https://www.patreon.com/obdsity "A Dark Dice Fan Fic by Iaus Innskeep" - Starts at 0:00 Written & Performed by David Ault Sound Design & Editing by Dayn Leonardson & Travis Vengroff "Bane of the Faithful" - Starts at 23:20 CW: Loss of Control Written by Hornswaggler Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/32945458?view_adult=true Sound Design and & Editing by Travis Vengroff Narrator - Hem Cleveland Bane of the Nameless (Sword) - Paul Mella & Caitlin Buckley Ves - Kaitlin Statz Tuya - Travis Vengroff Tlachtga - Dallas Wheatley Errol - Peter Joseph Lewis Interview: Starts at 37:45 "It Takes a Village" - Starts at 1:01:00 Written by Kalgalen Read it here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/32670691 Sound Design and & Editing by Travis Vengroff Narrator & Barrin Innskeep - Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep - David Ault Soren Arkwright - Peter Joseph Lewis Flygia of Zarketh - Kessi Riliniki Father Sindri Westpike - Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike - Hem Cleveland Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall - Kaitlin Statz Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director - Travis Vengroff "Empty Hearts" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff, stock media provided by avinograd/Pond5 "Campfire" written and performed by Steven Melin, with Scott Semanski on Cello, Matheus Souza on Violin, Enzo Puzzovio on Hammer Dulcimer, and Hurdy Gurdy, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, and featuring Budapest Strings recorded by Musiversal "Romantic Interlude #1" & "Dark Happiness" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Hemin Yosto (Red Ice)" – Written and Performed by Enzo Puzzovio, arranged by Travis Vengroff, w perc. & wind instruments by Josh Barron "Haunted" Written and performed by Nicolas Jeudy of DARK FANTASY STUDIO "Theme of the Realmweaver" - Written, Orchestrated, and Mixed by Steven Melin, with Copyist Peter Jones, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Budapest Strings Recorded by Musiversal "Ilmater's Hope" written and performed by Steven Melin, arranged by Travis Vengroff, with Scott Semanski on Cello, Matheus Souza on Violin, Enzo Puzzovio on Hurdy Gurdy & Dulcimer, Copyists Peter Jones, and featuring Budapest Strings recorded by Musiversal "Funeral Rites of Celègon" - Written Travis Vengroff, Performed by Irminsul "Sólskinið" - Lyrics and singing by Eyþór Viðarsson & Hem Cleveland, Harp by Travis Vengroff 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pride Month: A Date With Uriel - Dark Dice

Pride Month: A Date With Uriel

Released on 01/16/2021

The following episode is one that our fans voted for, and THE possible epilogue should Iaus Innskeep survive the trails to come... Also, a huge THANK YOU to everyone involved as we raised over $10,000 to benefit The Trevor Project! Story and Concept by Travis Vengroff Co-Produced & Directed by Dallas Wheatley  Co-Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixed and Mastered by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Cast: Narrator – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Uriel - Cecil Baldwin   Music: "Final Encounter" - Written by Travis Vengroff, Performed by Steven Melin  "Romantic Interlude #1" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin  "Date Night" - Written and Performed by Brandon Boone Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki Cover art by Mizushiba with lettering by Kaitlin Statz 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 Trigger Warnings:  S1 Finale spoilers... ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pride Month: Tiefling in the Details - Dark Dice

Pride Month: Tiefling in the Details

Released on 01/15/2021

This special episode of Dark Dice takes place in a possible future, one where Iaus Innskeep survives the trials of Domain of the Nameless God... and decides to sign up for speed dating. This episode is a celebration of Pride and the LBGTQIA+ community, and was created to entertain, inform, and help raise donations for The Trevor Project as part of a socially distant 2020 Pride Month celebration.   Story and Concept by Travis Vengroff & Dallas Wheatley Co-Produced & Directed by Dallas Wheatley Co-Produced, Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixed and Mastered by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions   Cast: Narrator / Gilzog – Travis Vengroff Fezziwig Bromstuttle - Dallas Wheatley Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Uriel - Cecil Baldwin Melvin of Clan Barlo - Steve Shell Tin - Katana Caelia Soong - Nala Wu AD-1 "Addie" - Frankie Larson Jo - Tau Zaman Zideon - Cole Burkhardt Jon Barber - Sean Howard Charlie Berkeley - Sebastian Crane T'orin Berkeley - Jakob Bernardino Jess Maelrendor Ekal Shnep St. Edwards the 27th - Sean St. Pierre Music: "Final Encounter" - Written by Travis Vengroff, Performed by Steven Melin "Romantic Interlude #1", "8-Bit Adventure" "Hurry Up!" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin  "Date Night" - Written and Performed by Brandon Boone "Arabesque no. 1" Written by Claude Debussy, Performed by Steve's Bedroom Band Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki Cover art by Mizushiba 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 Trigger Warnings:  Mild potential spoilers... But Travis is an evil DM so it's also entirely possible that this contains no spoilers at all, just a series of things Iaus remembers incorrectly, or is lying about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 1 | Ep. 16 | The Long March - Dark Dice

Season 1 | Ep. 16 | The Long March

Released on 01/14/2021

Every story has an end... and some endings are new beginnings... Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Co-Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland Dialogue Editing by Sarah Buchynski Mixed, Mastered, and Additional Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Cast: Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland Aud – Theo Merksamer Ianneiros – Alli Smalley Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall – Kaitlin Statz Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki Music: (in order of appearance) Music Director - Travis Vengroff "Weaver of Fate" written and performed by Steven Melin, with cello by Sam Boase-Miller, hurdy gurdy, hammer dulcimer, and lutes by Enzo Puzzovio, accordion and lyrics by Travis Vengroff, translations by Eyþór Viðarsson, and vocals by the Budapest Scoring Choir. "Staring Into the Abyss" –Written and performed by Steven Melin, with cello by Sam Boase-Miller, hurdy gurdy, hammer dulcimer, and lutes by Enzo Puzzovio, arranged with lyrics by Travis Vengroff, and vocals by the Budapest Scoring Choir. "Campfire" written and performed by Steven Melin, with Scott Semanski on Cello, Copyist Peter Jones, and Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal "Alu-Ula" – Written and Performed by Fuimadane "Lægæ Dōm" – Written and Performed by Fuimadane "Mother's Prophecy" - Written by Travis Vengroff, Chanted by Rook "Empty Hearts" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff, stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5, Written and Performed by Andrey Vinogradov Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki Episode art by KC Bailey, with logo by James Cartwright, edited and formatted by K.A. Statz Please purchase/rate/review our adventure book - Domain of the Nameless God: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/313854/Domain-of-the-Nameless-God-5e-horror 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 | Carol Vengroff | David Cummings | Daniel Demerin | Rook Content Warnings: Betrayal, Disturbing Lapses in Sanity, Harm to Children, Murder, Mutilation, Non-Euclidean and Multidimensional Horrors, Party-Infighting, Ritual Sacrifice, Suicide, Self Harm, TKP (possibly...) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 1 | Ep. 15 | The Void - Dark Dice

Season 1 | Ep. 15 | The Void

Released on 12/02/2020

The team enters the ruinous domain of The Nameless God. Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Co-Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland Dialogue Editing by Sarah Buchynski Mixed, Mastered, and Additional Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Cast: Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland Aud/Barrin – Theo Merksamer Sil'Yal of Strathmann – Gareth Root Music: Music Director - Travis Vengroff “Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio “Exploring the City” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin “Danse Silencieuse" "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 "Devil's Gamble" written and performed by Steven Melin, with cello by Sam Boase-Miller, hurdy gurdy, hammer dulcimer, and lutes by Enzo Puzzovio, accordion and lyrics by Travis Vengroff, translations by Eyþór Viðarsson, and vocals by the Budapest Scoring Choir. "Weaver of Fate" written and performed by Steven Melin, with cello by Sam Boase-Miller, hurdy gurdy, hammer dulcimer, and lutes by Enzo Puzzovio, accordion and lyrics by Travis Vengroff, translations by Eyþór Viðarsson, and vocals by the Budapest Scoring Choir. "Danse Sanguis" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin and Travis Vengroff, arranged and performed by Steven Melin, with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5 "The Old Ritual" Written and performed by Brandon Boone "Lægæ Dōm" – Written and Performed by Fuimadane "Staring Into the Abyss" –Written and performed by Steven Melin, with cello by Sam Boase-Miller, hurdy gurdy, hammer dulcimer, and lutes by Enzo Puzzovio, arranged with lyrics by Travis Vengroff, and vocals by the Budapest Scoring Choir. "Out of Body" & "Ancient Ceremony" - Created by Nicolas Jeudy of Dark Fantasy Studio "Tiki Bar Mixer" - Created by Kevin Macleod "Harp Song" - written and performed by Adragante Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki Episode art by Kaitlin Statz Please purchase/rate/review our adventure book - Domain of the Nameless God: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/313854/Domain-of-the-Nameless-God-5e-horror    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   Content Warnings: Betrayal, Suicide, Self Harm, Mutilation, Murder, Ritual Sacrifice, Harm to Children, Murder of Children, Disturbing Lapses in Sanity, Heights, Non-Euclidean and Multidimensional Horrors, Cannibalism, TPK (possibly) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 1 | Ep. 14 | Fireside - Dark Dice

Season 1 | Ep. 14 | Fireside

Released on 10/01/2020

Well within the Roaming Forest, the team attempts to take their final rest. Story by Travis Vengroff (Game Master) Produced, Co-Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland Dialogue Editing by Sarah Buchynski Mixed, Mastered, and Additional Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Cast: Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland Music: Music Director - Travis Vengroff “Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio “Deception Unveiled” “Dark Happiness” &“Exploring the City”– Written and Performed by Steven Melin “Danse Silencieuse" – 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 "Devil's Gamble" written and performed by Steven Melin, with cello by Sam Boase-Miller, hurdy gurdy, hammer dulcimer, and lutes by Enzo Puzzovio, accordion and lyrics by Travis Vengroff, translations by Eyþór Viðarsson, and vocals by the Budapest Scoring Choir.  "Ilmater's Hope" written and performed by Steven Melin, with Orchestrator Christopher Siu, Copyist Peter Jones, and Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal "Campfire" written and performed by Steven Melin, with Scott Semanski on Cello, Copyist Peter Jones, and Budapest Strings (orchestra) recorded by Musiversal  "Lægæ Dōm" – Written and Performed by Fuimadane  "Flowers for the King"  – Written and Performed by Travis Vengroff, Arranged by Steven Melin, with Lyrics and Vocals by Hem Cleveland and Eyþór Viðarsson Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki Please purchase/rate/review our adventure book - Domain of the Nameless God: Patreon.com/foolandscholar Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | Terminally Nerdy 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 Attribution Licenses: Wow. None this month! Our Patreon supporters make this possible <3 Seriously, look at the sheer volume of original music in this episode! Content Warnings: Cannibalism, Eating Disorder, Marital Infidelity, Murder, Loss, PTSD, References to Suicide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 1 | Ep. 13 | Silent Faithful - Dark Dice

Season 1 | Ep. 13 | Silent Faithful

Released on 09/04/2020

Well within the Roaming Forest, the team finds that they are not alone. Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master) Produced, Co-Edited, and with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland Dialogue Editing by Sarah Buchynski Mixed, Mastered, and Additional Dialogue Editing by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Cast: Narrator / Game Master / Monsters – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland Music: Music Director - Travis Vengroff “Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio “The Silent Faithful" – Written and Performed by Ryan Mcquinn, with Hurdy Gurdy and Dulcimers, by Enzo Puzzovio  “Danse Silencieuse" – 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 “A Tense Decision” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin  "Lægæ Dōm" – Written and Performed by Fuimadane  "Harp Song" - written and performed by Adragante Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | Konrad Konradsson | Julian Eckmann | The D&D5e Facebook Group 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 Attribution Licenses: 273152__hoerspielwerkstatt-hef__child-laughs 420213__14gpanskavitek-martin__01-laughter 399779__alexmurphy53__monster-shriek-1  Content Warnings: Cannibalism Jokes, Marital Infidelity, Violence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet the Druid - Dark Dice

Meet the Druid

Released on 05/13/2020

One of the travelers kept a journal. Let us learn more about Flygia, the Druid of Zarketh and discover what really happened, from her perspective... Story by Travis Vengroff & Kessi Riliniki Edited by Travis Vengroff Cast: Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki The Silent One - Travis Vengroff 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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