Channel Title: Fool & Scholar Productions Channel Description: Fool & Scholar Productions is the creative team of writer K. A. Statz and producer Travis Vengroff. We create works of audio fiction spanning genres from horror, to science fiction, and more. We've been creating audio drama podcasts and audio entertainment since 2014. We are the creators of The White Vault, Liberty: Tales from the Tower, Liberty: Critical Research, VAST Horizon, Don't Mind and our fantasy actual-play podcast Dark Dice. Thank you for listening to our Fool & Scholar Production. To support our works, please join us on Patreon to access even more! <video> Season 2 | Ep. 19 | The Dream is Over Description: 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 </video> <video> Dark Dice | Season 2 | Ep. 12 | Castigation Description: 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 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) 419231__inspectorj__horse-whinny-close-a Content Warnings: Eating Disorder, Lack of Self-Control, Loss, Memory Loss, Mourning </video> <video> Dark Dice | Season 2 | Ep. 8 | Wizard Battle Description: The team finishes their wild sheep chase as they get involved in a wizard battle. Check out A Wild Sheep Chase by Winghorn Press! Be sure to check out the 'Kill Every Monster' podcast! 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 Dialogue Co-editing by Sarah Buchynski 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 Finethir Shinebright - Paul Mella Guz / Ahmed Noak - Christopher Guererro Fargueth - Chris Luehrs 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 "The Light of Eastwood" - 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 "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 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: Animal Death, Fire, Gaslighting, Mutilation, Possession (unaware), Transfiguration (against one's will), Unsponsored Jokes About Beds - seriously they are not a sponsor, Vomit (6:28-6:36) </video> <video> Fool & Scholar Productions Patreon Video - January 2025 Description: Fool & Scholar Productions is the duo behind The White Vault, Dark Dice, VAST Horizon, Liberty, and more audio drama creations! We, K.A. Statz and Travis Vengroff, love to create our stories and now work full time to bring these tales to life. Joining our Patreon can get you access to come amazing perks, like early episode access, bonus stories, bloopers, and more! Thank you for stopping by, and we hope to see you on Patreon! -------------- Our Patreon: Patreon.com/foolandscholar ------------- Video Credits: Travis Vengroff and K.A. Statz Eezo Vengroff-Statz as himself Video and Editing and SFX by K.A. Statz Additional Video editing by Shion Francois </video> <video> Dark Dice | Season 2 | Ep. 10 | Conspiracy Description: 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 </video> <video> Dark Dice | Season 2 | Ep. 6 | The Worst Kinds of Monsters Description: The team continues their investigation into the monsters within Ilmater's Hope... 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 Dialogue Co-editing by Sarah Buchynski Mixing and Mastering by Dayn Leonardson 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 Neddard - Ryan Philbrook Rousin - Erika Sanderson Lyasha - Juliana Gutiérrez Arango 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 "Ilmater's Hope" 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 "The Allshadow" & "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 Silent Faithful" - Written and Performed by Ryan Mcquinn, with Hurdy Gurdy and Dulcimers, by Enzo Puzzovio, and violin & viola by Daniel Cortes "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 "Pixel Dungeon" & "Dead Pines (piano)" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Journey From Ilmater's Hope", "Empty Hearts", & "Dance 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 "The Story Behind Her Smile" - Written and performed by Nicolas Jeudy of DARK FANTASY STUDIO 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) https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/80916/ Content Warnings: Betrayal, Child Death (referenced), Gaslighting, Loss, Memory Loss, Mourning, Mutilation, Vomiting (40:45-42:00) </video> <video> Dark Dice | Season 2 | Ep. 11 | Unwelcome Description: The team returns to the church at Ilmater's Hope, but all is not well. Check out Backwater Bastards - backwaterbastards.com Follow us on Twitch - Twitch.tv/foolandscholar Our panel at London Comic Con - youtube.com/watch?v=g_mlzn2Ga8c 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) 419231__inspectorj__horse-whinny-close-a Content Warnings: Abuse of Authority/Power, Drug Use, Gaslighting, Lack of Self-Control, Loss, Memory Loss, Mourning </video> <video> Dark Dice | Season 2 | Ep. 7 | Wild Sheep Chase Description: The team is pulled into a side quest most strange... Involving a sheep? Check out A Wild Sheep Chase by Winghorn Press! Spoilers: We don't actually have a sponsorship. 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 Dialogue Co-editing by Sarah Buchynski Mixing and Mastering by Dayn Leonardson 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 Old Man Rizzo - Dario Oman Sil'Yal of Strathmann - Gareth Root Finethir Shinebright - Paul Mella Guz / Ahmed Noak - Christopher Guererro 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 "Ilmater's Hope" 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 "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 "8-bit Mini-Game" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin "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 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: Betrayal, Conspiracy, Gaslighting, Memory Loss, Sales Pitch (fictional, but hard sales), Transfiguration (against one's will) </video> <video> Season 2 | Ep. 17 | Desperate Escape Description: 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) </video> <video> Dark Dice | Season 2 | Ep. 9 | Word Crafter Description: The team meets a creature that speaks with the voices of others, and attends a child's birthday celebration. 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 Dialogue Co-editing by Sarah Buchynski 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 Squabbin - Dallas Hawthorn Freyna - Lauren Clare Rafaj - Daniel Muñoz Gil - Bee Apidae 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 "Quest for Magic" - 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: Vague References to Child Abuse ('read between the lines' mild) </video> <video> Dark Dice | Season 2 | Ep. 14 | Sidebar Skulk Description: 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 </video> <video> Season 2 | Ep. 15 | Nowhere to Return Description: 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! </video> <video> Season 2 | Ep. 16 | Within the Hall of Bones Description: 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) </video> <video> Dark Dice | Season 2 | Ep. 13 | Questionable Associates Description: The team continues north and stops at the Riverside inn. Check out Liberty: Vigilance - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5l58OFaD6dKjRLz99NYA0H 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 </video> <video> Season 2 | Ep. 18 | The Dreamweaver Description: 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 </video>

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Fool & Scholar Productions is the creative team of writer K. A. Statz and producer Travis Vengroff. We create works of audio fiction spanning genres from horror, to science fiction, and more. We've been creating audio drama podcasts and audio entertainment since 2014.

We are the creators of The White Vault, Liberty: Tales from the Tower, Liberty: Critical Research, VAST Horizon, Don't Mind and our fantasy actual-play podcast Dark Dice.

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