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Dark Dice - March 2021 Update Mar 16, 2021

Greetings, There will not be a new episode of Dark Dice this month because we're moving 3,000+ miles (driving). We will make up for this delay and appreciate your patience.

In the meantime, you might enjoy the Dungeons and Randomness Podcast: https://www.dandrpodcast.com/ Theriathon is on April 17th starting at noon EST on Twitch at DandRpodcast

The Long Road: Chapter 1A: Recovery Feb 26, 2021

Having failed in their quest, the survivors begin the long process of recovery from a terrible journey.

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

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

Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson

Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland

Aud – Theo Merksamer

Neddard - Ryan Philbrook

Music: (in order of appearance)

Music Director - Travis Vengroff

"Empty Hearts" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff, stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

"Ilmater's Hope" written and performed by Steven Melin, with Scott Semanski on Cello, Matheus Souza on Violin, 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 Kessi Riliniki

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast | Carol Vengroff

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar

Join us in the Reckless Play Guild on Facebook for fun and friendship!

We also have a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/darkdice & a very active Discord

Content Warnings:

Memory Loss, References to Cannibalism & Murder, Post Traumatic Stress

Chapter 16: The Long March Jan 14, 2021

Every story has an end... and some endings are new beginnings. The adventures of the survivors will continue in the coming months. Our second story (~2022) will feature an all new cast of characters.

Our Adventure - Domain of the Nameless God - is now available for you to play: (Please rate/review us!) https://www.dmsguild.com/product/313854/Domain-of-the-Nameless-God-5e-horror

While you wait for our next episode, please check out our other actual play podcast: Liberty: Vigilance

If you're looking for a longer campaign, check out our friends at The Lucky Die!

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Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

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 Cavernsfall – Kaitlin Statz Flygia – 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

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

Join us in the Reckless Play Guild on Facebook for fun and friendship!

We also have a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/darkdice and a very active Discord!

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...)

Chapter 15: The Void Dec 02, 2020

The team enters the ruinous domain of The Nameless God.

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

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" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

"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

"Empty Hearts" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff, 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 Dark Fantasy Studio and Nicolas Jeudy

"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

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | TeePublic | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Join us in the Reckless Play Guild on Facebook for fun and friendship!

We also have a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/darkdice and a very active Discord!

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...)

Chapter 14: Fireside Oct 01, 2020

Well within the Roaming Forest the team attempts to take their final rest...

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

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” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin

“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

"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

“Dark Happiness” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin

"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

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

Special Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | TeePublic | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast | Terminally Nerdy

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Join us in the Reckless Play Guild on Facebook for fun and friendship!

We also have a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/darkdice

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, Loss, Memory Loss, Murders, PTSD, References to Suicide

Chapter 13: Silent Faithful Sep 04, 2020

Well within the Roaming Forest the team finds that they are not alone...

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

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

“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

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

Special Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | TeePublic | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast | Terminally Nerdy

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Join us in the Reckless Play Guild on Facebook for fun and friendship!

We also have a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/darkdice

Attribution Licenses:273152__hoerspielwerkstatt-hef__child-laughs

420213__14gpanskavitek-martin__01-laughter

399779__alexmurphy53__monster-shriek-1

Content Warnings:

Cannibalism Jokes, Marital Infidelity, Violence

Pride Month: A Date With Uriel Jul 23, 2020

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

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.

Pride Month: Tiefling in the Details Jun 01, 2020

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 is created to entertain, inform, and help raise donations for The Trevor Project as part of a socially distant 2020 Pride Month celebration.

Please celebrate with us and find more information on our fundraising efforts for The Trevor Project over at our webpage.

Check out our Pride Month Merch**:

https://www.teepublic.com/user/tiefling-in-the-details

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

Character art by Mizushiba

Join us in the Reckless Play Guild on Facebook for fun and friendship!

We also have a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/darkdice

Content 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.

*All funds received, after transaction fees, will go to benefit The Trevor Project

**(Our 'commission', aka income, from all sales in the month of June will benefit The Trevor Project)

Meet the Druid May 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...

Chapter 12: Worse May 07, 2020

Well within the Roaming Forest the team's watch falls asleep...

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

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 / Pullo – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall– Kaitlin Statz Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki 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

"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

“Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

"Lægæ Dōm" - Written and Performed by Fuimadane

"Stefna" - Written and Performed by Fuimadane

“Dark Happiness - Zither” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki

Episode art by Kaitlin Statz

Check out our friends the League of Ultimate Questing:http://slapdashstudios.com/feed/luq

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Join us in the Reckless Play Guild on Facebook for fun and friendship!

We also have a subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/darkdice

Attribution License:https://freesound.org/people/inchadney/sounds/83986/ https://freesound.org/people/14GPanskaVitek_Martin/sounds/420213/ https://freesound.org/people/Resinderate/sounds/340406/ Daniel Demerin - Additional laughter

Content Warnings: Removal of Skin, fingernails bending back - 27:40-28:12 Accidental Cannibalism + chewing sounds - 25:25-26:20

Chapter 11: Scars Apr 02, 2020

Well within the Roaming Forest the team begins to question their senses and their memories...

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

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 / Pullo – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall– Kaitlin Statz Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland Barrin Innskeep – Theo Merksamer

Music: Music Director - Travis Vengroff “Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio “Funeral Song (Major Key)” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with lyrics by Eyþór Viðarsson and vocals by Eyþór Viðarsson and Hem Cleveland

“Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki

Episode art by Kaitlin Statz

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Join us in the Reckless Play Guild on Facebook for fun and friendship!

Attribution License: https://freesound.org/people/inchadney/sounds/83986/ Content Warnings: Really gross bugs, being buried alive, betrayal

Chapter 10: Tortured Feb 21, 2020

Miles underground, the team suddenly finds themselves within a great forest...

Don't forget to check out our bonus episode 'The Reckless Plays' on the feed for - The Lucky Die

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

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 Edited by Marisa Ewing

Cast:Narrator / Game Master / Pullo – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall– Kaitlin Statz Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki 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

“Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki

Episode art by Casey Bailey

Special Thanks to:

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Join us in the Reckless Play Guild on Facebook for fun and friendship!

Dark Dice: Behind the Music Jan 21, 2020

This week we talk about how the music to Dark Dice was made! We also discuss working with a 40 person choir, creating music for horror, and some of the strange happenings in the process.

We talk with Hem Cleveland, Travis Vengroff, Enzo Puzzovio, Ryan McQuinn, and Steven Melin.

Edited (with sound) by Travis Vengroff

For access to the majority of the music here, please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Music Credits:

(in order of appearance)

“Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio

"Bardic Harp Music" by Travis Vengroff

"Yule Lord" Written by Konami, Jon Frank, & Travis Vengroff

"Funeral Theme V2" - Written by Eyþór Viðarsson & Hem Cleveland, with harp by Irminsul

“Funeral Theme" – Written by Eyþór Viðarsson & Hem Cleveland, Arranged with Harp by Steven Melin

"Earthbound" - Arranged and Performed by Careless Juja

"Oulde Spannyshe Paven" Written by Anon. c.1590, from the CD Rosasolis (Arranged and Performed) by Dante Ferrara

"Hemin Yosto (Red Ice)" – Written and Performed by Enzo Puzzovio, arranged and with additional vocals by Travis Vengroff, and percussion and wind instruments by Josh Barron

"Intricate Simplicity (Kaek Theme)" Written and Performed by Ryan Mcquinn

“The Silent Faithful" – Written and Performed by Ryan Mcquinn, with Hurdy Gurdy and Dulcimers, by Enzo Puzzovio

“Atrius Endures” – Written, arranged, and performed by Steven Melin

“Dark Happiness” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, arranged by Travis Vengroff

“Devil's Gamble" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Lyrics and arrangement by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller, Hurdy Gurdy, Lutes, and Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Choir by the Budapest Scoring Choir

“Weaver of Fate" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Lyrics and arrangement by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller, Hurdy Gurdy, Lutes, and Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Choir by the Budapest Scoring Choir

Icelandic Lyric Translations for both songs above by Eyþór Viðarsson

"Artifact Theme" - Written and Performed by Steven Melin, arranged by Travis Vengroff

“Base Camp Piedra" (Main Theme for Season 3) – Written and Performed by Brandon Boone, arranged by Travis Vengroff, with ocarina, guitar, additional percussion, and choir arrangement by Steven Melin. Performed by the Budapest Scoring Choir

“Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

“Empty Hearts" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

“The Old Ritual" – Written and Performed by Brandon Boone

"The Lucky Die Theme" – Written and Performed by Neil

Chapter 9: Tunnels Dec 24, 2019

The team explores passages beneath the earth and makes a terrible discovery...

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)

Produced, Co-Edited, and with additional Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland

Dialogue Editing by Sarah Buchynski

Mixed, Mastered, and Edited by Marisa Ewing

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall– Kaitlin Statz Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki 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

“Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

“Dark Happiness” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, arranged by Travis Vengroff

“Devil's Gamble" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, Lyrics and arrangement by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller, Hurdy Gurdy, Lutes, and Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, and Choir by the Budapest Scoring Choir

All music mixed by Brandon Strader, except Devil's Gamble & Dark Happiness, which was mixed by Steven Melin

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki

Special Thanks to:

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Join us in the Reckless Play Guild on Facebook for fun and friendship!

Chapter 8: The Eternal Vigil Oct 24, 2019

The team passes through the great gate into the darkness beyond, where foul things lurk...

Check out our other show - The White Vault

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Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)

Produced, Co-Edited, and with additional Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland

Dialogue Editing by Sarah Buchynski

Mixed, Edited, with Sound Design by Marisa Ewing

Cast:Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall– Kaitlin Statz Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland Lorriac – Charlotte Norup

Music: Music Director - Travis Vengroff “Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio “Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki

Domain of the Nameless God art by Allen Morris

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Chapter 7: The Great Gate Oct 08, 2019

The team encounters a great stone gateway and a puzzle that blocks their path...

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)

Produced, Co-Edited, and with additional Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland

Dialogue Editing by Sarah Buchynski

Mixed, Edited, with Sound Design by Marisa Ewing

Cast:Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall– Kaitlin Statz Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland Bane of the Nameless – Paul Mella

Music: Music Director - Travis Vengroff “Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio

“Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

"The Old Ritual" Written and performed by Brandon Boone

“Funeral Theme" – Written and Performed by Eyþór Viðarsson & Hem Cleveland, arranged & produced by Travis Vengroff, with harp by Irminsul

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki

Rest art by Allen Morris

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

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Dark Dice: Meet the Cleric Aug 19, 2019

As we continue the journey we meet one of the characters, Father Sindri Westpike, an old dwarven cleric voiced by Eyþór Viðarsson.

Credits:

Story by Eyþór Viðarsson Produced and Edited by Travis Vengroff

Mixed by Sarah Buchynski

Cast:

Sister Cavernsfall – Eyþór Viðarsson

“Domain of the Nameless God”,"Across the Mountainside" "Dark Encounter" "In the Stillness of Night" "Weaver of Fate" "Longing for More" "Tempest" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio

"A Plot Most Sinister" "Dalewood Forest" – Written and Performed by Josh Barron

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering and formatting by Kessi Riliniki

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Special Thanks to:

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Chapter 6: Dying Embers Jul 18, 2019

After certain unsettling events, the team endeavors to continue their long rest...

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)

Produced, Co-Edited, and with additional Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland

Co-Edited by Sarah Buchynski

Mixed, with Sound Design by Marisa Ewing

Cast:Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall– Kaitlin Statz Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki 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 “Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5 “Heavy Heart" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki

Special Thanks to:Our Patreon supporters! | TeePublic | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Join us in the Reckless Play Guild on Facebook for fun and friendship!

Chapter 5: First Watch Jun 13, 2019

After a difficult battle the team seek shelter for the long night ahead...

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master)

Produced, Co-Edited, and with additional Sound Design by Travis Vengroff

Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland

Co-Edited and Mixed, with Sound Design by by Sarah Buchynski

Cast:Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall– Kaitlin Statz Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland Bane of the Nameless – Paul Mella

Music: Music Director - Travis Vengroff “Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio “Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5 “Heavy Heart" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki

Pixel Art by Vagrant Pixels

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | TeePublic | Hem Cleveland | The Lucky Die Podcast

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Join us in the Reckless Play Guild on Facebook for fun and friendship!

Fool and Scholar QA and Update Apr 30, 2019

This week Kaitlin and Travis answer your questions about our shows (The White Vault, VAST Horizon, Liberty, Dark Dice) while giving you production updates.

Dark Dice: Meet the Paladin Apr 23, 2019

As we continue the journey we meet one of the characters, Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall, a dwarven paladin voiced by Kaitlin Statz.

Credits:

Story by Kaitlin Statz Produced and Edited by Travis Vengroff

Mixed by Sarah Buchynski

Cast:

Sister Cavernsfall – Kaitlin Statz

“Domain of the Nameless God”,"Revelation of Adventure" "Dark Encounter" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio

"A Plot Most Sinister" – Written and Performed by Josh Barron

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering and formatting by Kessi Riliniki

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Special Thanks to:

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Chapter 4: Dead of Night Mar 12, 2019

The team cautiously pass through the ruins of an old village...

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master) Produced, Co-Edited, and with sound design by Travis Vengroff Co-Edited by Pacific S. Obadiah Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland Mixed, with dialogue editing by Sarah Buchynski

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall– Kaitlin Statz Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland Coal – Eric Nelsen

Music: Music Director - Travis Vengroff “Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio “Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5 “The Silent Faithful" – Arranged and Performed by Ryan Mcquinn, with Hurdy Gurdy and Dulcimers, by Enzo Puzzovio

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Riliniki

Special Thanks to:

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Chapter 3: Captive Feb 06, 2019

With their foes defeated, the team moves to question the lone survivor...

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master) Produced, Co-Edited, and with sound design by Travis Vengroff Co-Edited by Pacific S. Obadiah Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland Mixed by Sarah Buchynski

Cast:

Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall– Kaitlin Statz Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland Coal – Eric Nelsen

Music: Music Director - Travis Vengroff “Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio “Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Rikiniki

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | TeePublic | Hem Cleveland | Julian Eckmann | The Lucky Die Podcast

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Dark Dice: Meet the Bard Dec 31, 2018

As we continue the journey we meet one of the characters, Rowena Granitepike, a dwarven bard voiced by Hem Cleveland.

Credits:

Story by Hem Cleveland Produced and Edited by Travis Vengroff

Cast:

Rowena – Hem Cleveland

“Domain of the Nameless God”, “Sweetness of Spring”, "Valley of Shadows", "Tempest", "Long Lost Friend", "In the Stillness of Night", "Dark Encounter", & "Battle Cry" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio "Oppressive Ambiance" – Written and Performed by Punch Deck

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering and formatting by Kessi Riliniki

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Special Thanks to:

Chapter 2: Mindless Dec 04, 2018

Now hunted by the Silent One, the team must reach the campfire where Soren last saw the missing children...

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master) Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz Produced, Co-Edited, and with sound design by Travis Vengroff Co-Edited by Neil Martin Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland Mixed by Sarah Buchynski

Cast:Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall– Kaitlin Statz Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland Wizard – Paul Mella

Music: Music Director - Travis Vengroff “Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio "Hemin Yosto (Red Ice)" – Written and Performed by Enzo Puzzovio, arranged and with additional vocals by Travis Vengroff, and percussion and wind instruments by Josh Barron “Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Rikiniki

Special Thanks to:

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Chapter 1: The Silent One Nov 01, 2018

The team ventures into the Dead Pines to seek out the missing children of Ilmater's Hope. On the first step of their journey, they will discover something far more sinister...

Dark Dice is an Actual Play podcast created using the 5th edition rules of Dungeons and Dragons. Dialogue with NPC's has been replaced with a full voice cast and immersive sound effects create an added layer of immersion.

###Trigger Warning### Sounds of vomiting (Time Stamp 21:40-21:53)

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master) Writing Assistance by K.A. Statz Produced, Co-Edited, and with sound design by Travis Vengroff Co-Edited by Neil Martin Transcription and Production Assistance by Hem Cleveland Mixed by Sarah Buchynski

Cast:Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff Iaus Innskeep – David Ault Sister Tsavorite Cavernsfall– Kaitlin Statz Soren Arkwright – Peter Lewis Father Sindri Westpike – Eyþór Viðarsson Flygia of Zarketh – Kessi Riliniki Rowena Granitepike – Hem Cleveland Merchant Spirit – Graham Rowat

Music: Music Director - Travis Vengroff “Domain of the Nameless God” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio "A Plot Most Sinister" – Written and Performed by Josh Barron “The Old Ritual" – Written and Performed by Brandon Boone “Danse Silencieuse" – Arranged and Performed by Travis Vengroff with Cello by Sam Boase-Miller and stock media provided by avinograd/ Pond5

All music mixed by Brandon Strader

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering by Kessi Rikiniki

Special Thanks to:

Our Patreon supporters! | Klipsch | Tovusound | Hem Cleveland

This is a Fool and Scholar Production. Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

###Trigger Warning### Sounds of vomiting (Time Stamp 21:40-21:53)

Dark Dice: Meet the Innskeep Sep 29, 2018

Before the journey begins we meet one of the characters, Iaus Innskeep, a tiefling assassin voiced by David Ault.

Credits:

Story by Travis Vengroff (The Game Master) Produced and Edited by Travis Vengroff Mixed by Sarah Buchynski

Cast:

Innskeep – David Ault

“Domain of the Nameless God” & “Wandering Souls” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin, with Hurdy Gurdy by Enzo Puzzovio “Dalewood Forest”, “Grin’s Bog”, & "A Plot Most Sinister" – Written and Performed by Josh Barron

Dark Dice art by Allen Morris with lettering and formatting by Kessi Riliniki

This is a Fool and Scholar Production Please support us on Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/LibertyPodcast

Special Thanks to:

Our amazing voice cast without whom this production would not be possible.

Dark Dice: Episode 0 - The Game Sep 25, 2018

Welcome to Dark Dice! This episode explains what Dark Dice is and how the game is going to be played.

Dark Dice is a horror actual-play D&D podcast that uses immersive soundscapes to create an added layer of immersion. Six travelers embark on a journey into the ruinous domain of the nameless god. They will never be the same again.

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