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Season 4 | Ep. 19 | Bold Descent
Season 4 · Episode 14
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • Duration 34:18
The team descends to the ice field. They are not alone...Dark Dice is on our Season Break until the conclusion of Don't Mind Riku Cave.
Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)
Produced, Co-Edited, with Co-Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Co-Sound Design, Co-Editing, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen
Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas
Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder
Transcriptions by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff
Cast:
Narrator / Game Master – K.A. Statz
Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff
Yuehai – Sam Yeow
Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright
Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen
Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu
Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler
Music:
Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff
Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi
"Theme of the Realmweaver" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
"Wrath of Winter" Between Time Edition – Arranged and Performed by Steven Melin.
"Last Light" "Northrealm Theme" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
"Balance" – Written by Austin Wintory & Dallas Crane, Orchestrated and Mixed by Steven Melin, Lyrics & Translations by Travis Vengroff & Florian Seidler, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Violin by Matheus Garcia Souza, Hurdy-Gurdy by Matthias Loibner, Hammered Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton, Glockenspiel by Travis Vengroff, Budapest Strings, Choir, and Brass recorded by Musiversal
Cover art by Colin Lorimer with lettering by K.A. Statz
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Content Warnings: Death, Falling from Terminal Heights, Gaslighting
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Season 4 | Ep. 18 | Embers of Hope
Season 4 · Episode 18
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 • Duration 32:11
The team finishes their first Long Rest since the shipwreck, and plans their escape.
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Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)
Produced, Co-Edited, with Co-Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Co-Sound Design, Co-Editing, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen
Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas
Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder
Transcriptions by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff
Cast:
Narrator / Game Master – K.A. Statz
Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff
Yuehai – Sam Yeow
Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright
Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen
Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu
Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler
Algus Prazen – Roger Bowmer
Music:
Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff
Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi
"Theme of the Realmweaver" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
"Wrath of Winter" Between Time Edition – Arranged and Performed by Steven Melin.
"Last Light" "Northrealm Theme" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
"Fort Last" & "The Sunken Bulwark" – Written by Brandon Boone, Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton
"Westmann's Hold" &"Eternal War" – Written by Steven Melin, Dulcimer by Kyle Paxton
Cover art by Colin Lorimer with lettering by K.A. Statz
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Content Warnings:
Death, Drug Use, Freezing, Gaslighting, Solitary Confinement, Starvation
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D&D Legends and Lore: Lore of the Underdark
Season 4 · Episode 17
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 • Duration 56:35
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On this D&D Legends and Lore, William Stark and Omar Timsah cover the lore of the Underdark. In gem-studded caves and winding tunnels, turbulent waterways and vast caverns, the creatures of the Underdark make their homes. Subterranean rivers, fungus fields, deep gorges, underground cities, yawning chasms- Beautiful and treacherous are these hidden realms.
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Season 4 | Ep. 17 | Sanctuary
Season 4 · Episode 17
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • Duration 40:27
Desperate for warmth, the group investigates the source of the mysterious light.
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Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)
Produced, Co-Edited, with Co-Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Co-Sound Design, Co-Editing, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen
Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas
Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder
Transcriptions by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff
Cast:
Narrator / Game Master – K.A. Statz
Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff
Yuehai – Sam Yeow
Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright
Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen
Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu
Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler
Algus Prazen – Roger Bowmer
Music:
Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff
Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi
"Theme of the Realmweaver" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
"Wrath of Winter" Between Time Edition – Arranged and Performed by Steven Melin.
"Last Light" "Northrealm Theme" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
Cover art by Anthony Avon with lettering by K.A. Statz
Special Thanks to:
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Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com
Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738
Content Warnings: Death, Drug Use, Freezing, Gaslighting, Starvation
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Season 4 | Ep. 16 | A Frozen Divide
Season 4 · Episode 16
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 • Duration 41:40
The group continues through the frozen wasteland as more horrors are heard in the distance.
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Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)
Produced, Co-Edited, with Co-Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Co-Sound Design, Co-Editing, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen
Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas
Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder
Transcriptions by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff
Cast:
Narrator / Game Master – K.A. Statz
Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff
Yuehai – Sam Yeow
Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright
Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen
Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu
Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler
Perwit Stork – Travis Vengroff
Music:
Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff
Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi
"Theme of the Realmweaver" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
Between Time Editions of "Wrath of Winter" "A Corrupting Sound" – Arranged and Performed by Steven Melin.
"Echo of Seasons: Beyond Time Edition" – Written by Hitoshi Sakimoto, Arranged and Performed by Steven Melin.
"Lights Beyond the Trees" – Written by Yuzo Koshiro, Arranged and Performed by Steven Melin.
"Last Light" "On Shores of Silver" "Northrealm Theme" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
Cover art by Anthony Avon & Marcel Mercado with lettering by K.A. Statz
Special Thanks to:
Our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol VengroffThis is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of your support. Thank you for making this show possible!
Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com
Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738
Content Warnings: Death, Drug Use, Gaslighting, Starvation
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Season 4 | Ep. 15 | The Switchbacks
Season 4 · Episode 15
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 • Duration 42:18
Dawdling will do the party no good, but exploring the isle means discovering its dangers...
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Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Co-Sound Design, Co-Editing, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen
Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas
Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder
Transcriptions by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff
Cast:
Narrator / Game Master – K.A. Statz
Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff
Yuehai – Sam Yeow
Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright
Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen
Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu
Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler
Orir – Dayn Russell Leonardson
Ceelie - Hem Brewster
Music:
Music Director / Arranged by - Travis Vengroff
Music Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi
"Theme of the Realmweaver" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
Between Time Edition of "Wrath of Winter" – Arranged and Performed by Steven Melin.
"Wrath of Winter" & "A Corrupting Sound" written and co-orchestrated by Steven Melin, arranged and remixed by Travis Vengroff, Copyist & Co-Orchestrator Catherine Nguyen, Budapest Strings by Musiversal, Budapest Choir by Budapest Scoring (same soloists as below)
"Here Comes The Boar Knight" – Written by Steven Melin, Orchestrated & Performed by Mike Pettry
"Galaxy of Friendship" from the video game Super Galaxy Squadron - Written & Performed by Random Encounter (Travis' rock band)
"Last Light" "On Shores of Silver" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
Cover art by Colin Lorimer with lettering by K.A. Statz
Special Thanks to:
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Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.com
Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738
Content Warnings:
Death, Drug Use, Freezing to Death, Gaslighting, Starvation, Vomiting (acidic, from an animal)
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Season 4 | Ep. 14 | Echoes of the Hearth
Season 4 · Episode 14
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • Duration 50:41
Do You Hear That?
Awakened, the survivors discover things are not as they were, and never again will be…
Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)
Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Co-Sound Design, Co-Editing, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen
Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas
Dialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch Wilder
Additional Editing and Foley by Rikke Rømer
Transcriptions by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff
Cast:Narrator / Game Master – K.A. Statz
Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff
Yuehai – Sam Yeow
Agé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright
Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen
Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu
Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler
Orir – Dayn Russell Leonardson
Oror – Alexandria McCauley
Perwit Stork - Travis Vengroff
Music:Music Director / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi
"Theme of the Realmweaver" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
Between Time Edition of "Wrath of Winter" – Arranged and Performed by Steven Melin.
"Myths Made Manifest" Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Flute by Andrew Goodwin
"Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
Cover art by Colin Lorimer with lettering by K.A. Statz
Special Thanks to:You, our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol VengroffThis is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of your support. Thank you for making this show possible!
Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.comFree Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738
Content Warnings: Death, Eating Sounds (a single bite), Freezing to Death, Gaslighting, Starvation
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Season 4 | Ep. 13 | Inlet Hearth
Season 4 · Episode 13
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 • Duration 57:35
After regrouping, the survivors move to investigate the distant lights.
Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff
Co-Sound Design, Co-Editing, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur NielsenExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasDialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch WilderTranscriptions by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff
Cast:Narrator / Game Master – K.A. Statz
Narrator / Game Master – Travis Vengroff
Yuehai – Sam YeowAgé Ogun – Jasper William Cartwright
Vind Greyview – Eric Nelsen
Vivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichu
Jare Driftwood – Florian Seidler
Gamma Jija – Bee Apidae
Orir – Dayn Russell Leonardson
Oror – Alexandria McCauley
Old Renny – Richard K. Weber
Halfling Children – Hildur Aagaard & Atlas Aagaard
Music:Music Director / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi
"Theme of the Realmweaver" "On Shores of Silver" "Gaelhold" "Eternal War" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
"The Storm and The Sailor" Written with Lyrics and Vocals by Sam Yeow, Music Arranged by with Accordion & Percussion by Travis Vengroff, Ukulele by Studio Pros
"Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
Cover art by Colin Lorimer with lettering by K.A. Statz
Special Thanks to:You, our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol Vengroff
This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of your support. Thank you for making this show possible!
Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.comFree Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738
Content Warnings: Death, Eating Sounds (a single slurp from Jare - otherwise it's technically just "references to eating sounds"), Gaslighting
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Season 4 | Ep. 12 | Survivors
Season 4 · Episode 12
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 • Duration 34:57
Freezing and hungry, the team searches the beach and corpses.
Jasper's New RPG: Force of Extinction: A Post-Apocalyptic Action TTRPG
Story by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff (Co Game Masters)Produced, Edited, with Sound Design by Travis VengroffCo-Sound Design, Co-Editing, Mixing and Mastering by Finnur NielsenExecutive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico VillegasDialogue Editing (first round) by Kasch WilderTranscriptions by K.A. Statz & Travis Vengroff
Cast:Narrator / Game Master – K.A. StatzNarrator / Game Master – Travis VengroffYuehai – Sam YeowAgé Ogun – Jasper William CartwrightVind Greyview – Eric NelsenVivianna Bloodchamber – LilyPichuJare Driftwood – Florian Seidler
Music:Music Director / Arranged by - Travis VengroffMusic Engineer (Musiversal) - Gergő Láposi
"Theme of the Realmweaver" Written & orchestrated by Steven Melin, Copyists Peter Jones & Steven Melin, Hurdy-Gurdy & Dulcimer by Enzo Puzzovio, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
"The Sunken Bulwark" Written and performed by Brandon Boone, Flute by Andrew Goodwin
Between Time Editions of "Wrath of Winter" "Echo of Seasons" – Arranged and Performed by Steven Melin. "Echo of Seasons" written by Hitoshi Sakimoto
"Steadfast" Arranged by Travis Vengroff & Steven Melin, Lyrics & Vocals by Sam Yeow, based on "Last Light" by David Wise
"Last Light" written by David Wise & Steven Melin, orchestrated by Christopher Siu & Catherine Nguyen (Copyist), lyrics by Travis Vengroff, Woodwinds by Kristin Naigus, Budapest Strings & Choir by Musiversal
Cover art by Anthony Avon & Marcel Mercado with lettering by K.A. Statz
Special Thanks to:You, our Patreon supporters! | Our Fool & Scholar Discord Lampreys! | Carol VengroffThis is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of your support. Thank you for making this show possible!
Check out our Merch: www.DarkDice.comFree Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84864738
Content Warnings: Death, Drowning, Funeral, Gaslighting, Vomiting Water (It sounds like "coughing and spitting water")
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