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Liberty: Tales from the Tower was nominated for a Lovie award, and our D&D Podcast Dark Dice was nominated for TWO Signal awards! There is an audience vote and we could really use your help, as we're competing with iHeart and CNN. After you log in, it's only a single click to vote for each one. Links below: ⁠⁠Best Scripted Fiction Podcast⁠⁠ Most Innovative Audio Experience⁠ ⁠Best Original Score⁠ Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tales from The Tower: All Episodes in Season 1. New Scripts, New Recordings. New Soundtrack. Your favorite stories reimagined. All 10 episodes are Available Now. [The files have been updated - so just go back and listen today] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've officially been podcasting for TEN years! We feel old, but also extremely grateful! Join us for a short chat, and a horror story. If you enjoy our story here and maybe don’t know about what else we create, check out the Don't Mind anthology for mysterious spine chillers, The White Vault for arctic frights, and Dark Dice for a horror fantasy. (...also VAST Horizon for a haunting Sci-fi epic) You can also follow us on YouTube. Our careers and the lives we have now would not be possible without our amazing Patreon supporters! Patreon.com/foolandscholar to help us get through the next 10 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the sky rail ride comes to an unexpected stop, we are left to wonder what might be happening below us... Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Co-Edited, with Co-Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Co-Edited with Co-Sound Design by Kasch Wilder Mixing and Mastering by Finnur Nielsen Script Editing by W.K. Statz Executive Producers: Dennis Greenhill, Carol Vengroff, AJ Punk'n, & Maico Villegas Cast: Petrus Claerhaut, Announcement :: Peter Lewis Galla, Aurelia Stolo :: K.A. Statz Octavia Idda :: Laine Kelly Marcus Desta :: Travis Vengroff Antonia, Fan 2 :: E.J. Lavery Officer Kleo, Fan 1 :: Ryan Philbrook SkyRail Announcer :: Mike Kayatta News Reporter 2 :: Dallas Wheatley Officer Modric :: Daniel Thoreson Officer Vita :: Lindsay Zana “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “Tower Underscore” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff “Atrius Endures” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters | David Cummings | 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 fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join a ship of wayward travelers as they get lost within the frozen sea during the polar night…  This story is completely unrelated to previous seasons of Dark Dice. Even if you don’t like the concept of listening to people play a game or improvised horror, this show is unique – cutting out 4th-wall breaking elements to feel like you’re actually in the world, just like our scripted stories. Dark Dice: Season 3: Shores of the Silver Thrum - A new tale by Fool & Scholar Productions. ALSO: Even if you've never played Dungeons & Dragons before... Prepare to embark on a legendary adventure! We're thrilled to offer you the chance to win a seat at the renowned Dark Dice D&D table, set in the enchanting surroundings of historic Lumley Castle. This giveaway grants the winner an exclusive ticket to the "D&D in a Castle" event from November 10-14, 2023.  It takes seconds to enter. Details: https://dndinacastle.com/darkdicegiveaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

As the team reaches Dr. Moren's former lair, they face their greatest challenges yet... CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains mild vomiting sounds from 11:05-11:20 Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Dialogue Editing, Mixing, and Mastering by Marisa Ewing (Hemlock Creek Productions) Script Editing by W.K. Statz & Travis Vengroff Executive Producer Dennis Greenhill Cast: Petrus Claerhaut, Dr. Augustus Moren, Computer :: Peter Lewis Maxima ‘Max’ :: Jordan Cobb Albina :: Frankie Larson Cicera ‘C.C.’ :: Cole Burkhardt Hilaria :: Christy Luse Blandus :: Travis Vengroff Section Director Tori :: Naomi McMillan Officer Husar :: Daniel Demerin Officer Tacoma ::Lindsay Graham Broadcaster :: Kaitlin Statz Seven :: Eyþór Viðarsson Forge :: Ryan Philbrook Ringer, Officer :: Graham Rowat Kett, Decima the miner :: Lindsay Zana “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “Tower Underscore” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff “Atrius Endures”, "Action Jingle (intense)", "Dark Happiness", "Fun with Friends", and "Hard Extraction" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Blackout" Written and Performed by James Adam Cartwright and Steven Melin Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) Kessir Riliniki - Vomiting Sounds Daniel Demerin - Sinister Fringer Laughter "Ambience.mp3" originally recorded by kickhat https://freesound.org/people/Taira%20Komori/sounds/216927/ Content Warning: Vomiting - Time Stamps - 11:05-11:20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Without food or connection to the outside world, the team returns to the Mines and Mysteries to help pass the time...  Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Dialogue Editing, Mixing, and Mastering by Marisa Ewing (Hemlock Creek Productions) Script Editing by W.K. Statz & Travis Vengroff Cast: Petrus Claerhaut, Dr. Augustus Moren, Computer :: Peter Lewis Maxima ‘Max’ :: Jordan Cobb Albina :: Frankie Larson Cicera ‘C.C.’ :: Cole Burkhardt Hilaria :: Christy Luse Blandus :: Travis Vengroff Section Director Tori :: Naomi McMillan Officer Husar :: Daniel Demerin Officer Tacoma ::Lindsay Graham Broadcaster :: Kaitlin Statz Seven :: Eyþór Viðarsson Forge :: Ryan Philbrook Ringer, Officer :: Graham Rowat Kett, Decima the miner :: Lindsay Zana “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “Tower Underscore” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff “Atrius Endures” + "Action Jingle (intense)" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master "Crushing a can.wav" originally recorded by CGEffex "Ambience.mp3" originally recorded by kickhat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the planned lockdown continues, the team continues to delve deeper into the Mines and Mysteries...  Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Dialogue Editing, Mixing, and Mastering by Marisa Ewing (Hemlock Creek Productions) Script Editing by W.K. Statz & Travis Vengroff Cast: Petrus Claerhaut, Dr. Augustus Moren, Computer :: Peter Lewis Maxima ‘Max’ :: Jordan Cobb Albina :: Frankie Larson Cicera ‘C.C.’ :: Cole Burkhardt Hilaria :: Christy Luse Blandus :: Travis Vengroff Section Director Tori :: Naomi McMillan Officer Husar :: Daniel Demerin Officer Tacoma ::Lindsay Graham Broadcaster :: Kaitlin Statz Seven :: Eyþór Viðarsson Forge :: Ryan Philbrook Ringer, Officer :: Graham Rowat Kett, Decima the miner :: Lindsay Zana “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “Tower Underscore” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff “Atrius Endures” + "Action Jingle (intense)" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master "Crushing a can.wav" originally recorded by CGEffex "Ambience.mp3" originally recorded by kickhat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a controlled release of gas, a group of friends who settles in during the lockdown for a much-anticipated game of Mines and Mysteries...  Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Dialogue Editing, Mixing, and Mastering by Marisa Ewing (Hemlock Creek Productions) Script Editing by W.K. Statz & Travis Vengroff Cast: Petrus Claerhaut, Dr. Augustus Moren, Computer :: Peter Lewis Maxima ‘Max’ :: Jordan Cobb Albina :: Frankie Larson Cicera ‘C.C.’ :: Cole Burkhardt Hilaria :: Christy Luse Blandus :: Travis Vengroff Section Director Tori :: Naomi McMillan Officer Husar :: Daniel Demerin Officer Tacoma ::Lindsay Graham Broadcaster :: Kaitlin Statz Seven :: Eyþór Viðarsson Forge :: Ryan Philbrook Ringer, Officer :: Graham Rowat Kett, Decima the miner :: Lindsay Zana “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “Tower Underscore” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff "Super Galaxy Squadron: Intermission" - Written and perform by Travis Vengroff as Random Encounter “Atrius Endures” & "Action Jingle (intense)" – Written and Performed by Steven Melin "Critical Research" - Written by Travis Vengroff arranged and performed by Steven Melin Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: https://www.foolandscholar.com/store Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An experience of a lifetime goes awry when one Expo goer encounters what it means to experience another’s Happiness... Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Dialogue Editing by Sarah Buchynski Mixing and Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Petrus Claerhaut, Dr. Shun :: Peter Lewis Melina Krosos :: Jordan Cobb Dr. Small/Man 1/Young Man :: Graham Rowat Italus :: Paul Mella Archon Reeve, Child :: Lani Minella Investigator Richter :: Jon Grilz  Female Announcer, Stranger 1, DCO Secretary :: Kaitlin Statz Game Worker, Helper, Computer, Man 2 :: Travis Vengroff Livia :: Tamara Parliament Expo Worker, Defense Lawyer :: Chad Ellis Stranger 2, Emergency Worker 1 :: A.R. Olivieri Attendant Venius :: Sean Daniel Francis Father, Citizen Goldner :: Jonathan Goldberg Mother :: Kristy Vengroff Carino Little Child :: Desmond Carino Bully :: Max Carino Ulpia Gift :: Karin Heimdahl Nerus, Emergency Worker 2 :: Peter Young Woman 1 :: Hem Cleveland Sky Rail Announcer :: Mike Kayatta Woman 2 :: Christy Luse DRD Secretary - Russ D. More Maam :: Nikolle Doolin Coworker :: Steven Melin Officer :: Daniel Demerin Dr. Yukida :: Diane Casanova Particularly Loud Scream :: Chris Curran Tertulius Justus :: Jon St. John News Announcer 2 :: Cat Blackard Music: “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “News Theme” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff “Snowfall” “Shimmering Lights” “Organic To Synthetic 7” “Fun with Friends” – All written and performed by Punchdeck “Dark Happiness” “Deception Unveiled” “Atrius Endures” – Written and Performed by Steven Melin Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Night Expo is underway and a group of friends take a well-deserved night off to enjoy the best Atrius has to offer. Though the night is young, small problems begin to arise even before they proceed into their first attraction: The Cave of Mirrors. Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Additional Dialogue Editing and Sound Design by Pacific S. Obadiah Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis Milonius (Milo) Townsend :: Aaron Drake Female Announcer :: Kaitlin Statz Caesonia Townsend :: Carson Crone Archon Reeve :: Lani Minella Numitor Kim :: Travis Vengroff Officer :: Jon Grilz Mother :: Caitlin Buckley Music: “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “News Theme” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research 2.0” – Written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and performed by Steven Melin “Organic to Synthetic 7” – Written, arranged, and performed by Punch Deck Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the evening before the Night Entertainment Expo, and as the final preparations are being made, one ride is proving to be more than anticipated... Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced, Edit, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis Aemilius Cobb :: Travis Vengroff Female Announcer :: Kaitlin Statz Ride Announcer :: Diane Casanova Archon Reeve :: Lani Minella Lt. Marlon :: KC Wayland Soldier :: Graham Rowat Separatist 1 :: Sean Daniel Francis Separatist 2 :: Peter Young Separatist 3 :: Daniel Thoreson Soldier 2 :: Paul Mella Investigator :: Russ D. More Music: “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “News Theme” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research 2.0” – Written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and performed by Steven Melin Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Burke's team typically cleans murder sites, however they may have arrived at their latest job too soon... This episode of Tales from the Tower was written by Ben Thompson - the writer behind BadassoftheWeek.com and features characters submitted by fans who played the Liberty: AFTER roleplaying game. Credits: Written by Ben Thompson Produced, Co-Edited, with Sound Design by Travis Vengroff Co-Edited, with additional Sound Design by Pacific S. Obadiah Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader The Character "Stahley" was Created by Morgan Humphries Cast: Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis Burke :: Russ D. More Stahley :: Kristen DiMercurio Bennett :: Caitlin Buckley Girl :: Christy Luse Music: “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “News Theme” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research 2.0” – Written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and performed by Steven Melin “Blackout” – Written by Adam Cartwright, arranged by Travis Vengroff Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight we return to the shining city of Atrius for new tales of horror in Season 3 of Tales from the Tower...  Recent mining excavations led to the discovery of a small descending hole beneath the city, aptly titled The Narrow. Listen to uncover what we know so far.   Credits: Written by K.A. Statz Produced Travis Vengroff Co-Produced, with Sound Design and Mixing by Sarah Buchynski Mixing & Mastering by Brandon Strader Cast: Petrus Claerhaut :: Peter Lewis Carillo :: Sarah Rhea Werner Card :: Christy Luse Rama :: Daniel Demerin Verr :: Pacific S. Obadiah Walco :: Travis Vengroff Attendant :: Sean Howard Silva :: Zoe Von Embler Elidi :: Sean Daniel Francis Music: “Tales from the Tower Theme” – Arranged and Performed by Brandon Boone “News Theme” – Written and performed by Travis Vengroff “Critical Research 2.0” – Written by Travis Vengroff, arranged and performed by Steven Melin “Blackout” – Written by Adam Cartwright, arranged by Travis Vengroff Tales from the Tower art by Cat Blackard This is a Fool and Scholar Production. We are a two person creative team and we can only create this show because of fan support! Please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FoolandScholar Check out our Merch: www.LibertyEndures.com Free Transcripts are also available: https://www.patreon.com/posts/tales-from-tower-6887972/  Special Thanks to: Our Patreon supporters! | Carol Vengroff | Tovusound | David Cummings Sound Effects: (attribution licensees) “laboratory – loop.wav” originally recorded by sound-master Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices