Dice Company: Small Embers - A Cinematic D&D Actual Play

Dice Company: Small Embers - A Cinematic D&D Actual Play

Dice Company: Small Embers is a cinematic actual play podcast using Dungeons & Dragons 5e to tell a high-stakes, character-driven fantasy story. Set in the war-torn world of Aethelon, the series blends immersive worldbuilding, dark intrigue, and emotional storytelling in a richly produced audio drama. Listeners follow a party of unlikely heroes as they uncover ancient secrets, confront imperial forces, and risk everything in a sprawling narrative of rebellion, sacrifice, and hope. With professional sound design, strong roleplay, and a grounded, narrative tone, Small Embers brings tabletop storytelling to life for fans of Critical Role, The Adventure Zone, and Dimension 20. New episodes release weekly. Start from Chapter 1 for the full journey, or jump into the latest season to hear the story unfold.

Episodes

August 22, 2023 β€’ 64 mins

In the REMASTERED first chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... The gang all meet one another in a dingy basement and agree to take on a risky job for a variety of reasons. Fate, and the bounders, have other ideas.

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πŸŒͺ️ In the remastered second chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... The gang leave the city of Lunadine in search of the Nimbus Foundry and discover some of Alphon's wildlife in the process.

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In the REMASTERED third chapter and conclusion of the 'Appalling Consequences' introduction of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... The gang return to the city of Lunadine with a number of freed children in tow as news of their 'crimes' spread through the Khailian Empire.

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In the fourth chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... The gang set sail in the skies aboard their airship, with the Empire following them, they find a safe landing spot in the Pythereal Mountains.

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πŸ¦‘ In the fifth chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... The gang venture into a cave on the hunt for a mysterious beast stalking the jungle forests. What could possibly go wrong?

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In the sixth chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... The gang find themselves in a dire situation in Haven, when Tock spots a group of Bounders and a member of the Shadow Vanguard in the jungle forest.

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In the seventh chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... The gang visit the Gnomish city of Slateholm in search of one of Vander's contacts. Gearhead, leader of the Greasefire Gang.

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πŸš‚ In the eighth chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... The gang prepare for their first ever paid mission together, opting toΒ  adopt alter-egos to help them blend in.Β 

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πŸŽ™ Starring:

🎭 Alex Morrison as Augustus Zeno – Bluesky 🎭 Charlie Blackadder as Vander Finnick – Bluesky 🎭 Dave Windust as Bennie Quez – Bluesky 🎭 Harry King as Tock – Bluesky 🎭 TC Patrick as The Dungeon Master – Bluesky

🎧 Special Thanks To:

✨ Richard Godden – Voice of God (Website | Bluesky) ✨ Eric Dieter – Credits King (Bluesky)

🎼 Original Music & Epic Soundscapes By: Featuring compositions from Mykola Sosin, Tabletop ...

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In the tenth chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... The gang awaken in Slateholm keen to speak to Gearhead about the Jurema wood they need to fix the Sterling.

🎲 Small Embers is a high-production Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play podcast, blending immersive storytelling, rich roleplay, and cinematic sound design. Using D&...

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🧊 In the eleventh chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... The gang head up the mountain of Grodsankeer in search of the entrance to the legendary Tomb of Elias the Wanderer.

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In the twelfth chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... The gang continue to make thier way through legendary Tomb of Elias the Wanderer.

🎲 Small Embers is a high-production Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play podcast, blending immersive storytelling, rich roleplay, and cinematic sound design. Using D&D 5E as its foundation, ...

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In the Halloween special and thirteenth chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... the crew of the Sterling recover from their exploits in the Tomb of the Wanderer, only to discover they're all having terrible nightmares.

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βš”οΈ In the fourteenth chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... the crew recover from their night of nightmares and find themselves changed, when a handsome man enters.

🎲 Small Embers is a high-production Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play podcast, blending immersive storytelling, rich roleplay, and cinematic sound design. Using D...

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πŸ•Œ In the fifteenth chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... the crew of the Sterling along with newcomer Bardol Schultz prepare to launch a daring heist at The Topaz Keep.

🎲 Small Embers is a high-production Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play podcast, blending immersive storytelling, rich roleplay, and cinematic sound design. U...

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πŸŽ™ Starring:

🎭 Alex Morrison as Augustus Zeno – Bluesky 🎭 Charlie Blackadder as Vander Finnick – Bluesky 🎭 Dave Windust as Bennie Quez – Bluesky 🎭 Harry King as Tock – Bluesky 🎭 TC Patrick as The Dungeon Master – Bluesky

🎧 Special Thanks To:

✨ Richard Godden – Voice of God (Website | Bluesky) ✨ Eric Dieter – Credits King (Bluesky)

🎼 Original Music & Epic Soundscapes By: Featuring compositions from Mykola Sosin, Tabletop ...

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In the seventeenth chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... a surprising turn of events from one of the crew leads to a showdown as they make their way to Haven...

🎲 Small Embers is a high-production Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play podcast, blending immersive storytelling, rich roleplay, and cinematic sound design. Using D&am...

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🌰 In the eighteenth chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... the crew split while in Haven, with Augustus and Bennie spy-catching, while Vander and Tock go squirrel-chasing...

🎲 Small Embers is a high-production Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play podcast, blending immersive storytelling, rich roleplay, and cinematic sound desig...

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πŸ”₯ In the nineteenth chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... the crew send the villagers of Haven off in The Sterling and try to create a distraction from Morven and his hordes...

🎲 Small Embers is a high-production Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play podcast, blending immersive storytelling, rich roleplay, and cinematic sound d...

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πŸŒ™ In the twentieth chapter of Small Embers, the Dice Company Narrative Adventure Audio Podcast, using D&D rules as a framework in this Actual Play variation... the crew head below ground to escape the Empire as something emerges from the darkness...

🎲 Small Embers is a high-production Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play podcast, blending immersive storytelling, rich roleplay, and cinematic sound design. Using D&D 5E as its...

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