Artifacts of the Arcane

Jake Kerr | Urban Fantasy | Audio Drama | Full Cast•podcastalchemy.studio

The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.

From Jake Kerr, the Nebula-nominated writer of the popular Thieves Guild epic fantasy podcast, comes the story of an alternate history where the industrial revolution destroyed the world's reliance on magic. In 1938 Manhattan, where magic is practically forgotten, young Tommy Black lives in an apartment with his reclusive grandfather. Until one day on a walk to their favorite restaurant they are attacked by ominous shadow creatures. Shocked to find out that his grandfather is a formerly famous archmage that wields a magical artifact, Tommy is tasked by his grandfather to escape with this artifact—the seemingly useless Staff of Light.

A full cast fantasy, season one follows Tommy as he finds new friends and discovers a world where magic is emerging anew, with the mightiest magic coming from a frightening illusionist in Germany, who is rumored to be able to sway people to his will with his voice.

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Plan C

Artifacts of the Arcane: The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world. Tommy is ambushed as he enters his room. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr: https://jakekerr.com Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild: https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild/

Dec 23, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 16

Plans Are Made

Artifacts of the Arcane: The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world. Tommy tracks down Naomi for help. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr: https://jakekerr.com Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild: https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild/

Dec 16, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 15

Betrayal

An important note this week: Due to circumstances beyond our control, we had to re-cast the role of Tommy Black. You will also notice that we have a new host, as well. We don't anticipate any further changes, and we apologize for disruption. We have decided to re-record the entire season with the new voices to provide a more holistic and immersive experience without the change in voices. We will be doing that over the next two months. Artifacts of the Arcane: The world has abandoned magic, but m...

Dec 09, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 14

Cain

Artifacts of the Arcane: The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world. Tommy finally meets Cain and receives a powerful lesson in magic. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here . Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here .

Dec 02, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 13

The Quartermaster Gives Me Spectacles

Tommy is equipped for his meeting with Cain. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here . Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here .

Nov 25, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 12

A Wall Confuses Me

Tommy meets Lord Ainsley, the Master of the Citadel of London. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here . Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here .

Nov 18, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Naomi Passes a Test

Tommy, Mister Ali, and Naomi arrive at the Citadel of London. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here . Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here .

Nov 11, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 10

I Light Up a Room

At Kings Cross Station, Tommy, Mister Ali, and Naomi meet three masters of magic and... a surprise. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here . Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here .

Nov 04, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 9

I Fail at Magic

Mister Ali relays some of the history of Tommy's grandfather and the staff, while Naomi observes. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here . Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here .

Oct 28, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8

I Meet Naomi, Who Hates Me

Tommy and Mister Ali take refuge in a Way Station as Djinn attack. They meet Naomi, a girl Tommy's age who is proficient at magic. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here . Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here .

Oct 21, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Sticks and Stones

Tommy and Mister Ali escape the river into a desert mountain range. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here . Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here .

Oct 14, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 6

I Battle a River

As Mister Ali rests, Tommy discovers more about his grandfather's mysterious staff. Wanting to head home, Tommy decides to use the mighty artifact against the mighty river. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here . Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here .

Oct 07, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Hrumph!

Tommy learns more about his grandfather and the staff from Mister Ali as the make their way down the long staircase to the mysterious and dangerous Nar Marratum river, a river that apparently has a mind of its own. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here . Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here .

Sep 30, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Old Fortress Under Attack

Tommy learns that the Persian Garden restaurant is actually some kind of fortress... and it is under atack from scores of magical creatures. With their backs agains the wall, there is only one escape. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here . Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here .

Sep 23, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Chef's Table

The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world. Tommy learns more about magic and his grandfather. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr: https://jakekerr.com --- Check out our other drama podcasts! The Thieves Guild An epic fantasy centered around the city-state of Ness Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild Thursday A cyberpunk VR Thriller No one can be trusted when nothing is real. https://podcas...

Sep 16, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Shadows in Manhattan

The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world. It's pre-war 1938 Manhattan. Technology has made magic obsolete. So much so that people don't even think of magic anymore. In this world, Tommy Black and his odd grandfather walk to their favorite restaurant after watching an Errol Flynn movie. On the way they are suddenly confronted with the reality of powerful magical creatures. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr: https://jakekerr.com Check out our other drama p...

Sep 09, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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