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The Thieves Guild

Jake Kerr | Epic Fantasy | Audio Drama | Thieves Guild | Full Castpodcastalchemy.studio
Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

From Nebula, Sturgeon, and StorySouth Award nominee Jake Kerr comes an epic fantasy story in the spirit of pulp fiction classics--a serial adventure that grows in scope every week. The Thieves Guild tells the story of Ralan, a street rat who quickly rises to become the guildmaster of the seemingly powerless and symbolic Thieves Guild. Dive into a rich world of geographical conflict and political intrigue that ignites epic battles and civil war. Uncover forgotten magic, swashbuckling adventure, secret societies, and witness heroic feats in this full cast fantasy audio drama.

The Thieves Guild is the story of a young man thrust into a role he never expected to fill. And what’s with all the dragon geographic names? Is there a long-forgotten dragon waiting in the mountains?

Interested in the development of the complex story and want to know how writer Jake Kerr puts it together every week? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Love world building? Want ongoing updates? Free Patreon members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history. 

If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.


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Episodes

The Mines

Transported far beyond Ness, Maela realizes she's headed for the inescapable Harvest Guild mines. Faced with a solid rock cell and a life sentence, even her legendary resourcefulness seems useless, leaving her with only despair... and a single red rose. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening f...

Jan 01, 20249 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Caught!

Racing against time, Maela searches the Great Tree for a hidden passage. In a desperate plea, she asks the tree itself for help and is magically transported to Polo's quarters, only to face a wary Guildmaster who dismisses her warning and misidentifies her allegiance. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can st...

Dec 30, 202313 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Orion's Study

Larsen dismisses Orion as a fool, easily manipulated. Yet, during their meeting, Orion's unexpected demands force Larsen to concede more than planned. Believing he's won, Larsen fails to see the potential threat behind Orion's seemingly simple request. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening fu...

Dec 27, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Teal's Message

Inside Harvest House, Maela uses quick thinking and layered deception to bypass multiple levels of security. Bluffing past suspicious guards with tales of emergencies and family tragedy, she finally reaches the empty Guild Hall, ready to search for the secret passage. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can st...

Dec 22, 20239 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Infiltration

Thwarted by Tim and Esmer's suspicion, Maela devises a new, audacious plan: impersonate a Harvest House guard. After a long, painful march in ill-fitting armor, she successfully takes guard Teal's place, giving herself a one-hour window to reach Polo. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening fur...

Dec 19, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Orion

To Ness, Guildmaster Orion is agreeable, perhaps even weak. But beneath the smiles lies cold ambition. As Larsen and Saxe focus on Polo, Orion sees his own path to power—a path that involves secretly eliminating the inconvenient Guildmaster Thief, Ralan. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening ...

Dec 16, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 34

The Deputy Guildmaster

Maela's attempts to warn Harvest House leadership hit another roadblock. After being harshly rebuffed by the prideful Deputy Esmer, her resolve hardens: diplomacy has failed, and now she must risk everything to reach Polo directly, likely via the Great Tree. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listen...

Dec 11, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 33

The Tower Balcony

Alard joins Raef on the Tower balcony, explaining the painful history that divided Ness and created the Old Quarter. He praises Ralan's impact but hints at greater dangers ahead, questioning if the Thieves Guild's traditional secrecy is still enough. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening furt...

Dec 08, 20238 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Harvest House

The mission: warn Polo. The method: manipulate guard Tim. Maela gains entry to Harvest House but finds Polo inaccessible. Her attempt to investigate the Great Tree as an alternate route backfires, leaving her outside and needing a new approach. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in...

Dec 04, 202320 minSeason 1Ep. 31

The Golden Apple

Getting to the isolated Guildmaster Polo requires bypassing Harvest House security. Maela identifies her target—a senior guard named Tim—and begins a careful game of manipulation at a local tavern, successfully setting the stage for infiltration. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further ...

Dec 01, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 30

The Blade of the Guildmaster

With Ralan absent, Alard presides over a tense Captains' meeting. As they debate how to warn Polo, Maela resurrects an ancient, dangerous guild position—the Blade—and maneuvers skillfully to claim the role and the critical mission for herself. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in ...

Nov 27, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 29

The Outlanders

Ralan learns the true scope of his guild and Maela's ingenuity. Faced with the plot against Polo and Karch's journey to the Outlands, Ralan steps fully into his Guildmaster role, making Raef his apprentice and commanding a dangerous solo mission for himself. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listen...

Nov 24, 20238 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Larsen's New Plan

Larsen's fury over the escape shifts targets. Dismissing Ralan as unreachable, he orders Karch to eliminate Guildmaster Polo instead. Faced with a difficult assassination, Karch devises a far more ambitious—and treacherous—plan involving the Outlanders. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening f...

Nov 21, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 27

A Guild Welcome

Reunited with Raef and Alard in the heart of the hidden Old Quarter, Ralan dons the black robes of his new station. The unexpected respect from his guild members weighs heavily, forcing him to confront the immense responsibility he now carries. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in...

Nov 18, 20238 minSeason 1Ep. 26

An Expensive Boat

Alard secures passage with coin, but their journey hits a snag when the captain balks at landing near the Ash Fields. Diplomacy fails, leaving Maela to ensure their arrival with her own unique brand of negotiation. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story. --- Interested in ...

Nov 13, 20237 minSeason 1Ep. 25

The Old Quarter

Expecting squalor, Ralan enters the Old Quarter to find a surprising scene. Guided by Trendel, he learns the bridge crossing was orchestrated by Maela and receives a stunning revelation: the crumbling facade hides a vast, organized community—the true Thieves Guild. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start...

Nov 11, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Crossing the Bridge

Swept up by a protective human tide, Ralan is carried across the Great Bridge, shielded from the chaotic guards by disguised Harvest workers. Reaching the other side, shaken but safe, he begins to grasp the hidden support network operating within Ness. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening fu...

Nov 06, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 23

The Safe House

Deeper into the hidden world of guild alliances, the trio finds shelter with a sympathizer. Learning the extent of the manhunt for Ralan, they forgo a safer escape route, opting instead to travel covertly in a wagon towards the volatile Old Quarter. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening furth...

Nov 04, 20236 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Picking Up the Pieces

With Ralan loose and his initial scheme in ruins, Larsen pivots. Calming the furious Saxe with promises of a simpler, sharper plan, he ensures the hunt for Ralan is called off—for now—focusing instead on a new path to secure control over Ness. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in ...

Oct 30, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Not Getting Caught

Thinking on his feet, Ralan uses his wits, speed, and riding skill to navigate a chaotic escape from the Knight Tower. Just as freedom across the Great Bridge seems within reach, he discovers powerful forces aligned against him are waiting in force. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening furth...

Oct 28, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Through the Front Door

Maela frees a worried Alard and a bruised Raef from the catacombs. Expecting a fight, they emerge into unexpected chaos thanks to Ralan's diversion, only to find their escape plan upended by the Guildmaster's own surprising getaway. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story. ...

Oct 24, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Escape

Alone in the depths of the Knight Tower's prison, Maela finds the path to Alard's solitary cell isn't clear. Faced with unexpected encounters and the final guard, she must weigh the mission's needs against her instincts, forcing a critical choice. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further...

Oct 21, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Maela's Plan

From kitchen chaos to prison hallways, Ralan and Maela infiltrate the Knight Tower. But when their carefully planned diversion fails at the final hurdle, Ralan makes a bold, perhaps foolish, move, forcing Maela to proceed with the rescue alone. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in...

Oct 16, 202313 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Across the Flats

Ralan learns quickly: trust Maela, keep quiet, and don't point. Guided through the dangerous streets, he witnesses the guild's reach and Maela's resourcefulness, culminating in a surprisingly effective lie to mislead the Knight Protectors hot on his trail. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listenin...

Oct 13, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Anger in the Tower

While Karch fumes over Ralan's sewer escape and orders a city-wide manhunt, Raef faces the brutal reality of his own capture. Thrown into the Knight dungeons and interrogated by Saxe, Raef's loyalty to his friend is put to the ultimate test. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in th...

Oct 09, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 15

In the Sewers

Escaping through Ness's foul sewers, Ralan learns unsettling truths from Maela about the Outlanders and the hidden power of the Thieves Guild. The journey stinks, but the real shock comes with news of Alard's capture, forcing Ralan to make his first real decision as Guildmaster. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where...

Oct 07, 202311 minSeason 1Ep. 14

A Surprise Visitor

Ralan wakes to assassins at his door. Saved by Alard's fierce defense but trapped by archers, his only hope is Maela, a sharp-tongued girl who's definitely not the Craft apprentice she appears to be, leading him down a foul-smelling escape route. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further ...

Oct 02, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Off to Prison

Raef's daring disruption earns him a painful awakening and a trip to the Knight dungeons. His defiant claim of joining the Thieves Guild only brings mockery and threats, forcing him to confront the brutal reality behind his romantic notions of rebellion. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening ...

Sep 29, 20235 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Blame

Larsen blames Karch for the failed vote, blind to his deputy's simmering resentment. Forced to stand silent, Karch begins plotting his next move, determined to regain control and remove the unexpected obstacle named Ralan. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story. --- Intere...

Sep 25, 20234 minSeason 1Ep. 11

The Founders Day Banquet

Seated amongst resentful peers, Ralan learns the Thieves Guild is far older and more significant than he knew. Armed with this knowledge and a newfound respect for his predecessor, he makes a decision that saves one guild but puts his own life in immediate danger. Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. --- Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start ...

Sep 22, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 10
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