The Thieves Guild

Jake Kerr | Epic Fantasy | Audio Drama | Thieves Guild | Full Cast•podcastalchemy.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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More Mischief

Guildmaster Larsen savors his imminent victory over the Harvest Guild, dismissing his brother Ralan as a solved problem. But just as the banquet begins, Raef's chaotic disruption shatters the calm, proving that Ralan's influence—and Larsen's troubles—may not be over. 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 sta...

Sep 18, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 9

The Founders Day Parade

Pelted with garbage and scorn, Ralan endures the brutal reality of the Founders Day parade. But instead of breaking, the humiliation fuels a new defiance against his brother, culminating in a bold decision to crash the exclusive Guildmaster Dinner. 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 furthe...

Sep 15, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Back to the Four Corners

Ralan took the fall, revealing an honor Raef never saw. Now, determined to repay that loyalty, Raef decides the only way to help Ralan navigate his grim new role is to embrace the shadows and join the Thieves Guild 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 listening further in the story. --- Inter...

Sep 11, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Alard

The title is Guildmaster, but the quarters are a basement cell. Ralan's hopes for luxury are crushed, replaced by the dread of the parade. Then, Deputy Alard reveals the Thieves Guild isn't what it seems, leaving Ralan with more questions than answers. 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...

Sep 08, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 6

The Guildmaster Merchant

Dragged before his furious brother, Ralan expects punishment. Instead, he receives a promotion... to Guildmaster Thief, the most despised position in Ness. Larsen and Karch think they've solved their Ralan problem, but have they just created a new one? 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...

Sep 04, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Off To See The Guildmaster

Captured and nursing a headache, Ralan expects a familiar lecture or whipping. But Karch's smug silence and an unusual boat trip upriver hint at something far different, and Ralan's usual bravado gives way to a chilling fear. 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. --- Int...

Sep 01, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Caught

Ralan revels in telling tales of his latest prank, safe in his anonymity... or so he thinks. But when his brother's ambitious deputy, Karch, arrives, the laughter stops, and Ralan learns that boasting can have brutal consequences. 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. --...

Aug 28, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Karch

The stained robe is more than evidence; it's an opportunity. Karch, the ambitious Deputy Guildmaster, sees Ralan's prank as the perfect leverage to manipulate his own Guildmaster and remove a long-standing irritation. A dangerous plan begins to form. 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...

Aug 25, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 2

In The Shadow of the Wall

A dare. A tomato. A White Guard's stained robe. Ralan thinks it's harmless fun, especially when his friend takes the risk, but acts of defiance in the city of Ness often have unexpected consequences. 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 the development...

Aug 21, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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