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, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 37
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, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 35
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, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 34
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, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 27
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, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 23
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, 2023•6 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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, 2023•5 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 10