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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

Prisoners & Plans

Maela reunites with Darla, confirming magic is real in this strange new Ness. While Darla urgently pushes for escape, Maela advocates caution, leading them to plan intelligence gathering while navigating their deepening, complex bond. 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...

Apr 15, 202420 minSeason 2Ep. 7

A Dagger Thrown

Disturbed by Larsen's recklessness and Pattis's complacency, Karch seizes control of the escalating crisis. He issues urgent orders to defend key points against the inevitable Harvest backlash, but his deepest fears about Orion remain unaddressed. 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...

Apr 12, 202411 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Flames Along the Throughway

Rogers confirms the worst in the burning Green Belt: a coordinated purge targeting the Harvest Guild, enabled by Knights. As hundreds are marched into exile, Rogers sends the chilling message: Civil war is coming. 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 t...

Apr 09, 202411 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Dragon Road

As Raef uncovers physical proof of the Magic Guild's drastic actions in blocking Dragon Road centuries ago, Larsen briefs a newly returned Karch on his own drastic plan to purge the Harvest Guild, dismissing Karch's serious concerns. 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....

Apr 07, 202416 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Glorious Flames

Ralan navigates his first Guild Council, assuring his captains the threat from Larsen is contained. Unbeknownst to them, Larsen is actively overseeing the fiery purge of the Harvest Guild, revealing a dangerous gap in the Thieves' intelligence as they focus on Maela's capture. 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 y...

Apr 02, 202416 minSeason 2Ep. 3

A Good Omen

The tunnel led Maela not to safety, but to another world—a sister city also called Ness, where the Magic Guild still thrives. Identified as coming from "the other side," she faces detention and the unsettling reality that magic is undeniably real. 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...

Mar 30, 202411 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Under the Tower

Vesper learns the surprising truth behind the Thieves Guild's "take so we can give" mission. To survive Ralan's interrogation, he offers to betray Orion, but his ultimate reason for wanting to join hinges on a strange fascination that surprises everyone, including 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 c...

Mar 24, 202416 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Fires in the Flats

Season 1 ends in fire. While Ralan and Raef watch the first flames from afar, Captain Rogers plunges into a night of escalating arson targeting the Harvest Guild, uncovering disturbing signs of a conspiracy involving Merchants and Knights. 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 ...

Mar 22, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 62

In the Thieves Dungeon

Cornered and condemned, Vesper drops a bombshell on Alard: he is the Craft Guild's Blade. But revealing his identity is just the first step in a tense negotiation for his life and future—a decision that ultimately rests with the Guildmaster Thief. 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...

Mar 18, 20249 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Orion's Plans

Orion visits a terrified Larsen and listens to a desperate, dangerous plan to uproot the Harvest Guild. While outwardly agreeing, Orion secretly delights, seeing Larsen's disastrous scheme as the key to his own eventual takeover of 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 the st...

Mar 15, 20249 minSeason 1Ep. 60

The Long Road

Lost deep underground, Maela and Darla realize they chose the wrong path, but turning back is impossible. Battling exhaustion, hunger, and desperate thirst, they push deeper into the unknown tunnel, their survival hanging by a thread until an unexpected sound offers a sliver of hope. 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 ...

Mar 11, 202412 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Meeting in the Study

Ralan returns to Ness a changed Guildmaster, reuniting with Alard and Raef to share tales of Outlanders and lost history. But the reunion is cut short by pressing concerns: Maela is missing, and a bold plan is needed to stop Larsen's power grab. 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 i...

Mar 08, 202411 minSeason 1Ep. 58

The Missing Books

Raef uncovers fragments of Ness's violent past—over-farming, migration, a guild civil war, and eradicated histories. Yet, after hours of searching their own library, he confronts the most unsettling mystery: Why is there absolutely no record of the 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 l...

Mar 04, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 57

A Steep Path

Tested by darkness, fear, and a near-fatal fall, Maela and Darla's bond strengthens as they navigate the treacherous South Tunnel. Reaching the bottom and discovering an unexpected paved road, they follow the wind's direction with renewed hope for freedom. 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...

Mar 01, 202412 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Blood on the Bridge

Betrayed by Karch and captured by Outlanders, Ralan expects the worst. Instead, he's brought before their leader, Crown Wilhelm, in the surprisingly familiar city of Gaotteland for a tense audience that will reveal the true reasons behind the Outlander raids. 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 liste...

Feb 26, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Books And Signs

The book of guild iconography yields stunning secrets: confirmation of a forgotten Magic Guild and the complete absence of the Thieves Guild itself. Alard, realizing the significance, charges Raef with uncovering more of Ness's hidden past. 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...

Feb 23, 20248 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Walking The Ash Fields

Skulking near the mountains, the Craft Guild Blade discovers more Old Quarter secrets: a mysterious road leading into the mountain, and irrefutable proof the colossal tower is actively garrisoned by an organized Thieves Guild. His assassination mission instantly forgotten, his new priority is escape and reporting this vital intelligence. 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. Her...

Feb 19, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 53

The South Tunnel

Darla debunks the myths of the haunted South Tunnel, explaining its true nature as a treacherous passage with abandoned mine tracks deep below. Convinced this forgotten route is their best chance, she leads Maela into the darkness, hoping for an exit near the Ash Fields. 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...

Feb 16, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 52

A Discussion in the Shadows

Forced to wait by the Ranger Bartholomew, Ralan learns vital intel: the Outlander city is Gaotteland, they are at war with the Rangers, and only Pietro and Alard have ever safely visited. Bartholomew reveals Alard's "traitorous" past, complicating Ralan's understanding as he resumes his pursuit of Karch. 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 ...

Feb 12, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 51

The Blade's New Mission

Larsen receives intel from his Blade, Pattis, identifying allies and obstacles within the Harvest Guild. Frustrated but resolute, Larsen refines his ruthless plan: drive Harvest members from their homes, blame Polo, and force unification through desperation, while tasking Pattis with identifying key resistance points. 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...

Feb 10, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 50

A More Important Duty

Lost in the library's secrets, Raef neglects his duties, frustrating Alard. But when Raef reveals the hidden map and its shocking implications—a second Ness, Gaotteland—Alard's skepticism turns to stunned interest, particularly regarding a book Raef dismissed. 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 list...

Feb 06, 20246 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Escape

Weeks pass in the mine prison. Maela carefully cultivates her connection with Darla, setting a trap using feigned affection. After successfully incapacitating the guard, Maela's escape is within reach, but Darla's desperate plea forces an unexpected, dangerous change of plans. 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 y...

Feb 03, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 48

A Blade in the Ash Fields

Thwarted at the bridge, the Craft Guild Blade infiltrates the forbidden Old Quarter via the desolate Ash Fields. He discovers surprising sights: workers in black reclaiming the dead land, a decaying twin of Harvest House, and a massive, unknown tower looming in the distance, sparking his curiosity. 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 ...

Jan 30, 20247 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Ambushed on the Great Road

After days tracking Karch across the Plains, Ralan prepares to sabotage his camp under cover of darkness. Just as he closes in, he's stopped not by Karch's guards, but by a Ranger who recognizes his affiliation and forces him to halt his mission. 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 ...

Jan 27, 202415 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Larsen Receives a Report

Larsen's plans unravel. Polo is secure in Harvest House, Ralan is lost across the river, and Orion's nephew is an irritating presence. Frustrated by his Blade's report, Larsen abandons direct assassination, hinting at a new, potentially devastating strategy. 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...

Jan 24, 20248 minSeason 1Ep. 45

With the Rangers

Ralan enters the Ranger camp, attempting to maintain his "black knight" facade. But Captain Jesser immediately identifies him as a Thief, leading to a tense conversation where Ralan must carefully reveal just enough truth to gain Jesser's trust and aid for his mission against Karch. 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 w...

Jan 20, 202410 minSeason 1Ep. 44

The Hidden Map

While Alard focuses on practicalities, Raef delves into the treasure trove of the Thieves Tower library. He uncovers tantalizing fragments of lost history—a forgotten Magic Guild, a "Great Isolation"—and finds a hidden map revealing Ness's true, shocking place in a much larger world. 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 ...

Jan 15, 202412 minSeason 1Ep. 43

A Difficult Path

Ralan struggles across the unfamiliar Plains, his mission to intercept Karch already behind schedule. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he encounters two Rangers who mistake his black attire for a Knight variation, offering crucial aid—and intel—under false pretenses. 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 yo...

Jan 14, 202410 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Deep in the Mines

Trapped deep within the inescapable mine prison, Maela assesses her guards. Two are professionals, one is a wily old man immune to her tricks. Only Darla, the young female guard, shows a flicker of kindness—and perhaps a vulnerability Maela can exploit. 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 08, 202416 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Outside the City

Overwhelmed but resolute, Ralan embraces his role. He reflects on Ness's history, accepts the Guildmaster's ring and mission from Alard, acknowledges his new Tower and loyal guards, and rides out of Ness, leaving his old life completely behind. 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...

Jan 05, 20249 minSeason 1Ep. 40
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