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Artifacts of the ArcaneThe Regent's GardenA luxurious new base of operations in Paris provides a moment of peace, leading to a rare, vulnerable conversation between Tommy and Naomi about their futures. But the calm is shattered by their mysterious chaperone, Iggy, whose chilling capabilities are revealed in a tense elevator encounter.The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon members also receive copies of...2025-07-3016 min
BLXCK INK PodcastShire President Tyrrell Gardiner on Regional Growth & the Truth About AmalgamationIn this episode, I sit down with Shire President of Dardanup: Tyrrell Gardiner.. He's a cattle farmer and proud fourth-generation councillor. We unpack the realities of local government, the identity of regional WA, and the emotional weight of community leadership. From the evolving urban sprawl of Eaton and Millbridge to the ambitious future city of Wanju, Tyrrell brings grounded insight on what it really means to shape a growing region. We dig into council dynamics, generational perspective, infrastructure, sport, and the hot topic of council amalgamations.👤 About Tyrrell GardinerTyrrell Gardiner is the current Shire Pre...2025-07-241h 18Artifacts of the ArcaneIggyWeeks of waiting at a military base come to an end with the arrival of a "chaperone" from their superiors. The strange and unsettling Ignatius Lazarus brings vital intelligence about their target's location, but his mysterious demeanor leaves Tommy and Naomi wondering if their new ally can truly be trusted.The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon mem...2025-07-2118 minArtifacts of the ArcaneThe Great Dragon ZahhakThe staff is not just an artifact; it is a prison. Tommy and Naomi grapple with the knowledge that they wield a piece of the legendary dragon, Zahhak. This revelation clarifies their path forward, but their destructive arrival in France is a stark reminder that the road to freeing a dragon is paved with danger.The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Pat...2025-07-1412 minArtifacts of the ArcaneThe Secret of the StaffAfter a dangerous bargain with a fiery Marid secures their passage to Paris, the journey brings a revelation that will change everything. Naomi finally reveals the dark secret behind Tommy's powerful staff, a truth she kept hidden out of a desperate fear for the future of magic itself.The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon members also rec...2025-07-0712 minArtifacts of the ArcaneOn the TrainThe plan is shattered. When their illusion fails at the worst possible moment, Tommy and Naomi find themselves trapped and powerless in a train station swarming with soldiers. With their old magic gone, a desperate, newly discovered power is their only chance to reach the departing engine.The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon members also receive cop...2025-06-3009 minArtifacts of the ArcaneThe Way StationAn argument over morality forces Tommy and Naomi to confront their pasts, leading to an unexpected understanding. But just as they reconcile, their powers wane, leaving them vulnerable in a town teeming with soldiers and secrets.The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first two Thieves Guild ebooks. The next book wil...2025-06-2311 minArtifacts of the ArcaneImplosions and BombsTommy regains control over the Staff, but Ana seems unaffected. With both the Germans and Soviets chasing them, Ana departs with a plan to meet in the future. The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first two Thieves Guild ebooks. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also...2025-06-1611 minArtifacts of the ArcanePrincessA shocking revelation shatters Tommy's understanding of the magical world when a legendary figure steps into the light, claiming a powerful artifact. As alliances shift and the true nature of power is revealed, Tommy faces an impossible choice: unite the artifacts for an unknown purpose or fight to control them himself, even as an unforeseen enemy descends.The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to...2025-06-0911 minArtifacts of the ArcaneFollowing the LeadWith danger closing in, the team races to Toksovo in search of the elusive Angel. But nothing is as it seems at the farmhouse on the hill, where secrets of magic, monarchy, and survival collide over tea—and the past resurfaces in the most unexpected way.The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first...2025-06-0221 minArtifacts of the ArcaneAnswersSecrets and lies unravel as the team delves into the mind of their captive. The true nature of the threat they face becomes terrifyingly clear, leading to a high-stakes gamble that could either deliver them to the Angel or seal their doom.The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first two Thieves Gui...2025-05-2611 minArtifacts of the ArcaneIllusions in the BarA tense operation to seize an enemy agent unfolds in the heart of war-torn Leningrad. Illusions clash with unforeseen defenses, and as the carefully laid trap springs, the team must battle not only their target but also Naomi's consuming rage, pushing them all to their limitsThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon members also receive copies of the fir...2025-05-1911 minArtifacts of the ArcaneTears in the Morning ShadowsThe ashes of their recent battle have barely settled, and the taste of grief is bitter. Fueled by a burning desire for retribution, Naomi spearheads a daring mission to ensnare their betrayer, pushing her illusionary powers—and the team's fragile unity—to the breaking point.The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first two Thi...2025-05-1210 minArtifacts of the ArcaneHunting an AngelA tense arrival in war-torn Leningrad promises a meeting with the elusive Angel of St. Petersburg. But when the rendezvous point erupts in violence, Tommy, Naomi, and Mister Ali find themselves caught in a deadly ambush where powerful magic and devastating illusions collide.The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first two Thieves Gui...2025-05-0518 minArtifacts of the ArcaneWe Arrive in St. PetersburgThe hunt for the next artifact takes Tommy, Naomi, Mister Ali, and Arkady to the turbulent streets of war-torn St. Petersburg. As Tommy grapples with his frustratingly diminished connection to the staff, practicing his light magic in search of new purpose, the team must navigate the city's chaos to locate the elusive Russian Archmage known as the Angel of St. Petersburg. Amidst simmering tensions between Mister Ali's cautious approach and Naomi's growing power and impatience, Arkady undertakes a risky undercover mission to make contact. Will their gamble lead them to the powerful Archmage, or deeper into the dangers of a...2025-04-2813 min
ThursdayHomeIn This Week's Episode:Depressed and feeling hopeless, Gabby goes home to reconnect with Dan, thinking that at least she has that one source of happiness and success in her life. After some much-needed personal time, Dan once again notes a key problem with the Vegas server being attacked. The comment reveals something that Gabby had forgotten, a long shot that just might work. No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Go Deeper:Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:2025-04-2410 minArtifacts of the ArcaneBait and HookTommy and Naomi discuss magic as they cross the North Sea. While showing off the Hammer of Jamshid, their merchant ship is attacked by a German flotilla. The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first two Thieves Guild ebooks. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book...2025-04-2121 minArtifacts of the ArcaneNaomi and I Make Our Own PlanThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.Tommy decides what to do now that he knows there's a second Archmage. ----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first two Thieves Guild ebooks. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too.----2025-04-1409 minArtifacts of the ArcaneThe Last BastionThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.Arkady reveals a shocking story from Russia. ----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first two Thieves Guild ebooks. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too.----Find out more about series writ...2025-04-0712 minArtifacts of the ArcaneDiscussions by FirelightThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.Tommy, Naomi, and Mister Ali discuss what is happening with the staff in Naomi's mysterious castle.----Want to follow writer Jake Kerr and his posts about writing Artifacts of the Arcane? Want an ad-free experience? Subscribe to his Patreon. Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first two Thieves Guild ebooks. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too.2025-03-3109 minArtifacts of the ArcaneAn Angry NaomiThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.Tommy finally reconnects with Naomi.----Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:https://jakekerr.comCheck out our other drama podcasts!The Thieves GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSome secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguildThursdayA cyberpunk VR ThrillerNo one can be trusted when nothing is...2025-03-2408 minArtifacts of the ArcaneThe Castle That Was a CabinThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.Tommy and Mister Ali travel to meet with Naomi. ----Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:https://jakekerr.comCheck out our other drama podcasts!The Thieves GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSome secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguildThursdayA cyberpunk VR ThrillerNo one can be...2025-03-1717 minArtifacts of the ArcaneA Reunion in the LibraryThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.Tommy returns to the Citadel of Magic.----Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:https://jakekerr.comCheck out our other drama podcasts!The Thieves GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSome secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguildThursdayA cyberpunk VR ThrillerNo one can be trusted wh...2025-03-1018 minArtifacts of the ArcaneA Change in PlanThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.With no idea what is happening with his power over the staff of light, Tommy makes a new plan and re-unites with a powerful family member. ----Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:https://jakekerr.comCheck out our other drama podcasts!The Thieves GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSome secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.https://pod...2025-03-0317 minArtifacts of the Arcane"Chin up, Black"The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.Tommy meets with Vice Admiral Fraser, who will oversee his travel to France. ----Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:https://jakekerr.comCheck out our other drama podcasts!The Thieves GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSome secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguildThursdayA cyberpunk VR Thriller2025-02-2409 minArtifacts of the ArcaneTea in the LibraryThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.Tommy joins Lord Ainsley for a conversation. ----Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:https://jakekerr.comCheck out our other drama podcasts!The Thieves GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSome secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguildThursdayA cyberpunk VR ThrillerNo one can be trusted whe...2025-02-1707 minArtifacts of the ArcaneVisiting an Old FriendThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.Welcome to Season Two!Season two begins two years after the conclusion of Season One. Tommy Black travels to the Citadel of England to meet with the one man whose magic may rival his own. ----Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:https://jakekerr.comCheck out our other drama podcasts!The Thieves GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSom...2025-02-1016 min
Artifacts of the ArcaneThe Second Most Powerful ArchmageThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.In this final episode of season one of Artifacts of the Arcane, Tommy attempts to save his friend, the powerful magician, Naomi.----Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:https://jakekerr.comCheck out our other drama podcasts!The Thieves GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSome secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild2025-02-0309 minArtifacts of the ArcaneThe Most Powerful ArchmageThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.Tommy & Naomi arrive in Persepolis and attempt to free Tommy's grandfather. ----Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:https://jakekerr.comCheck out our other drama podcasts!The Thieves GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSome secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguildThursdayA cyberpunk VR ThrillerNo one...2025-01-2718 minArtifacts of the ArcaneAn Old Man Gives Us a RideThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.Tommy & Naomi get some help on their journey to Persepolis.----Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:https://jakekerr.comCheck out our other drama podcasts!The Thieves GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSome secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguildThursdayA cyberpunk VR ThrillerNo one ca...2025-01-2012 minArtifacts of the ArcaneNaomi Wears SpectaclesThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.Tommy & Naomi make it to Persia, but are surprised by what they find.----Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:https://jakekerr.comCheck out our other drama podcasts!The Thieves GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSome secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguildThursdayA cyberpunk VR Thriller2025-01-1318 minArtifacts of the ArcaneBeauty and PainThe world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.On the train to Persia----Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:https://jakekerr.comCheck out our other drama podcasts!The Thieves GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSome secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguildThursdayA cyberpunk VR ThrillerNo one can be trusted when nothing is...2025-01-0618 minArtifacts of the ArcaneA Surprise Show of FearArtifacts of the Arcane:The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.Can Tommy escape from the Citadel of London?----Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:https://jakekerr.comCheck out our other drama podcasts!The Thieves GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSome secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguildThursdayA cyberpunk VR...2024-12-3022 minArtifacts of the ArcanePlan CArtifacts 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.comVisit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild:https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild/2024-12-2318 minArtifacts of the ArcanePlans Are MadeArtifacts 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.comVisit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild:https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild/2024-12-1611 minArtifacts of the ArcaneBetrayalAn 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 magic hasn’t ab...2024-12-0915 minArtifacts of the ArcaneCainArtifacts 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.2024-12-0227 minArtifacts of the ArcaneThe Quartermaster Gives Me SpectaclesTommy 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.2024-11-2519 minArtifacts of the ArcaneA Wall Confuses MeTommy 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. 2024-11-1813 minArtifacts of the ArcaneNaomi Passes a TestTommy, 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. 2024-11-1116 minArtifacts of the ArcaneI Light Up a RoomAt 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. 2024-11-0423 minArtifacts of the ArcaneI Fail at MagicMister 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. 2024-10-2819 minArtifacts of the ArcaneI Meet Naomi, Who Hates MeTommy 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. 2024-10-2130 minArtifacts of the ArcaneSticks and StonesTommy 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. 2024-10-1412 minArtifacts of the ArcaneI Battle a RiverAs 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.2024-10-0722 minArtifacts of the ArcaneHrumph!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. 2024-09-3028 minArtifacts of the ArcaneThe Old Fortress Under AttackTommy 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.2024-09-2322 minArtifacts of the ArcaneThe Chef's TableThe 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 GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSome secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguildThursdayA cyberpunk VR ThrillerNo one can be...2024-09-1614 minArtifacts of the ArcaneShadows in ManhattanThe 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.comCheck out our other drama podcasts!T...2024-09-0919 min
The Thieves GuildBooks And SignsThe 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 story.---Interested in the development of the...2024-02-2407 minThe Thieves GuildWalking The Ash FieldsSkulking 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. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in...2024-02-1905 minThe Thieves GuildThe South TunnelDarla 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 start listening further in the story....2024-02-1607 minThe Thieves GuildA Discussion in the ShadowsForced 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 let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.2024-02-1207 minThe Thieves GuildThe Blade's New MissionLarsen 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's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.---2024-02-1007 minThe Thieves GuildA More Important DutyLost 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 listening further in the story.---Interested in the development of t...2024-02-0605 minThe Thieves GuildEscapeWeeks 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 you can start listening further in the story.---Interested in...2024-02-0307 minThe Thieves GuildA Blade in the Ash FieldsThwarted 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 you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.2024-01-3006 minThe Thieves GuildAmbushed on the Great RoadAfter 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 in the story.---2024-01-2715 minThe Thieves GuildLarsen Receives a ReportLarsen'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 listening further in the story.---Interested in the development...2024-01-2407 minThe Thieves GuildWith the RangersRalan 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 where you can start listening further in the story....2024-01-2009 minThe Thieves GuildThe Hidden MapWhile 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 where you can start listening further in the story.---2024-01-1511 minThe Thieves GuildA Difficult PathRalan 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 you can start listening further in the story.---Inte...2024-01-1409 minThe Thieves GuildDeep in the MinesTrapped 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 further in the story.---In...2024-01-0815 minThe Thieves GuildOutside the CityOverwhelmed 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 the story.---Interested in the development...2024-01-0509 minThe Thieves GuildThe MinesTransported 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 further in the story.---Interested in...2024-01-0109 minThe Thieves GuildCaught!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 start listening further in the story.---2023-12-3013 minThe Thieves GuildOrion's StudyLarsen 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 further in the story.---Interested in the development of...2023-12-2710 minThe Thieves GuildTeal's MessageInside 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 start listening further in the story.---Interested...2023-12-2208 minThe Thieves GuildInfiltrationThwarted 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 further in the story.---Interested in the...2023-12-1910 minThe Thieves GuildOrionTo 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 further in the story.---Interested in...2023-12-1605 minThe Thieves GuildThe Deputy GuildmasterMaela'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 listening further in the story.---Interested in...2023-12-1110 minThe Thieves GuildThe Tower BalconyAlard 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 further in the story.---Interested in the...2023-12-0807 minThe Thieves GuildHarvest HouseThe 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 the story.---Interested in the...2023-12-0520 minThe Thieves GuildThe Golden AppleGetting 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 in the story.---Interested in the development of the...2023-12-0111 minThe Thieves GuildThe Blade of the GuildmasterWith 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 the story.---Interested in the deve...2023-11-2711 minThe Thieves GuildThe OutlandersRalan 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 listening further in the story.---...2023-11-2408 minThe Thieves GuildLarsen's New PlanLarsen'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 further in the story.---Interested in the development of the comp...2023-11-2104 minThe Thieves GuildA Guild WelcomeReunited 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 the story.---Interested...2023-11-1807 minThe Thieves GuildAn Expensive BoatAlard 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 the development of the...2023-11-1307 minThe Thieves GuildThe Old QuarterExpecting 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 listening further in the story.---Interested in...2023-11-1105 minThe Thieves GuildCrossing the BridgeSwept 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 further in the story.---Interested...2023-11-0605 minThe Thieves GuildThe Safe HouseDeeper 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 further in the story.---...2023-11-0405 minThe Thieves GuildPicking Up the PiecesWith 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 the story.---2023-10-3005 minThe Thieves GuildNot Getting CaughtThinking 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 further in the story.---...2023-10-2810 minThe Thieves GuildThrough the Front DoorMaela 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.---Interested in the development of...2023-10-2405 minThe Thieves GuildEscapeAlone 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 in the story.---Interested in...2023-10-2105 minThe Thieves GuildMaela's PlanFrom 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 the story.---Interested in the...2023-10-1613 minThe Thieves GuildAcross the FlatsRalan 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 listening further in the story.---Interested in the development...2023-10-1310 minThe Thieves GuildAnger in the TowerWhile 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 the story.---Interested...2023-10-0910 minThe Thieves GuildIn the SewersEscaping 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 you can start listening further in the story....2023-10-0711 minThe Thieves GuildA Surprise VisitorRalan 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 in the story.---Interested...2023-10-0212 minThe Thieves GuildOff to PrisonRaef'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 further in the story.---Interested...2023-09-2905 minThe Thieves GuildBlameLarsen 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.---Interested in the development of the complex story...2023-09-2504 minThe Thieves GuildThe Founders Day BanquetSeated 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 listening further in the story....2023-09-2217 minThe Thieves GuildMore MischiefGuildmaster 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 start listening further in the story.---Interested in t...2023-09-1806 minThe Thieves GuildThe Founders Day ParadePelted 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 further in the story.---Interested in the...2023-09-1514 min