The Thieves Guild
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...
The Miscreant
As Ralan and Rebecca journey into the wealthy Upper Quarter, the Guildmaster reveals his roguish past by touring his old haunts. From tormenting guards to burning down hedges, Rebecca learns her leader was once the city's greatest menace, but the most embarrassing story of all awaits them at their destination.
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Dragon's Watch
Welcome to our 150th episode!
Raef's journey takes an unexpected turn when he meets two stout warriors in the foothills—warriors who are not human. He has stumbled upon the Dwarves, who guard a secret outpost called Dragon's Watch and speak of a past that all of Ness has forgotten.
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Five Colors
In This Episode:
The city again explodes into chaos, told from five different points of view. From Polo's paranoid plotting to Karch's triumphant siege and Quinto's rise to power, see the battle for Ness unfold through the eyes of the Guildmasters themselves as the old order is violently overthrown.
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The Empty Tower
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Captain Rogers returns to the Thieves Tower to find the leadership scattered and new faces in charge. But his reunion with Maela brings the biggest shock: she's changed, wearing enemy colors, and has a new, deadly mission.
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Along the North Road
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Raylan abandons his duties at the guild for a personal quest with Rebecca, only to ride directly into the shocking aftermath of his brother's destruction—a ruined quarter, a shattered bridge, and a power struggle already taking shape in the chaos.
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The Boulder and the Order
In This Episode:
Prosper and Darla embark on a perilous journey to the Dragon Road, uncovering ancient magic and the devastating truth behind the Ash Fields. Back in Ness, Guildmaster Karch finds a cunning new Captain of the Guard, Jasper, whose devious plan to capture Orion sets the stage for a dramatic power struggle.
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The Blade and the Blade
In This Episode:
Old wounds surface as Mayla and Vesper share the truths that shaped them—and the pain of losing Alard. Meanwhile, far from the Tower, Rafe’s pursuit of lost knowledge draws him to a mountain outpost aglow with impossible lights, but he’s not alone in the dark.
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Captain Rogers
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Captain of three guilds? Rogers uses his improbable new authority to survey the war-torn Lower Quarter, facing grieving citizens and uncovering the Harvest Guild's rising power. While Rogers gathers crucial intelligence (and dodges angry locals), Ralan is blindsided by another crisis: Raef has impulsively decided to ride into danger to further his research.Â
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Rebecca's Story
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While Rafe uncovers Pietro's seemingly magical longevity, Rebecca paints a picture of a beloved grandfather, a storyteller dismissed by many but deeply believed by her. Now, Raylan must escort Rebecca on a quest for a golden wand, a crucial step in Pietro's plan to restore magic and reconnect the cities, forcing Raylan to reconcile the man of legend with the man he never knew.
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The Bargaining Chip
Season 4 Begins:
Overwhelmed by new threats, the revelation of magic, and Polo's intent to destroy the Thieves Guild, Raylan grapples with the city's shifting powers. Just as despair over Alard sets in, Raef uncovers a shocking secret about Pietro's past hidden in ancient guild ledgers. But an even greater shock awaits, as a supposedly fallen friend is revealed to be a captive pawn in Polo's dangerous new game for control of Ness.
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Picking Up the Pieces
Season 3 Finale: In the battle's explosive aftermath, power shifts dramatically across Ness. Rogers gains control of the Lower Quarter, Wilhelm plots infiltration, Quinto celebrates victory over Saxe, and Ralan returns to stunning magical revelations just before Vesper delivers devastating news about Alard.
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The Battle of Six Armies
The battle for Ness explodes. Thieves flank, Harvest charges, Merchants engage, and Rangers clash fiercely with Knights on the Wall—all forces converge in chaotic conflict as leaders make desperate moves and the city's fate hangs in the balance.
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Six Armies
Experience the battle for Ness from every angle: Raef's magical overview, Wilhelm's strategic blunders, Rogers' cunning manipulations, Ralan's first taste of combat, Carol's doomed charge, and Saxe's misguided assault on the Wall reveal a city tearing itself apart.
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The Cursed Office
As Maela returns to Thieves Tower to find leadership chaos and Raef in charge, Karch seizes power in Merchant Tower through assassination, plotting his next move amidst the city-wide invasion.
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An Odd Team
Vesper and Alard's escape from the mines turns into a desperate fight for survival, ending with a sacrifice and a flight. Elsewhere, Rogers survives the bridge collapse only to learn of a new, terrifying threat: the Outlanders are inside the city.
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Thieves are more at home in the sewers than rats
As Ralan and Rebecca observe the unfolding invasion and the Thieves' surprising flanking maneuver, back at the Tower, Philos takes command, devising the very strategy they are witnessing: a risky two-pronged defense against the Outlanders.
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The Great Falls and the Severed Head
Two desperate journeys unfold. Maela's group finally escapes the mountain, only to witness Ness consumed by war. Deep below, Vesper executes a bloody, high-stakes plan to free Alard from his prison.
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Three Interruptions
Ness descends into total chaos as Rangers, Harvest/Thieves, and Outlanders attack simultaneously from different directions. Karch takes decisive command amidst the turmoil, securing his tower and dispatching messengers to assess the multi-front war.
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To Kill a Killer
Vesper races to intercept Alard's executioner amidst chaos on Harvest Bridge. A deadly series of encounters with guards leads to Vesper adopting a new, grim identity and securing passage to the mines.
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Introducing Thursday!
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Today we bring you a special episode to introduce you to a Cyberpunk virtual reality thriller that we think you'll love… Thursday. Written by Thieves Guild writer and Nebula Award nominee Jake Kerr.Â
Ender's Game meets The Matrix in this mind-bending scifi thriller.Â
In a near future of decaying cities and gray skies everyone has escaped to the wondrous life of virtual reality. Including the criminals.
And the most dangerous criminal in the world is Sunday, the leader of the terror...
The Battle of Trader's Bridge
After master archer Rafe clears the way, Rogers faces an overwhelming counter-attack on Trader's Bridge. With reinforcements too distant, he makes the terrible choice: destroy the bridge to save the Quarter, leading his troops into a final, desperate fight.
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The Wand and the Red Dress
Frustrated by Pietro's secrets, Rebecca confronts Ralan. His unlikely theory about the Guildmaster's Wand location, though improbable, offers her the first real lead, forcing her hand into a trip back to Ness.
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The River
Tensions flare over dwindling torches and Prosper's reluctance to use magic. Following moisture leads them to an underground river, but their hopes are shattered when a tragic accident occurs while clearing the path.
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Karch & Vesper
Karch expertly manipulates the incompetent Keres, seizing control of the Merchant Guild seal and effective power. Elsewhere, Vesper overhears crucial intel about Alard's fate, sparking a risky new plan to intervene.
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Let the River Run Red
Thrust into command with no orders, Rogers rallies a meager force to retake Trader's Bridge from the Knights. Victory seems impossible until the arrival of Raef, an unassuming master bowman with legendary skill.
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The Prisoner and the Crown
Alard endures solitary confinement, finding strength in discipline and reflection on allies and enemies like Vesper. Meanwhile, Wilhelm leads his army towards Ness's gate, plotting a surprise attack but troubled by the mysterious southern approach.
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A Great Wizard
Ralan learns his visitor's name—Rebecca—and her connection to Pietro. Their tense discussion delves into forgotten history, revealing cryptic steps involving Ralan's seal and Rebecca's true, demanding purpose for him.
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Blood And Vermin
Tensions rise over Prosper's reluctance to use magic light. He reveals a startling alternate history of Dragon Pass before supplies run low. Scouting for food leads to a brutal creature attack, forcing another costly use of healing magic.
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It Begins
War erupts as Harvest forces take Trader's Bridge. While Orion and Karch grapple with this, Vilo faces a new, overwhelming threat from the plains, and Raef accepts his lonely command, leaving multiple crises hanging in the balance.
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A Reluctant Guildmaster
With Ralan and Alard missing, Raef reluctantly steps into leadership, organizing searches. His newfound authority is immediately tested by a message from Guildmaster Polo, delivering shocking news and a stark ultimatum.
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Courage Rewarded
After recounting his harrowing tale, Rogers faces Polo's probing questions about the Thieves. Polo unveils his plan for war and unexpectedly promotes Rogers to Captain, placing him in a powerful but precarious position.
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An Unlikely Partnership
Karch's mission takes a sharp turn when confronted by Vesper. After a tense exchange revealing Vesper's complex loyalties, Karch proposes a bold, deceptive plan to manipulate Saxe, leading to a brutal, unexpected twist.
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Lies
Alard uses his sharp mind to expose his deceptive cellmate, then relies on brute force despite his injuries. Escaping the cell, he tries a risky diplomatic approach at the next door, but his captors respond only with violence.
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Questions And Answers
Ralan's imprisonment takes a strange turn when a mysterious woman appears in his cell. She toys with him, reveals hidden escape tools, and hints at deep knowledge of Pietro before dropping a stunning personal revelation.
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A short episode this holiday week in the United States, but an important one. We introduce a new character and start to get more perspective on the global politics outside of Ness.
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Introducing Artifacts of the Arcane!
Today we bring you a special episode to introduce you to a fantasy audio drama podcast that we think you'll love… Artifacts of the Arcane. Written by Nebula Award nominee Jake Kerr, this series follows Tommy Black, a teen living in an alternate history where the industrial revolution has pushed magic to the brink of extinction. When Tommy discovers he has a connection to this dying magical world, he's thrust into a dangerous adventure that will challenge everything he knows about his family, his world, and himself.
Featuring a cast of devious, sarcastic, kind, and adventurous characters and fe...
The Southern Gap
The path home for Maela and Darla has guardians. A fierce fight showcases Prosper's magic, but Katrina later reveals the dark secret behind it—a cost that erodes the wizard's soul and adds a new layer of danger to their journey.
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The Outer Fields
Rogers' journey with Vilo deepens his understanding of the Rangers and Thieves' complex relationship. Arriving at Harvest House, his firsthand account of the battle in the Pit unexpectedly grants him an audience with the reclusive Guildmaster Polo.
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The Golden Apple
While Karch grapples with the contents of Orion's risky letter and his own dwindling options, the storyteller inciting rebellion in the tavern reveals his true, deadly identity, confronting Karch directly.
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Two Prisoners
Alard awakens captive in darkness, learning shocking news about Polo's fate from his mysterious cellmate. Miles away, Ralan explores his own strange prison, uncovering a stunning secret about Pietro's hidden past.
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The Three Diaries
Raef hits a frustrating dead end deciphering Pietro's diaries, suspecting hidden secrets. His research crisis is eclipsed by devastating news: both Ralan and Alard are missing, plunging the Thieves Guild into leaderless uncertainty.
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