The Thieves Guild

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 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? If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here. ---- Grab some Thieves Guild merch here! ---- Check out our other drama podcasts! Artifacts of the Arcane An urban fantasy set in a world where magic is dying on the precipice of World War 2 The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world. https://podcastalchemy.studio/arcane Thursday A cyberpunk VR thriller. No one can be trusted when nothing is real. https://podcastalchemy.studio/thursday ---- Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.

Episodes

August 20, 2023 6 mins
A dare. A tomato. A White Guard's stained robe. Ralan thinks it's harmless fun, especially when his friend takes the risk, but acts of defiance in the city of Ness often have unexpected consequences.

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

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August 28, 2023 7 mins
Ralan revels in telling tales of his latest prank, safe in his anonymity... or so he thinks. But when his brother's ambitious deputy, Karch, arrives, the laughter stops, and Ralan learns that boasting can have brutal consequences.



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This is a binge compilation containing 3 episodes.

Episodes included:
1. In The Shadow of the Wall (August 21, 2023)
2. Karch (August 25, 2023)
3. Caught (August 28, 2023)

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Episode 1: In The Shadow of the Wall
A dare. A tomato. A White Guard's stained robe. Ralan thinks it's harmless fun, especially when his friend takes the risk, but acts of defiance in the city of Ness often have unexpected consequences.

Episode 2: Karch
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September 1, 2023 6 mins
Captured and nursing a headache, Ralan expects a familiar lecture or whipping. But Karch's smug silence and an unusual boat trip upriver hint at something far different, and Ralan's usual bravado gives way to a chilling fear.



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September 4, 2023 13 mins
Dragged before his furious brother, Ralan expects punishment. Instead, he receives a promotion... to Guildmaster Thief, the most despised position in Ness. Larsen and Karch think they've solved their Ralan problem, but have they just created a new one?



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September 8, 2023 17 mins
The title is Guildmaster, but the quarters are a basement cell. Ralan's hopes for luxury are crushed, replaced by the dread of the parade. Then, Deputy Alard reveals the Thieves Guild isn't what it seems, leaving Ralan with more questions than answers.



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September 11, 2023 5 mins
Ralan took the fall, revealing an honor Raef never saw. Now, determined to repay that loyalty, Raef decides the only way to help Ralan navigate his grim new role is to embrace the shadows and join the Thieves Guild himself.



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September 15, 2023 14 mins
Pelted with garbage and scorn, Ralan endures the brutal reality of the Founders Day parade. But instead of breaking, the humiliation fuels a new defiance against his brother, culminating in a bold decision to crash the exclusive Guildmaster Dinner.



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September 18, 2023 6 mins
Guildmaster Larsen savors his imminent victory over the Harvest Guild, dismissing his brother Ralan as a solved problem. But just as the banquet begins, Raef's chaotic disruption shatters the calm, proving that Ralan's influence—and Larsen's troubles—may not be over.



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September 22, 2023 17 mins
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.



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September 25, 2023 4 mins
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.



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September 29, 2023 5 mins
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.




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This is a episode range binge compilation containing 10 episodes.

Episodes included:
1. Off To See The Guildmaster (September 01, 2023)
2. The Guildmaster Merchant (September 04, 2023)
3. Alard (September 08, 2023)
4. Back to the Four Corners (September 11, 2023)
5. The Founders Day Parade (September 15, 2023)
6. More Mischief (September 18, 2023)
7. The Founders Day Banquet (September 22, 2023)
8. The Path to Assassination (July 19, 2025)
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October 2, 2023 12 mins
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.



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October 6, 2023 11 mins
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.



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October 9, 2023 10 mins
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.



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October 13, 2023 10 mins
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.



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October 16, 2023 13 mins
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.



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October 20, 2023 5 mins
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.



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