Raef's quest leads him to an ancient dwarven Loremaster who holds the keys to Ness's past. He learns the "Great Forgetting" wasn't a tragedy but a punishment, inflicted on the city after its leaders broke a magical treaty and unleashed a dragon upon the world.

Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

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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 members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history. 

Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

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If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

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Artifacts of the Arcane
A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. 
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

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Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Polo brings the traitor Alard from his cell, intending to use him as a pawn. He gets far more than he bargained for. In a tense war of words, the crippled warrior masterfully deconstructs Polo's certainties, forcing him to confront the noble truth of the Thieves Guild and the failures of his own.

Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

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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.

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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 members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history. 

Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

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If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

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Artifacts of the Arcane
A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. 
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

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Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

A new order is forged in blood and fire. In Ness, Jasper solidifies his authority with a brutal victory over Orion at Craft Tower. Meanwhile, at a surprisingly functional Thieves Tower, Rogers' tour is interrupted by an arrival that heralds an ancient conflict, revealing the tower's true, magical nature.

Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

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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.

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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 members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history. 

Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

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If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

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Artifacts of the Arcane
A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. 
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

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Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Standing in the collapsed tunnel blocking Dragon Road, Darla witnesses the true, brutal nature of magic. Prosper becomes a terrifying force, erasing the past one memory at a time to clear the path. The man she's left with is a stranger, but a final, shocking revelation suggests a memory too strong for even magic to destroy.

Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

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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.

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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 members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history. 

Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

---

If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

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Artifacts of the Arcane
A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. 
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

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Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Vesper and Mayla's plan to kill Polo hits a major snag when they find Trader's Bridge destroyed. After finding a secret path through the city's underbelly, they uncover shocking news that forces them to add a new, even more dangerous objective to their list: free Alard first.

Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

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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.

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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 members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history. 

Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

---

If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

----

Grab some Thieves Guild merch!
https://store.podcastalchemy.studio

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Artifacts of the Arcane
A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. 
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

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Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

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.

Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

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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.

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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 members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history. 

Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

---

If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

----

Grab some Thieves Guild merch!
https://store.podcastalchemy.studio

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Artifacts of the Arcane
A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. 
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

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Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

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.

Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

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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.

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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 members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history. 

Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

---

If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

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Artifacts of the Arcane
A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. 
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

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Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

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.

Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

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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.

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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 members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history. 

Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

---

If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

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Grab some Thieves Guild merch!
https://store.podcastalchemy.studio

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Artifacts of the Arcane
A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. 
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

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Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

In This Episode:

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.

Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

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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.

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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 members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history. 

Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

---

If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

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Grab some Thieves Guild merch!
https://store.podcastalchemy.studio

----

Check out our other drama podcasts!

Artifacts of the Arcane
A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. 
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

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Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

In This Episode:

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.

Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

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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 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 members get ongoing story updates with interesting reference material about the guild hierarchy, geography, and history. 

Free Patreon members also receive copies of the first Thieves Guild ebook. The next book will be released in 2025 and Patreon members will also receive that book (and all subsequent books!) for free, too. Want to go directly to get your free books? Click here.

---

If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

----

Grab some Thieves Guild merch!
https://store.podcastalchemy.studio

----

Check out our other drama podcasts!

Artifacts of the Arcane
A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. 
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

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Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
Follow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com