Podcasts about guild master

The quiet can be a comfort, but for Rebecca, a cabin's unsettling silence on the plains signals something far more sinister. After a day of travel, a simple night's rest with a seemingly welcoming family quickly devolves into a desperate fight for survival.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Dragons. Long thought mythical beasts or ancient history, their presence looms over Ness in geographic names and forgotten lore. But what if their legend hides a truth far more shocking? Tasked with digging through the maddeningly dense journals of the old wizard Pietro, a frustrated Raef stumbles upon a revelation that could shatter the very foundations of his world, and the mission of the Thieves Guild.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Last week your solo host, Stephen, shared a hot take: that some authors’ sudden hot takes on political topics add more heat than light. These cringe political posts distract from the author's job and confuse fans, and some go further into sinful slanders. Now that Zack is back, let's re-engage this topic as fans and explore hope for biblical unity. Without telling anyone to “stop with politics!” or missing real concerns, how can authors post better about those topics, if they post at all? Episode sponsors The Restitching of Camille DuLaine by Lindsay A. Franklin Realm Makers 2026 Conference & Expo Interregnum by J. A. Webb Above the Circle of Earth by E. Stephen Burnett Mission update New at Lorehaven: The Restitching of Camille DuLaine review. Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild Authors: sign up for the Authorship as a Creator or Pro Novelist 1. Top recent celebrity political wins and fails Last week, Stephen should have predicted Grammy Awards cringe. He feels sympathy for Billy Eilish and others who just say stuff. Some celebrities can get away with this because they're Big. Example 1: J.K. Rowling, who lives in a castle and everything. Example 2: George Clooney, legacy, leftist, but moderate in tone. Example 3: Conservative actors who find other (often niche) work. Authors who feel tempted to this openness: are you Big like them? It's like going out to buy a $10,000 suit before you can afford this. If not, the cringe political post isn't an upgrade, but a downgrade. Personally, Stephen doesn't mind politically outspoken celebrities. Those who do this out of seeming grace/surplus tend to win. Those who do this out of seeming vengeance/poverty tend to lose. Big tip here for aspiring authors: you must give more than you take. Otherwise they look kinda desperate for attention, or else insincere. 2. Engaging your responses to episode 298 Our own Guildmaster, Ticia Messing, wants a refuge: I have several indie authors I read or recently subscribed to their newsletters who all took part in a join political statement over the weekend with the same general idea. It was clearly to win political points for their side, and it was clearly a “If you do not agree with me, you are wrong,” and reading it I felt dirty and used. Even the author who tried to be more circumspect in how she talked about it because it was still clear what she was talking about. My problem is I come to their newsletters not to read about politics; it is my refuge from politics. I read them to find out about how their writing is going, a quick glimpse into their life, some book recommendations, and maybe a snippet of their upcoming book. Instead, all of these newsletters had paragraphs about Political Issue. Jason Huff seeks to challenge cringepost motives: What is difficult about social media in general is that most posts about politics aren’t about determining a side or discussing a moral issue but virtue signaling. It doesn’t matter if the viewpoint is left, center, right, or even a pox on all the houses. Most of the time, political posts are subtly saying, “I am a good and moral person for speaking out on X issue.” This is not usually the direct and overt intention, but it’s still there on another level. When I say virtue signaling, I’m not saying that they aren’t actually morally correct in their address, but that there usually isn’t a lot at stake in doing so. Most people live, work, and play with people much like them, and they post things their friend pool is going to agree with. And so, when posting anything political, the question has to be, “What is the reason to be posting this?” It’s usually not to inform, because I’d say anyone aware of news right now has heard about Minneapolis. It’s to give a viewpoint. But unless you live in that area, does it affect your daily life right now? Not so much. The stakes are small. So when I see authors and other creatives I follow giving political opinions, I generally tune out. I’m not there for that. I’m more interested in how you’re living out that belief, whether helping a local legal refugee family or befriending your local police force or however that issue plays out in your everyday life. Peter Schott wants to re-hinge certain friends: Personally, I have a couple of acquaintances who I disagree with politically. On some things, we can just discuss and let it go. In others – the posts are just unhinged. I just mute/snooze the guy for 30 days. There was someone else who just went off the deep end – almost everything posted was hateful, cussing, and such. That earned a permanent block. It was sad to see someone go that far off the beaten path. I did have one friend who started calling his own friends Nazis and such because they disagreed with him on politics – maybe 10 years ago. I called him out on that as a Christian brother and he was able to realize that he’d gotten a little too far down the path and took a break (and backed off). Janie Brooks feels betrayed by political cringeposts: “When your favorite authors suddenly post hot takes about the latest controversial headlines or violent acts, how do you feel?” Startled. Annoyed. Betrayed. Hurt. Saddened. Startled because the author doesn't usually throw their hat into the political fray. Annoyed because there are so many more topics to discuss. Annoyed because Instagram or Facebook is my escape from the constant barrage of never-ending political opinions and current events. Betrayed because I thought I knew who they were. Betrayed because they've shown me a side of themselves that goes against how they've always acted. Hurt because they've broken my trust. Hurt because my loyalty is hard to gain and I've been blindsided by their vitriol. Saddened because there are so many other topics in which I agree with them, but now I am anathema because of my politics. 3. Your hosts’ own political-posting rules E. Stephen Burnett's top ten guidelines: Basically, don't. Don't post about politics. But if you do, don't suppose you're “above politics.” And discern what that term “politics” actually means. Carefully curate post subjects based on deeper reasons. Be timely, yet beware the PETs, or Political Emotion Traps. Stick with big themes that support your mission and novels. Avoid the great sins of slander and casting false judgments. Always rejoice with the truth and do not spread false reports. For lesser-known topics, do not meddle in quarrels not your own. “Never be cruel, never be cowardly. Remember hate is always foolish, love is always wise. Always try to be nice, but never fail to be kind.” (Steven Moffat via the Twelfth Doctor, Doctor Who) Zackary Russell's social post standards: I don't want to wait until I “make it big” to say the truth. I don't talk about or reply to the posts of politicians. Certain cultural, moral, and spiritual topics will inevitably overlap with a certain politician. That's ok. I won't avoid those topics. I do not have to comment on everything nor defend everything a politician says or does. That way lies madness. I try to find people to agree with, but comment in a way that adds something new to the conversation. I am much more focused on the world of ideas, because ultimately that's what we are battling. Not the flesh and blood conveyors of those ideas. There is significant overlap between the battle of ideas and shaping moral imagination through stories. Although the former is reactive whereas the latter is proactive. I don't believe in cultural pacifism, but I do pick my battles carefully. I also recognize that God calls people to directly take part in the political sphere. Same as he gives other callings. I simply have a different calling as someone working in full-time ministry. But I also reject the practice of some Christians who put their heads in the sand when it comes to certain hot-button topics. Com station Top question for listeners How do authors gain and keep your trust with their social posts? Next on Fantastical Truth For most of our lives, Stephen and Zack have kept their eyes to the stars and wondering if NASA or anybody else will ever again get serious about launching ships up there. Now it seems that moment is upon us. Lord willing, next month's launch of Artemis II will drive new great leaps back to the Moon, not only to orbit or put down boots, but to put down roots. Meanwhile, private firms build reusable rockets and plan satellite networks while setting their sights on Mars. So what other science fictions will come true in reality? Join us to discern and celebrate the God-exalting glories of human spaceflight to faraway lands for this landmark 300th episode of Lorehaven's Fantastical Truth.

Vesper's new efficiency as Guildmaster is interrupted when his deputy Odo completes an investigation into Karch's letter and what it could mean. What begins as a routine accounting review explodes into a shocking revelation: the Craft Guild isn't poor at all. Guildmaster Orion kept them impoverished through deception, hoarding wealth through paper transactions while claiming poverty. As Odo trembles with excitement over ledgers within ledgers, Vesper realizes the true scope of his predecessor's secret empire. An empire now under his control.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Vesper receives his new Guildmaster's seal from Fran, a master artist whose work reveals the philosophy he wants for the entire guild. What appears as plain gold transforms into an impossibly detailed mark of authority—the Craft Tower rendered in microscopic perfection, surrounded by the symbols of every trade. But as Vesper admires the forgery-proof craftsmanship, he begins to question the structure Orion left behind. How many captains serve the guild? And more importantly, how many should there be under his new leadership?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Captain Rogers confronts Deputy Alard with a devastating accusation: Ralan is unfit to lead the Thieves Guild. With Captain Coode as his presumed ally, Rogers demands a vote to remove the young guildmaster from power, cataloging every impulsive decision and chaotic choice that has defined Ralan's leadership. Alard remains unnervingly silent, his impassive face revealing nothing. And when he speaks, Rogers' life is turned upside down.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Rogers rides through the Old Quarter in triumph, no longer a man of shadows but a hero celebrated by the people. The Captain of the Lower Quarter has a plan: confront Alard, demand a council vote, and claim his rightful place as Guildmaster. As he selects a fresh mount from the ancient stables and rides toward the looming Black Tower, Rogers revels in the knowledge that this is his moment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Ralan and Rebecca meet with the Crown of Gaotteland, the warlord who just invaded Ness. While Ralan fears revealing Pietro's magical secrets, Rebecca insists her adoptive father only cares about resources, not power. Their tense approach through Wilhelm's guards and his Second, Joseph, leads to an unexpected reunion—one where Wilhelm recognizes both his wandering daughter and the Guildmaster who simply walked out of captivity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Rogers walks the Southern Wall to secure Hugh's crucial vote in his bid to overthrow Ralan as Guildmaster. Playing on the nervous captain's fears of outlander threats and his resentment of being overlooked, Rogers promises military strength and recognition—painting the young Ralan as a potential traitor. With four votes secured, Rogers sets his sights on Mariah in the Ash Fields, confident that one more captain will deliver him absolute power. But as the landscape shifts from grass to dead brown earth, the journey to secure his final vote may prove more challenging than manipulation alone.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Vesper dons the yellow cloak of Guildmaster and ventures into the streets of Ness to consolidate his power. In the Warehouse District, Thief Captain Kalos demands to know where Vesper's true allegiance lies—with the Thieves Guild or the Craft Guild. The answer could determine whether Vesper gains an ally or creates a dangerous enemy. Later, in the Flats, Vesper faces a different challenge: a tavern full of guild members who fall silent at his arrival, unwilling to voice their complaints to the former guild blade who now commands them.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

With Orion and Bertram dead, the Craft Guild teeters on the edge of chaos. Vesper takes his first steps as Guildmaster, walking the Craft Tower complex to assess its defenses and finding them dangerously inadequate. When he observes Sergeant Lann drilling recruits with uncommon skill and authority, Vesper sees an opportunity to secure the tower's defenses. But promoting a young sergeant to Captain is only the first piece of rebuilding the guild's fractured leadership. With the tower's military command established, Vesper must now find someone to help him manage the sprawling guild—a task he knows he's wholly unqualified to handle alone.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Acting Guildmaster Alard receives devastating news from Captain Calias: Rogers, a decorated hero of the Guild, is secretly recruiting captains to overthrow the leadership. As accusations fly that Ralan is an unfit child and the Guild stands leaderless, Alard must confront an uncomfortable truth—he sits at the same desk he's manned for decades, while the true Guildmaster chases distant quests.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Vesper's boots are wearing thin, and so is his patience. Without a guild seal means the former assassin must personally deliver every order, settle every dispute, and walk every mile across the city himself. From weavers' quarrels to substandard iron shipments, the new Guildmaster drowns in administrative chaos he was never trained to handle. But when a suspicious document from Merchant Guildmaster Karch surfaces among the endless paperwork, Vesper realizes that his exhaustion might be exactly what someone is counting on.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

The lock clicks open, and Raef's world shifts—Ralan, Guildmaster and friend—stands in the doorway of Pietro's prison cell. And he may be carrying the key to the mysterious books that line the walls behind him.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Rogers approaches Coode, the Captain of the Old Quarter, with a calculated pitch to undermine Ralan's leadership. In the Old Quarter's warehouse district, he watches Coode efficiently rebuild the fire-ravaged city—housing refugees, organizing supplies, doing the real work while Ralan basks in glory far away. Rogers sees his opening: appeal to the man who bleeds for results while a boy plays at being Guildmaster.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Vesper settles into the surprisingly comfortable Guildmaster's chair and begins issuing his first orders—starting with fulfilling his promise to Havor by increasing rations for the craftsmen. But when he reaches for the wax to seal his decree, Vesper realizes a critical piece is missing. The Guild Seal—the ring that legitimizes every Guildmaster's authority—is nowhere to be found. As ancient clerk Odo reveals that Orion wore it constantly, a chilling realization dawns: the seal may have drowned with Orion in the North Fork.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Exhausted from their journey, Ralan, Rebecca, and Philos arrive at The Broken Wheel inn—only to discover there's just one room left with a single large bed. As Philos makes the noble choice to sleep in his armor on the bare floor, Ralan faces an unexpected dilemma: share the bed with Rebecca or join his guard on the hard wood. The decision reveals more than just sleeping arrangements, as tensions and unspoken feelings simmer in the cramped quarters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

The vote for the next Guildmaster Craft comes down to three captains. Each side feels they have the votes to sway the future of Ness under their control. But with Havor's vote locked in, there's no room for shifting alliances for Vesper as Torren and George speak their votes. Votes that will forever change the future of Ness.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Karch's empire of lies crumbles as bankruptcy threatens to expose the Merchant Tower's hollow victory. With only four days until the decisive vote at Harvest House, the Guildmaster arranges a secret escape route through the Old Quarter—but his newly empowered Captain Jasper has transformed from loyal servant into something far more dangerous. As Karch realizes he may have created a wolf he can no longer control, the desperate Guildmaster must secure his contingency plan without revealing the true depth of his tower's financial ruin.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

This binge compilation contains 5 episodes.Episodes included:1. The Sword (December 01, 2025)2. The Drunk (December 02, 2025)3. The Captain of Three (December 03, 2025)4. The Betrayal (December 04, 2025)5. The Last Order (December 05, 2025)---Episode 1: The SwordWelcome to Season Five!!

Rogers reveals the depth of Ralan's treachery to Zavier—the young guildmaster didn't just vote against his own captain, he abandoned the crippled Deputy Alard to rot in Polo's dungeon while courting their enemies. As morning light filters through Zavier's humble hut, Rogers transforms righteous anger into calculated action. The plan: bypass the Guildmaster entirely and call a council of Captains instead. In a guild built on loyalty and honor, what happens when those bonds shatter? The Thieves Guild stands on the precipice of civil war.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.----CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr

Rogers ventures beyond the city walls to meet Zavier, the Captain of the Fields—an isolated, aging guild officer starved for information from the Tower. Over sour cider and half-truths, Rogers carefully manipulates the old captain's frustrations, painting Ralan as a chaotic, incompetent leader while casting himself as the guild's true savior during the crisis. He omits crucial details about why communication ceased, weaponizing Zavier's isolation against the absent Guildmaster. As Rogers weaves his narrative of heroism and Ralan's failures, he secures another potential ally in his shadow campaign.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Welcome to Season Five!!

This binge compilation contains 5 episodes.Episodes included:1. The Board and the Blade (November 24, 2025)2. An Obstacle Removed (November 25, 2025)3. Alard's Homecoming (November 26, 2025)4. The Rock and the Wind (November 27, 2025)5. The Road West (November 28, 2025)---Episode 1: The Board and the Blade

This binge compilation contains 5 episodes.Episodes included:1. The Loremaster and the Crown (November 17, 2025)2. Four Guildmasters (November 18, 2025)3. Safe Houses (November 19, 2025)4. The Missing Piece (November 20, 2025)5. The Long Walk (November 21, 2025)---Episode 1: The Loremaster and the CrownWant to experience The Thieves Guild without ads? Want exclusive member-only episodes? Want updates from showrunner/writer Jake Kerr?Then join our Supporter's Club! You can find more information here:https://www.spreaker.com/podca...━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Summoned to the highest chamber of the Seat, Kray faces a tense interrogation from Wilhelm, Crown of Gaotteland, about his true motives. With maps spread across the war room table, the dwarf must carefully navigate between truth and deception.Episode 2: Four GuildmastersWant to experience The Thieves Guild without ads? Want exclusive member-only episodes? Want updates from showrunner/writer Jake Kerr?Then join our Supporter's Club! You can find more information here:https://www.spreaker.com/podca...━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━The aftermath of the council vote is seen through the eyes of the four guildmasters, from Ralan's urgent escape to Polo's rage over the results, to a surprising turn of events that Quinto discovers.Episode 3: Safe Houses

Want to experience The Thieves Guild without ads? Want exclusive member-only episodes? Want updates from showrunner/writer Jake Kerr? Then join our Supporter's Club! You can find more information here:https://www.spreaker.com/podca... ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Summoned to the highest chamber of the Seat, Kray faces a tense interrogation from Wilhelm, Crown of Gaotteland, about his true motives. With maps spread across the war room table, the dwarf must carefully navigate between truth and deception.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

This compilation contains 5 episodes.Episodes included:1. A Vote Secured (November 03, 2025)2. The Summons (November 04, 2025)3. The Gilded Leash (November 05, 2025)4. A Man To Be Feared (November 06, 2025)5. A Cornered Rat (November 07, 2025)---Episode 1: A Vote SecuredVesper secures the Guildmaster's crucial vote, but victory comes at an unexpected cost when Maela chooses to remain behind. As Ralan prepares to depart, Vesper's cold pragmatism clashes with personal loyalties, forcing him to confront the true price of his vengeful mission.Episode 2: The SummonsGuildmaster Karch, trapped and powerless in his tower, receives an unwelcome visit from the pristine Guildmaster Quinto bearing the news he feared: The crucial Guildmaster Council will convene tomorrow at Harvest House. With his guild in shambles, his allies scattered, and the city's main bridge destroyed, Karch must navigate both physical and political obstacles to attend a vote that could determine the future of the Craft Guild. But as the deadline looms, his desperate gambit with Vesper hangs in the balance, and time is running out for everyone.Episode 3: The Gilded LeashRogers finds himself trapped in a gilded cage as the Harvest Guild prepares to crown him Guildmaster of the Craft Guild. What should be a moment of triumph becomes a crisis of loyalty as he stands caught between his true allegiance to the Thieves Guild and the powerful masters of Ness who would make him one of their own.Episode 4: A Man To Be FearedAs Guildmaster Polo orchestrates a historic council meeting that will reshape Ness's future, Alard's carefully crafted plan faces a challenge. The supposedly broken advisor has been biding his time, a secret strength waiting for the perfect moment. But when Polo unexpectedly invites him to attend the celebration, Alard's meticulous escape plan threatens to unravel.Episode 5: A Cornered RatIn a tense confrontation at Karch's fortified tower, Vesper orchestrates a masterful reveal of Ralan's true authority as Guildmaster. As a desperate and disheveled Karch grapples with his crumbling control, young Ralan steps into his power with unexpected grace and command, and the Guildmasters Thief and Merchant head to the Guild Council meeting with hours to spare.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

In a tense confrontation at Karch's fortified tower, Vesper orchestrates a masterful reveal of Ralan's true authority as Guildmaster. As a desperate and disheveled Karch grapples with his crumbling control, young Ralan steps into his power with unexpected grace and command, and the Guildmasters Thief and Merchant head to the Guild Council meeting with hours to spare.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Rogers finds himself trapped in a gilded cage as the Harvest Guild prepares to crown him Guildmaster of the Craft Guild. What should be a moment of triumph becomes a crisis of loyalty as he stands caught between his true allegiance to the Thieves Guild and the powerful masters of Ness who would make him one of their own.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Vesper secures the Guildmaster's crucial vote, but victory comes at an unexpected cost when Maela chooses to remain behind. As Ralan prepares to depart, Vesper's cold pragmatism clashes with personal loyalties, forcing him to confront the true price of his vengeful mission.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

This binge compilation contains 5 episodes.Episodes included:1. Reunion (October 27, 2025)2. The Disturbing Truths of a Vacant Mind (October 28, 2025)3. The Empty Box (October 29, 2025)4. The Burdens of Leadership (October 30, 2025)5. More Than an Ally (October 31, 2025)---Episode 1: ReunionAfter her harrowing mountain journey and subsequent adventures, Maela returns to find more than just shelter within the Thieves' Tower. As she reunites with a transformed Darla, who has flourished in her absence, the weight of recent confrontations and dark promises made to Karch threaten to overshadow their tender moment. While Darla excitedly shares discoveries about their new home, Maela must reconcile the exhausting reality of her mission with the unexpected comfort of finding her own place in this fortress of secrets. But can this moment of peace last when shadows of conspiracy still linger?Episode 2: The Disturbing Truths of a Vacant MindDarla struggles to understand Prosper, a mysteriously damaged man whose seemingly innocent words may hold devastating power. As she divides her time between her love for Maela and her duty to watch over this enigmatic man, disturbing questions emerge about his true nature. Could his vacant-eyed observations about 'sad stones' and casual encounters be more than the ramblings of a broken mind? When Prosper speaks of the ancient Wizards with unexpected clarity, Darla must confront the possibility that his apparent madness masks something far more dangerous—and perhaps intentional.Episode 3: The Empty BoxLocked in Pietro's study, Raef and Kray wage war against an unbreakable cipher protecting a lifetime of secrets. As the frustrated dwarf tears through ancient texts, Raef's thief instincts lead him to an intriguing discovery - an empty box frame that might hold the key to cracking the code. But in a room full of hidden meanings and cryptic marginalia, could the absence of something be more important than what remains?Episode 4: The Burdens of LeadershipRogers, now hailed as the Hero of the Pit and future Guildmaster, confronts the uncomfortable reality of his new position within the Craft Guild. During a tense meeting with the imprisoned Alard, he wrestles with his identity as a thief forced to lead a bureaucratic organization he barely understands. As the political landscape of Ness teeters between Karch's maneuvering and Polo's revenge, Rogers must decide if he can transform from a master of shadows into the stabilizing force the city desperately needs.Episode 5: More Than an AllyFaced with an impossible choice, Ralan seeks counsel in the dead of night—from the one person who isn't entangled in Ness's web of politics. When Vesper proposes an alliance with his longtime nemesis Karch, Ralan must confront both childhood trauma and present-day political necessity. As he stands in Rebecca's candlelit doorway, the weight of the Guild's fate collides with unexpected feelings, forcing him to question everything he thought he knew about enemies, allies, and his own heart.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Rogers, now hailed as the Hero of the Pit and future Guildmaster, confronts the uncomfortable reality of his new position within the Craft Guild. During a tense meeting with the imprisoned Alard, he wrestles with his identity as a thief forced to lead a bureaucratic organization he barely understands. As the political landscape of Ness teeters between Karch's maneuvering and Polo's revenge, Rogers must decide if he can transform from a master of shadows into the stabilizing force the city desperately needs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

This Friday Binge contains 5 episodes.Episodes included:1. The Dead Past (October 20, 2025)2. The Long Shadow of the Dead Tree (October 21, 2025)3. Decisions (October 22, 2025)4. A Single Day (October 23, 2025)5. The Money Counter (October 24, 2025)---Episode 1: The Dead PastRalan ventures alone into the haunting ruins of Harvest House, a once-magnificent living tree turned lifeless husk at the edge of the Ash Fields. As he explores its decaying halls and treacherous staircases, he confronts unsettling parallels between this fallen guild house and his own responsibilities. What mysterious sickness could destroy something so powerful? And why does the thought of making his fortress worthy of Rebecca's return keep surfacing in his mind? Among the poisonous dust and splintered wood, Ralan discovers that this dead monument may hold vital lessons about power, leadership, and the price of failure.Episode 2: The Long Shadow of the Dead TreeRalan returns from the mysterious Harvest House with he weight of leadership even heavier. An unexpected arrival threatens to pull him away from his immediate concerns: the Outlander Rebecca has returned. Now Ralan must choose between unraveling ancient secrets in Gaotteland or facing the pressing challenges of a city still reeling from Larsen's attempted purge.Episode 3: DecisionsRalan's quiet contemplation in Raef's library is interrupted by the shocking return of Maela and Vesper, who bring news that threatens to upend everything he thought he knew about Ness's fate. As the new Guildmaster wrestles with conflicting reports of murder and imprisonment, he must navigate a web of loyalty and deception while maintaining control of the conflicting personalities within his own guild.Episode 4: A Single DayAs Karch stares through his broken office window, a city's fate hangs by a thread. When Guildmaster Quinto arrives demanding an immediate council vote to fill the Craft Guild's vacant seat, Karch must navigate a dangerous political minefield. With his assassins still in the field and Polo's growing paranoia threatening to upset his carefully laid plans, Karch finds himself in a desperate race against time. Will his gambit to delay the council succeed, or will his schemes crumble before Vesper and Maela can complete their mission?Episode 5: The Money CounterAs Karch awaits news that could save the guild, he seeks refuge in mundane tasks - only to discover a horrifying truth. The guild's chief money counter arrives bearing news that threatens to shatter the very foundation of the Merchant Guild. With Quinto's ultimatum hanging over his head and time running out, Karch must now face not just external threats, but the possibility that the guild's power has been quietly crumbling from within.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

As Karch awaits news that could save the guild, he seeks refuge in mundane tasks - only to discover a horrifying truth. The guild's chief money counter arrives bearing news that threatens to shatter the very foundation of the Merchant Guild. With Quinto's ultimatum hanging over his head and time running out, Karch must now face not just external threats, but the possibility that the guild's power has been quietly crumbling from within.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Ralan's quiet contemplation in Raef's library is interrupted by the shocking return of Maela and Vesper, who bring news that threatens to upend everything he thought he knew about Ness's fate. As the new Guildmaster wrestles with conflicting reports of murder and imprisonment, he must navigate a web of loyalty and deception while maintaining control of the conflicting personalities within his own guild.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Ralan returns from the mysterious Harvest House with he weight of leadership even heavier. An unexpected arrival threatens to pull him away from his immediate concerns: the Outlander Rebecca has returned. Now Ralan must choose between unraveling ancient secrets in Gaotteland or facing the pressing challenges of a city still reeling from Larsen's attempted purge.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Ralan ventures alone into the haunting ruins of Harvest House, a once-magnificent living tree turned lifeless husk at the edge of the Ash Fields. As he explores its decaying halls and treacherous staircases, he confronts unsettling parallels between this fallen guild house and his own responsibilities. What mysterious sickness could destroy something so powerful? And why does the thought of making his fortress worthy of Rebecca's return keep surfacing in his mind? Among the poisonous dust and splintered wood, Ralan discovers that this dead monument may hold vital lessons about power, leadership, and the price of failure.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

This Friday Binge contains 5 episodes.Episodes included:1. A Carriage Ride (October 13, 2025)2. An Old Quarter Welcome (October 14, 2025)3. A Thief at Heart (October 15, 2025)4. A Single Life's Work (October 16, 2025)5. The Missing Key (October 17, 2025)---Episode 1: A Carriage RideThe journey to find Ralan begins with a debate over his reliability. As Vesper and Maela cross the lawless Great Bridge, they are forced to deal with the desperate chaos of the city, clearing their path with the cold, brutal efficiency that only two Blades can command.Episode 2: An Old Quarter WelcomeAs Vesper and Mayla enter the Old Quarter, they discover not chaos but a surprisingly organized refugee operation run by mysterious figures in black. Their reunion with Captain Coode reveals shocking developments: Rogers has somehow become a captain for three opposing guilds, while the Guildmaster himself has vanished into the Upper Quarter with an enigmatic Outlander woman.Episode 3: A Thief at HeartAlard challenges the established order from within Polo's magnificent rooftop garden. During a routine agricultural report, Alard's careful questioning exposes troubling inconsistencies in how resources are distributed between the Inner and Outer Fields. As tensions rise between the former guildmaster and Polo's trusted deputy, the conversation turns to Rogers, whose place as Polo's choice as Guildmaster Craft no longer seems certain.Episode 4: A Single Life's WorkKray drives his prison guards to the brink with increasingly absurd demands for assistance. What seems like the petulant complaints of an elderly prisoner masks a cunning scheme, as Kray orchestrates a calculated campaign of annoyance from within his luxurious cell. But beneath his theatrical helplessness lies a deeper purpose - one that could reunite him with a certain assistant. As the guards' patience wears dangerously thin, Kray's true objective begins to take shape.Episode 5: The Missing KeyRaef and Kray uncover Pietro's hidden journals, only to find their pages filled with an indecipherable code. As they pour over volumes of encrypted text, mysterious margin notes begin to reveal themselves - including an enigmatic symbol of a serpent devouring its own tail. What secrets did the former Guildmaster lock away in these coded pages, and what do his increasingly urgent margin notes warn about?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Raef and Kray uncover Pietro's hidden journals, only to find their pages filled with an indecipherable code. As they pour over volumes of encrypted text, mysterious margin notes begin to reveal themselves - including an enigmatic symbol of a serpent devouring its own tail. What secrets did the former Guildmaster lock away in these coded pages, and what do his increasingly urgent margin notes warn about?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

Kray drives his prison guards to the brink with increasingly absurd demands for assistance. What seems like the petulant complaints of an elderly prisoner masks a cunning scheme, as Kray orchestrates a calculated campaign of annoyance from within his luxurious cell. But beneath his theatrical helplessness lies a deeper purpose - one that could reunite him with a certain assistant. As the guards' patience wears dangerously thin, Kray's true objective begins to take shape.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.Want to binge The Thieves Guild with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five chapters, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience! Perfect for a weekend binge! ---If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!Artifacts of the ArcaneA historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two. The world has abandoned magic, but magic  hasn't abandoned the world.ThursdayA cyberpunk VR thriller.No one can be trusted when nothing is real.---Find out more about writer/show runner Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.com

WELCOME BACK TO TOTAL MONSTER KILL! Team Sigma return after a successful hunt. Lucia visits the Guildmaster. Jin comforts Trey. Everett faces Alf.

On this episode of The AIE Podcast... The great migration is under way And, we have a mini raid wrap up! Congradullances to Stask! Kdf Recruits incoming And, we are catching up with ourselves All that and more coming up right now... Podcast Audio Raw Video http://youtu.be/BfHzOgkipbI Open Welcome to episode #438 of the podcast celebrating you, the Alea Iacta Est gaming community, the die has been podcast. This is Mkallah: To my left is Tetsemi: - (catch phrase here). And to my right is Mewkow: (catch phrase here). This week we are having a host show Welcome, friends! Ok, we'll be digging into what we have been up to in and out of game shortly, but first, let's cover this week's news... AIE News Community Mandatory Fun Nights Where the fun is mandatory but the attendance is not. Sunday - Destiny 2 8:30 pm Eastern Monday - GW2 9:30 pm Eastern Monday - STO 10:00 pm Eastern Tuesday - SWTOR 9:00 pm Eastern Wednesday - HFO Mythic+ Mayhem (WoW) 8:00 pm Eastern Friday - ESO 9:00 pm Eastern Saturday - LotRO 8:30 pm Eastern Saturday - FFXIV (Maps) 9:30 pm Eastern Saturday - Noob Raid (WoW) 11:00 pm Eastern Streaming and Guild Podcast News We have a ton of AIE member podcasts! Want to know where to find them? Look no further than here- New Overlords Podcast (Max and Sema) https://www.newoverlords.com Boards and Swords (Chris and Philip) https://boardsandswords.com/blog?category=Boards%20%26%20Swords Dr. Gameology ( Dr. Daniel Kaufmann ) https://drgameology.com/ STO - Fleet Action Report (Grebog and Nikodas) https://www.youtube.com/@fleetactionreport A Podcast Reborn: A FFXIV Community Podcast (Brandon aka Old Man Franks, Meagan, and Rho) - NSFL https://www.bonusroll.gg/directory/a-podcast-reborn/ WoW The great migration to the active 5 horde co-guilds is going well. Member removal of accounts that haven't logged in for a year or more also was completed and we have plenty of room for growth, so we kept the two recruiting co-guilds, Libertas and Fortuna, open for another month. The consolidation on the alliance side and culling of accounts also left us with plenty of room for growth. It feels so much better to login and see so many others in guild playing. We encourage those who haven't made the migration to please do so, and don't be shy. If you need help, officers are here for you. We get it, it can be scary to hit the /gquit, but I think you will like rejoining an active co-guild. Alliance side MFN raid team HFO is 7/8 on normal and working on the dance with Demensius. Noob Raid ran Firelands for the Timewalking quest, with thanks to Ashayo for getting a skip on the (again) bugged Lord Rhyolith. Ragnaros was troublesome but we took him down eventually, then hopped over to the new Raid, Manaforge Omega to defeat first boss, Plexis Sentinel on Normal. Kiddie Aggro has feasted upon Nexus King Saladbar and are now 7/8 Heroic in Manaforge Omega. Next stop: Dimensius. Surely our bestie Xal-Atath will reward us well for his demise this time? Raid Team Dungeoneering INC has advanced to 4/8 Heroic with successful kills of Loomithar, Soulbinder and Forgeweaver. Raid team So Let's Go Skating got 3/8 heroic last week with a sub 1% best pull on Araz, they're going back in this evening for revenge! SWTOR AIE in swtor has a new Guild Master! Corley has passed the reigns on to Stask. Show them both some love! ‘Where's the Cantina' Operations Team is hosting a 16 man run of Terror From Beyond on Monday, September 8. For fun times and a Galactic Seasons objective, check in discord for more info and to let Machete know you are interested. There are no gear requirements, but you must be 80 and subbed FFXIV New relic step is out Cosmic Exploration has been updated with a new map to visit, and new rewards to craft and gather for. Map night continues every Saturday at 9:30 pm eastern. Don't be intimidated,