Artifacts of the Arcane

Artifacts of the Arcane

The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world. From Jake Kerr, the Nebula-nominated writer of the popular Thieves Guild epic fantasy podcast, comes the story of an alternate history where the industrial revolution destroyed the world's reliance on magic. In 1938 Manhattan, where magic is practically forgotten, young Tommy Black lives in an apartment with his reclusive grandfather. Until one day on a walk to their favorite restaurant they are attacked by ominous shadow creatures. Shocked to find out that his grandfather is a formerly famous archmage that wields a magical artifact, Tommy is tasked by his grandfather to escape with the his artifact—the seemingly useless Staff of Light. A full cast fantasy, season one follows Tommy as he finds new friends and discovers a world where magic is emerging anew, with the mightiest magic coming from a frightening illusionist in Germany, who is rumored to be able to sway people to his will with his voice. ---- Check out our other drama podcasts! The Thieves Guild An epic fantasy centered around the city-state of Ness Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild 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

Episodes

September 9, 2024 19 mins
The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.



It's pre-war 1938 Manhattan. Technology has made magic obsolete. So much so that people don't even think of magic anymore. In this world, Tommy Black and his odd grandfather walk to their favorite restaurant after watching an Errol Flynn movie. On the way they are suddenly confronted with the reality of powerful magical creatures. 

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The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.

Tommy learns more about magic and his grandfather. 

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:
https://jakekerr.com

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Check out our other drama podcasts!

The Thieves Guild
An epic fantasy centered around the city-state of Ness
Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.
https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild

Thursday
A cyberpunk VR Thriller
No on...
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September 23, 2024 22 mins
Tommy learns that the Persian Garden restaurant is actually some kind of fortress... and it is under atack from scores of magical creatures. With their backs agains the wall, there is only one escape. 

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here.
Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here
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September 30, 2024 28 mins
Tommy learns more about his grandfather and the staff from Mister Ali as the make their way down the long staircase to the mysterious and dangerous Nar Marratum river, a river that apparently has a mind of its own. 

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here.
Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here
Mark as Played
October 7, 2024 22 mins
As Mister Ali rests, Tommy discovers more about his grandfather's mysterious staff. Wanting to head home, Tommy decides to use the mighty artifact against the mighty river. 

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here.
Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here
Mark as Played
October 14, 2024 12 mins
Tommy and Mister Ali escape the river into a desert mountain range. 

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here.
Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here
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October 21, 2024 30 mins
Tommy and Mister Ali take refuge in a Way Station as Djinn attack. They meet Naomi, a girl Tommy's age who is proficient at magic. 

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here.
Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here
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October 28, 2024 19 mins
Mister Ali relays some of the history of Tommy's grandfather and the staff, while Naomi observes. 

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here.
Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here
Mark as Played
November 4, 2024 25 mins
At Kings Cross Station, Tommy, Mister Ali, and Naomi meet three masters of magic and... a surprise. 

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here.
Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here
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November 11, 2024 16 mins
Tommy, Mister Ali, and Naomi arrive at the Citadel of London.

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here.
Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here
Mark as Played
November 18, 2024 13 mins
Tommy meets Lord Ainsley, the Master of the Citadel of London.

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here.
Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here
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Tommy is equipped for his meeting with Cain.

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here.
Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here
Mark as Played
December 2, 2024 27 mins
Artifacts of the Arcane:
The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.

Tommy finally meets Cain and receives a powerful lesson in magic.

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr here.
Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild here
Mark as Played
December 9, 2024 15 mins
An important note this week: Due to circumstances beyond our control, we had to re-cast the role of Tommy Black. You will also notice that we have a new host, as well. We don't anticipate any further changes, and we apologize for disruption. We have decided to re-record the entire season with the new voices to provide a more holistic and immersive experience without the change in voices. We will be doing that over the next two mont...
Mark as Played
December 16, 2024 11 mins
Artifacts of the Arcane:
The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.

Tommy tracks down Naomi for help. 

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:
https://jakekerr.com
Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild:
https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild/
Mark as Played
December 23, 2024 18 mins
Artifacts of the Arcane:
The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.

Tommy is ambushed as he enters his room. 

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:
https://jakekerr.com
Visit our epic fantasy podcast The Thieves Guild:
https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild/
Mark as Played
December 30, 2024 22 mins
Artifacts of the Arcane:
The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.

Can Tommy escape from the Citadel of London?

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:
https://jakekerr.com

Check out our other drama podcasts!

The Thieves Guild
An epic fantasy centered around the city-state of Ness
Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.
https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild

Thursday
A cyberpunk VR...
Mark as Played
January 6, 2025 18 mins
The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.

On the train to Persia

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:
https://jakekerr.com

Check out our other drama podcasts!

The Thieves Guild
An epic fantasy centered around the city-state of Ness
Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.
https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild

Thursday
A cyberpunk VR Thriller
No one can be trusted when nothing is...
Mark as Played
January 13, 2025 18 mins
The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.

Tommy & Naomi make it to Persia, but are surprised by what they find.

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:
https://jakekerr.com

Check out our other drama podcasts!

The Thieves Guild
An epic fantasy centered around the city-state of Ness
Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.
https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild

Thursday
A cyberpu...
Mark as Played
January 20, 2025 12 mins
The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.

Tommy & Naomi get some help on their journey to Persepolis.

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Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr:
https://jakekerr.com

Check out our other drama podcasts!

The Thieves Guild
An epic fantasy centered around the city-state of Ness
Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.
https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild

Thursday
A cyberpunk VR Thri...
Mark as Played

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