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Artifacts of the Arcane

Artifacts of the Arcane

By: Jake Kerr | Urban Fantasy | Audio Drama | Full Cast
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 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 audiobook 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 this artifact—the seemingly useless Staff of Light.

A full cast fantasy serial audiobook with new chapters every week, Artifacts of the Arcane 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.

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CREDITS

✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr
🎙️ Showrunner: Jake Kerr

Production Note

This production utilizes the latest technology in content creation, including audio, visual, and production tools powered by AI under the design and direction of showrunner Jake Kerr.

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Check out our other audiobook 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


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Find out more about writer Jake Kerr: https://www.jakekerr.com
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Episodes
  • Pleasant Dreams

    Pleasant Dreams
    Dec 29 2025
    Sleep is impossible when wearing the stiff, heavy Coat of Invincibility, but taking it off means terrifying exposure to the Cup of Jamshid. Caught between exhaustion and danger, Tommy offers a physical solution to a magical problem, turning a miserable night in the dirt into a personal moment.

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    CREDITS

    ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr
    🎙️ Showrunner: Jake Kerr

    Production Note

    This production utilizes the latest technology in content creation, including audio, visual, and production tools powered by AI under the design and direction of showrunner Jake Kerr.

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

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    Check out our other audiobook 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

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    Show More Show Less
    8 mins
  • A Dog Joins The Team

    A Dog Joins The Team
    Dec 22 2025
    Entering Nazi Germany was supposed to be a stealth mission, but cruelty at a border checkpoint changes things. When Naomi witnesses soldiers torturing a stray dog, she shatters their cover—and the soldiers' bones—with a terrifying display of magic, gaining a new, four-legged companion in the process.

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    CREDITS

    ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr
    🎙️ Showrunner: Jake Kerr

    Production Note

    This production utilizes the latest technology in content creation, including audio, visual, and production tools powered by AI under the design and direction of showrunner Jake Kerr.

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

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    Check out our other audiobook 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

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    Show More Show Less
    11 mins
  • The Demon in the Black Dress

    The Demon in the Black Dress
    Dec 15 2025
    Tensions flare on the road to Saint-Avold as Tommy and Naomi struggle to adjust to their reversed roles. But the real test comes in the town square. Confronted by armed locals, Naomi doesn't hesitate, brushing them aside with a flick of her wrist. The ensuing silence reveals a chilling truth: the "Black Witch" is no longer just a nickname; it's a terrifying reality for the local populace.

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    CREDITS

    ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr
    🎙️ Showrunner: Jake Kerr

    Production Note

    This production utilizes the latest technology in content creation, including audio, visual, and production tools powered by AI under the design and direction of showrunner Jake Kerr.

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

    ----

    Check out our other audiobook 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

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    Show More Show Less
    11 mins
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