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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
  • A New Kind of Illusion

    A New Kind of Illusion
    Feb 16 2026
    The eerie calm of an uncontested road to Berlin turns deadly when the team is lured by a pristine getaway car. Falling under the spell of a master voice illusionist, Tommy and Naomi are moments away from giving up their greatest weapons. Their only salvation comes from a desperate, psychic plea from the very creature Iggy warned them to fear.

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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
  • Iggy's Explanation

    Iggy's Explanation
    Feb 9 2026
    Overlooking a valley of fire, Tommy is confronted with a horrifying possibility: the ancient dragon he swore to save might actually be the villain of the story. Torn between Iggy's dire warnings, Naomi's historical expertise, and the relentless psychic pull of the artifacts, Tommy agrees to a tenuous truce as the team begins the long walk to Berlin.

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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
    7 mins
  • The Destruction of the Ironworks

    The Destruction of the Ironworks
    Feb 2 2026
    The team turns the Nazi war machine against itself. As Tommy frees the Ifrit one by one, the Volklingen Ironworks is consumed by vengeance and fire. The chaos brings Iggy back to the fold, acknowledging Tommy's blessing, but as they watch the valley burn, the time has come for the Ifrit to explain his mysterious departure.

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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
    13 mins
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