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Science Fiction · Jake Kerr | Urban Fantasy | Audio Drama | Full Cast

Artifacts of the Arcane

by Jake Kerr | Urban Fantasy | Audio Drama | Full Cast

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. ---CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr🎙️ Showrunner: Jake KerrProduction NoteThis 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.---Check out our other audiobook podcasts!The Thieves GuildAn epic fantasy centered around the city-state of NessSome secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguildThursdayA 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.comFollow Jake on Bluesky @jakekerr.comThis show includes AI-generated content.

Latest episodes

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An Old Man Gives Us a Ride

Tommy and Naomi get some help on their journey to Persepolis. This episode includes AI-generated content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 20 2025
12 min

Naomi Wears Spectacles

Tommy and Naomi make it to Persia, but are surprised by what they find.This episode includes AI-generated content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13 2025
18 min

Beauty and Pain

On the train to Persia.This episode includes AI-generated content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6 2025
18 min

A Surprise Show of Fear

Can Tommy escape from the Citadel of London? This episode includes AI-generated content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30 2024
22 min

Plan C

Tommy is ambushed as he enters his room. This episode includes AI-generated content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23 2024
18 min

Plans Are Made

Tommy tracks down Naomi for help. This episode includes AI-generated content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16 2024
11 min

Lord Ainsley's Stunning Revelation

Tommy and Mister Ali meet with Lord Ainsley, where we hear a stunning revelation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9 2024
15 min

Cain Teaches a Lesson in Magic

Tommy finally meets Cain and receives a powerful lesson in magic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2 2024
27 min

The Quartermaster Gives Me Spectacles

Tommy is equipped for his meeting with Cain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25 2024
19 min

A Wall Confuses Me

Tommy meets Lord Ainsley, the Master of the Citadel of London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18 2024
13 min

Naomi Passes a Test at the Citadel

Tommy, Mister Ali, and Naomi arrive at the Citadel of London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11 2024
16 min

I Light Up a Room

At Kings Cross Station, Tommy, Mister Ali, and Naomi meet three masters of magic and... a surprise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4 2024
23 min

I Fail at Magic

Mister Ali relays some of the history of Tommy's grandfather and the staff, while Naomi observes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28 2024
19 min

I Meet Naomi, Who Hates Me

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Oct 21 2024
30 min

Sticks and Stones

Tommy and Mister Ali escape the river into a desert mountain range. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14 2024
12 min

I Battle a River

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 rive

Oct 7 2024
22 min

Hrumph!

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

Sep 30 2024
28 min

The Persian Garden Attacked

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 w

Sep 23 2024
22 min

The Chef's Table

Tommy learns more about magic and his grandfather. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16 2024
14 min

Shadows in Manhattan

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 grandfat

Sep 9 2024
19 min

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