The Desert Road

Upon arriving at Gaotteland, Kray's request for an audience is denied by the gate guards. He responds not with force, but with history, revealing his name and his role as the former tutor to the current king's father, forcing a standoff as they await the Crown's response.

Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for.

---

Intimidated that you're dozens of episodes behind and afraid to start listening? Don't be. Here's a handy Listener's Guide that let's you know spots where you can start listening further in the story.

---

If you would like to view a map of Ness, you can find it here.

----

Grab some Thieves Guild merch!
https://store.podcastalchemy.studio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-thieves-guild--6141933/support.

Want to support The Thieves Guild and show runner Jake Kerr? Join our Supporter's Club on Spreaker. In early 2026, we'll be providing ad-free episodes and other special content. You can find out more here.

---

Check out all of our drama podcasts!

Artifacts of the Arcane
A historical urban fantasy set at the beginning of World War Two.
The world has abandoned magic, but magic hasn’t abandoned the world.
https://podcastalchemy.studio/arcane

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