, your mind might go straight to images of chivalrous knights, reckless squires, and majestic castles. While these elements certainly form the core of these cherished tales, beyond the gallantry and heroism, lies a realm where appearances can be deceiving, and mysteries await within the dark forests and secluded caves.


It is against this backdrop that unique mortals struggle, ascending into legend as triumphant heroes or, in their failures, serving as a cautionary tale to others.

Enter “Coy Nixie,” the continuation of Lindsey Crummett’s impressive contributions to 

Renowned for her captivating Sorcery series, including masterpieces like “Ancient Dragon” and “Palliburrie Bats,” Lindsey Crummett serves as a prime example of the caliber of artists that contribute to 

. With over 16 years of experience spanning the gaming industry, as well as film and television, collectibles, and art installations, Lindsey’s creative journey embodies a fusion of skill, passion, and imagination.

We caught up with Lindsey Crummett, who shared her thoughts on the creation of the Coy Nixie:

“When Erik approached me about this piece, I immediately thought, ‘Sweet! I love the nature of old-school Fae mythology. They’re beautiful and alluring, and their motivations are not fully understood. The more I read about Nixies, the more I was drawn to the idea of them transforming. They could pass for humans, but there was usually a tell, something off if you know what to look for.”

  
“When approaching Coy Nixies, I wanted to capture the moment when she was transforming, to convey when she could not hide her true nature. People have seen mermaid tails before, but here in New Zealand, we have a lot of eels in the waterways. I wanted to play with that, depicting this feminine creature in a pretty white dress and then adding something unsettling and wrong with the tail being that of an eel.

You often read about Nixies being dangerous, luring men in to drown, and I wanted to allude to that with the skull and sword beneath the water.”

Crafting Sorcery’s Hand-painted Traditional Art

“All of my Sorcery work is in oils. I’ve worked across so many mediums as a professional artist; traditional clays, digital sculpting in Z-Brush, pencils, Photoshop painting, and oils. I still use a mix of media, as I often mock up my pieces digitally before committing to paint, since I became fast that way during my time in the film industry.

In my first Sorcery set, I digitally sculpted a few of the subjects, posed, and lit them to use as painting reference. Master painters like James Gurney sculpt and light their painting references, so I sometimes take advantage of being able to do this!”

To share her work directly with the community, Lindsey was on hand to reveal her piece, “Coy Nixie” at the community-run “Australian and New Zealand Sorcery Championship” hosted by Plenty of Games in Melbourne, Australia.

If you missed the grand reveal, you can watch her interview with Jesse from the Winning Agenda, alongside 

Connecting with Lindsey and Sorcery: Contested Realm

To stay up-to-date on Sorcery announcements, follow Sorcery: Contested Realm on our social media, join 

And make sure to follow Lindsey directly on her Instagram 

Unveiling Arthurian Legends' "Coy Nixie" by Lindsey Crummett

 is at the core of what makes Sorcery so special, with our talented artists bringing the Realm to life through their hand-painted works, evoking the golden age of fantasy.

We are proud to announce the first of our 

 Artist Series Playmats, featuring works from renowned Sorcery artists: Liz Danforth, Jeff A. Menges, Vincent Pompetti, and Drew Tucker.

Each artist has been provided with 100 limited edition serialized Artist Series Playmats, featuring one of their most iconic Sorcery illustrations, to sign and make available to their fans and supporters. These Artist Series single-player playmats are available through the artists themselves, with all sales directly supporting them.

How to Acquire Sorcery Artist Series Playmats

These serialized mats provide an opportunity to directly connect with and share your appreciation for the ongoing work these artists do. Here’s how you can acquire one of these highly coveted Artist Series mats!

"The fans’ enthusiasm for 'Mirror Realm' has been extraordinary from the very start, and I have been overwhelmed and delighted. I am honored that Erik’s Curiosa created the new Artist Series playmats for me to share with those who love the game and my art. Patreon supporters will get the first shot, details can be found on my 

The fanbase for SCR has been incredible. The new Artist Series mats look terrific, and I am really going to enjoy getting them into the hands of the people who are just loving this game, and the Watchtower art. Far and away, it is the early favorite of the art that I've done for the game, and it makes a nice mat to boot. Hit me up early at events for a chance to land one!

“Since the beginning, I am very happy to participate in the Sorcery adventure and to see this community grow with so much interest as well for the game as the art, but above all creativity of Erik and his team who created such a beautiful universe that allows me to express myself and excites my own imagination. It is a rare and precious project. This playmat gives me another opportunity to share my work!”

Thank you to Erik’s Curiosa for sending us these great looking [Artist Series] playmats. The Sorcery community has been super incredible and supportive. I am looking forward to getting the playmats out to you all. I’ve made a limited number available online - they’re all signed, serialized, and available through 

 or you can contact me through Facebook Messenger. As for the rest, you’ll need to come find me at an event!”

The Artist Series playmats are our way of saying thank you to our fans, players, supporters, and above all else our world-class artists! We are deeply appreciative of your support and look forward to your feedback! Let us know what artists you’d like to see featured for future Artist Series Playmats.

Announcing: Limited Edition Artist Series Playmats for Sorcery Contested Realm

This week we celebrate the work of Liz Danforth, get deck tips from the victor of Vincon, and Chase and Sean take two thematic decks to battle with each other!

team extends a well-earned shoutout to Matt S for his Bosk Troll Jack-o'-Lantern! Bravo! 

 is honored to partner with traditional artists like Liz Danforth to help bring the Contested Realm to life. Just as each game of Sorcery has a story to tell, so does each piece of art, and each artist. Fresh of IX, Liz speaks about the creation of her work the Seelie Court for the Sorcery's next set, 

. Consider taking a moment to leave a comment for Liz on the video below!

Play like a Champion with Vincon Victor, Jackson

 event, Jackson Hawkins, guides us through his victorious deck, showcasing the Avatar of Air. Discover the secrets to playing like a Champion 

Chase and Sean have at it with two themed decks, Sean’s Ghost-Themed deck from 

 and a demonic Deathspeaker deck. Will Chase’s fall to darkness grant him the powers to wrest control of the realm? Find out in this lighthearted faceoff!

Share Your Events! The Pacific Northwest Conquests Again!

in Bellevue, Washington, organized by community member Alex West. A champion for his local scene, Alex’s playgroup has been thoroughly enjoying Sorcery in a draft format and will be hosting a Beta release party on November 12th at Mox Bellevue. 

As a reminder, we encourage you to promote your events in the 

, where fellow community members can stay informed and your event can be featured!

Sorcery: Contested Realm Beta is Almost Here!

 are working hard to make sure that launch week is an entertaining one! Be sure to tune in next week as we enter the final stretch and share our launch week schedule of content! 

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