Attention sorcerers in the Midwest, USA: mark your calendars for 

event taking place May 17th through 19th at Belleville’s  

. Organized by local Sorcery advocate Pete Hansen, this fan-run gathering welcomes players of all levels to come together, share their love for the game, appreciate Sorcery’s art and artists, and vie for prizes, including Alpha Sorcery cards!

After missing out on participating in Sorcery at Gencon last year due to sold-out events, Pete redirected his efforts toward hosting his own community event, reaching out to artists, and working diligently to build his local scene.

Set against the backdrop of Mythic Lotus Gaming, Midland Mayhem boasts multiple completive events, with Constructed and Sealed events taking place Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Pete shares, “I’ve always wanted to attend a large-person event,” and this desire to recapture the large-event feeling has guided his approach in planning Midland Mayhem, featuring generous prize support, custom playmats, and even arrangements for Sorcery artist 

In addition to the main competitive events, side events such as drafts and learn-to-plays with Preconstructed decks will be available throughout the weekend. However, all levels of players are encouraged to participate in the main events, and Pete has plans for a special “tune-up” event for players on Friday - a fantastic opportunity for players to socialize and get to know each other better before diving into the weekend's events!

For full of event details, prizing, and tickets more information can be found 

Sorcery Mayhem in the Midwest

 kicks off the New England Sorcery: Contested Realm Courtesan Cup Qualifier, a part of a larger fan-run series of events culminating in the 

A bastion of TCG play since 2018, ELD’s Time Vault Games hopes to translate their long-held passion into one of the largest Sorcery events in New England, capable of seating 42 players in their game store located in Bellingham, Massachusetts.

Eric has seen his local community enthralled by the mechanics and art that Sorcery, noting “The art direction is perfect!” As a self-proclaimed lifelong competitive gamer, Eric notes the blending of form and function allows for an experience unparalleled in TCGs. “The Avatar gives players a stronger personal connection to the game, the Atlas deck is a brilliant design tweak,’ he shares, “it’s like [Sorcery] took the promises of earlier TCGs, and found ways to fulfill them.”

The Eld Sorcery Open positions itself as a qualifier event in the fan-organizer Courtesan Cup, a series of events looking to bring Sorcerers together from around the United States. While several of these events are taking place in 

, Eric notes that what sets the “New England Courtesan Cup” apart is its “unparalleled support from the community.” Generous donations have expanded the prize pool, offering additional rewards for both the Top 8 finishers and door prizes. Notably, the Champion will be bestowed a custom wooden deck box, crafted with care by the store owner.

Beyond the thrill of competition and the lure of prizes, Eric hopes attendees will carry away unforgettable experiences, commemorated by an event-specific pin. “Just like someone can never relive the first concert experience,” Eric shares, he hopes to position this event as one that will provide participants with fond memories and a place in the history of the early events of 

Find out more about the ELD Socery Open Courtesan Cup Qualifier, including prizing and ticket information, on the 

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