 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 

ELD's Time Vault to Host New England Courtesan Cup Qualifier

enthusiasts across Europe prepare to converge at the White Rabbit Game Store in Aachen, Germany, for the highly anticipated Ascanrask Event on June 1st. Spearheaded by 

, this fan-run Sorcery event promises to unite players from various corners of the continent in celebration of the Sorcery community via a 32-person sealed tournament for players of all skill levels.

Nestled in downtown Aachen, the White Rabbit Game Store offers unparalleled convenience, with easy access from the main train station and ample parking nearby. Its central location makes it an ideal hub for travelers, while the city’s rich history provides additional opportunities for those looking to explore beyond the tournament event.

The Ascanrask Event will feature a 32-person sealed tournament, with the primary focus on fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. 

"We are looking to gather both old and new players, as well as people just getting into the game," Sofie, co-host of the popular Sorcery channel 

With this spirit of inclusivity, the event looks to be accessible to all, focusing on a sealed format and an emphasis on building connections both during the event and with a pre-event dinner and meet-and-greet, an element Sofie explains is almost equally as important as the event itself.

"We want to focus on the community part and building a great starting point for future events, and this is why we are encouraging people to join us for a player’s dinner." Here, players have the opportunity to connect, as well as to meet with Sofie, Jens, and Jürgen from Cardboard Guide and Nerd and Proud of It.

With attendees expected from Germany, Denmark, The Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, and even England, the event promises to be a truly diverse cross-section of the European community. With generous prize support and a welcoming atmosphere, participants are guaranteed a memorable experience.

A testament to the passion and dedication of the European Sorcery community, as the countdown to June 1st begins, for more information and updates inquiries can be emailed to ascanrask@whiterabbit-cgs.de. Additional coverage can be found on 

Ascanrask Sorcery Event: A Pan-European Event

To address a flood of requests from people that missed out on the Kickstarter campaign, we have partnered with Team Covenant to enable 

pre-orders of the Beta Edition of Sorcery: Contested Realm

The Beta Edition booster box will contain the same 403 card set as Alpha with only minor tweaks to a few card arts and text with increased rules clarity. The Beta set will get four new elemental avatars and it will use a 

This will not be the only way to get Beta

. Far from it. Our intention is to make Beta widely available through regular distribution channels amongst other methods. 

This limited time pre-order will help us gauge interest for the Beta print run. The intention is to help players who just want to play the game by providing a guaranteed preorder system at MSRP ($150), while also helping us better understand demand so as not to over- or under-print. 

Each box comes with an exclusive Lightning Bolt promo card that uses new art by Brian Smith

 as a thank you to players who are willing to pre-order before the set is printed. 

The preorder will run from today (February 2nd 2023) up until April 1st 2023. Find out more at their website 

Beta Preorders

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