It’s only a week until the Australian Crossroads event (October 8–9) and the Sorcery booth at PAX Aus (October 10–12), where players from across Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, and beyond will gather to contest the realm.

The Melbourne Crossroads (October 8–9) brings together sorcerers at Plenty of Games for 

 signature Organized Play Championship. Join fellow Sorcerers from across the Asia-Pacific region for a chance to compete for glory, earn exclusive Crossroads prizes, and celebrate the Realm with members of the Erik’s Curiosa team. 

 will also be available at the Crossroads event, with the first 50 ticketholders able to purchase one 

Then, from October 10–12, we’ve partnered with 

(AIE) to bring an expanded Sorcery booth to PAX Aus, complete with learn-to-play demos, artist card signings, and an unforgettable showcase of fantasy art.

 will also be available in limited quantities at the Sorcery booth #TT2828 throughout the weekend. 

Meet the Artists: Brian Smith and Lindsey Crummett

It wouldn’t be a Sorcery event without artists, and we’re thrilled to welcome Lindsey Crummett and Brian Smith to Melbourne, where they’ll be signing cards, meeting fans, and offering a selection of prints.

Brian Smith will be at both the Crossroads event and PAX Aus throughout the weekend to share his art and stories with the community. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet one of the most prolific artists in the Gothic set!

Lindsey Crummett will be at the Australian Crossroads throughout the event and at the Pax Aus booth on Friday, so don’t miss the chance to meet her, pick up a signed card, or grab a print of her work.

We sat down for a casual chat with Lindsey to hear about her journey into Sorcery and the creation of her piece, Virgin in Prayer. 

The Dust Rewards program has always been a way to celebrate your dedication to 

and for the Melbourne Crossroads event, we’re able to do something uniquely special. On October 8 (Day One), players will have the opportunity to collect Dust Reward promotional cards in person.

Pickup-Only Items Go Live: On October 7 at 11:00 AM AET, special “pickup only” Dust Reward cards will appear in the Sorcery Dust Rewards Store for 24 hours.

Eligible Orders: Your order must include only “pickup only” promotional items to qualify.

during the Melbourne Crossroads on October 8.

Important Note: Orders not collected on Day One will be

This is a one-time exception to our usual shipping process, created to celebrate the gathering of Sorcerers in Oceania. We hope this adds an extra layer of excitement to the Crossroads experience.

Beyond the artists and gameplay, this is also an opportunity to meet members of the Erik’s Curiosa team in person, including members of the design team and Erik Olofsson himself! We’re excited to connect directly with players, share stories, and celebrate the community’s passion for 

With the Crossroads event and Pax Aus just days away, this is shaping up to be an exciting week of Sorcery. Whether you’re in Melbourne to play, collect, meet artists, or connect and hang out at the Sorcery booth, we’re looking forward to next week being a celebration of all that makes Sorcery special!

Make sure to share your pictures of the events in our community spaces on 

, and be sure to use the hashtag #contestedrealm when sharing your photos on social media.

Melbourne Crossroads and Pax Australia - One Week Out!

 prepares to cast its long shadow across the realm, we’re excited to unveil one of the most approachable and most ominous ways to step into 

next chapter: the Prophets of Doom Preconstructed Decks.

These are no ordinary decks. The Gothic preconstructed decks, Prophets of Doom, are four all-new theme-forward precons, designed to give you a taste of 

darkest flavors, with cards that ooze story, synergy, and strategic depth. Each deck is dual-element and centered around, of course, a powerful Avatar. 

. Cast out corruption and accuse the damned with the 

. Or stand as a shield for the innocent, with the 

Today, we’re taking a look at one of these prophets….one who sees the world not as it is, but as it could be: Rotten and waiting to be remade.

The Necromancer is an avatar of vision. A collector of corpses, sure, but also a scholar of the soul’s last gasp. And they’re not here to let the dead go to waste.

As your Avatar, the Necromancer brings a simple, yet sinister ability to the table: Once per turn, you may summon an Undead token.

That’s right. Every turn, another bony minion claws its way into the realm. These 1-power Skeleton tokens may not seem like much, but what they lack in toughness, they make up for in inevitability. A steady stream of Undead swarming the board, turn after turn.

Of course, there’s a catch. Skeletons can’t move to defend. But they act as a resource for the necromancer to overwhelm your opponent with the weight of the undead. They’re not exactly known for agility, after all. But when it’s your turn, they’ll lurch forward with terrifying purpose.

Decked Out in Death: The Necromancer Precon

The Necromancer Preconstructed Deck is designed to go head-to-head with the 3 other Prophets of Doom, providing the storytelling moments that players around the world have come to love and expect from

. Expect minions that love the cemetery, spells that manipulate the dead, and tools that reward your ever-growing horde.

The creepy carrion construct that is Fowl Bones is a perfect example of how the Necromancer precon rewards patience, preparation, and a steady supply of skeletons. Once discarded or defeated, Fowl Bones won’t stay “dead” for long. With a simple ritual, sacrificing one of your Skeleton tokens, you can summon it

directly from your cemetery. It’s Airborne, too, meaning it can swoop over the battlefield to strike from where it’s least expected.

But, sometimes, you don’t need an overflowing horde of expendable undead; sometimes you need…

Bone Spear turns your Undead minions into a projectile of concentrated calcium. It’s a little macabre, but it’s exactly the kind of tool you’d expect in a deck built on bone. With Bone Spear at your disposal, your reach extends just a bit further, ensuring no foe is safe.

Within the Necromancer preconstructed deck, you’ll also find plenty of support for playing from the cemetery, harvesting fallen friends, and commanding a relentless advance. This isn’t just a deck... it’s an invitation to adventure in the realm from a darker point of view. 

And if a few bones break along the way? That’s just part of the charm.

Prophets of Doom: An Invitation to the Realm

The Necromancer is one of four Avatars featured in 

 Prophets of Doom Preconstructed Decks - a perfect entry point for players looking to step into 

 Each deck is built to be matched against the others, making them ideal for learning the game alongside a friend.

 Each of the Four Prophets showcases a distinct playstyle with a 36-card Spellbook and 16-card Atlas. This offers a guided, thematic experience while leaving room to expand, customize, and refine your deck as you grow as a player.

Each deck contains two elements, allowing for a wider range of strategies and opening the door to Sorcery’s rich, more dynamic gameplay, ensuring every match feels distinct and full of possibility.

The Avatars in the Prophets of Doom Pscreconstructed decks feature alternative artwork by Dan Seagrave, a treat for players and collectors alike.

The First Prophet of Doom, But Not the Last

For the Necromancer, death is just the beginning. So too are the Prophets of Doom: each deck offers its own twisted flavor and strategies to explore. We’ll be back to visit the remaining Prophets of Doom in the lead-up to the launch of Gothic on December 5th, but first, we’ll dive back into looking at some of the darker denizens and designs you will find within 

Gothic arrives December 5th. Prepare to contest the realm like never before.


Prophets of Doom: Meet the Necromancer

Darker forces shroud the realm, but the darkness lifts as we herald the forthcoming launch of 

The official Gothic trailer has premiered exclusively on TCGplayer’s YouTube Channel. Get your first glimpse at the horrors soon to arrive in the realm!

Darkness Descends: The Gothic Trailer Revealed

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