, Erik’s Curiosa is excited to unveil its latest product, 

 at Avatar of the Realm from November 13-15 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Since the beginning, Avatars have stood at the heart of 

 identity. More than your personification in the contest, they shape how you experience the realm itself: influencing strategy, pacing, deckbuilding, and the stories that unfold across the grid.

continue that tradition while pushing into new elemental territory. One channels patience, positioning, and the quiet inevitability of winter. The other embodies volatility, pressure, and the destructive fury of earth and fire.

constructed decks, each featuring a 60-card Spellbook, a 30-card Atlas, and a 10-card collection, tuned to provide seasoned TCG veterans with decks that are equally equipped to battle across the kitchen table, as they are to contest a constructed tournament.

Together, they represent a new expression of 

 tactical depth and imagination-first gameplay philosophy.

, Erik’s Curiosa’s flagship Organized Play event taking place November 13-15 in Boston, Massachusetts, will experience 

 alongside Erik Olofsson and members from the Erik’s Curiosa team, as well as 

, the artist behind the Frost Mage and Lavamancer Avatars. 

Players participating in Friday's event will be some of the first in the world to get their hands on 

Alongside the Avatar of the Realm celebration, 

 continues Erik’s Curiosa's commitment to traditional fantasy illustration. Each card is brought to life through hand-painted artwork, created by acclaimed artists from around the world, preserving the timeless visual identity that has defined 

What To Expect From Frost Mage vs Lavamancer

 showcases the stunning hand-painted illustrations by our talented artists, continuing our commitment to the timeless fantasy tradition at the center of 

This curated experience introduces fresh mechanics that enhance the strategic depth of the game, offering players new ways to build their decks and outsmart their opponents.

 deepen the lore of the realm, weaving new elemental conflict into the ongoing story of 

, and the launch of Organized Play and the Avatar of the Realm in November, 

 continues to grow because of the community gathered around it.

The Frost Mage and Lavamancer chart their path to the 

Frost Mage vs. Lavamancer: New Avatars Enter the Contested Realm

Across the world, Sorcerers are already on the path. At local stores, Cornerstone events, and Grand Contests, decks are being refined, rivalries are forming, and the season-long pursuit of creativity, mastery, and wonder is underway.

This November 13-15, every path in organized play converges at the table we’ve built together: Avatar of the Realm, held at the 

Three Days. One Badge. One Big Table. Every Sorcerer Welcome

You’ll be in the room with fellow players, featured artists, and the Erik’s Curiosa team, including Erik Olofsson himself, for a weekend built around the game, the people who shape it, and the realm we all share.

Tickets go on sale Thursday, May 28 at 10am ET.

Saturday: Avatar of the Realm Constructed Championship

Sunday: Avatar of the Realm Finals + Team Sealed Event 

The Avatar of the Realm Constructed Championship

This is the pinnacle of Sorcery Organized Play. Bring the deck you’ve honed across every game between now and November. The winner of the Avatar of the Realm Constructed Championship earns the title of 

But there are many Avatars in the realm, and each has its own path to glory. For each different avatar in Sorcery, the top-performing player with a winning record earns the title of 

 and a Rainbow Foil of that Avatar. Whether you arrive with the most popular deck in the room or a strategy entirely your own, every Avatar has a chance to leave its mark on the realm.

The top three finishers will also take home an original hand-painted Atlas Thorn Tower Painting. A one-of-a-kind piece you cannot win anywhere else. Gothic print sheets will also be awarded to the weekend’s top cut. Every player who completes their rounds in the championship will earn a Foil Tower promo, randomly selected from three Tower types from across the Realm. 

Additional Tower promos can be earned throughout the championship, giving you something to aim for in each match you play.

While Sorcery prizing celebrates mastery, it also celebrates creativity and wonder. Art prints and other prizes will reward those who embody these values at the Avatar of the Realm.

It's important to say that at the Avatar of the Realm, prizes celebrate more than victory alone. Alongside mastery on the battlefield, we intend to honor the creativity players bring through their decks, craftwork, and other artifacts of self-expression; and the moments of wonder that transform a tournament into a shared story worth remembering.

Avatar of the Realm is a full weekend experience. Friday opens the weekend with a special experience, with mysterious details to be revealed before tickets go live on Thursday, May 28th at 10am ET. Saturday and Sunday bring you the Avatar of the Realm Constructed Championship and a Team Sealed event respectively. You may well find yourself across the table from the Erik’s Curiosa team, so be prepared!

Throughout the weekend, you’ll hear directly from the people who built the realm. Panels and live discussions with Erik Olofsson, featured artists, and special guests will offer rare, behind-the-scenes insight into Sorcery's art, design, philosophy, and what lies ahead.

Expect shoutouts, community recognition, and moments that celebrate not only mastery of the game, but also those that make the realm shine with creativity and wonder. Because the best part of a room full of Sorcery players isn’t just the competition, it’s the welcoming camaraderie each player brings to the table.

Sorcery lives at the intersection of strategic and artistic expression, and Avatar of the Realm is built to make that felt across every part of the weekend.

will be on hand for signings, conversations, and community events through Avatar of the Realm. Additional artists will be announced in the months ahead.

Stay up to date with the latest attending artists and event details 

One badge gets you everything included. Your purchase covers 

 to the events throughout the weekend, all 

 on both Saturday and Sunday. We also have a hotel block at the venue, with limited rooms available, putting you steps from every match, every panel, and every late-night lobby conversation.

Hotel rooms are limited. Badges are too. Once the Avatar of the Realm is full, it’s full.

For those who want to experience the weekend without competing, or who are bringing family along, visitor passes will be available on site.

Registration opens Thursday, May 28 at 10:00am ET 

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