Gen Con, the largest longest-running gaming convention in North America, is once again summoning gamers from across the globe to Indianapolis, and 

Last year, your incredible support overwhelmed us: sold-out events, packed Learn-to-Play tables, and a community spirit that filled the halls of Gen Con. This year, we’re doubling down on that experience - literally.

 mini set at Gen Con 2025, July 31 - August 3, with special guests 

To meet overwhelming demand, this year we’ve doubled our event capacity and are proud to introduce the first-ever 

Sorcery: Contested Realm Crossroads Championship 

 lineup features more events, more ways to play, and more opportunities to connect with the community than ever before including:

Learn-to-Play Events – Apprentice Wizards Welcome

? Our beginner-friendly Learn-to-Play sessions are the perfect introduction. All ages and skill levels are welcome - our volunteers will be there to guide your first steps into the Realm.

Dive into what many are calling one of the best limited experiences in TCGs. With 128-player solo drafts and a special team draft event, there’s plenty of room to showcase your deck-building skills.

Casual Play and Trade Event – Connect and Collect

 session! Hang out with the Erik’s Curiosa team, meet 

 artists, swap cards with fellow players, and win exciting prizes  - all at 

 biggest community social event at Gen Con!

, and what better setting that at Gen Con 2025. Bring your best deck and compete for glory, exclusive prizes, and the honor of becoming the 

 history. There’s plenty of time to refine your deck before Gen Con, so get to brewing!

Ready your spellbooks and mark your calendars - Gen Con event registration begins 

To plan your Gen Con adventure and coordinate with other players, hop into the 

We look forward to seeing you all at Gen Con!

Sorcery: Contested Realm Storms Gen Con 2025 with Dragonlord Set, Events, and More

Ed Beard Jr.

In our previous spotlight, we explored Ed Beard Jr.’s jaw-dropping work in 

, you have the chance to bring Kairos home in a truly one-of-a-kind form.

, we're excited to share that TCGplayer is running an exclusive sweepstakes where you can

TCGplayer Grand Prize – A One-of-a-Kind Piece of Dragonlord History

The grand prize in the TCGplayer sweepstakes is a collectors dream: a 24 x 32 giclée canvas of 

featuring a hand-painted, full-color-altered-figure add-on by Ed Beard Jr.

and uniquely illuminated with a vibrant frog motif, 

,” a whimsical, frog-like Sorcerer selecting the next powerful spell from their favorite old-school TCG.

makes it a true treasure for fantasy art lovers and collectors alike. This isn’t just a print of 

it's a bespoke piece of fantasy art history, created by Ed Beard Jr. for this 

 promotion and it can be yours by entering the 

To mark the moment, we’re sharing a special time lapse video of Ed Beard Jr. transforming the 

giclée with his hand-painted illumination. 

 gift card, the Grand Prize winner will also receive a 

, along with a second copy to open and play with their friends!

Two additional winners, will each receive $100 

 gift cards, perfect for picking up cards from 

This sweepstakes is hosted and administered solely by TCGplayer. Erik’s Curiosa and Sorcery: Contested Realm are not responsible for the administration, fulfillment, or terms of the sweepstakes. All entries are subject to TCGplayer’s official rules, eligibility requirements, and regional restrictions. For complete details, please refer to the official sweepstakes rules on 

Want to learn more about Sorcery’s upcoming set 

 to stay up to date on the latest announcements and join our communities on 

Win a One-of-a-Kind Dragonlord Masterpiece - TCGplayer Sweepstakes!

We’ve got some good news for those Sorcerers in Aotearoa New Zealand looking to get their hands on the forthcoming Beta set for 

. Erik’s Curiosa is pleased to announce a distribution partnership with 

 to help bring Sorcery to a store near you!



What’s this mean? If you're a retailer here in Aotearoa New Zealand,

 to secure your Beta Sorcery pre-orders. If you're a player wanting to get cards, preconstructed decks, and playmats, let your friendly local game store know where to go to place an order.

For those patient Sorcerers abroad, you are not forgotten! We’re working diligently to sign distributors to serve those residing in far-off realms. We’re close to sorting that out, so we’ll let you know as soon as we have news to share!



NZ Distribution Partnership

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