The event will be held at The Cloud - 89 Quay Street, Auckland CBD. So grab your trade binder and a friend and come find us!

Your ticket price not only gains you entry to the event but it also supports the New Zealand Cancer Society. So come and the contest realms with your fellow sorcerers and trade some spells, all the while helping to support a good cause.

For the Apprentice Wizards: Learn-to-Play

Grab a friend and come find our booth where you can learn to play Sorcery, sneak in some casual games, and even earn preconstructed decks that you can take home!

Whether you’re a fresh convert or grizzled veteran of the realm, we’ll also be running draft events at our play area, both days around mid-day. These will be limited to one draft per player per day, but if you come both days, you can join in both drafts! If you want to bring along your constructed decks, there will be plenty of free-play space to put them to the test against another challenger.

Secure your spot and sign up for the draft events here on the Sorcery Play Network 

 sharing images and comments from the weekend so be sure to follow #SorceryTCG as the event unfolds!

Sorcery heads to the Auckland Games Fair 2024

, your mind might go straight to images of chivalrous knights, reckless squires, and majestic castles. While these elements certainly form the core of these cherished tales, beyond the gallantry and heroism, lies a realm where appearances can be deceiving, and mysteries await within the dark forests and secluded caves.


It is against this backdrop that unique mortals struggle, ascending into legend as triumphant heroes or, in their failures, serving as a cautionary tale to others.

Enter “Coy Nixie,” the continuation of Lindsey Crummett’s impressive contributions to 

Renowned for her captivating Sorcery series, including masterpieces like “Ancient Dragon” and “Palliburrie Bats,” Lindsey Crummett serves as a prime example of the caliber of artists that contribute to 

. With over 16 years of experience spanning the gaming industry, as well as film and television, collectibles, and art installations, Lindsey’s creative journey embodies a fusion of skill, passion, and imagination.

We caught up with Lindsey Crummett, who shared her thoughts on the creation of the Coy Nixie:

“When Erik approached me about this piece, I immediately thought, ‘Sweet! I love the nature of old-school Fae mythology. They’re beautiful and alluring, and their motivations are not fully understood. The more I read about Nixies, the more I was drawn to the idea of them transforming. They could pass for humans, but there was usually a tell, something off if you know what to look for.”

  
“When approaching Coy Nixies, I wanted to capture the moment when she was transforming, to convey when she could not hide her true nature. People have seen mermaid tails before, but here in New Zealand, we have a lot of eels in the waterways. I wanted to play with that, depicting this feminine creature in a pretty white dress and then adding something unsettling and wrong with the tail being that of an eel.

You often read about Nixies being dangerous, luring men in to drown, and I wanted to allude to that with the skull and sword beneath the water.”

Crafting Sorcery’s Hand-painted Traditional Art

“All of my Sorcery work is in oils. I’ve worked across so many mediums as a professional artist; traditional clays, digital sculpting in Z-Brush, pencils, Photoshop painting, and oils. I still use a mix of media, as I often mock up my pieces digitally before committing to paint, since I became fast that way during my time in the film industry.

In my first Sorcery set, I digitally sculpted a few of the subjects, posed, and lit them to use as painting reference. Master painters like James Gurney sculpt and light their painting references, so I sometimes take advantage of being able to do this!”

To share her work directly with the community, Lindsey was on hand to reveal her piece, “Coy Nixie” at the community-run “Australian and New Zealand Sorcery Championship” hosted by Plenty of Games in Melbourne, Australia.

If you missed the grand reveal, you can watch her interview with Jesse from the Winning Agenda, alongside 

Connecting with Lindsey and Sorcery: Contested Realm

To stay up-to-date on Sorcery announcements, follow Sorcery: Contested Realm on our social media, join 

And make sure to follow Lindsey directly on her Instagram 

Unveiling Arthurian Legends' "Coy Nixie" by Lindsey Crummett

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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