Welcome to the July 2025 Rules Update for 

 a carefully conjured collection of refinements to bring clarity to your clashes and flavor to your fights.

As the realm continues to grow with each new set, we’re always looking for ways to tighten up gameplay and keep your kitchen-table contests feeling smooth, intuitive, and rich with flavor. With input from the community (thank you, as always!), we’re rolling out a handful of rule updates aimed at making the game easier to teach and play, and as exciting as possible!

These updates take effect immediately. Whether you’re a wandering Geomancer, a noble Templar, or a Dragonlord looking to take the skies, we encourage you to review the updated rulebook and annotated edition to explore all the changes in context.

But for now, read on, brave Sorcerer - and learn what strange new tides ripple across the Realm.

No enemy in your path? No problem! You can now strike 

A good whack will deal damage directly to the site and drain the life from its controller, just like you’d expect. But be warned - if you’re charging with a Lance, that weapon shatters on impact. After all, Lances are made for dueling, not demolition!

We’re introducing a new concept: Interacting with the realm. If your minion does any of these things: casting a spell, striking an enemy, activating a special ability, or dealing damage, it has interacted with the realm.

 now breaks after a unit interacts with the realm. No more shadowy fireball throwers. And 

? A unit can’t use it on a turn where that unit has already interacted with the realm.

keyword, they can now take full advantage of it - soaring over enemies, moving diagonally, and benefiting from elevated defense. That means, yes, the 

Let’s put this one to rest. When a unit is Immobile, it simply cannot move itself. But don’t confuse stillness with helplessness. An Immobile unit can attack and defend at its current location.

In a game full of Avatars, artifacts, and ancient enchantments, it’s easy to get confused about who’s who.

From now on, “you” and “your” always refer to the player, not the Avatar. This reverses the old Sparkmage FAQ and brings much-needed consistency across the card pool, making 

 easier to teach, learn, and play. (We still apply the Golden Rule to Alpha avatars like Avatar of Earth, which obviously refers to the Avatar, not the player).

Oversized units, those glorious units that occupy more than one location, have always pushed the bounds of the board. But how do cards that say “its site” or “its location” interact with something that big?

You pick a single site or location it occupies, respectively.

Intercept has previously been a little tricky to explain to new players, and now it’s as simple as this:  If an enemy used Move and Attack without attacking, you can intercept!

The timing for attack and intercept are now the same: 

. Did they attack? You can defend. Did they choose not to attack? You can intercept.

Note that Movement +1 (and faster) units can now speed by any possible interceptor, since interception now only occurs after all movement is completed, if they choose not to attack.

All of these changes, and a few more minor clarifications, are now live in the updated rulebooks:

Thank you for your play, your questions, your feedback, and your passion! These rules exist because the game lives in your hands, and we’re honored to shape it alongside you.

, and we’ll see you in the Contested Realm!

Sorcery: Contested Realm Rules Update (July 2025)

Sorcerers of Europe, the Realm is calling - will you answer?

Erik’s Curiosa is proud to announce that it will be hosting its 

 in partnership with the White Rabbit Community Game Store, in the heart of the Metropole Ruhr region of Germany.

Crossroads Championships are a celebration of strategy, storytelling, and shared passion - gatherings where Sorcerers from across the region gather not just for glory, but for connection and community.

 in Europe, are the perfect partner to help us bring this vision to life.

 first European Crossroads event is an incredible honor for us,” shares Heiner Michaels, owner of White Rabbit Community Game Store. “This event will mark a new milestone on this great journey of ours - coming together to enjoy great gameplay and personal encounters, forming new experiences and friendships.

As organizers, we are thrilled to do our part in laying the groundwork for a truly historic gathering. Bringing the community together is core to our vision and mission, and our growing partnership with Erik’s Curiosa embodies that spirit.”

All participants will receive a Sorcery Organized Play Crossroads Gothic Tower card, unique to the European region, with artwork by Atlas Thorn. Additionally, the top 8 finishers will receive Foil Site cards from all three global Crossroads regions - the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.

Additionally, participants at events will have the chance to be awarded a special Crossroads Arcane Barrage playmat, as well as Art Prints of Atlas Thorns towers, awarded as random draws and as top 8 prizes.

Finish in the top 4, and your journey will be immortalized. The top four players will each receive a Rainbow Foil Avatar card, matched to the Avatar they championed throughout the event. These Organized Play exclusive rewards feature extended Avatar artwork with a unique Avatar of the Realm typeline, and a shimmering rainbow-foil treatment.

Whether you’ve cut your teeth at local 

 or are just looking to connect and have a good time with your fellow Sorcerers, Crossroads events offer a chance to level up your experience and become part of something bigger.

 to ask questions, find fellow Sorcerers attending, and share your excitement! 

The Realm Awaits: Europe’s Crossroads Event Arrives in Germany!

Brian Smith

Erik’s Curiosa is excited to be making its first appearance at PAX Australia this October, and we’ve partnered with 

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

“We’re excited to be partnering with Erik’s Curiosa at PAX Aus to showcase the incredible gameplay of 

,” says Aimee Lowe, Accounts Manager at AIE. “Leveraging All Interactive Distribution’s reach and logistics expertise across Australia and New Zealand, this collaboration sets the stage for the highly anticipated Gothic set launching later this year.”

As part of the celebration, we’re proud to announce that Brian Smith, one of the most prolific artists behind 

 booth! Known for his bold, surreal depictions of the mystical and monstrous, Brian’s work captures the darker tone and haunting atmosphere that define the upcoming set. At the show, he’ll be signing cards, showcasing original pieces from Gothic, and connecting with fans all weekend long.

 Alpha and Beta sets, Brian marks his return to 

 with his latest work: The Returned King. We’re thrilled to offer fans, both new and old, the chance to meet Brian at the 

 booth at Pax Australia, where he’ll be signing cards, selling prints, and showcasing original artwork from our forthcoming set, 

Don’t miss your chance to meet Brian Smith in person, see exclusive 

artwork, and celebrate the return of one of 

Tickets for PAX Australia can be purchased 

PAX Australia Guest Artist: Brian Smith Joins the Sorcery Booth

Returned King

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