As Gothic 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 Sorcery: Contested Realm's 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 Gothic's darkest flavors, with cards that ooze story, synergy, and strategic depth. Each deck is dual-element and centered around, of course, a powerful Avatar.
Raise the dead with the Necromancer. Let omens darken the skies with the Harbinger. Cast out corruption and accuse the damned with the Persecutor. Or stand as a shield for the innocent, with the Savior.
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.
Meet the Necromancer
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 Sorcery: Contested Realm. Expect minions that love the cemetery, spells that manipulate the dead, and tools that reward your ever-growing horde.
Some cards to watch out for?
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…ammo.
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 Gothic’s Prophets of Doom Preconstructed Decks - a perfect entry point for players looking to step into Sorcey: Contested Realm.
- Accessible and Ready to Play: Each deck is built to be matched against the others, making them ideal for learning the game alongside a friend.
- Curated Exploration: 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.
- Dual-Element Decks: 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.
- Alternative Art Avatars: The Avatars in the Prophets of Doom Preconstructed 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.
Gothic arrives December 5th. Prepare to contest the realm like never before.
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