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Courtesan Cup
& Sorcery Social

  • Baltimore, MD, USA


The Worlds Largest Sorcery Event!

3 Days of Sorcery


The Courtesan Cup

PLUS

Side Draft events

organized casual play

four player formats

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about the event

Courtesan Cup &
Sorcery Social

presented by the Sorcery Social Club

Sorcery Social Club is a gaming club focused on Sorcery. It started in the Baltimore, Maryland area and is growing from there.

One thing we love about the game of Sorcery is the art, and this event is our way to try and highlight that, while giving players of all levels of experience a fun and enjoyable time.

We hope that everyone who is interested in the game, the art or just the artists can come and enjoy that aspect of the event and maybe meet some new friends along the way!

Why come to the Sorcery Social?

This is the largest Sorcery focused event on the Planet!!

Plus maybe the largest Sorcery tournament ever!!

Over 24 hours of Sorcery to be played over this 3 day weekend!

Drafts, Learn to Plays, Workshops, Casual Play Events, Artists, Art, and more...

Don't miss out on the inaugural event set to immerse all players into the world of Sorcery: Contested Realm

  • Pre-Event

  • Where

    No Land Beyond

    Baltimore, MD, United States

  • Main Event

  • Where

    the Monaco Baltimore

    Baltimore, MD, United States

  • Where to Stay?

    At this time the room block reserved is over, we are taking a list of names and emails (fill in form below) to work another deal for etra rooms

  • What is happening?

    5 Guest Sorcery Artists!

    Sorcery Art displayed on the walls

    Live Art Workshops by Sorcery Artists!

    + the 2024 Courtesan Cup Tournament

    + heaps Learn to Play events

    + many side Draft events

    + a few side Constructed events

    + lots of Casual Play space

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  • Anything else?

    We have a few more surprises and announcements to make

    stay tuned for more info, join our Discord to stay up to date!

the Courtesan Cup Tournament Format



Sat June 15th: Constructed - up to 7 Swiss Rounds - 45min Rounds - Top Cut (up to 32)

Sun June 16th: Top Cut Draft (Quaterfinals/Semifinals) - 3 Rounds - Single Elimination - 50 min Rounds

Sun June 16th: Constructed (Semifinals/Finals) - up to 2 Rounds - Single Elimination - 45 min Rounds


Our Guests

who will be there?

JEFF A. MENGES
JEFF A. MENGES

Sorcery Artist

DREW TUCKER

Sorcery Artist

ALAN POLLACK

Sorcery Artist

TRUITT PARRISH

Sorcery Artist

Event Schedule plan

Game Schedule.

Come join us for several hours of Social Fun!

Enjoy Pizza and Drinks at No Land Beyond, open to all ages

Mingle with fellow sorcery enthusiasts, content creators, and artists.

Tables will be open for casual Sorcery play or you can check out NLB's extensive game library to rally a rousing game of Coup or a friendly game of Risk?

Where

2125 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland

Celebrate the the kickoff of the Sorcery Spring Social with music, drinks, pizza, and more at the Day 0 Wrap Up Party, hosted by Mark Brown - owner of No Land Beyond. Tunes will provided by Baltimore's own international DJ & Sorcery fanatic Spinscott, known for live Jungle & Drum & Bass productions, Deep House DJ sets, and most recently for his Sorcery content on The Contested Reality socials.

  • facebook.com/spinscott
  • youtube.com/spinscott
  • youtube.com/@thecontestedreality

Where

2125 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland

12:00 am to 08:00 am Get some rest Main Event is Next!

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8:00 am Day 1 Event Start Open Casual play until 12:30 pm

8:00 am to 11:00 pm Vienna Room Open Play Space

9:00 am to 7:00 pm Vendor Corner in Vienna Room Open

9:00 am to 7:00 pm Artist Corner in Athens Room Open

Sorcery Fans! This your chance to witness the incredibly talented Alan Pollack at work live and in person at the Spring Sorcery Social!

Alan will be live painting one of his limited edition artist proof cards, to be sold the next day at the event!

In addition to his beautiful work creating the art we all know and love for Sorcery Contested Realm Alan has worked for many of the industries gaming companies, including Wizards of the Coast and Blizzard Entertainment, and has graced the covers of most of the leading book publishers including Harper/Collins, Daw Books, Del-Rey, Baen Books, Tor Books, ROC and the Science Fiction Book Club.

Where

Caracas Room, 2nd Floor

Old-school Magic the Gathering fans will recognize his name from creating the iconic art for cards like Moat and Swords to Plowshares while Sorcery fans have seen and played with his art on cards such as Felbog Frog Men and Pact with the Devil.

If you have an appreciation for the beautiful art of Sorcery Contested Realm you will not want to miss this rare chance to see this amazing artist at work live and in person.

Don't miss your chance to get this piece of history at the event the next day

Jeff has been illustrating professionally for more than three decades, drawing the monsters that got him in trouble in Jr. high, and painting landscapes he visits in his dreams.

Where

Caracas Room, 2nd Floor

Come chat and discuss art with renowned fantasy and horror artist Drew Tucker.

Most will know Drew from his long time association with Magic the Gathering, including vintage cards like City in a Bottle and Dust to Dust, along with recent pieces for Cavern of Souls and Arcane Signet.

Most importantly to Sorcery fans, Drew painted a few deck staples including Common Sense, Courtesan Thais, and Pathfinder, not to mention a host of additional cards.

Where

Caracas Room, 2nd Floor

12:30 pm to 1:00 pm Break Time

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12:30 pm to 1:00 pm Break Time

Support for up to 8 Players

Come Learn to Play Sorcery: Contested Realm

Here you will get a custom built starter deck to get you started with 2 of your new favorite elements

Instructors will help you understand the basic rules of the game, and get you started on your first game

These events are run in a group setting

All events are ruled by the Social Club Tournament Doc please read this and by playing you
agree to play in alignment with the doc.

Where

Athens Room, 2nd Floor

Support for up to 32 Players

Just want to play Sorcery, but want to play it a new way?

Check out the Deck Formats, build some decks within the constraints

Bring them to the event and play your new favorite deck

Deck Formats;

  • - 0 to 3 Mana Only
  • - 3 Mana Only
  • - 4+ Mana Only

All events are ruled by the Social Club Tournament Doc please read this and by playing you
agree to play in alignment with the doc.

Where

Athens Room, 2nd Floor

Support for up to 16 Players

Constructed Four Player Event

2-3 Rounds, depending on time

Using the Social Club Rules;
- First player gets to draw
- Players can make Alliances, but they must be kept until the next turn of the initiator
  -- Alliances allow 2 players to use "Ally" based cards on units they do not control

Come experience the Madness and try your skills out

This is sure to be a fun and wild time!

All events are ruled by the Social Club Tournament Doc please read this and by playing you
agree to play in alignment with the doc.

Where

Athens Room, 2nd Floor

5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Break Time

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5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Break Time

Come hang out with our very own Sorcery Community artist Steve Ozminkowski aka @CenterPoint and learn step by step techniques on how you can make your own alters. In this workshop you'll learn how to bring your own twist & style to existing pieces and ask the artist direct questions about how to improve or get started with your own alter making practice.

Steve was the artist responsible for the art used for the Seattle Sorcery Convention, and for the Chicago Courtesan Cup Qualifier.

Where

Caracas Room, 2nd Floor

Can support up to 8 Players

Come Learn to Play Sorcery: Contested Realm

Here you will get a custom built starter deck to get you started with 2 of your new favorite elements

Instructors will help you understand the basic rules of the game, and get you started on your first game

These events are run in a group setting

All events are ruled by the Social Club Tournament Doc please read this and by playing you
agree to play in alignment with the doc.

Where

Athens Room, 2nd Floor

Support for up to 32 Players

2-4 rounds depending on time

You've played a similar format in other games.

Use your Avatar to pick up the skull in the middle

Be careful, once your Avatar has the skull, you'll need to make it back to your starting site, before getting hit!

One hit while holding the skull, and you drop it then respawn at your home site

Come try out this new format with us!

All events are ruled by the Social Club Tournament Doc please read this and by playing you
agree to play in alignment with the doc.

Where

Athens Room, 2nd Floor

9:30 pm to 10:00 pm Break Time

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9:30 pm to 10:00 pm Break Time

Can support up to 8 Players

Love drafting Sorcery but want to try something a little different?

Come join Social Club member and owner of Baltimore LGS No Land Beyond Mark Brown for a unique draft experience with his curated Beta Set Cube: No Cube Beyond.

No Cube Beyond features some of the most powerful cards from the beta release of Sorcery: Contested realm, a few curated popular constructed and limited archetypes, and will provide everything you need to have a one of a kind draft experience for up to 8 lucky players.

Check out the cube list over at curiosa here: https://curiosa.io/decks/clpx6p73300dwym8719bat255

All events are ruled by the Social Club Tournament Doc please read this and by playing you
agree to play in alignment with the doc.

Where

Athens Room, 2nd Floor

10:00 pm to 1:00 am Open Play in designated areas

1:00 am End of Day 1, come back again tomorrow!

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8:00 am Day 2 Event Start Open Casual Play until 8:45 am

8:00 am to 11:00 pm Vienna Room Open Play Space

9:00 am to 7:00 pm Vendor Corner in Vienna Room

11:00 am to 5:00 pm Artist Corner in Athens Room

Come hang out with our very own Sorcery Community artist Steve Ozminkowski aka @CenterPoint as he makes a one of a kind sorcery card alter. If you have an appreciation for the beautiful art of Sorcery Contested Realm you will not want to miss this chance to see this artist at work live and in person.

Feel free to watch, ask questions and see Steve’s process in making a Sorcery Card Alter.

Let him know in     Discord what you'd like to see

Where

Caracas Room, 2nd Floor

Can support up to 8 Players

Come Learn to Play Sorcery: Contested Realm

Here you will get a custom built starter deck to get you started with 2 of your new favorite elements

Instructors will help you understand the basic rules of the game, and get you started on your first game

These events are run in a group setting

All events are ruled by the Social Club Tournament Doc please read this and by playing you
agree to play in alignment with the doc.

Where

Athens Room, 2nd Floor

Support for up to 32 Players

Just want to play Sorcery, but want to play it a new way?

Check out the Deck Formats, build some decks within the constraints

Bring them to the event and play your new favorite deck

Deck Formats;

  • - One type of Minon ONLY
  • - Only Precon Avatars
  • - No Artifacts

All events are ruled by the Social Club Tournament Doc please read this and by playing you
agree to play in alignment with the doc.

Where

Athens Room, 2nd Floor

1:00 pm to 01:30 pm Break Time

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1:00 pm to 01:30 pm Break Time

Join this zany crew of Sorcery Whatnot Streamers as they open 3 Beta boxes for a MEGA Dealin' Hitz Box Break

Spots are available via their link to get into single box 3-Person Box Breaks occurring both directly after the workshop and @ 11pm, locaiton TBA. Spaces will be limited!

Slots can be purchased from the Whatnot Streamers at https://spring-socialdealin-hitz-box-break-sign-up.square.site/

Where

Caracas Room, 2nd Floor

Support for up to 16 Players

Constructed Four Player Event

2-3 Rounds, depending on time

Using the Social Club Rules;
- First player gets to draw
- Players can make Alliances, but they must be kept until the next turn of the initiator
  -- Alliances allow 2 players to use "Ally" based cards on units they do not control

Come experience the Madness and try your skills out

This is sure to be a fun and wild time!

All events are ruled by the Social Club Tournament Doc please read this and by playing you
agree to play in alignment with the doc.

Where

Athens Room, 2nd Floor

Can support up to 8 Players

Love drafting Sorcery but want to try something a little different?

Come join Social Club member and owner of Baltimore LGS No Land Beyond Mark Brown for a unique draft experience with his curated Beta Set Cube: No Cube Beyond.

No Cube Beyond features some of the most powerful cards from the beta release of Sorcery: Contested realm, a few curated popular constructed and limited archetypes, and will provide everything you need to have a one of a kind draft experience for up to 8 lucky players.

Check out the cube list over at curiosa here: https://curiosa.io/decks/clpx6p73300dwym8719bat255

All events are ruled by the Social Club Tournament Doc please read this and by playing you
agree to play in alignment with the doc.

Where

Athens Room, 2nd Floor

Can support up to 16 Players

Come Learn to Play Sorcery: Contested Realm

Here you will get a custom built starter deck to get you started with 2 of your new favorite elements

Instructors will help you understand the basic rules of the game, and get you started on your first game

These events are run in a group setting

All events are ruled by the Social Club Tournament Doc please read this and by playing you
agree to play in alignment with the doc.

Where

Athens Room, 2nd Floor

5:30 pm to 6:00 pm Break Time

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5:30 pm to 6:00 pm Break Time
6:30 am to 10:30 pm More Workshops if there is interest,
join our discord and let us know
what you'd like to see!

Support for up to 32 Players

2-4 rounds depending on time

You've played a similar format in other games.

Use your Avatar to pick up the skull in the middle

Be careful, once your Avatar has the skull, you'll need to make it back to your starting site, before getting hit!

One hit while holding the skull, and you drop it then respawn at your home site

Come try out this new format with us!

All events are ruled by the Social Club Tournament Doc please read this and by playing you
agree to play in alignment with the doc.

Where

Athens Room, 2nd Floor

10:30 pm to 11:00 pm Open Play in all space

11:00 pm End of Day 2 & the event
We hope you enjoyed your time with us.
Hopefully we see you next year!

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Fort McHenry

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Baltimore’s historic ships

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Port Discovery

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FAQs

Answers to your questions.

Q: Can my non-player kids come for FREE?

A: Yes, any non-player child 12 and under
    are welcome FREE with Parent/Guardian
    paid entry.



Q: I am NOT playing/qualified in the
    Courtesan Cup, can I still come?

A: YES, you can buy any an entry ticket.
    to get access to the 2 days of Sorcery Fun!



Q: I am Invited to the Courtesan Cup,
    do I still need a ticket?

A: NO, your winning placement awarded you;
  •     - 1x Entry-Only Ticket
  •     - 1x seat at the Courtesan Cup!



Q: Will the Workshops Cost extra?

A: NO, the only cost is an Entry Ticket,
    seating is first come first served,
    and will be limited for each workshop



Q: Do I need to bring cards to the Learn to Play?

A: No, you will get to pick a deck with your
    FREE Learn to Play ticket!



Q: Will the Oraganized Casual Events Cost extra?

A: NO, the only cost is an Entry Ticket,
    seating is first come first served,
    and will be limited for each event



Q: Will the No Cube Beyond Cost extra?

A: NO, the only cost is an Entry Ticket,
    seating is first come first served,
    and will be limited for each event



Q: How do I sign-up for the Side Events?

A: You can purchase Side Evnets as Addons now.
    In early May you will be able to
    reserve your spots based on ticket
    purchase date. Any remaining spots
    will be for sale at the event.



Q: Is there a room block at the hotel?


    A: The room block is no longer available,
    if you are interested in a room at the venue
    we are working on details for another deal,
    please fill in this form to be added to the
    waitlist, this will help us oragnize with them.

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BALTIMORE, MD 21201. USA.

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