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Live For Castille… The nation bleeds from countless wounds. Ruthless foreigners march across her soil, a terrifying Inquisition drags innocent citizens from their homes, and a boy king struggles to defend himself from secret enemies. In these dark times, the people call for a champion — and El Vago answers. …Bleed For Her People… He appears in the dead of night like an avenging angel of Theus. He hides his identity behind flashing swordplay and a white leather mask. He rides through the countryside with the sound of thunder, protecting those who cannot protect themselves. Every Montaigne soldier fears his name, every hateful Inquisitor whispers curses at his shadow. He is everywhere and nowhere — the soul of Castille brought to life. He is the Vagabond. …Die in Their Name. In a few short years, El Vago has become the defender of an entire nation. His deeds are legend; his actions give the citizens reason to hope. But what sort of man lies behind that grinning white mask? And what sort of Heroes would pledge their lives to his cause? Los Vagos includes: • A comprehensive history of the Vagabond’s organization, from the promise which began it to the numerous cabals which risk everything in his name. • New Swordsman Schools unique to the organization, new skills and advantages, and rules for integrating your Heroes into Los Vagos — including a complete mini-campaign! • Stats and descriptions for the heroes who ride alongside El Vago, as well as the villains who would stop at nothing to bring him down. • For the first time, the secret of El Vago’s identity. A copy of the Castille sourcebook is recommended for use with this product. $19.95 U.S.A. 7307 Sample file

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Live For Castille…The nation bleeds from countless wounds. Ruthless foreigners march across her soil, a terrifyingInquisition drags innocent citizens from their homes, and a boy king struggles to defend himselffrom secret enemies. In these dark times, the people call for a champion — and El Vago answers.

…Bleed For Her People…He appears in the dead of night like an avenging angel of Theus. He hides his identity behindflashing swordplay and a white leather mask. He rides through the countryside with the soundof thunder, protecting those who cannot protect themselves. Every Montaigne soldier fears hisname, every hateful Inquisitor whispers curses at his shadow. He is everywhere and nowhere —the soul of Castille brought to life. He is the Vagabond.

…Die in Their Name.In a few short years, El Vago has become the defender of an entire nation. His deeds arelegend; his actions give the citizens reason to hope. But what sort of man lies behind thatgrinning white mask? And what sort of Heroes would pledge their lives to his cause?

Los Vagos includes:• A comprehensive history of the Vagabond’s organization, from the promise which

began it to the numerous cabals which risk everything in his name.• New Swordsman Schools unique to the organization, new skills and advantages, and rules

for integrating your Heroes into Los Vagos — including a complete mini-campaign!• Stats and descriptions for the heroes who ride alongside El Vago, as well as the villains

who would stop at nothing to bring him down. • For the first time, the secret of El Vago’s identity.

A copy of the Castille sourcebook is recommended for use with this product.

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7th Sea, Avalon, Castille, Eisen, Highland Marches, Inismore, Montaigne, Ussura, Vodacce, Vendel, Vestenmannavnjar, Knights of the Rose and Cross, Invisible College, Rilasciare, Novus Ordum Mundi,Vaticine Church of the Prophets, Explorer’s Society, die Kreuzritter, El Vago, and all other related marks are © and ™ 2001 by Alderac Entertainment Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

“Vivimos para Castilla. Sangrarémos por su pueblo. Morirémos en su nombre.”

— The Motto of Los Vagos

Los VagosThe Faceless Champion

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WritingNancy BermanNoah Dudley

Original ConceptsMarcelo Figueroa

Additional WritingSaul Dudley

Marcelo FigueroaLes Simpson

EditingNancy BermanNoah DudleyD.J. TrindleRob Vaux

Art Directionjim pinto

Cover DesignCris Dornaus

Brendon Goodyear

Interior Art

Two-Page Spread

Carl Frank

Full-Page Titles

Cris Dornaus

Chapter Two Who’s Who Art & Maps

Cris Dornaus

Other Interiors

Cris DornausEdward James Krings

Dan Moenster

Graphic Design and LayoutBrendon Goodyear

Steve Hough

Line DeveloperRob Vaux

7th Sea Created byJohn Wick & Jennifer Wick and Kevin Wilson

Special Thanks

To Marcelo, the heart and soul of El Vago.

To Charles Ladesich and Laurie Jenkins for all their years of playtesting.

Y Muchimas gracias a Marlene Willaur para su ayuda con el Castilliaño!

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Table of Contents

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Introduction:

The Promise, Part One . . . . . . . .6

Chapter One: La Historia . . . . . .10

The Promise, Part Two . . . . . . . . . . . .12

The Public Face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Private Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

The Inquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Relations With Other Groups . . . . . .33

Cabals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Chapter Two: El Héroe . . . . . . . .42

The Promise, Part Three . . . . . . . . . .44

The Inner Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

El Corazón . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Los Patrons y Los Compañeros . . . . .60

Los Malvados Neuvos (New Villains) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Chapter Three: Dramatizar . . . .68

The Promise, Part Four . . . . . . . . . . .70

Joining Los Vagos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Special Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

New Swordsman Schools . . . . . . . . .77

New Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

New Advantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

New Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

New Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

New Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Chapter Four: El Juego . . . . . . . .84

The Promise, Part Five . . . . . . . . . . .86

El Jugador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88Motivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88The Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90El Juego (The Game) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

El Maestro De Juego . . . . . . . . . .91Role Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91The Los Vagos Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93NPC Secrets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102A Sample Los Vagos Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Map: San Simeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Hero Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

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