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Contents Introduction 4
Chapter One 5 Character Races and Nationalities 5
Avalon 5 Castille 6 The Crescent Empire 7 EHn 8 Montaigne 8 Ussura 9 Vendel League 10 Vestenmannavnjar 11 Vodacce 11 Others 12
Chapter Two 13 Using Core d20 Character Classes 13
Restricted Spellcasting Classes 13 Clerics 13 Druids 14 Sorcerers and Wizards 14
Modified Classes 14 Bards 14 Paladins 16 Rangers 18
Unchanged Classes 19 Barbarians 19 Fighters 20 Monks 20 Rogues 20
New Character Classes 20 Alchemist 21 Assassin 23 Courrier 24 Highwayma n 27 Inquisitor 29 Musketeer 31 Noble 32 Pirate 34 Spy 36 Swashbuckler 38 Wanderer 39 Witch 40
Chapter Three 45 Universal Prestige Classes 45
Archaeologist 45 Boarding Marine 47 Buccaneer 47 Captain 48 Daring Fool 49 Entertainment Officer 51 Field Surgeon 52 Helmsman 53 Man of will 54 Master Gunner 55 Midshipman 56 Naval Marine 57 Reis 58 Rogers Swordsman 60 Saboteur 61 Ships Chaplain 62 Topman 63
Avalon Prestige Classes 64 Andrews Swordsman 64
Champion of the Lady of the Lake 65 Donovan Swordsman 66 Finnegan Boxer 67 Goodfellow Archer 68 Knight of Elaine 69 MacDonald Swordsman 70 Roberrson Swordsman 70
Castille Prestige Classes 71 Aldana Swordsman 71 Gallegos Swordsman 72 Gustavo Horseman 73 Soldano Swordsman 73 Torres Swordsman 74 Zepeda Whip 75
Crescent Empire Prestige Classes 76 The Chosen One 76 Corsair 77 Daphan Swordsman 78 Marikk Katar Fighter 79 Sersemlik Swordsman 80 Vahiy Commander 80 Yael Swordsman 81
Eisen Prestige Classes 82 Drexel Swordsman 82 Durchsetzungburg Swordsman 84 Eisenfaust Swordsman 84 Gelingen Monster Hunter 85 Hopken Crossbowman 86 Iron Guard 86 Loring Panzerhand Fighrer 90 The Nibelungen 90 Posen Boar Spear Fighter 92 Steil Commander 93 Unabwendbar Commander 93
Montaigne Prestige Classes 94 Boucher Dagger Fighter 94 Gaulle Swordsman 95 Rois et Reines Rifleman 96 Tout Pres Fighter 97 Valroux Swordsman 97
Ussura Prestige Classes 98 Bogaryr Hatchet Fighter 98 Buslayevich Bowman 99 Dobrynya Wresrler 100 The Stelets 101
Vendel Prestige Classes 102 Larsen Swordsman 102 Rasmussen Pistoleer 102 Snedig Swordsman 103 Swanson Swordsman 104
Vestenmannavnjar Prestige Classes 105 Halfdansson Harpoon Fighter 105 Kjemper Swordsman 105 Leegstra Berserker 106 Siggursdorrir Axeman 107 Sympathetic Healer 107 Urosrifter Swordsman 108 Vestenmannavnjar Bearsarker 109 Vesten Raider 110
Vodacce Prestige Classes 111 Ambrogia Swordsman 111 Bernoulli Swordsman 111 Cappuntina Knife Fighter 112 Lords Hand 113 Lucani Swordsman 114 Villanova Swordsman 115
Secret Sociery Prestige Classes 116 Morris Assassin 116 Nacht Sorcerer 117
Shield Man 119 Bonita Swordsman 120 El Punal Occulro Swordsman 120 Vipera ex Morsi Assassin 121 Desaix Swordsman 122 Necare Assassin 123
Church Prestige Classes 124 Monastic Order of Avalon 124 The Rossini Halberdier 124 The Swords of Solomon 125 Tyomny Swordsman 126
Chapter Four 127 Feats 127 Arcana 148
Chapter Five 157 Weapons Shields and Mundane Items 157
Chapter Six 167 Wondrous Items 167
Chapter Seven 185 Bombs 185 New Uses For Old Skills 188 New Combat Options 188 Mass Combat Rules 193 Ship-to-Ship Combat 197
Chapter Eight 201 Leadership and Secret Societies 201 Secret Sociery Hideouts 201
Chapter Nine 205 What the Serring Is And What It Isnt 205 The Big Picture 205 The Six Seas 205 The 7th Sea 206 The Continent ofTheah 206 History ofTheah 207 The Nations ofTheah 215
The United Kingdoms of Avalon 215 Castille 218 Eisen 220 Monraigne 222 Ussura 224 vendel Vestenmannavnja r 226 Vodacce 228
Thean Subcontinents 231 The Empire of the Crescent Moon 231 Cathay 231 Other Areas of Note 232
Important Organizations and Socieries 232
Religious Organizations 232 Secret Societies 234
Appendix 235 Tips for Playing a Swashbuckler 235 Ner-Do-WeUs 238 Nation Maps 244 Index 251
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Introduction Luis Rafael Dominguez de San Angelo thrust his blade forward with a flour ish catching the thug in the shoulder The man cried and fet over but he wasnt alone Five more burst through the door fa Hawed by the man who called himself their leader Lord Gordon claimed to be an aristocrat but Luis knew a bastard when he saw one
Thats my money Jangling in your purse thief A cruel sneer decorated Gordons face as he drew a pistol from his belt
Strange senor I thought it belonged to the young lady your men robbed this morning Extortion does not becom e nobility - even in Inismore
Gordon smoldered at the remark as his men drew their sabers Kit him
In a flash Luis vaulted across the distance between them launching a swift kick at Gordons firing arm The pistol discharged into th e air shattering the gorgeous mirror which hung on the wall Luis bounded onto the nearby table easily parrYIng the guards weapons He smashed his hilt into the nea rest brutes nose hearing the satisfying crunch of bone and cartilage Another guard hopped onto the table to face him With a qUick riposte Luis slashed the mans swordarm the blade went flying and the Castillian deftly caught it in his off-hand Another blow knocked the man off the lable crashing into hIS compatriots with a thud
You gentlemen really should practice more Luis raised the rapiers in a mock salute
Another squad charged through the door these carrying muskets They leveled their guns at the interloper intending to dispatch him with a single votey Luis hurled hIS spare rapier ill a rapid spinning motion sending the gunmen diving for cover The weapon sliced neatly through a nearby rope loosening the chandelier hanging above the grea t hall He grasped the line with his free hand as the wrought iron devi ce came crashing down allowing the momenshytum to put him towards the second-floor balcony Musket shots followed him all the way up the bullets whistling a hairs breadth from hischest He kicked out his legs and caught the balcony railing Sheathing his sword he dove out of the room down Ihe hall and towards the nearby stairway
Seagulls cried and the air hung damp with salt as he exited onto the roof The surface was built flat in the old style unlike the sloped houses ofTara or Careon Luis whispered a silent thanks as he sprinted away from the opening No inclines to manage or hidden chimneys to avoid Just a short hop down the side and hed be
He skidded to a halt at the buildings edge Below him the estate waHs dropped hundreds of feet before terminating in the crashing tides A few banners fluttered in the breeze below him their rippling surface increasing the queasy vertigo He spun around only to see Gordon and his men emerge from the stairs weapons drawn They spread out along the rooftop cu tting off any hope of escape
Theres nowhere to run my Jackanape Gordon advanced slowly Youre standing on the edge of st Rose s grave
Then IH send her your regards Luis face broke into a grim smile as he turned and leapt over the edge
For adventure romanticism and excitement few genres hold the appeal of swashbuckling From the daring Musketeers of Alexandre Dumas to the gallant pirates of Errol Flynn and Douglas Fairbanks swashbucklers embody everything we think of in exciting storytelling Who doesnt feel a thrill in their blood at the mention of the Scarlet Pimpernel Zorro or Long John Silver~ Tales of derring-do have graced countless books and movies and continue to
reverberate as we enter the twentieth century And yet despite this rich tradition swashbuckling role-playing games have remained relatively scare A few can be found scattered
here and there but most have been overshadowed by fantasy science fiction and other styles of gaming
This book is intended to help change that Swashbuckling Adventures provides everything
garners need to bring their own stories of flashing steel to life Whether you
playa historic pirate skirting the shoals of the Caribbean or a fantasy swordsman using flintlocks and science to thwart evil wizards this book
has what you need It provides rules for a slew of nationalities
swordsman schools ship-to-ship combat and more All of it is designed for maximum flexibility giving you the option of picking and choosing the elements which suit you best
Three years ago AEG introduced the world ofTheah in the 7th Sea card game and RPG Theah is a fictitious universe patterned on 17th century
Europe but following its own unique path It provides a blueprint for all
manner of swashbuckling stories - piracy duels nobles politics voyages of discoveryshycontained in a single universe Weve used Theah as a default setting for Swashbuckling
Adventures All of the rules involve a Thean flavor and many are grounded firmly in that worlds history and culture But that doesnt mean that youre limited to playing
in Theah Far from it Every part of this book can be used on its own in whatever setting or campaign you see
fit to play Suppose you enjoy strictly historical role-playing Use the ship-to-ship combat rules to stage naval battles as Sir Francis Drake Maybe your high fantasy campaign needs a kick Some swordsman school prestige classes can put a new spin on your classic fighters and what dwarf wouldnt love a suit of dracheneisen Perhaps you like Theah the way it is although you think it needs some fantasy races and maybe a little less of the Syrne The rules here can facilitate that with a minimum of fuss Whatever your tastes Swashbuckling Adventures has what you need
More than anything else swashbuclding conveys a sense of fun - living life to its fullest and facing danger and rewards with the same gleaming smile If youve ever wanted to walk the deck of a buccaneers frigate fight impossible odds to rescue the woman you love or battle the enemies of the king beside your fellow M~sketeers turn the page and see what Swashbuckling Adventures has in store
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Cltiel ~I Oati~1 MAuJuuH YAlliS
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iMsei ~n Mterial if NANCY BERMAN KliVIN P BomtWDl1ClJi DESIRJII CABRJIJlA
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Contents Introduction 4
Chapter One 5 Character Races and Nationalities 5
Avalon 5 Castille 6 The Crescent Empire 7 EHn 8 Montaigne 8 Ussura 9 Vendel League 10 Vestenmannavnjar 11 Vodacce 11 Others 12
Chapter Two 13 Using Core d20 Character Classes 13
Restricted Spellcasting Classes 13 Clerics 13 Druids 14 Sorcerers and Wizards 14
Modified Classes 14 Bards 14 Paladins 16 Rangers 18
Unchanged Classes 19 Barbarians 19 Fighters 20 Monks 20 Rogues 20
New Character Classes 20 Alchemist 21 Assassin 23 Courrier 24 Highwayma n 27 Inquisitor 29 Musketeer 31 Noble 32 Pirate 34 Spy 36 Swashbuckler 38 Wanderer 39 Witch 40
Chapter Three 45 Universal Prestige Classes 45
Archaeologist 45 Boarding Marine 47 Buccaneer 47 Captain 48 Daring Fool 49 Entertainment Officer 51 Field Surgeon 52 Helmsman 53 Man of will 54 Master Gunner 55 Midshipman 56 Naval Marine 57 Reis 58 Rogers Swordsman 60 Saboteur 61 Ships Chaplain 62 Topman 63
Avalon Prestige Classes 64 Andrews Swordsman 64
Champion of the Lady of the Lake 65 Donovan Swordsman 66 Finnegan Boxer 67 Goodfellow Archer 68 Knight of Elaine 69 MacDonald Swordsman 70 Roberrson Swordsman 70
Castille Prestige Classes 71 Aldana Swordsman 71 Gallegos Swordsman 72 Gustavo Horseman 73 Soldano Swordsman 73 Torres Swordsman 74 Zepeda Whip 75
Crescent Empire Prestige Classes 76 The Chosen One 76 Corsair 77 Daphan Swordsman 78 Marikk Katar Fighter 79 Sersemlik Swordsman 80 Vahiy Commander 80 Yael Swordsman 81
Eisen Prestige Classes 82 Drexel Swordsman 82 Durchsetzungburg Swordsman 84 Eisenfaust Swordsman 84 Gelingen Monster Hunter 85 Hopken Crossbowman 86 Iron Guard 86 Loring Panzerhand Fighrer 90 The Nibelungen 90 Posen Boar Spear Fighter 92 Steil Commander 93 Unabwendbar Commander 93
Montaigne Prestige Classes 94 Boucher Dagger Fighter 94 Gaulle Swordsman 95 Rois et Reines Rifleman 96 Tout Pres Fighter 97 Valroux Swordsman 97
Ussura Prestige Classes 98 Bogaryr Hatchet Fighter 98 Buslayevich Bowman 99 Dobrynya Wresrler 100 The Stelets 101
Vendel Prestige Classes 102 Larsen Swordsman 102 Rasmussen Pistoleer 102 Snedig Swordsman 103 Swanson Swordsman 104
Vestenmannavnjar Prestige Classes 105 Halfdansson Harpoon Fighter 105 Kjemper Swordsman 105 Leegstra Berserker 106 Siggursdorrir Axeman 107 Sympathetic Healer 107 Urosrifter Swordsman 108 Vestenmannavnjar Bearsarker 109 Vesten Raider 110
Vodacce Prestige Classes 111 Ambrogia Swordsman 111 Bernoulli Swordsman 111 Cappuntina Knife Fighter 112 Lords Hand 113 Lucani Swordsman 114 Villanova Swordsman 115
Secret Sociery Prestige Classes 116 Morris Assassin 116 Nacht Sorcerer 117
Shield Man 119 Bonita Swordsman 120 El Punal Occulro Swordsman 120 Vipera ex Morsi Assassin 121 Desaix Swordsman 122 Necare Assassin 123
Church Prestige Classes 124 Monastic Order of Avalon 124 The Rossini Halberdier 124 The Swords of Solomon 125 Tyomny Swordsman 126
Chapter Four 127 Feats 127 Arcana 148
Chapter Five 157 Weapons Shields and Mundane Items 157
Chapter Six 167 Wondrous Items 167
Chapter Seven 185 Bombs 185 New Uses For Old Skills 188 New Combat Options 188 Mass Combat Rules 193 Ship-to-Ship Combat 197
Chapter Eight 201 Leadership and Secret Societies 201 Secret Sociery Hideouts 201
Chapter Nine 205 What the Serring Is And What It Isnt 205 The Big Picture 205 The Six Seas 205 The 7th Sea 206 The Continent ofTheah 206 History ofTheah 207 The Nations ofTheah 215
The United Kingdoms of Avalon 215 Castille 218 Eisen 220 Monraigne 222 Ussura 224 vendel Vestenmannavnja r 226 Vodacce 228
Thean Subcontinents 231 The Empire of the Crescent Moon 231 Cathay 231 Other Areas of Note 232
Important Organizations and Socieries 232
Religious Organizations 232 Secret Societies 234
Appendix 235 Tips for Playing a Swashbuckler 235 Ner-Do-WeUs 238 Nation Maps 244 Index 251
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Introduction Luis Rafael Dominguez de San Angelo thrust his blade forward with a flour ish catching the thug in the shoulder The man cried and fet over but he wasnt alone Five more burst through the door fa Hawed by the man who called himself their leader Lord Gordon claimed to be an aristocrat but Luis knew a bastard when he saw one
Thats my money Jangling in your purse thief A cruel sneer decorated Gordons face as he drew a pistol from his belt
Strange senor I thought it belonged to the young lady your men robbed this morning Extortion does not becom e nobility - even in Inismore
Gordon smoldered at the remark as his men drew their sabers Kit him
In a flash Luis vaulted across the distance between them launching a swift kick at Gordons firing arm The pistol discharged into th e air shattering the gorgeous mirror which hung on the wall Luis bounded onto the nearby table easily parrYIng the guards weapons He smashed his hilt into the nea rest brutes nose hearing the satisfying crunch of bone and cartilage Another guard hopped onto the table to face him With a qUick riposte Luis slashed the mans swordarm the blade went flying and the Castillian deftly caught it in his off-hand Another blow knocked the man off the lable crashing into hIS compatriots with a thud
You gentlemen really should practice more Luis raised the rapiers in a mock salute
Another squad charged through the door these carrying muskets They leveled their guns at the interloper intending to dispatch him with a single votey Luis hurled hIS spare rapier ill a rapid spinning motion sending the gunmen diving for cover The weapon sliced neatly through a nearby rope loosening the chandelier hanging above the grea t hall He grasped the line with his free hand as the wrought iron devi ce came crashing down allowing the momenshytum to put him towards the second-floor balcony Musket shots followed him all the way up the bullets whistling a hairs breadth from hischest He kicked out his legs and caught the balcony railing Sheathing his sword he dove out of the room down Ihe hall and towards the nearby stairway
Seagulls cried and the air hung damp with salt as he exited onto the roof The surface was built flat in the old style unlike the sloped houses ofTara or Careon Luis whispered a silent thanks as he sprinted away from the opening No inclines to manage or hidden chimneys to avoid Just a short hop down the side and hed be
He skidded to a halt at the buildings edge Below him the estate waHs dropped hundreds of feet before terminating in the crashing tides A few banners fluttered in the breeze below him their rippling surface increasing the queasy vertigo He spun around only to see Gordon and his men emerge from the stairs weapons drawn They spread out along the rooftop cu tting off any hope of escape
Theres nowhere to run my Jackanape Gordon advanced slowly Youre standing on the edge of st Rose s grave
Then IH send her your regards Luis face broke into a grim smile as he turned and leapt over the edge
For adventure romanticism and excitement few genres hold the appeal of swashbuckling From the daring Musketeers of Alexandre Dumas to the gallant pirates of Errol Flynn and Douglas Fairbanks swashbucklers embody everything we think of in exciting storytelling Who doesnt feel a thrill in their blood at the mention of the Scarlet Pimpernel Zorro or Long John Silver~ Tales of derring-do have graced countless books and movies and continue to
reverberate as we enter the twentieth century And yet despite this rich tradition swashbuckling role-playing games have remained relatively scare A few can be found scattered
here and there but most have been overshadowed by fantasy science fiction and other styles of gaming
This book is intended to help change that Swashbuckling Adventures provides everything
garners need to bring their own stories of flashing steel to life Whether you
playa historic pirate skirting the shoals of the Caribbean or a fantasy swordsman using flintlocks and science to thwart evil wizards this book
has what you need It provides rules for a slew of nationalities
swordsman schools ship-to-ship combat and more All of it is designed for maximum flexibility giving you the option of picking and choosing the elements which suit you best
Three years ago AEG introduced the world ofTheah in the 7th Sea card game and RPG Theah is a fictitious universe patterned on 17th century
Europe but following its own unique path It provides a blueprint for all
manner of swashbuckling stories - piracy duels nobles politics voyages of discoveryshycontained in a single universe Weve used Theah as a default setting for Swashbuckling
Adventures All of the rules involve a Thean flavor and many are grounded firmly in that worlds history and culture But that doesnt mean that youre limited to playing
in Theah Far from it Every part of this book can be used on its own in whatever setting or campaign you see
fit to play Suppose you enjoy strictly historical role-playing Use the ship-to-ship combat rules to stage naval battles as Sir Francis Drake Maybe your high fantasy campaign needs a kick Some swordsman school prestige classes can put a new spin on your classic fighters and what dwarf wouldnt love a suit of dracheneisen Perhaps you like Theah the way it is although you think it needs some fantasy races and maybe a little less of the Syrne The rules here can facilitate that with a minimum of fuss Whatever your tastes Swashbuckling Adventures has what you need
More than anything else swashbuclding conveys a sense of fun - living life to its fullest and facing danger and rewards with the same gleaming smile If youve ever wanted to walk the deck of a buccaneers frigate fight impossible odds to rescue the woman you love or battle the enemies of the king beside your fellow M~sketeers turn the page and see what Swashbuckling Adventures has in store
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Contents Introduction 4
Chapter One 5 Character Races and Nationalities 5
Avalon 5 Castille 6 The Crescent Empire 7 EHn 8 Montaigne 8 Ussura 9 Vendel League 10 Vestenmannavnjar 11 Vodacce 11 Others 12
Chapter Two 13 Using Core d20 Character Classes 13
Restricted Spellcasting Classes 13 Clerics 13 Druids 14 Sorcerers and Wizards 14
Modified Classes 14 Bards 14 Paladins 16 Rangers 18
Unchanged Classes 19 Barbarians 19 Fighters 20 Monks 20 Rogues 20
New Character Classes 20 Alchemist 21 Assassin 23 Courrier 24 Highwayma n 27 Inquisitor 29 Musketeer 31 Noble 32 Pirate 34 Spy 36 Swashbuckler 38 Wanderer 39 Witch 40
Chapter Three 45 Universal Prestige Classes 45
Archaeologist 45 Boarding Marine 47 Buccaneer 47 Captain 48 Daring Fool 49 Entertainment Officer 51 Field Surgeon 52 Helmsman 53 Man of will 54 Master Gunner 55 Midshipman 56 Naval Marine 57 Reis 58 Rogers Swordsman 60 Saboteur 61 Ships Chaplain 62 Topman 63
Avalon Prestige Classes 64 Andrews Swordsman 64
Champion of the Lady of the Lake 65 Donovan Swordsman 66 Finnegan Boxer 67 Goodfellow Archer 68 Knight of Elaine 69 MacDonald Swordsman 70 Roberrson Swordsman 70
Castille Prestige Classes 71 Aldana Swordsman 71 Gallegos Swordsman 72 Gustavo Horseman 73 Soldano Swordsman 73 Torres Swordsman 74 Zepeda Whip 75
Crescent Empire Prestige Classes 76 The Chosen One 76 Corsair 77 Daphan Swordsman 78 Marikk Katar Fighter 79 Sersemlik Swordsman 80 Vahiy Commander 80 Yael Swordsman 81
Eisen Prestige Classes 82 Drexel Swordsman 82 Durchsetzungburg Swordsman 84 Eisenfaust Swordsman 84 Gelingen Monster Hunter 85 Hopken Crossbowman 86 Iron Guard 86 Loring Panzerhand Fighrer 90 The Nibelungen 90 Posen Boar Spear Fighter 92 Steil Commander 93 Unabwendbar Commander 93
Montaigne Prestige Classes 94 Boucher Dagger Fighter 94 Gaulle Swordsman 95 Rois et Reines Rifleman 96 Tout Pres Fighter 97 Valroux Swordsman 97
Ussura Prestige Classes 98 Bogaryr Hatchet Fighter 98 Buslayevich Bowman 99 Dobrynya Wresrler 100 The Stelets 101
Vendel Prestige Classes 102 Larsen Swordsman 102 Rasmussen Pistoleer 102 Snedig Swordsman 103 Swanson Swordsman 104
Vestenmannavnjar Prestige Classes 105 Halfdansson Harpoon Fighter 105 Kjemper Swordsman 105 Leegstra Berserker 106 Siggursdorrir Axeman 107 Sympathetic Healer 107 Urosrifter Swordsman 108 Vestenmannavnjar Bearsarker 109 Vesten Raider 110
Vodacce Prestige Classes 111 Ambrogia Swordsman 111 Bernoulli Swordsman 111 Cappuntina Knife Fighter 112 Lords Hand 113 Lucani Swordsman 114 Villanova Swordsman 115
Secret Sociery Prestige Classes 116 Morris Assassin 116 Nacht Sorcerer 117
Shield Man 119 Bonita Swordsman 120 El Punal Occulro Swordsman 120 Vipera ex Morsi Assassin 121 Desaix Swordsman 122 Necare Assassin 123
Church Prestige Classes 124 Monastic Order of Avalon 124 The Rossini Halberdier 124 The Swords of Solomon 125 Tyomny Swordsman 126
Chapter Four 127 Feats 127 Arcana 148
Chapter Five 157 Weapons Shields and Mundane Items 157
Chapter Six 167 Wondrous Items 167
Chapter Seven 185 Bombs 185 New Uses For Old Skills 188 New Combat Options 188 Mass Combat Rules 193 Ship-to-Ship Combat 197
Chapter Eight 201 Leadership and Secret Societies 201 Secret Sociery Hideouts 201
Chapter Nine 205 What the Serring Is And What It Isnt 205 The Big Picture 205 The Six Seas 205 The 7th Sea 206 The Continent ofTheah 206 History ofTheah 207 The Nations ofTheah 215
The United Kingdoms of Avalon 215 Castille 218 Eisen 220 Monraigne 222 Ussura 224 vendel Vestenmannavnja r 226 Vodacce 228
Thean Subcontinents 231 The Empire of the Crescent Moon 231 Cathay 231 Other Areas of Note 232
Important Organizations and Socieries 232
Religious Organizations 232 Secret Societies 234
Appendix 235 Tips for Playing a Swashbuckler 235 Ner-Do-WeUs 238 Nation Maps 244 Index 251
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Introduction Luis Rafael Dominguez de San Angelo thrust his blade forward with a flour ish catching the thug in the shoulder The man cried and fet over but he wasnt alone Five more burst through the door fa Hawed by the man who called himself their leader Lord Gordon claimed to be an aristocrat but Luis knew a bastard when he saw one
Thats my money Jangling in your purse thief A cruel sneer decorated Gordons face as he drew a pistol from his belt
Strange senor I thought it belonged to the young lady your men robbed this morning Extortion does not becom e nobility - even in Inismore
Gordon smoldered at the remark as his men drew their sabers Kit him
In a flash Luis vaulted across the distance between them launching a swift kick at Gordons firing arm The pistol discharged into th e air shattering the gorgeous mirror which hung on the wall Luis bounded onto the nearby table easily parrYIng the guards weapons He smashed his hilt into the nea rest brutes nose hearing the satisfying crunch of bone and cartilage Another guard hopped onto the table to face him With a qUick riposte Luis slashed the mans swordarm the blade went flying and the Castillian deftly caught it in his off-hand Another blow knocked the man off the lable crashing into hIS compatriots with a thud
You gentlemen really should practice more Luis raised the rapiers in a mock salute
Another squad charged through the door these carrying muskets They leveled their guns at the interloper intending to dispatch him with a single votey Luis hurled hIS spare rapier ill a rapid spinning motion sending the gunmen diving for cover The weapon sliced neatly through a nearby rope loosening the chandelier hanging above the grea t hall He grasped the line with his free hand as the wrought iron devi ce came crashing down allowing the momenshytum to put him towards the second-floor balcony Musket shots followed him all the way up the bullets whistling a hairs breadth from hischest He kicked out his legs and caught the balcony railing Sheathing his sword he dove out of the room down Ihe hall and towards the nearby stairway
Seagulls cried and the air hung damp with salt as he exited onto the roof The surface was built flat in the old style unlike the sloped houses ofTara or Careon Luis whispered a silent thanks as he sprinted away from the opening No inclines to manage or hidden chimneys to avoid Just a short hop down the side and hed be
He skidded to a halt at the buildings edge Below him the estate waHs dropped hundreds of feet before terminating in the crashing tides A few banners fluttered in the breeze below him their rippling surface increasing the queasy vertigo He spun around only to see Gordon and his men emerge from the stairs weapons drawn They spread out along the rooftop cu tting off any hope of escape
Theres nowhere to run my Jackanape Gordon advanced slowly Youre standing on the edge of st Rose s grave
Then IH send her your regards Luis face broke into a grim smile as he turned and leapt over the edge
For adventure romanticism and excitement few genres hold the appeal of swashbuckling From the daring Musketeers of Alexandre Dumas to the gallant pirates of Errol Flynn and Douglas Fairbanks swashbucklers embody everything we think of in exciting storytelling Who doesnt feel a thrill in their blood at the mention of the Scarlet Pimpernel Zorro or Long John Silver~ Tales of derring-do have graced countless books and movies and continue to
reverberate as we enter the twentieth century And yet despite this rich tradition swashbuckling role-playing games have remained relatively scare A few can be found scattered
here and there but most have been overshadowed by fantasy science fiction and other styles of gaming
This book is intended to help change that Swashbuckling Adventures provides everything
garners need to bring their own stories of flashing steel to life Whether you
playa historic pirate skirting the shoals of the Caribbean or a fantasy swordsman using flintlocks and science to thwart evil wizards this book
has what you need It provides rules for a slew of nationalities
swordsman schools ship-to-ship combat and more All of it is designed for maximum flexibility giving you the option of picking and choosing the elements which suit you best
Three years ago AEG introduced the world ofTheah in the 7th Sea card game and RPG Theah is a fictitious universe patterned on 17th century
Europe but following its own unique path It provides a blueprint for all
manner of swashbuckling stories - piracy duels nobles politics voyages of discoveryshycontained in a single universe Weve used Theah as a default setting for Swashbuckling
Adventures All of the rules involve a Thean flavor and many are grounded firmly in that worlds history and culture But that doesnt mean that youre limited to playing
in Theah Far from it Every part of this book can be used on its own in whatever setting or campaign you see
fit to play Suppose you enjoy strictly historical role-playing Use the ship-to-ship combat rules to stage naval battles as Sir Francis Drake Maybe your high fantasy campaign needs a kick Some swordsman school prestige classes can put a new spin on your classic fighters and what dwarf wouldnt love a suit of dracheneisen Perhaps you like Theah the way it is although you think it needs some fantasy races and maybe a little less of the Syrne The rules here can facilitate that with a minimum of fuss Whatever your tastes Swashbuckling Adventures has what you need
More than anything else swashbuclding conveys a sense of fun - living life to its fullest and facing danger and rewards with the same gleaming smile If youve ever wanted to walk the deck of a buccaneers frigate fight impossible odds to rescue the woman you love or battle the enemies of the king beside your fellow M~sketeers turn the page and see what Swashbuckling Adventures has in store
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Contents Introduction 4
Chapter One 5 Character Races and Nationalities 5
Avalon 5 Castille 6 The Crescent Empire 7 EHn 8 Montaigne 8 Ussura 9 Vendel League 10 Vestenmannavnjar 11 Vodacce 11 Others 12
Chapter Two 13 Using Core d20 Character Classes 13
Restricted Spellcasting Classes 13 Clerics 13 Druids 14 Sorcerers and Wizards 14
Modified Classes 14 Bards 14 Paladins 16 Rangers 18
Unchanged Classes 19 Barbarians 19 Fighters 20 Monks 20 Rogues 20
New Character Classes 20 Alchemist 21 Assassin 23 Courrier 24 Highwayma n 27 Inquisitor 29 Musketeer 31 Noble 32 Pirate 34 Spy 36 Swashbuckler 38 Wanderer 39 Witch 40
Chapter Three 45 Universal Prestige Classes 45
Archaeologist 45 Boarding Marine 47 Buccaneer 47 Captain 48 Daring Fool 49 Entertainment Officer 51 Field Surgeon 52 Helmsman 53 Man of will 54 Master Gunner 55 Midshipman 56 Naval Marine 57 Reis 58 Rogers Swordsman 60 Saboteur 61 Ships Chaplain 62 Topman 63
Avalon Prestige Classes 64 Andrews Swordsman 64
Champion of the Lady of the Lake 65 Donovan Swordsman 66 Finnegan Boxer 67 Goodfellow Archer 68 Knight of Elaine 69 MacDonald Swordsman 70 Roberrson Swordsman 70
Castille Prestige Classes 71 Aldana Swordsman 71 Gallegos Swordsman 72 Gustavo Horseman 73 Soldano Swordsman 73 Torres Swordsman 74 Zepeda Whip 75
Crescent Empire Prestige Classes 76 The Chosen One 76 Corsair 77 Daphan Swordsman 78 Marikk Katar Fighter 79 Sersemlik Swordsman 80 Vahiy Commander 80 Yael Swordsman 81
Eisen Prestige Classes 82 Drexel Swordsman 82 Durchsetzungburg Swordsman 84 Eisenfaust Swordsman 84 Gelingen Monster Hunter 85 Hopken Crossbowman 86 Iron Guard 86 Loring Panzerhand Fighrer 90 The Nibelungen 90 Posen Boar Spear Fighter 92 Steil Commander 93 Unabwendbar Commander 93
Montaigne Prestige Classes 94 Boucher Dagger Fighter 94 Gaulle Swordsman 95 Rois et Reines Rifleman 96 Tout Pres Fighter 97 Valroux Swordsman 97
Ussura Prestige Classes 98 Bogaryr Hatchet Fighter 98 Buslayevich Bowman 99 Dobrynya Wresrler 100 The Stelets 101
Vendel Prestige Classes 102 Larsen Swordsman 102 Rasmussen Pistoleer 102 Snedig Swordsman 103 Swanson Swordsman 104
Vestenmannavnjar Prestige Classes 105 Halfdansson Harpoon Fighter 105 Kjemper Swordsman 105 Leegstra Berserker 106 Siggursdorrir Axeman 107 Sympathetic Healer 107 Urosrifter Swordsman 108 Vestenmannavnjar Bearsarker 109 Vesten Raider 110
Vodacce Prestige Classes 111 Ambrogia Swordsman 111 Bernoulli Swordsman 111 Cappuntina Knife Fighter 112 Lords Hand 113 Lucani Swordsman 114 Villanova Swordsman 115
Secret Sociery Prestige Classes 116 Morris Assassin 116 Nacht Sorcerer 117
Shield Man 119 Bonita Swordsman 120 El Punal Occulro Swordsman 120 Vipera ex Morsi Assassin 121 Desaix Swordsman 122 Necare Assassin 123
Church Prestige Classes 124 Monastic Order of Avalon 124 The Rossini Halberdier 124 The Swords of Solomon 125 Tyomny Swordsman 126
Chapter Four 127 Feats 127 Arcana 148
Chapter Five 157 Weapons Shields and Mundane Items 157
Chapter Six 167 Wondrous Items 167
Chapter Seven 185 Bombs 185 New Uses For Old Skills 188 New Combat Options 188 Mass Combat Rules 193 Ship-to-Ship Combat 197
Chapter Eight 201 Leadership and Secret Societies 201 Secret Sociery Hideouts 201
Chapter Nine 205 What the Serring Is And What It Isnt 205 The Big Picture 205 The Six Seas 205 The 7th Sea 206 The Continent ofTheah 206 History ofTheah 207 The Nations ofTheah 215
The United Kingdoms of Avalon 215 Castille 218 Eisen 220 Monraigne 222 Ussura 224 vendel Vestenmannavnja r 226 Vodacce 228
Thean Subcontinents 231 The Empire of the Crescent Moon 231 Cathay 231 Other Areas of Note 232
Important Organizations and Socieries 232
Religious Organizations 232 Secret Societies 234
Appendix 235 Tips for Playing a Swashbuckler 235 Ner-Do-WeUs 238 Nation Maps 244 Index 251
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Introduction Luis Rafael Dominguez de San Angelo thrust his blade forward with a flour ish catching the thug in the shoulder The man cried and fet over but he wasnt alone Five more burst through the door fa Hawed by the man who called himself their leader Lord Gordon claimed to be an aristocrat but Luis knew a bastard when he saw one
Thats my money Jangling in your purse thief A cruel sneer decorated Gordons face as he drew a pistol from his belt
Strange senor I thought it belonged to the young lady your men robbed this morning Extortion does not becom e nobility - even in Inismore
Gordon smoldered at the remark as his men drew their sabers Kit him
In a flash Luis vaulted across the distance between them launching a swift kick at Gordons firing arm The pistol discharged into th e air shattering the gorgeous mirror which hung on the wall Luis bounded onto the nearby table easily parrYIng the guards weapons He smashed his hilt into the nea rest brutes nose hearing the satisfying crunch of bone and cartilage Another guard hopped onto the table to face him With a qUick riposte Luis slashed the mans swordarm the blade went flying and the Castillian deftly caught it in his off-hand Another blow knocked the man off the lable crashing into hIS compatriots with a thud
You gentlemen really should practice more Luis raised the rapiers in a mock salute
Another squad charged through the door these carrying muskets They leveled their guns at the interloper intending to dispatch him with a single votey Luis hurled hIS spare rapier ill a rapid spinning motion sending the gunmen diving for cover The weapon sliced neatly through a nearby rope loosening the chandelier hanging above the grea t hall He grasped the line with his free hand as the wrought iron devi ce came crashing down allowing the momenshytum to put him towards the second-floor balcony Musket shots followed him all the way up the bullets whistling a hairs breadth from hischest He kicked out his legs and caught the balcony railing Sheathing his sword he dove out of the room down Ihe hall and towards the nearby stairway
Seagulls cried and the air hung damp with salt as he exited onto the roof The surface was built flat in the old style unlike the sloped houses ofTara or Careon Luis whispered a silent thanks as he sprinted away from the opening No inclines to manage or hidden chimneys to avoid Just a short hop down the side and hed be
He skidded to a halt at the buildings edge Below him the estate waHs dropped hundreds of feet before terminating in the crashing tides A few banners fluttered in the breeze below him their rippling surface increasing the queasy vertigo He spun around only to see Gordon and his men emerge from the stairs weapons drawn They spread out along the rooftop cu tting off any hope of escape
Theres nowhere to run my Jackanape Gordon advanced slowly Youre standing on the edge of st Rose s grave
Then IH send her your regards Luis face broke into a grim smile as he turned and leapt over the edge
For adventure romanticism and excitement few genres hold the appeal of swashbuckling From the daring Musketeers of Alexandre Dumas to the gallant pirates of Errol Flynn and Douglas Fairbanks swashbucklers embody everything we think of in exciting storytelling Who doesnt feel a thrill in their blood at the mention of the Scarlet Pimpernel Zorro or Long John Silver~ Tales of derring-do have graced countless books and movies and continue to
reverberate as we enter the twentieth century And yet despite this rich tradition swashbuckling role-playing games have remained relatively scare A few can be found scattered
here and there but most have been overshadowed by fantasy science fiction and other styles of gaming
This book is intended to help change that Swashbuckling Adventures provides everything
garners need to bring their own stories of flashing steel to life Whether you
playa historic pirate skirting the shoals of the Caribbean or a fantasy swordsman using flintlocks and science to thwart evil wizards this book
has what you need It provides rules for a slew of nationalities
swordsman schools ship-to-ship combat and more All of it is designed for maximum flexibility giving you the option of picking and choosing the elements which suit you best
Three years ago AEG introduced the world ofTheah in the 7th Sea card game and RPG Theah is a fictitious universe patterned on 17th century
Europe but following its own unique path It provides a blueprint for all
manner of swashbuckling stories - piracy duels nobles politics voyages of discoveryshycontained in a single universe Weve used Theah as a default setting for Swashbuckling
Adventures All of the rules involve a Thean flavor and many are grounded firmly in that worlds history and culture But that doesnt mean that youre limited to playing
in Theah Far from it Every part of this book can be used on its own in whatever setting or campaign you see
fit to play Suppose you enjoy strictly historical role-playing Use the ship-to-ship combat rules to stage naval battles as Sir Francis Drake Maybe your high fantasy campaign needs a kick Some swordsman school prestige classes can put a new spin on your classic fighters and what dwarf wouldnt love a suit of dracheneisen Perhaps you like Theah the way it is although you think it needs some fantasy races and maybe a little less of the Syrne The rules here can facilitate that with a minimum of fuss Whatever your tastes Swashbuckling Adventures has what you need
More than anything else swashbuclding conveys a sense of fun - living life to its fullest and facing danger and rewards with the same gleaming smile If youve ever wanted to walk the deck of a buccaneers frigate fight impossible odds to rescue the woman you love or battle the enemies of the king beside your fellow M~sketeers turn the page and see what Swashbuckling Adventures has in store
Sam
ple
file
- AEG-SwashbucklingAdventurespdf
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Contents Introduction 4
Chapter One 5 Character Races and Nationalities 5
Avalon 5 Castille 6 The Crescent Empire 7 EHn 8 Montaigne 8 Ussura 9 Vendel League 10 Vestenmannavnjar 11 Vodacce 11 Others 12
Chapter Two 13 Using Core d20 Character Classes 13
Restricted Spellcasting Classes 13 Clerics 13 Druids 14 Sorcerers and Wizards 14
Modified Classes 14 Bards 14 Paladins 16 Rangers 18
Unchanged Classes 19 Barbarians 19 Fighters 20 Monks 20 Rogues 20
New Character Classes 20 Alchemist 21 Assassin 23 Courrier 24 Highwayma n 27 Inquisitor 29 Musketeer 31 Noble 32 Pirate 34 Spy 36 Swashbuckler 38 Wanderer 39 Witch 40
Chapter Three 45 Universal Prestige Classes 45
Archaeologist 45 Boarding Marine 47 Buccaneer 47 Captain 48 Daring Fool 49 Entertainment Officer 51 Field Surgeon 52 Helmsman 53 Man of will 54 Master Gunner 55 Midshipman 56 Naval Marine 57 Reis 58 Rogers Swordsman 60 Saboteur 61 Ships Chaplain 62 Topman 63
Avalon Prestige Classes 64 Andrews Swordsman 64
Champion of the Lady of the Lake 65 Donovan Swordsman 66 Finnegan Boxer 67 Goodfellow Archer 68 Knight of Elaine 69 MacDonald Swordsman 70 Roberrson Swordsman 70
Castille Prestige Classes 71 Aldana Swordsman 71 Gallegos Swordsman 72 Gustavo Horseman 73 Soldano Swordsman 73 Torres Swordsman 74 Zepeda Whip 75
Crescent Empire Prestige Classes 76 The Chosen One 76 Corsair 77 Daphan Swordsman 78 Marikk Katar Fighter 79 Sersemlik Swordsman 80 Vahiy Commander 80 Yael Swordsman 81
Eisen Prestige Classes 82 Drexel Swordsman 82 Durchsetzungburg Swordsman 84 Eisenfaust Swordsman 84 Gelingen Monster Hunter 85 Hopken Crossbowman 86 Iron Guard 86 Loring Panzerhand Fighrer 90 The Nibelungen 90 Posen Boar Spear Fighter 92 Steil Commander 93 Unabwendbar Commander 93
Montaigne Prestige Classes 94 Boucher Dagger Fighter 94 Gaulle Swordsman 95 Rois et Reines Rifleman 96 Tout Pres Fighter 97 Valroux Swordsman 97
Ussura Prestige Classes 98 Bogaryr Hatchet Fighter 98 Buslayevich Bowman 99 Dobrynya Wresrler 100 The Stelets 101
Vendel Prestige Classes 102 Larsen Swordsman 102 Rasmussen Pistoleer 102 Snedig Swordsman 103 Swanson Swordsman 104
Vestenmannavnjar Prestige Classes 105 Halfdansson Harpoon Fighter 105 Kjemper Swordsman 105 Leegstra Berserker 106 Siggursdorrir Axeman 107 Sympathetic Healer 107 Urosrifter Swordsman 108 Vestenmannavnjar Bearsarker 109 Vesten Raider 110
Vodacce Prestige Classes 111 Ambrogia Swordsman 111 Bernoulli Swordsman 111 Cappuntina Knife Fighter 112 Lords Hand 113 Lucani Swordsman 114 Villanova Swordsman 115
Secret Sociery Prestige Classes 116 Morris Assassin 116 Nacht Sorcerer 117
Shield Man 119 Bonita Swordsman 120 El Punal Occulro Swordsman 120 Vipera ex Morsi Assassin 121 Desaix Swordsman 122 Necare Assassin 123
Church Prestige Classes 124 Monastic Order of Avalon 124 The Rossini Halberdier 124 The Swords of Solomon 125 Tyomny Swordsman 126
Chapter Four 127 Feats 127 Arcana 148
Chapter Five 157 Weapons Shields and Mundane Items 157
Chapter Six 167 Wondrous Items 167
Chapter Seven 185 Bombs 185 New Uses For Old Skills 188 New Combat Options 188 Mass Combat Rules 193 Ship-to-Ship Combat 197
Chapter Eight 201 Leadership and Secret Societies 201 Secret Sociery Hideouts 201
Chapter Nine 205 What the Serring Is And What It Isnt 205 The Big Picture 205 The Six Seas 205 The 7th Sea 206 The Continent ofTheah 206 History ofTheah 207 The Nations ofTheah 215
The United Kingdoms of Avalon 215 Castille 218 Eisen 220 Monraigne 222 Ussura 224 vendel Vestenmannavnja r 226 Vodacce 228
Thean Subcontinents 231 The Empire of the Crescent Moon 231 Cathay 231 Other Areas of Note 232
Important Organizations and Socieries 232
Religious Organizations 232 Secret Societies 234
Appendix 235 Tips for Playing a Swashbuckler 235 Ner-Do-WeUs 238 Nation Maps 244 Index 251
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Introduction Luis Rafael Dominguez de San Angelo thrust his blade forward with a flour ish catching the thug in the shoulder The man cried and fet over but he wasnt alone Five more burst through the door fa Hawed by the man who called himself their leader Lord Gordon claimed to be an aristocrat but Luis knew a bastard when he saw one
Thats my money Jangling in your purse thief A cruel sneer decorated Gordons face as he drew a pistol from his belt
Strange senor I thought it belonged to the young lady your men robbed this morning Extortion does not becom e nobility - even in Inismore
Gordon smoldered at the remark as his men drew their sabers Kit him
In a flash Luis vaulted across the distance between them launching a swift kick at Gordons firing arm The pistol discharged into th e air shattering the gorgeous mirror which hung on the wall Luis bounded onto the nearby table easily parrYIng the guards weapons He smashed his hilt into the nea rest brutes nose hearing the satisfying crunch of bone and cartilage Another guard hopped onto the table to face him With a qUick riposte Luis slashed the mans swordarm the blade went flying and the Castillian deftly caught it in his off-hand Another blow knocked the man off the lable crashing into hIS compatriots with a thud
You gentlemen really should practice more Luis raised the rapiers in a mock salute
Another squad charged through the door these carrying muskets They leveled their guns at the interloper intending to dispatch him with a single votey Luis hurled hIS spare rapier ill a rapid spinning motion sending the gunmen diving for cover The weapon sliced neatly through a nearby rope loosening the chandelier hanging above the grea t hall He grasped the line with his free hand as the wrought iron devi ce came crashing down allowing the momenshytum to put him towards the second-floor balcony Musket shots followed him all the way up the bullets whistling a hairs breadth from hischest He kicked out his legs and caught the balcony railing Sheathing his sword he dove out of the room down Ihe hall and towards the nearby stairway
Seagulls cried and the air hung damp with salt as he exited onto the roof The surface was built flat in the old style unlike the sloped houses ofTara or Careon Luis whispered a silent thanks as he sprinted away from the opening No inclines to manage or hidden chimneys to avoid Just a short hop down the side and hed be
He skidded to a halt at the buildings edge Below him the estate waHs dropped hundreds of feet before terminating in the crashing tides A few banners fluttered in the breeze below him their rippling surface increasing the queasy vertigo He spun around only to see Gordon and his men emerge from the stairs weapons drawn They spread out along the rooftop cu tting off any hope of escape
Theres nowhere to run my Jackanape Gordon advanced slowly Youre standing on the edge of st Rose s grave
Then IH send her your regards Luis face broke into a grim smile as he turned and leapt over the edge
For adventure romanticism and excitement few genres hold the appeal of swashbuckling From the daring Musketeers of Alexandre Dumas to the gallant pirates of Errol Flynn and Douglas Fairbanks swashbucklers embody everything we think of in exciting storytelling Who doesnt feel a thrill in their blood at the mention of the Scarlet Pimpernel Zorro or Long John Silver~ Tales of derring-do have graced countless books and movies and continue to
reverberate as we enter the twentieth century And yet despite this rich tradition swashbuckling role-playing games have remained relatively scare A few can be found scattered
here and there but most have been overshadowed by fantasy science fiction and other styles of gaming
This book is intended to help change that Swashbuckling Adventures provides everything
garners need to bring their own stories of flashing steel to life Whether you
playa historic pirate skirting the shoals of the Caribbean or a fantasy swordsman using flintlocks and science to thwart evil wizards this book
has what you need It provides rules for a slew of nationalities
swordsman schools ship-to-ship combat and more All of it is designed for maximum flexibility giving you the option of picking and choosing the elements which suit you best
Three years ago AEG introduced the world ofTheah in the 7th Sea card game and RPG Theah is a fictitious universe patterned on 17th century
Europe but following its own unique path It provides a blueprint for all
manner of swashbuckling stories - piracy duels nobles politics voyages of discoveryshycontained in a single universe Weve used Theah as a default setting for Swashbuckling
Adventures All of the rules involve a Thean flavor and many are grounded firmly in that worlds history and culture But that doesnt mean that youre limited to playing
in Theah Far from it Every part of this book can be used on its own in whatever setting or campaign you see
fit to play Suppose you enjoy strictly historical role-playing Use the ship-to-ship combat rules to stage naval battles as Sir Francis Drake Maybe your high fantasy campaign needs a kick Some swordsman school prestige classes can put a new spin on your classic fighters and what dwarf wouldnt love a suit of dracheneisen Perhaps you like Theah the way it is although you think it needs some fantasy races and maybe a little less of the Syrne The rules here can facilitate that with a minimum of fuss Whatever your tastes Swashbuckling Adventures has what you need
More than anything else swashbuclding conveys a sense of fun - living life to its fullest and facing danger and rewards with the same gleaming smile If youve ever wanted to walk the deck of a buccaneers frigate fight impossible odds to rescue the woman you love or battle the enemies of the king beside your fellow M~sketeers turn the page and see what Swashbuckling Adventures has in store
Sam
ple
file
- AEG-SwashbucklingAdventurespdf
-
Introduction Luis Rafael Dominguez de San Angelo thrust his blade forward with a flour ish catching the thug in the shoulder The man cried and fet over but he wasnt alone Five more burst through the door fa Hawed by the man who called himself their leader Lord Gordon claimed to be an aristocrat but Luis knew a bastard when he saw one
Thats my money Jangling in your purse thief A cruel sneer decorated Gordons face as he drew a pistol from his belt
Strange senor I thought it belonged to the young lady your men robbed this morning Extortion does not becom e nobility - even in Inismore
Gordon smoldered at the remark as his men drew their sabers Kit him
In a flash Luis vaulted across the distance between them launching a swift kick at Gordons firing arm The pistol discharged into th e air shattering the gorgeous mirror which hung on the wall Luis bounded onto the nearby table easily parrYIng the guards weapons He smashed his hilt into the nea rest brutes nose hearing the satisfying crunch of bone and cartilage Another guard hopped onto the table to face him With a qUick riposte Luis slashed the mans swordarm the blade went flying and the Castillian deftly caught it in his off-hand Another blow knocked the man off the lable crashing into hIS compatriots with a thud
You gentlemen really should practice more Luis raised the rapiers in a mock salute
Another squad charged through the door these carrying muskets They leveled their guns at the interloper intending to dispatch him with a single votey Luis hurled hIS spare rapier ill a rapid spinning motion sending the gunmen diving for cover The weapon sliced neatly through a nearby rope loosening the chandelier hanging above the grea t hall He grasped the line with his free hand as the wrought iron devi ce came crashing down allowing the momenshytum to put him towards the second-floor balcony Musket shots followed him all the way up the bullets whistling a hairs breadth from hischest He kicked out his legs and caught the balcony railing Sheathing his sword he dove out of the room down Ihe hall and towards the nearby stairway
Seagulls cried and the air hung damp with salt as he exited onto the roof The surface was built flat in the old style unlike the sloped houses ofTara or Careon Luis whispered a silent thanks as he sprinted away from the opening No inclines to manage or hidden chimneys to avoid Just a short hop down the side and hed be
He skidded to a halt at the buildings edge Below him the estate waHs dropped hundreds of feet before terminating in the crashing tides A few banners fluttered in the breeze below him their rippling surface increasing the queasy vertigo He spun around only to see Gordon and his men emerge from the stairs weapons drawn They spread out along the rooftop cu tting off any hope of escape
Theres nowhere to run my Jackanape Gordon advanced slowly Youre standing on the edge of st Rose s grave
Then IH send her your regards Luis face broke into a grim smile as he turned and leapt over the edge
For adventure romanticism and excitement few genres hold the appeal of swashbuckling From the daring Musketeers of Alexandre Dumas to the gallant pirates of Errol Flynn and Douglas Fairbanks swashbucklers embody everything we think of in exciting storytelling Who doesnt feel a thrill in their blood at the mention of the Scarlet Pimpernel Zorro or Long John Silver~ Tales of derring-do have graced countless books and movies and continue to
reverberate as we enter the twentieth century And yet despite this rich tradition swashbuckling role-playing games have remained relatively scare A few can be found scattered
here and there but most have been overshadowed by fantasy science fiction and other styles of gaming
This book is intended to help change that Swashbuckling Adventures provides everything
garners need to bring their own stories of flashing steel to life Whether you
playa historic pirate skirting the shoals of the Caribbean or a fantasy swordsman using flintlocks and science to thwart evil wizards this book
has what you need It provides rules for a slew of nationalities
swordsman schools ship-to-ship combat and more All of it is designed for maximum flexibility giving you the option of picking and choosing the elements which suit you best
Three years ago AEG introduced the world ofTheah in the 7th Sea card game and RPG Theah is a fictitious universe patterned on 17th century
Europe but following its own unique path It provides a blueprint for all
manner of swashbuckling stories - piracy duels nobles politics voyages of discoveryshycontained in a single universe Weve used Theah as a default setting for Swashbuckling
Adventures All of the rules involve a Thean flavor and many are grounded firmly in that worlds history and culture But that doesnt mean that youre limited to playing
in Theah Far from it Every part of this book can be used on its own in whatever setting or campaign you see
fit to play Suppose you enjoy strictly historical role-playing Use the ship-to-ship combat rules to stage naval battles as Sir Francis Drake Maybe your high fantasy campaign needs a kick Some swordsman school prestige classes can put a new spin on your classic fighters and what dwarf wouldnt love a suit of dracheneisen Perhaps you like Theah the way it is although you think it needs some fantasy races and maybe a little less of the Syrne The rules here can facilitate that with a minimum of fuss Whatever your tastes Swashbuckling Adventures has what you need
More than anything else swashbuclding conveys a sense of fun - living life to its fullest and facing danger and rewards with the same gleaming smile If youve ever wanted to walk the deck of a buccaneers frigate fight impossible odds to rescue the woman you love or battle the enemies of the king beside your fellow M~sketeers turn the page and see what Swashbuckling Adventures has in store
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