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Who goes first in Oath of the Brotherhood?

English AEG rules

The player whose appearance is most like a pirate's goes first.

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Oath of the Brotherhood: Alderac Entertainment Group rulesAlderac Entertainment Group · Setup step 5; PDF pages 6 · Checked 2026-09-23Printed page references: 6
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