Bases of the league 2025-2026

1. Objective of the Leagues

The objective of the Spanish and Portuguese V:TES leagues is, first and foremost, to promote interaction among the different playgroups of the communities. It also seeks to establish a regular competitive play calendar, recognized and supported by the Princes, and, of course, to have fun.

The Iberian VTES League 25-26, in its third edition, aims to continue the success of previous editions, involving both the Spanish and Portuguese communities. The intention is for all players, both beginners and veterans, to have a forum to play and meet people with the same passion, beyond their local group.

For the second time, this edition of the leagues will be organized in collaboration with the Conclave Ibérico: Association of Friends of Vampire: The Eternal Struggle and under the direction of the National Coordinator of VTES in Spain.

The growing number of players makes us very optimistic about this edition of the Iberian V:TES League. However, due to this increase, the league rules may be modified at any time to address issues or adapt to unforeseen circumstances.

2. League Format

Regional leagues will have different numbers of events depending on the possibilities of the Princes in each region, but all must adhere to the following structural and operational agreements:

Communities wishing to join the league circuit must explicitly apply and meet the following conditions:

Geographically define the region, providing a list of the Princes who organize tournaments within the league format.
Organize between 5 and 10 league tournaments between September and July. Additionally, it is optional to organize a final open or invitational tournament (which must be included in the initial calendar). Submit the tournament schedule before August 15, 2025, indicating at least the month in which each tournament will take place and the organizing Prince (setting the exact date from the start is encouraged).
Form a league committee of three active players from the region.
Use the archon.vekn.net web tool and fill in the tournament tracking Excel (link). The format of all tournaments will be standard according to VEKN regulations.
Adhere to the guidelines on which promotional card is distributed at each league event.
Do not organize league tournaments during the weekend before or during the National Championship or the Iberian GP.

Regional Leagues:

Regular league tournaments will be organized by the Princes of the area and will have a format of 2 rounds plus a final, or 3 rounds with or without a final, depending on the organizer. A maximum of one tournament per month will be held, according to the schedule established by the Princes in August 2025. The VEKN tournament rules (link) will be mandatory.

In each tournament, players’ scores will be added up, accumulating throughout the regular league tournaments. Only the general rounds of the tournaments will count (finals will not be counted). The ranking will be based on GW, VP, and TP.

If a particular region deems it necessary, it will be possible to organize two different tournaments for the same event date in geographically distant venues. In such cases, each player will only receive one promo for the event and will score their best result for the regional league.

After each tournament, the league standings will be updated. After the last tournament, before the invitational (if held), the final league ranking will be known. The player with the highest score will be the regular league winner, the second will be the runner-up, and the third will take third place.

Final Tournament:

The final tournament of each regional league is optional. It will be played once the regular tournaments have ended (usually in July or August 2026) and will not count towards the rankings. Each league committee may freely decide the method of access to the tournament (top-ranked players or open). The winner of the final tournament will be the Regional Champion until the end of the next edition (different from the league winner).

The final tournament will have its own prizes at the discretion of the organizer and will be exempt from the per-player fee to the committee, as the league will have ended.

Iberian League:

The Iberian League is essentially a ranking in which players score points by participating in tournaments from any of the regional leagues. Eleven regions have been defined that organize leagues. The ranking will be based on GW, VP, and TP.

Each player will count their 5 best scores in league tournaments. Additionally, their sixth best score will be counted if they have attended an event of another league other than their own.

At the end of the last event of the season, the top 5 ranked players will play a final organized by the national coordinator, which may be in-person or online. This final must be played no later than September 15, 2026, and if a player cannot or does not wish to attend, they will be replaced by the next in the ranking.

The winner of the Iberian League will be the Iberian Archon until the end of the new league season.

3. League Committees

The committee of each league will be chosen by the previous committee with the help of the Spanish coordinator. It must be composed of three active community members who can commit to at least one year in their roles. Their main functions will be:

Safeguard the collection of money per participant from each regular league tournament.
Apply common sense to any unforeseen matter that may affect the league and support the decision taken by the committee majority.
Decide, purchase, and pay for the league prizes (it is good practice to do this before it becomes evident who will win these prizes).
Deliver the promotional cards for that tournament to the participants (as indicated in the league tracking Excel). Only players attending the specific tournament will be able to obtain that specific promo, as it will not be given again at a later tournament. The coordinator may request any “leftover” promos after the tournament to redistribute them to other areas or to audit their correct distribution.
At the end of the league, provide the coordinator with a financial report on the funds collected and expenses.

4. League Players

In an Iberian V:TES League, exemplary behavior is expected from all participants, whether players, organizers, and/or judges. In addition, a healthy competitive environment is expected, where novice players are helped to learn the rules whenever possible.

The league committee has the right (after consulting with the Princes of the region) to disqualify a player whenever deemed appropriate (especially for toxic behavior that undermines the community spirit).

The specific aspects of tournament organization will remain the responsibility of the organizing Prince (submission of decklists, use of proxies, etc.). The organizing Prince must deliver one/two euros per tournament participant to their regional league committee.

It is absolutely mandatory that organizers ensure compliance with the VEKN code of ethics (link) and report any violations to both their league committee and the national coordinator. Additionally, attached to these rules is a “good player guide” that could serve to inspire players to improve their attitude.

5. League Prizes

The prizes for the regional leagues will be decided by each committee, with no player entitled to a specific prize. They will be 100% of the amount collected and reserved for this purpose and will always be given as sealed VTES products or merchandise.

It is important to note that no organizer will receive money for their organizational functions under any circumstances. All money collected during the league will go to prizes, and the committee will decide how to distribute it (although it is recommended that there be at least distinctive prizes for the top 3 ranked players).

The prizes for the Iberian League will be sponsored by Black Chantry Productions (50% of the cost of the promos) and the Conclave Ibérico (the other 50% of the cost of the league promos), in addition to the following prizes:

Trophy for the winner
Non-transferable nominal entry for the top 5 ranked players to the next Spanish or Portuguese National, or Iberian GP (at the player’s choice).
Three draws of a sealed deck among all participants of the Iberian League who are not receiving any of the other prizes. The draw will be online, open, and with the presence of at least 5 Spanish and/or Portuguese Princes.
Two sealed decks for the best-ranked player (non-finalist) whose VEKN number was registered during the league.
Two sealed decks for the best-ranked female player (non-finalist) in the standings, in recognition of a traditionally male environment and the extra effort women must make in the face of attitudes that belittle and denigrate them (which we absolutely condemn).
Two sealed decks for the most frequent attendee at league tournaments (non-finalist).

ANNEX 1. CLARIFICATION OF PROMO DELIVERY GUIDELINES:

Promos will be delivered exclusively to tournament participants as established in the league tracking Excel. In general terms, this will be the order:

September: Marchesa Liliana
October: Ian Carfax
November: Molly MacDonald
December: Shroud of Decay x3
January: François Villon
February: Diana Iadanza
March: Juliet Parr
April: Gnaeus Aemilius Augustinus
May: Parijat, the Dark Oracle
June: Rinaldo Albizzi
Promo for those participating in a tournament of a league other than their own: Loup

(This promo must be given only to players coming from 'outside'.)

ANNEX 2. CONTENTS OF THE LEAGUE DEFINITION DOCUMENT TO BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 15/08

League name
Committee members
Organizing Princes
Schedule (at least the month and venue of each event)
Yes/No Final tournament
Number of promos requested
Amount collected per player (options: €1 or €2)

ANNEX 3. GOOD CONDUCT GUIDE FOR DISTRIBUTION

13 Basic Principles for Playing with Respect and Enjoying Together

Respect the freedom of play Do not emotionally blackmail or threaten to sabotage the game if it is not played the way you want. Each player has the right to play their own way. Do not criticize or impose your point of view.
Mind your tone and manners when giving your opinion Avoid raising your voice even if you are right, speaking with contempt, or using hostile language. Calm down if you are asked to.
Do not argue constantly If something bothers you, express it calmly. If the situation gets out of control, ask for external intervention.
Be constructive with advice Do not give unsolicited lessons during the game. If you want to comment on something, wait until the end and do it tactfully.
Do not criticize other players’ decks Disparaging comments never contribute anything. If you have useful suggestions, share them at the end.
Know your deck You don’t need to know all the cards, but you should know yours. Playing without preparation wastes everyone’s time.
Stay focused during the game Avoid unnecessary distractions. If you need to talk or step away, communicate it.
Respect the pace of the game Not everyone plays at the same speed. Don’t rush others and, when it’s your turn, play quickly and with focus.
Accept the randomness of the game Sometimes you will be unlucky or your situation will be difficult. Accept it without complaining constantly.
Do not play the victim or complain too much Complaining all the time creates a bad atmosphere and makes others not want to play with you again.
Accept other players’ decisions If an opponent decides something you don’t like, accept it. Every player has the right to choose their own path. You can make suggestions respectfully and without insisting too much.
Do not look down on less skilled players We all have the right to play and improve. If you don’t know how to teach with patience, it’s better not to lecture.
Remember it’s just a game Do not turn the match into a personal drama. We are here to have fun, not to look for something else.

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