Scientists of the Strange

The Scientists of the Strange is a secret society

Science of the Damned

Monsters

Monsters are beasts and creatures that plague every continent of the world.

Combat Strength

Much like human military units, a monster group’s combat strength is determined by a combination of different statistics. These qualities can be observed by adventurers when they spot a horde and choose to collect more information.

Hide (Armor)

Claws and Teeth (Weapons)

Working Together (Cohesion)

Discipline (Training)

The number of healthy monsters in a group also factor in. It is unclear whether monsters have an equivalent for “Equipment Damage.”

Undead

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Daimons

Daimons are otherworldly creatures commanded by the Zuma in battle.

Variations

Fire-Throwing Variety

Fire-throwing daimons can throw fireballs, making for a powerful ranged attack of 6 spaces. They have equally powerful melee attacks, making them similar to an exceptional ranged special forces unit.

The Experiments and Plague Refugees were of this variety.

The best observed strategy for facing Daimons in battle is to rely heavily on cavalry forces and position every unit in the front. Melee and ranged forces should be deployed in a skirmish formation to lessen damage from ranged attacks as they get close enough to deal damage of their own.

Flying Variety

Flying daimons move at the speed of cavalry and can soar over fortifications without issue.

Battle Strategy

Morale Loss

If no opposing commanders possess a unique item, all of the opposing forces will suffer a severe morale loss.

Never Retreat

Daimonic units never retreat from the battlefield, though they can be shocked.

Science of the Living

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Animals

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Herbology

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Science of the Material

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Materials

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Alchemy

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Science of the Immaterial

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Science of the Unknown

While no scientist can specialize in the unknown, any scientist can lend their hands to collect information on these unknowable topics.

Zuma

Zuma are powerful creatures who live in Zumalands in the southwest of Dwilight.

Terminology

The following terminology has been confirmed by first-hand interactions with Zuma.

Social

• Flamespeaker (General)
• Great Masters (Zuma nobles)
• Fleshlings (humans)
• Tribes (close knit social group of humans)
• Outlanders (humans who reside outside of Zumalands)

Unknown

• The Great Blue (spiritual reference)

Known Great Masters

Kettle

Once the ruler of Zuma. Giant rainbow rabbit with lobster claws and bug eyes.

Xuveqiz

Led a rebellion against Kettle and became ruler. Daimonic-looking with wings.

Dalguun

Flamespeaker (General) during the Outbreak of Experiments. Large man-like figure made of shadows with ethereal wings.

Yoru

Stone gargoyle.

Mutterer

Known Artifacts

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Known Abilities

Turn Human Skin Rainbow

This phenomenon was observed when Kettle ate Darren Rea’s arm in retaliation for his raiding of Zumalands. When the arm was spat back out, it was rainbow.

Resurrection

Resurrection of commoners was observed in Astrum towards the end of their war with Luria Nova and reported by Vasilif Ramon.