Muscles & Brains – Symbiotic Alchemical Terror

Muscles & Brains – Symbiotic Alchemical Terror

Orc, Goblin, Giant (Artificer, Alchemist)

Combining raw physical devastation with high-calculating tactical malice, this duo captures an unforgettable silhouette of augmented warfare on the layout. A top-hat-wearing goblin strategist perches atop the shoulders of a massive, chemtech-boosted orc juggernaut, aiming a shoulder-slung hand-cannon while the titan below readies heavy gauntleted fists. Keepers can deploy this premium Artifact to introduce a chaotic underworld boss pair, an unstoppable laboratory breakout squad, or a high-threat duo capable of disrupting any party line.

Tabletop Lore

Designated Project Glass Ceiling EX03A, Muscles was an Orc subjected to a plethora of experimentations and enhancements under the watch of a secretive sect of scientists aiming to push the physical limits of a mortal’s body. He was the first humanoid to survive these brutal tests, entering a chemical rage whenever liquid was filtered into his bloodstream, yet showing a terrifying hint of intelligence by directing his fury exclusively at his handlers rather than innocent bystanders. He was eventually broken free by Brains—a cunning goblin alchemist who orchestrated his own escape—and the two have been an inseparable, devastating unit ever since.

Highlight

This Artifact distinguishes itself through its dynamic visual storytelling, contrasting the brute, heavily armored mass of the chemtech-fueled orc with the perching, top-hatted goblin marksman operating a portable shoulder artillery piece.

Encounter Insight

Deploy Muscles & Brains to anchor high-stakes subterranean factory raids, serve as a multi-stage boss encounter, or lead a chaotic urban uprising. Tactically, Keepers can leverage the brute force of Muscles to lock down frontline choke points while using Brains’ mounted artillery to rain fire on backline spellcasters and ranged combatants.

Features

• Shoulder-Mounted Cannon: Perched atop the brute’s back, a cackling goblin alchemist aims a portable hand-cannon, adding impressive vertical threat to the sculpt.
• Pneumatic Chemtech Suit: Meticulously sculpted with a back-mounted chemical boiler, thick head-conduit tubing, spiked shoulder pauldrons, and a skull-motif belt.
• Industrial Cog Base: Stands balanced upon an integrated circular base textured with interlocking iron gearwork and reinforced metal grating.

Designed For

• Duo Boss Encounters: The definitive choice to portray a paired mastermind-and-brute boss unit, an elite laboratory guardian team, or high-threat mercenaries.
• Subterranean Invasions: Ideally suited to populate war-torn underbelly sewers, secret alchemical vaults, or industrial workshop foundries.
• Advanced Mixed-Media Painting: Provides hobbyists an exceptional canvas combining broad metallic armor plates, glowing chemical fluid conduits, and fine fabric textures.

Size Category

Occupies a 2×2 square (50mm base, Large Giant)