[DF] Difference between Hidden Lore and Occultisme?

[Not another shrubbery]

Originally Posted by Refplace

Cryptids (at least only place I see them) are onsters and such from a cartoon called Secret Saturdays.

More generally, it's any creature that falls under the purview of cryptozoology. Creatures for which there isn't usually any scientific evidence, but only anecdotal.

[Daigoro]

Originally Posted by Not another shrubbery

More generally, it's any creature that falls under the purview of cryptozoology. Creatures for which there isn't usually any scientific evidence, but only anecdotal.

Such as the infamous yowie.

[Refplace]

Originally Posted by Not another shrubbery

More generally, it's any creature that falls under the purview of cryptozoology. Creatures for which there isn't usually any scientific evidence, but only anecdotal.

How could I forget about that skill?!
Thanks

[Agemegos]

Originally Posted by Daigoro

Such as the infamous yowie.

We get those around here. Every time my brother tells me that he thinks they are Homo floresiensis I explain to him why I think Homo floresiensis will probably end up classified as Australopithecus floresiensis. After another four or five repetitions he will be able to recall that he has told me about this "theory" already.

[Lord Carnifex]

I guess I was the one who suggested optional specialties in Occultism by creature type. Mostly because I know a woman who basically bought the skill in RL - dual majors in anthropology and world literature, and then a master's thesis analysing the evolution of vampire/undead/blood drinker legends in a number of folklores around the world (as well as modern cinema). She has a solid understanding of vampire myths, but not so much ghosts or demons or fae. As well as the most encylopediac collection of vampire movies I've ever seen.