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* Mat from the ''[[Literature/TheWheelOfTime Wheel of Time]]'' is an odd example of this because he's not very scholarly at all, maybe even BookDumb. But put him in charge of an army or a tight spot you'll find out why he's one of [[TheChosenOne Rand's]] main [[TheStrategist advisors]] and why his name was [[TheTrickster practically a curse in his home town]]. But he is very much the sneaky [[TheLancer lancer]] role.
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* Mat from the ''[[Literature/TheWheelOfTime Wheel of Time]]'' is an odd example of this because he's not very scholarly at all, maybe even BookDumb. But put him in charge of an army or a tight spot you'll find out why he's one of [[TheChosenOne Rand's]] main [[TheStrategist advisors]] and why his name was [[TheTrickster practically a curse in his home town]]. But Though he is very much the sneaky [[TheLancer lancer]] role.
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The resident [[TheSmartGuy Smart Guy or Girl]] in {{Literature}}.
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* Professor Abraham Van Helsing and Dr John Stuart from ''Literature/{{Dracula}}'', easily the smartest and most educated in TheTeam, but they tend to take a back seat in the combat compared to TheHero Jonathan Harker and TheBigGuy Quincey Morris. Though arguably they overlap with GeniusBruiser at certain points in the novel.
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* Professor Abraham Van Helsing and Dr John Stuart Seward from ''Literature/{{Dracula}}'', easily the smartest and most educated in TheTeam, but they tend to take a back seat in the combat compared to TheHero Jonathan Harker and TheBigGuy Quincey Morris. Though arguably they overlap with GeniusBruiser at certain points in the novel.
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* While there is no clear FiveManBand at any point in ''Literature/TheHeritageOfShannara'', TheSmartGuy is probably Morgan Leah. He seems to be the automatic go to for strategy and sneaky plans, regularly divising ideas to get the [[LaResistance Free-born]] in and out of [[TheEmpire Federation]] jails, cities, and fortresses. Walker Boh could also be said to fullfill this role, as the resident Druid. Both are far from weak or stereotypically geeky.
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* While there is no clear FiveManBand at any point in ''Literature/TheHeritageOfShannara'', TheSmartGuy is probably Morgan Leah. He seems to be the automatic go to for strategy and sneaky plans, regularly divising ideas to get the [[LaResistance Free-born]] in and out of [[TheEmpire Federation]] jails, cities, and fortresses. Walker Boh could also be said to fullfill fulfill this role, as the resident Druid. Both are far from weak or stereotypically geeky.
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* ''Literature/BazilBroketail'': As a young man from a good family and a military academy graduate, Manuel is the best educated and most mature of all the dragonboys.
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* Adam Parrish in ''Literature/TheRavenCycle''. Gansey is also a smart guy in his own right but Adam attends the elite Aglionby Academy on scholarships while working two jobs and he is often described as being cold and calculating despite his softer look. He can also be TheChessmaster if the situation calls for it. In the sequel series The Dreamer Trilogy, it is revealed that he is attending [[spoiler:Harvard University]] and it wasn't even his first choice.
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** Hermione Granger. It's a RunningGag that she's the only one of her friends (and one of few in the entire school) who actually read "Hogwarts: A History", making her [[MrExposition Ms Exposition]]. Harry and Ron have increasingly snarky responses to her exasperation at no-one else reading it. More seriously, she's also extremely intelligent and logical, and she's the best at magic of the three, frequently performing very complicated spells for someone her age.
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** Hermione Granger. It's a RunningGag that she's the only one of her friends (and one of few in the entire school) who actually read "Hogwarts: A History", making her [[MrExposition Ms Exposition]]. Harry and Ron have increasingly snarky responses to her exasperation at no-one else reading it. More seriously, she's also Regardless undeniably extremely intelligent and logical, particularly book smart, and she's as time goes on displays a great deal of practical talent as well. Several teachers praise her as being "the brightest witch of her age." She's also generally the best at magic of the three, frequently performing very complicated spells for someone her age. although Harry is generally regarded as being better at Defense against the Dark Arts.
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** Harry Dresden seems to be this to his allies - not because he's much smarter than his friends, but because he's often the only guy who knows what's going on. He starts to share information with his allies after making a bunch of mistakes that still haunt him, and this effect decreases to some extent.
** There's an excellent case for Bob the Skull being this to Harry, because of his vast degree of knowledge.
** There's an excellent case for Bob the Skull being this to Harry, because of his vast degree of knowledge.
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** Harry Dresden seems to be is basically this to by default among his allies - not because he's allies. Being a Wizard means he has much smarter than much more knowledge about magic and the supernatural, even compared to people like [[spoiler:Thomas and Michael]], who are more directly involved in supernatural affairs. Basically anytime something supernatural happens, everyones first instinct is to look to Harry for an explanation, although his friends, but because he's often the only guy who knows what's going on. He starts to share information with his allies after making a bunch of mistakes that still haunt him, friends do get more and this effect decreases to some extent.
more savvy as time goes on and they get more personal experience.
**There's an excellent case for Bob the Skull being is actually this to Harry, because Harry (most other people don't know he exists). He's a spirit of his vast degree of knowledge.intellect and Harry's main resource when supernatural things he doesn't know anything about show up.
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* Literature/RaceToTheSun'': [[TheProtagonist Nizhoni]]'s best friend Davery, who loves reading (no wonder, since his father is a librarian), has a great memory, is very Internet-savvy [[spoiler: and his magical weapon that he gets from the Sun is a book]]. Several characters comment that when he grows up, he will probably become a scholar or a medicine man.
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* Literature/RaceToTheSun'': [[TheProtagonist Nizhoni]]'s Nizhoni's best friend Davery, who loves reading (no wonder, since his father is a librarian), has a great memory, is very Internet-savvy [[spoiler: and his magical weapon that he gets from the Sun is a book]]. Several characters comment that when he grows up, he will probably become a scholar or a medicine man.
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Adorkable TRS.
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%% *** Plus her boyfriend, [[{{Geek}} Evan]] [[{{Adorkable}} Tolliver]]. And one-shot love interest [[SmartPeoplePlayChess Kurt]]. Hell, even [[RichBitch Ian]] is said to have a ridiculously high IQ, he's just hampered by his own ego.
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%% *** Plus her boyfriend, [[{{Geek}} Evan]] [[{{Adorkable}} Evan Tolliver]]. And one-shot love interest [[SmartPeoplePlayChess Kurt]]. Hell, even [[RichBitch Ian]] is said to have a ridiculously high IQ, he's just hampered by his own ego.
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%% * Damian and Rephaim from ''Literature/TheHouseOfNight''.
* Beetee in ''[[Literature/TheHungerGames Catching Fire]]'' and ''Mockingjay'', especially because he's from District 3, which makes electronics and explosives.
* Beetee in ''[[Literature/TheHungerGames Catching Fire]]'' and ''Mockingjay'', especially because he's from District 3, which makes electronics and explosives.
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* In ''Literature/TheRadiantDawn'', Rick Sylvan serves as this. He developed the laser Dawn uses, moved satellites into position by hacking non-maintained control systems, got the radio working and partially figured out the attack strategy to go after the undead royals.
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%% * In ''Literature/TheRadiantDawn'', Rick Sylvan serves as this. He developed Brenda from ''[[Literature/TheMazeRunner The Maze Runner Trilogy]]''.
* Annabeth Chase from ''Literature/PercyJacksonAndTheOlympians'' is without a doubt thelaser Dawn uses, moved satellites into position by hacking non-maintained control systems, got smart girl of the radio working group.
%% ** [[TeenGenius Annabeth]] andpartially figured out the attack strategy to go after the undead royals.[[GadgeteerGenius Leo]] from ''Literature/TheHeroesOfOlympus''.
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* Beetee in ''[[Literature/TheHungerGames Catching Fire]]'' and ''Mockingjay'', especially because he's from District 3, which makes electronics and explosives.
%% * Damian and Rephaim from ''Literature/TheHouseOfNight''.
%% * [[TeenGenius Annabeth]] and [[GadgeteerGenius Leo]] from ''Literature/TheHeroesOfOlympus''.
%% * Brenda from ''[[Literature/TheMazeRunner The Maze Runner Trilogy]]''.
%% * Damian and Rephaim from ''Literature/TheHouseOfNight''.
%% * [[TeenGenius Annabeth]] and [[GadgeteerGenius Leo]] from ''Literature/TheHeroesOfOlympus''.
%% * Brenda from ''[[Literature/TheMazeRunner The Maze Runner Trilogy]]''.
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* Beetee in ''[[Literature/TheHungerGames Catching Fire]]'' Literature/RaceToTheSun'': [[TheProtagonist Nizhoni]]'s best friend Davery, who loves reading (no wonder, since his father is a librarian), has a great memory, is very Internet-savvy [[spoiler: and ''Mockingjay'', especially because he's his magical weapon that he gets from District 3, which makes electronics the Sun is a book]]. Several characters comment that when he grows up, he will probably become a scholar or a medicine man.
* In ''Literature/TheRadiantDawn'', Rick Sylvan serves as this. He developed the laser Dawn uses, moved satellites into position by hacking non-maintained control systems, got the radio working andexplosives.
%% * Damian and Rephaim from ''Literature/TheHouseOfNight''.
%% * [[TeenGenius Annabeth]] and [[GadgeteerGenius Leo]] from ''Literature/TheHeroesOfOlympus''.
%% * Brenda from ''[[Literature/TheMazeRunner The Maze Runner Trilogy]]''.partially figured out the attack strategy to go after the undead royals.
* In ''Literature/TheRadiantDawn'', Rick Sylvan serves as this. He developed the laser Dawn uses, moved satellites into position by hacking non-maintained control systems, got the radio working and
%% * Damian and Rephaim from ''Literature/TheHouseOfNight''.
%% * [[TeenGenius Annabeth]] and [[GadgeteerGenius Leo]] from ''Literature/TheHeroesOfOlympus''.
%% * Brenda from ''[[Literature/TheMazeRunner The Maze Runner Trilogy]]''.
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%% * The Scarecrow from ''Literature/TheWonderfulWizardOfOz''.
* Blackberry, of the initial refugee band in ''Literature/WatershipDown''. An amusing variant in that his skillset is basically that of an engineer, except downsized to a rabbit POV; his bright idea -- which becomes the key strategem in the climactic battle -- is that things which float on water can thus be used as transport out of reach of land-based enemies. It's strongly hinted that Fiver, the small seer who doesn't fight, is second smartest.
* Blackberry, of the initial refugee band in ''Literature/WatershipDown''. An amusing variant in that his skillset is basically that of an engineer, except downsized to a rabbit POV; his bright idea -- which becomes the key strategem in the climactic battle -- is that things which float on water can thus be used as transport out of reach of land-based enemies. It's strongly hinted that Fiver, the small seer who doesn't fight, is second smartest.
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%% * ''Literature/The39Clues'' has several:
%% ** TheScarecrow from ''Literature/TheWonderfulWizardOfOz''.
* Blackberry, ofEkaterina branch as a whole.
%% ** Also theinitial refugee band Lucians in ''Literature/WatershipDown''. An amusing variant in that their own scheming way.
%% ** And of course, let's not forget [[ShrinkingViolet Amy]] [[BadassBookworm Cahill]].
%% *** Plus her boyfriend, [[{{Geek}} Evan]] [[{{Adorkable}} Tolliver]]. And one-shot love interest [[SmartPeoplePlayChess Kurt]]. Hell, even [[RichBitch Ian]] is said to have a ridiculously high IQ, he's just hampered by hisskillset is basically that of an engineer, except downsized to a rabbit POV; his bright idea -- which becomes own ego.
* ''Literature/{{Animorphs}}'' arguably divides thekey strategem role between a few different people, depending on what ''sort'' of knowledge you're looking for. TheLancer-ish, BrilliantButLazy [[TheStrategist Marco]] is more of a long-term strategist compared to Jake's field leader, while [[TheHeart Cassie]] is the team's go-to-girl for information on new animal forms. The quiet, reserved Tobias is the team's "eye in the climactic battle -- is sky" due to [[ShapeshifterModeLock taking the form of a hawk.]] Ax, as the only Andalite on the team, obviously knows more about advanced science and other planets than the rest of them...unless he was AsleepInClass on that things which float on water can thus particular day.
* Professor Abraham Van Helsing and Dr John Stuart from ''Literature/{{Dracula}}'', easily the smartest and most educated in TheTeam, but they tend to take a back seat in the combat compared to TheHero Jonathan Harker and TheBigGuy Quincey Morris. Though arguably they overlap with GeniusBruiser at certain points in the novel.
* ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'':
** Harry Dresden seems to beused as transport out this to his allies - not because he's much smarter than his friends, but because he's often the only guy who knows what's going on. He starts to share information with his allies after making a bunch of reach of land-based enemies. It's strongly hinted mistakes that Fiver, still haunt him, and this effect decreases to some extent.
** There's an excellent case for Bob thesmall seer who doesn't fight, Skull being this to Harry, because of his vast degree of knowledge.
* Deconstructed in the ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}: {{Literature/Eisenhorn}}'' novel trilogy, where the savant Ueber Aemos issecond smartest.the walking databank he is because of a "meme-virus" that makes him compulsively pursue knowledge, culminating in [[spoiler: memorising the [[TomeOfEldritchLore Malus Codicum]]]].
%% ** The
* Blackberry, of
%% ** Also the
%% ** And of course, let's not forget [[ShrinkingViolet Amy]] [[BadassBookworm Cahill]].
%% *** Plus her boyfriend, [[{{Geek}} Evan]] [[{{Adorkable}} Tolliver]]. And one-shot love interest [[SmartPeoplePlayChess Kurt]]. Hell, even [[RichBitch Ian]] is said to have a ridiculously high IQ, he's just hampered by his
* ''Literature/{{Animorphs}}'' arguably divides the
* Professor Abraham Van Helsing and Dr John Stuart from ''Literature/{{Dracula}}'', easily the smartest and most educated in TheTeam, but they tend to take a back seat in the combat compared to TheHero Jonathan Harker and TheBigGuy Quincey Morris. Though arguably they overlap with GeniusBruiser at certain points in the novel.
* ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'':
** Harry Dresden seems to be
** There's an excellent case for Bob the
* Deconstructed in the ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}: {{Literature/Eisenhorn}}'' novel trilogy, where the savant Ueber Aemos is
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%% * Kirsty and sometimes Yo-less from ''Literature/JohnnyMaxwellTrilogy''.
%% * Kirsty and sometimes Yo-less from ''Literature/JohnnyMaxwellTrilogy''.
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* Deconstructed Albert in the ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}: {{Literature/Eisenhorn}}'' novel trilogy, where the savant Ueber Aemos ''Literature/FishInATree'' is the walking databank he is because a very intelligent person. He often knows rather obscure facts.
* In ''Literature/GalaxyOfFear'', [[RobotBuddy DV-9]] starts off in this kind ofa "meme-virus" role, though all characters tend to know or be familiar with ''something'' that makes him compulsively pursue knowledge, culminating in [[spoiler: memorising the [[TomeOfEldritchLore Malus Codicum]]]].
%% * Kirstyothers don't, and sometimes Yo-less from ''Literature/JohnnyMaxwellTrilogy''.even BookDumb Zak is fairly intelligent. By the end of the series, while Uncle Hoole knows more in general this role is largely taken by Tash, who is studious and tends to think more and plan, compared to Zak who does more reacting.
* In ''Literature/GalaxyOfFear'', [[RobotBuddy DV-9]] starts off in this kind of
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* Mat from the ''[[Literature/TheWheelOfTime Wheel of Time]]'' is an odd example of this because he's not very scholarly at all, maybe even BookDumb. But put him in charge of an army or a tight spot you'll find out why he's one of [[TheChosenOne Rand's]] main [[TheStrategist advisors]] and why his name was [[TheTrickster practically a curse in his home town]]. But he is very much the sneaky [[TheLancer lancer]] role.
%% * Philiby in ''Literature/KingdomKeepers'', though Maybeck is noted as being good with computers in the first.
* ''Literature/{{Animorphs}}'' arguably divides the role between a few different people, depending on what ''sort'' of knowledge you're looking for. TheLancer-ish, BrilliantButLazy [[TheStrategist Marco]] is more of a long-term strategist compared to Jake's field leader, while [[TheHeart Cassie]] is the team's go-to-girl for information on new animal forms. The quiet, reserved Tobias is the team's "eye in the sky" due to [[ShapeshifterModeLock taking the form of a hawk.]] Ax, as the only Andalite on the team, obviously knows more about advanced science and other planets than the rest of them...unless he was AsleepInClass on that particular day.
%% * Philiby in ''Literature/KingdomKeepers'', though Maybeck is noted as being good with computers in the first.
* ''Literature/{{Animorphs}}'' arguably divides the role between a few different people, depending on what ''sort'' of knowledge you're looking for. TheLancer-ish, BrilliantButLazy [[TheStrategist Marco]] is more of a long-term strategist compared to Jake's field leader, while [[TheHeart Cassie]] is the team's go-to-girl for information on new animal forms. The quiet, reserved Tobias is the team's "eye in the sky" due to [[ShapeshifterModeLock taking the form of a hawk.]] Ax, as the only Andalite on the team, obviously knows more about advanced science and other planets than the rest of them...unless he was AsleepInClass on that particular day.
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%% * ''Literature/The39Clues'' has several:
%% ** The Ekaterina branch as a whole.
** Also the Lucians in their own scheming way.
%% ** And of course, let's not forget [[ShrinkingViolet Amy]] [[BadassBookworm Cahill]].
%% *** Plus her boyfriend, [[{{Geek}} Evan]] [[{{Adorkable}} Tolliver]]. And one-shot love interest [[SmartPeoplePlayChess Kurt]]. Hell, even [[RichBitch Ian]] is said to have a ridiculously high IQ, he's just hampered by his own ego.
* Mention must be made of polymath, weapon-maker (and namer), PerkyGoth, occasional Amazon and all-around bright girl Dess (Desdsemona, in full) of the ''Literature/{{midnighters}}'' trilogy. You've never ''met'' anyone as good at maths - or at applying it - as Dess.
* Thomas from ''{{Literature/Malevil}}''. He's a college educated student of science in a rural region of France. Skeptical and an atheist to boot.
%% ** The Ekaterina branch as a whole.
** Also the Lucians in their own scheming way.
%% ** And of course, let's not forget [[ShrinkingViolet Amy]] [[BadassBookworm Cahill]].
%% *** Plus her boyfriend, [[{{Geek}} Evan]] [[{{Adorkable}} Tolliver]]. And one-shot love interest [[SmartPeoplePlayChess Kurt]]. Hell, even [[RichBitch Ian]] is said to have a ridiculously high IQ, he's just hampered by his own ego.
* Mention must be made of polymath, weapon-maker (and namer), PerkyGoth, occasional Amazon and all-around bright girl Dess (Desdsemona, in full) of the ''Literature/{{midnighters}}'' trilogy. You've never ''met'' anyone as good at maths - or at applying it - as Dess.
* Thomas from ''{{Literature/Malevil}}''. He's a college educated student of science in a rural region of France. Skeptical and an atheist to boot.
%% * Kirsty and sometimes Yo-less from ''Literature/JohnnyMaxwellTrilogy''.
* ''Literature/JourneyToChaos'': Nolien is the brains of the Team Four novices because he is TheMedic in a verse where HealingMagicIsTheHardest and also their tactian when [[TheLeader Basilard]] isn't around.
%% * Philiby in ''Literature/KingdomKeepers'', though Maybeck is noted as being good with computers in the first.
* Thomas from ''{{Literature/Malevil}}''. He's a college educated student of science in a rural region of France. Skeptical and an atheist to boot.
* ''Literature/JourneyToChaos'': Nolien is the brains of the Team Four novices because he is TheMedic in a verse where HealingMagicIsTheHardest and also their tactian when [[TheLeader Basilard]] isn't around.
%% * Philiby in ''Literature/KingdomKeepers'', though Maybeck is noted as being good with computers in the first.
* Thomas from ''{{Literature/Malevil}}''. He's a college educated student of science in a rural region of France. Skeptical and an atheist to boot.
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* ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'':
** Harry Dresden seems to be this to his allies - not because he's much smarter than his friends, but because he's often the only guy who knows what's going on. He starts to share information with his allies after making a bunch of mistakes that still haunt him, and this effect decreases to some extent.
** There's an excellent case for Bob the Skull being this to Harry, because of his vast degree of knowledge.
* Beetle in ''Literature/SeptimusHeap''. While lacking both Septimus's '''Magykal''' powers and Jenna's speed, he's quite versed in knowledge of '''Magyk''' and other arcane matters.
** Harry Dresden seems to be this to his allies - not because he's much smarter than his friends, but because he's often the only guy who knows what's going on. He starts to share information with his allies after making a bunch of mistakes that still haunt him, and this effect decreases to some extent.
** There's an excellent case for Bob the Skull being this to Harry, because of his vast degree of knowledge.
* Beetle in ''Literature/SeptimusHeap''. While lacking both Septimus's '''Magykal''' powers and Jenna's speed, he's quite versed in knowledge of '''Magyk''' and other arcane matters.
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* ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'':
** Harry Dresden seems toMention must be this to his allies - not because he's much smarter than his friends, but because he's often made of polymath, weapon-maker (and namer), PerkyGoth, occasional Amazon and all-around bright girl Dess (Desdsemona, in full) of the only guy who knows what's going on. He starts to share information with his allies after making a bunch of mistakes that still haunt him, and this effect decreases to some extent.
** There's an excellent case for Bob the Skull being this to Harry, because of his vast degree of knowledge.
* Beetle in ''Literature/SeptimusHeap''. While lacking both Septimus's '''Magykal''' powers and Jenna's speed, he's quite versed in knowledge of '''Magyk''' and other arcane matters.''Literature/{{midnighters}}'' trilogy. You've never ''met'' anyone as good at maths - or at applying it - as Dess.
** Harry Dresden seems to
** There's an excellent case for Bob the Skull being this to Harry, because of his vast degree of knowledge.
* Beetle in ''Literature/SeptimusHeap''. While lacking both Septimus's '''Magykal''' powers and Jenna's speed, he's quite versed in knowledge of '''Magyk''' and other arcane matters.
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* In ''Literature/GalaxyOfFear'', [[RobotBuddy DV-9]] starts off in this kind of role, though all characters tend to know or be familiar with ''something'' that the others don't, and even BookDumb Zak is fairly intelligent. By the end of the series, while Uncle Hoole knows more in general this role is largely taken by Tash, who is studious and tends to think more and plan, compared to Zak who does more reacting.
* ''Literature/XWingSeries'': While most members of Wraith Squadron are smart in their own way, Voort "Piggy" saBinring takes the cake in terms of sheer intellectual ability. He can calculate hyperspace routes in his head, coordinates dogfights while in the middle of them, and when [[spoiler: taking over command of the Wraiths, he came up with a perfect plan to bring down a corrupt general that impressed [[TheChessmaster Face Loran]] himself]]. The kicker? He's a ''[[DumbMuscle Gamorrean]]''.
* ''Literature/XWingSeries'': While most members of Wraith Squadron are smart in their own way, Voort "Piggy" saBinring takes the cake in terms of sheer intellectual ability. He can calculate hyperspace routes in his head, coordinates dogfights while in the middle of them, and when [[spoiler: taking over command of the Wraiths, he came up with a perfect plan to bring down a corrupt general that impressed [[TheChessmaster Face Loran]] himself]]. The kicker? He's a ''[[DumbMuscle Gamorrean]]''.
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%% * Jem Carstairs from ''Literature/TheInfernalDevices''.
* ''Literature/VampireAcademy'':
** Lissa Dragomir has excellent and consistently high grades. [[spoiler:She later uses her intellect to investigate a regicide and simultaneously work on the mental challenges presented to candidates in the running to become the Moroi monarch. She does well on both fronts]].
** Sydney Sage is multilingual, a car geek, interested in classical architecture, skilled in using computers. All as a teenager.
* ''Literature/VampireAcademy'':
** Lissa Dragomir has excellent and consistently high grades. [[spoiler:She later uses her intellect to investigate a regicide and simultaneously work on the mental challenges presented to candidates in the running to become the Moroi monarch. She does well on both fronts]].
** Sydney Sage is multilingual, a car geek, interested in classical architecture, skilled in using computers. All as a teenager.
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* ''Literature/JourneyToChaos'': Nolien is the brains of the Team Four novices because he is TheMedic in a verse where HealingMagicIsTheHardest and also their tactian when [[TheLeader Basilard]] isn't around.
* In the AmateurSleuth group that is ''Literature/TanteiTeamKZJikenNote'', Uesugi ([[GoodWithNumbers math]]) and Kozuka (Social and Natural sciences) take turns for this role.
* Albert in ''Literature/FishInATree'' is a very intelligent person. He often knows rather obscure facts.
* In the AmateurSleuth group that is ''Literature/TanteiTeamKZJikenNote'', Uesugi ([[GoodWithNumbers math]]) and Kozuka (Social and Natural sciences) take turns for this role.
* Albert in ''Literature/FishInATree'' is a very intelligent person. He often knows rather obscure facts.
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* ''Literature/JourneyToChaos'': Nolien Annabeth Chase from ''Literature/PercyJacksonAndTheOlympians'' is without a doubt the brains smart girl of the Team Four novices because he is TheMedic in a verse where HealingMagicIsTheHardest and also their tactian when [[TheLeader Basilard]] isn't around.
* In the AmateurSleuth group that is ''Literature/TanteiTeamKZJikenNote'', Uesugi ([[GoodWithNumbers math]]) and Kozuka (Social and Natural sciences) take turns for this role.
* Albert in ''Literature/FishInATree'' is a very intelligent person. He often knows rather obscure facts.group.
* In the AmateurSleuth group that is ''Literature/TanteiTeamKZJikenNote'', Uesugi ([[GoodWithNumbers math]]) and Kozuka (Social and Natural sciences) take turns for this role.
* Albert in ''Literature/FishInATree'' is a very intelligent person. He often knows rather obscure facts.
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* Annabeth Chase from ''Literature/PercyJacksonAndTheOlympians'' is without a doubt the smart girl of the group.
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* Simon Lewis from ''Franchise/TheShadowhunterChronicles'' is the smartest member of the group from shadowhunters.
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* Annabeth Chase from ''Literature/PercyJacksonAndTheOlympians'' is without a doubt the smart girl Beetle in ''Literature/SeptimusHeap''. While lacking both Septimus's '''Magykal''' powers and Jenna's speed, he's quite versed in knowledge of the group.
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* Simon Lewis from ''Franchise/TheShadowhunterChronicles'' is the smartest member of the group fromshadowhunters.Shadowhunters.
* In the AmateurSleuth group that is ''Literature/TanteiTeamKZJikenNote'', Uesugi ([[GoodWithNumbers math]]) and Kozuka (Social and Natural sciences) take turns for this role.
* ''Literature/VampireAcademy'':
** Lissa Dragomir has excellent and consistently high grades. [[spoiler:She later uses her intellect to investigate a regicide and simultaneously work on the mental challenges presented to candidates in the running to become the Moroi monarch. She does well on both fronts]].
** Sydney Sage is multilingual, a car geek, interested in classical architecture, skilled in using computers. All as a teenager.
* Blackberry, of the initial refugee band in ''Literature/WatershipDown''. An amusing variant in that his skillset is basically that of an engineer, except downsized to a rabbit POV; his bright idea -- which becomes the key strategem in the climactic battle -- is that things which float on water can thus be used as transport out of reach of land-based enemies. It's strongly hinted that Fiver, the small seer who doesn't fight, is second smartest.
* Mat from the ''[[Literature/TheWheelOfTime Wheel of Time]]'' is an odd example of this because he's not very scholarly at all, maybe even BookDumb. But put him in charge of an army or a tight spot you'll find out why he's one of [[TheChosenOne Rand's]] main [[TheStrategist advisors]] and why his name was [[TheTrickster practically a curse in his home town]]. But he is very much the sneaky [[TheLancer lancer]] role.
%% * The Scarecrow from ''Literature/TheWonderfulWizardOfOz''.
* ''Literature/XWingSeries'': While most members of Wraith Squadron are smart in their own way, Voort "Piggy" saBinring takes the cake in terms of sheer intellectual ability. He can calculate hyperspace routes in his head, coordinates dogfights while in the middle of them, and when [[spoiler: taking over command of the Wraiths, he came up with a perfect plan to bring down a corrupt general that impressed [[TheChessmaster Face Loran]] himself]]. The kicker? He's a ''[[DumbMuscle Gamorrean]]''.
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* In the AmateurSleuth group that is ''Literature/TanteiTeamKZJikenNote'', Uesugi ([[GoodWithNumbers math]]) and Kozuka (Social and Natural sciences) take turns for this role.
* ''Literature/VampireAcademy'':
** Lissa Dragomir has excellent and consistently high grades. [[spoiler:She later uses her intellect to investigate a regicide and simultaneously work on the mental challenges presented to candidates in the running to become the Moroi monarch. She does well on both fronts]].
** Sydney Sage is multilingual, a car geek, interested in classical architecture, skilled in using computers. All as a teenager.
* Blackberry, of the initial refugee band in ''Literature/WatershipDown''. An amusing variant in that his skillset is basically that of an engineer, except downsized to a rabbit POV; his bright idea -- which becomes the key strategem in the climactic battle -- is that things which float on water can thus be used as transport out of reach of land-based enemies. It's strongly hinted that Fiver, the small seer who doesn't fight, is second smartest.
* Mat from the ''[[Literature/TheWheelOfTime Wheel of Time]]'' is an odd example of this because he's not very scholarly at all, maybe even BookDumb. But put him in charge of an army or a tight spot you'll find out why he's one of [[TheChosenOne Rand's]] main [[TheStrategist advisors]] and why his name was [[TheTrickster practically a curse in his home town]]. But he is very much the sneaky [[TheLancer lancer]] role.
%% * The Scarecrow from ''Literature/TheWonderfulWizardOfOz''.
* ''Literature/XWingSeries'': While most members of Wraith Squadron are smart in their own way, Voort "Piggy" saBinring takes the cake in terms of sheer intellectual ability. He can calculate hyperspace routes in his head, coordinates dogfights while in the middle of them, and when [[spoiler: taking over command of the Wraiths, he came up with a perfect plan to bring down a corrupt general that impressed [[TheChessmaster Face Loran]] himself]]. The kicker? He's a ''[[DumbMuscle Gamorrean]]''.
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* Simon Lewis from ''Franchise/TheShadowhunterChronicles'' is the smartest member of the group from shadowhunters.
* Simon Lewis from ''Franchise/TheShadowhunterChronicles'' is the smartest member of the group from shadowhunters.
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* ''Literature/RaceToTheSun'': [[TheProtagonist Nizhoni]]'s best friend Davery, who loves reading (no wonder, since his father is a librarian), has a great memory, is very Internet-savvy [[spoiler: and his magical weapon that he gets from the Sun is a book]]. Several characters comment that when he grows up, he will probably become a scholar or a medicine man.
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* RamaII: All the scientist astronauts, which they get to prove when they variously become lost aboard the spaceship, and get to interact with other sentients in tense situations.
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**Among them, Nicole figures out the mystery and Richard hacks into an alien computer to secure materials (and because he could).
**Among them, Nicole figures out the mystery and Richard hacks into an alien computer to secure materials (and because he could).
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* Albert in ''Literature/FishInATree'' is a very intelligent person. He often knows rather obscure facts.