Gnome
The little man began to design, his pencil drew lines over and over , finally the design was finished.
"The Gnome Steam Cannon mark fifteen is designed, tell the Legion commander that the Dwarves can have the plans tomorrow,". his face pulled itself into a smile as he handed the plans to the human runner, who turned and ran. With his Imperial obligations met the Gnome Inventor pulled his Game Master cube out and began placing blocks, virtually, to make himself a new wall, "By the Circle, I love this game,". he muttered.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
see D&D 5th Edition for more details and Breton naming systems.
Masculine names
see D&D 5th Edition for more details and Breton naming systems.
Unisex names
see D&D 5th Edition for more details and Breton naming systems.
Family names
see D&D 5th Edition for more details and Breton naming systems.
Other names
see D&D 5th Edition for more details and Breton naming systems.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Gnome, Millessian, Elvish.
Culture and cultural heritage
Overly imaginative, fun loving, joke making, capable of creating devices and then wondering what they do.
Shared customary codes and values
Someone has invited you to their home, you should bring them a gift. You are hosting a group of friends, you should give them a gift. generosity and fun are shared values.
Average technological level
highest.
Common Etiquette rules
Gifts should be given often, and accepted with thanks. never judge a gift, always find a use for it.
Common Dress code
trousers and shirts, with good supple shoes are usual, though they will wear whatever they feel suits the situation. or something to get a laugh.
Art & Architecture
they do not go for portraits or landscapes, but they love abstract decoration on objects.
Common Customs, traditions and rituals
Gift exchange is big, so is a Joke exchange, where families try to outdo each other in Prank wars.
Birth & Baptismal Rites
Born in a gnome hospital the babe will be introduced to family as soon as possible.
Coming of Age Rites
Publish a book, make a useful device, or master a craft and you will be considered an adult.
Funerary and Memorial customs
A gnome who dies will be buried, eventually, a week long celebration of their life will be held, and all who enter must say somethng to the corpse, who lies in state, and drink with the family.
Common Taboos
tears are private things, never cry in public.
Common Myths and Legends
they have tales of "Little Man" who was a gnome given to pranking powerful people, and escaping by derring do or outsmarting opponents.
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
Items are covered in etching, clothes have metal in them, metal has gems imbedded, and faces are smiling symmetrically.
Gender Ideals
there is too little time to apportion tasks to specific genders. Males are more likely to design Transport and Weaponry, females are more likely to design communication/entertainment devices and time saving instruments.
Courtship Ideals
Two Gnomes have fun together, until they realize they have more fun together than when they are apart.
Relationship Ideals
a balanced partnership is the only way that works for Gnomes.
Major organizations
Millessian Empire rules them and has integrated them into the people of the Civilization.
Church of the Circle has taught them about the Gods.
Artificer's Guild. this is their second home.
Parent ethnicities
Related Organizations
Related Items
Related Locations
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