The Drudoth Gnomes
Just South of the Seven Golden Mountains is a thick forest where the Drudoth, or Forest Gnomes, live. Drudoth Gnome homes are typically dug underground almost like rodent-burrowed tunnels. Drudoths have a deep connection with nature, continually learning from the land and its creatures. Their connection with animals allows the two to communicate well and the animals treat the Drudoth like neighbors. If unwanted strangers come toward a Drudoth neighborhood, the animals rush to warn them miles before the intruders find their way to the settlement. Drudoths also have an affinity for illusory magic. This magic keeps the Drudoth capital, Druna, from being discovered by anyone other than trusted folk. Drudoths use their innovative drive to further their illusionary talents, make gardens and organic sculptures, and craft beautiful gemstone pieces.
Creating a Drudoth Gnome
Gnome Traits
Ability Score Increase. Your Intelligence score increases by 2.Age. Gnomes mature at the same rate as humans, and most are expected to settle into adult life around the age of 40. They can live to 350 years on average, but it's not too uncommon for them to reach 500 years of age.
Alignment. Gnomes are generally Good. Those who tend towards Law are sages, engineers, researchers, scholars, investigators, or inventors. Those who tend towards Chaos are often minstrels, tricksters, wanderers, or fanciful jewelers. Gnomes are light-hearted, and even the tricksters amongst them favor harmless pranks over vicious schemes.
Size. Gnomes are between 3 and 4 feet tall and weigh around 40 pounds. Your size is Small.
Speed. Your base walking speed is 25 feet.
Darkvision. Accustomed to life underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
Gnome Cunning. You have Advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saves against magic.
Languages. You can read, speak, and write Common and Gnomish.
Drudoth Traits
Ability Score Increase. Your Dexterity score increases by 1.Natural Illusionist. You know the Minor Illusion cantrip. Intelligence is your spellcasting modifier for it.
Speak with Small Beasts. Through sound and gestures, you may communicate simple ideas with Small or smaller beasts.
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