Gnomes

Like the humans of the Halruaalan Magisterium, gnomes hold an innate curiosity and desire for invention and innovation. As such, although descendants of fey creatures many Gnomes are held in high regard by the Human wizards (especially in House Hanover). Much of Halruaal's advancements in magic and technology are due to the experimentation of gnomes - which properly funneled can create wonders. Unfortunately, experimentation and advancement urged without ethical creation have produced horrors too gruesome to comprehend... for more on that, one could safely ask the city elves.

Basic Information

Anatomy

A gnome’s energy and enthusiasm for living shines through every inch of his or her tiny body. Gnomes average slightly over 3 feet tall and weigh 40 to 45 pounds. Their faces are usually adorned with broad smiles (beneath their prodigious noses), and their bright eyes shine with excitement.

Biological Traits

Your character gains the following traits:

• Ability Score Increase: Your Intelligence increases by 2.
• Size: Your size is small
• Speed: Your base speed is 25 ft.
• Darkvision: You can see in dim light within 60ft as if it were bright light, and darkness as if it were dim light. You can't discern color in the darkness, only shade of grey.
• Gnome Cunning: You have advantage on all intelligence, wisdom, and charisma saves required by magical effects.
• Languages: You can speak, read, and write Common and Dwarven

In addition, they gain the traits of one of the two subraces, the Forest Gnomes or the Rock Gnomes:

Forest Gnomes

Rock Gnomes

Ability Score Increase: Your Dexterity increase by 1 Natural Illusionist: You know the minor illusion cantrip Speak with Beast: Through sounds and gestures, you can communicate simple ideas with small or smaller beasts. Forest gnomes love animals and often keep squirrels, badgers, rabbits, moles, woodpeckers, and other creatures as beloved pets.

Ability Score increase: Your Constitution Score increase by 1 Artificer's lore: Whenever you make an Intelligence (History) check related to magic items, alchemical objects, or technological devices, you can add twice your proficiency bonus, instead of any proficiency bonus you normally apply. Tinkerer: You have proficiency with artisan's tools (tinker's tools). Using those tools, you can spend 1 hour and 10 gp worth of materials to construct a Tiny clockwork device (AC 5, 1 hp). The device ceases to function after 24 hours (unless you spend 1 hour repairing it to keep the device functioning), or when you use your action to dismantle it; at that time, you can reclaim the materials used to create it. Vou can have up to three such devices active at a time. When you create a device, choose one of the following options: Clockwork Toy: This toy is a clockwork animal, monster, or person, such as a frog, mouse, bird, dragon, or soldier. When placed on the ground, the toy moves 5 feet across the ground on each of your turns in a random direction. It makes noises as appropriate to the creature it represents. Flame Starter: The device produces a miniature flame, which you can use to light a candle, torch, or campfire. Using the device requires your action. Music Box: When opened, this music box plays a single song at a moderate volume. The box stops playing when it reaches the song's end or when it is closed

Genetics and Reproduction

Like most of the races, Gnome reproduce physically and carry children to term.

Growth Rate & Stages

Gnomes mature at the same rate humans do, but live significantly longer.  Most to transition into adult life by around age 40. their prime is reached around 75 and mid life is usually 125 to 175.  Senior status comes into being around 200.  Your average Gnome can live anywhere from 250 to 300 years.

Ecology and Habitats

like humans they can live almost anywhere so long as they have their creature comforts.

Additional Information

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Gnomes can be found in every region, though most are northerners under House Hanover.

Average Intelligence

Superior intelligence.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

like Dwarves, Gnomes have evolved to see in the dark corners of the world.  Your average gnome also have developed a strong resistance to magic that can affect their minds, wills, and spirits. 

Civilization and Culture

Major Organizations

Most Gnomes Exist under House Hanover

Major Language Groups and Dialects

Common and Dwarvish.

Lifespan

250 years

Average Height

Gnomes are between 3 and 4 feet tall

Average Weight

40lbs

Average Physique

Moderate but small physique.

Geographic Distribution

• The Dytika Isle region
• The Heartlands Region
• The North Region
• The Northeast Region
• The Sekhemti Region

Related Ethnicities

• Ashlander
• Heartlander
• Keildener
• Necobian
• Northerner
• Plain-Dweller