Gnome
The Beginning
The gnomes on the mainland came with the Fairies and the Eladrin. They came in small groups on small boats, riding small winds and small waves. On an opposing coastline where the land juts out as a peninsula, the groups landed and disembarked. Those who landed called the land Fae’sinya . For most of the gnomes, they followed along with the eladrin and the fairy, forming groups of shared communities. While the eladrin fell into their roles as protectors, the gnomes became the builders and busybees, allowing the fairies to be the life and joy of the shared communities. Amongst the communities, gnomes fill a majority of the professional roles: builders, gardeners, set-up and teardown for festivals, merchants and traders, and administrative roles.The Gnome People
Though a majority of gnomes attend to the non-combative roles, there are, of course, those that explore outside of tradition, yearning for adventure and to be protectors for their people. Some gnomes travel the roving seasonal eladrin caravans, joining in their shows and the daily things that need to be done to support them.Basic Information
Biological Traits
Ability Score Increase
Your Intelligence score increases by 2.
Size
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 saving throws against magic.
Genetics and Reproduction
Adult gnomes have an average fertility rate. Without attempts to prevent conception, gnomes are likely to reproduce from sexual relations. Additionally, they have a low to low-moderate chance for multiple births. An adult gnome is able to conceive a child from 17 to 80 years. Because of the early end to their ability to give birth to a child, gnomes tend to establish families early.
Growth Rate & Stages
| Gnome Years | Gnome Events |
|---|---|
| -9 months | Gestation period of a gnome. |
| 0 to 1 year | Baby stage. |
| 1 to 2 | Toddler stage. |
| 2 to 4 | Advanced toddler stage; language development from simple to intermediate. |
| 4 to 11 | Child stage; traditional and local teachings begin. |
| 12 to 17 | Puberty. |
| 17 to 18 | Full adult height. End of puberty. Mature appearance. Childbearing possible. |
| 18 | End of formal studies. Start of advanced teenage / young adult ages. |
| 20 | Formal age of adulthood. Customary rites of passage. |
| 30 to 40 | Height of child-bearing fertility. |
| 70 to 90 | Child-bearing capability significantly declines at this age for gnomes. |
| 90 to 110 | Middle aged. |
| 120 | Old age. |
| 180 | Venerable. Significantly increased mortality rate from this age. |
| 200 | Maximum age possible. Mortality determined for PCs at 180 plus 2d10 years. |
Civilization and Culture
Major Language Groups and Dialects
Common and Gnomish
Common Myths and Legends
The gnomes, much like the Eladrin and the Fairies, worship Yva, God of Nature, Tellera, God of Sex, and Daylee, God of Emotions.
Lifespan
200 years
Average Height
3-4 feet
Average Weight
50 pounds
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