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Traversing the Marrow Valley, we were surprised by the sight of gnomes in the town of Hopperduque, as we had not seen any since arriving on the shores of Wildemounte; Nevertheless, gnomes continue their carefree thoguh diligent lifestyle here, working during the day and holding raucous feasts during the night, much to the enoyment of my companions.

— Sofiya de Rolo in "Explorations of Wildemounte"

G nomes are not native to Wildemount, and are relatively uncommon even in an age of swift boats from Marquet and flying airships from Tal'Dorei. They hail from the distant continent of Issylra and were largely content to remain there after the Calamity. In lands inhabited by people taller and stronger than them, gnomes often resort to living exclusively among other gnomes for their own security. This attitude has kept the gnomes of Wildemount safe for generations, but it has also instilled many gnomish societies with a pernicious strain of xenophobia.

gnome inventors are renowned for their cunning and innovation