Opera - Forest Gnomes

Opera are shy, reclusive vivaxi who live in small communties deep in the forest. They are friendly with the skogsalver, as well as having open relations with nearby fey. They also interact freely with their cousins, the rock gnomes.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Opera are anatomically indistinguishable from their cousins the rock gnomes.

Genetics and Reproduction

Opera reproduce sexually. Despite their apparent similarity, opera cannot reproduce with rock gnomes.

Growth Rate & Stages

Opera live deep in the forests, as far from "civilization" as possible.

Dietary Needs and Habits

Opera are ominvorous, living on tubers, truffles and mushrooms, berries, herbs, and nuts, supplemented with the meat of forest birds. They rarely eat fish or red meat, but will do so when necessary.

Additional Information

Facial characteristics

Female opera look more or less like tiny human women. Adult males develop broad, bulbous noses, thick facial hair, and bushy eyebrows; females do not exhibit these traits.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Opera skin coloration is tan or brown and their hair is usually sandy in color, though about a quarter of the population has some form of ginger hair, ranging from light orange to auburn to flaming red.

Perception and Sensory Capabilities

Adapted to warrens and burrows, opera have some ability to see in dim light and darkness.

Proper Common Name

Opera

Other Common Name(s)

Wood Gnomes, Green Gnomes, Forest Gnomes, Little Men of the Wood

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Vivaxi

Scientific Name

Animalia chordata mammalia primates xuldae vivaxi opera

Opera Traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Intelligence score increases by 2, and your Dexterity increases by 1.

Age

Gnomes mature at the same rate humans do, and most are expected to settle down into an adult life by around age 40. They can live 350 to almost 500 years.

Size

Gnomes are between 3 and 4 feet tall and average about 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 saving throws against magic.

Natural Illusionist

You know the minor illusion cantrip. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for it.

Speak with Small Beasts

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.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write the dialect of Gnomish native to your home, as well as the Common language in the region where the campaign starts.