Gnomes (Aetheric Realms)

Gnomes are humanoid creations of Siccadan and, now, Nixis
==Description==
Gnomes are short, curious creatures who have an innate connection with language. 
==History==
Gnomes came to being when Siccadan furiously wrote down every word in existance. As he wrote, words began to dance around him, and eventually took form as Gnomes. Siccadan was pleased with his creation, and began to teach them, and for a time, the gnomes expanded.
Eventually, Siccadan left the world for a time, and the gnomes were largely forgotten. Then two gnomes, Sneak and Quiet, went to the Loremasters' keep to find new words for their people, and accidentally created the god Nixis. Nixis has now adopted the gnomes as his own, and watches over them until Siccadan returns.
==Important Settlements==
Babble
Babble is the main city of the Gnomes, settled in and among the trees of the Whispering Woods. It has an ancient portal to the Feywyld at its center, and has several other smaller villages around it. Two are...
Adjective
A small village for those gnomes who wish to lead more contemplative lives.
Rush
Another small village, this time for those who want to live life quickly.
Diaspora
A village of gnomes living on the back of the Zataran, Chukwa. Designed to be a failsafe if all else goes badly.
==Society==
All Gnomes have an inherent love of Language and of Nature. Gnomes use badgers as domesticated pets for a variety of tasks. All villages are run by a Speak, and each individual Gnome takes on a name that corresponds to his duties and roles.
==Names==
Gnomes are named after words, or rather, they take as a name a word that describes them well. As such, there are no real male/female name distinctions.
Names: Speak, Read, Sneak, Quiet, Run, Hardy, Alphabet...
==Gnome Stats==
Average Height: 3'4" - 3'8"
Average Weight: 50 - 75 pounds
Ability Scores: +2 Intelligence, +2 Charisma
Size: Small
Speed: 5 squares
Vision: Darkvision
Languages: Common; choice of two others.
Skill Bonuses: +2 Stealth, +2 Dungeoneering/Nature/History/Arcana/Religion (pick one)
Natural Helper: On an aid another action for a knowledge skill check, a success adds +4 instead of +2 to the roll.
Not Buying it: Gnomes get +5 against any illusion or bluff check.
==Classes==
Gnomes can be Bards, Clerics and Rogues
==Techs==
Architecture(Natural), Badger Domestication, Healing, Literacy, Alchemy, Silverworking, Poisons, gNoth manufacturing.
Category:ARRaces