The Book Of Gnomes

Not much is known about The Book of Gnomes besides its apparent malignant nature. The only known survivor of The Book of Gnomes is Michael's mom.
The Book of Gnomes is a compendium of lore and knowledge about gnomes. It includes information on their history, culture, and society. The book is divided into sections, each devoted to a different aspect of gnome life. The sections include "The Nature of Gnomes", "Gnome Society", "Gnome Religion", "Gnome Drafting" and "Gnome Magic".
Also known as the Gnome Tome, it is a powerful artifact created by the ancient gnomes. It is said to hold the secrets of the universe and the gnomes' knowledge of magic. The tome is said to be indestructible and can only be opened by the gnomes' magical touch. The tome is said to be filled with dangerous and powerful spells that can be used for good or evil or neutral.