Gnome

Like other species, gnomes in the world of Edyleine come in several varieties. The two best known are the Ghalmardi and Igonian. Both have their own nation in southern Ruencia, but are found in groups in lands beyond. All gnomes are around 1 ½ to 2ft (.45 to .6 m) tall. Their natural hair and eye colors can be of any color of the rainbow. Their skin tones tend towards wooden tones, light yellow to umber, with the tone darkening to mahogany as they age. They can live for hundreds of years, though their physical deterioration at extreme ages is pronounced. Both Ghalmardi and Igonian gnomes are the same species, just with different philosophies. In fact gnomes from one community can be kicked to the other.
==Ghalmardi==
The Ghalmardi are intimately close to nature. It is the Ghalmardi way to completely adapt to nature as much as possible, taking only what is sustainable. They make friends with animals, and tend towards vegetarianism. Ghalmardi gnomes craft their homes from nature, living in large mushrooms or inside of trees in which they have made room for themselves with magic that they say gains the cooperation of the natural spirits. They are understandably resistant to large settlements, but will vigorously defend what is theirs making use of their natural friends. They have a reputation for indulgence in hallucinogenic herbs and fungi. They have the typical gnomish tendency towards Illusionary magic. Ghalmardi society has a raging hatred towards all goblinoids and will seek to destroy them if possible.
===GURPS Game Rules===
Ghalmardi gnome: [47] SM-2; ST -5[-50]; DX +2 [40]; IQ +2 [40]; HT +1 [10]; Per +1 [5]; Basic Move -2 [-10]; Animal Empathy [5], Green Thumb 1 [5];  Extended Lifespan 2 [4]; Magery 0 [5]; Magery 1(Animal, Illusion and Creation, Plant -20%) [8]; Intolerance (goblinoids) [-10]; Sense of Duty (Nature) [-15]. Other common characteristics include a degree of the Animal Friend (or Beastmaster) Talent [5/level], Addiction to Hallucinogenic [varies], and Vow (Vegetarianism) [-5].
==Ignonian==
Igonian gnomes are more industrious and inventive. They still retain a healthy respect for nature but consider living inside of a plant dreadfully quaint. They tend towards tightly built settlements and cities. Like all gnomes, they tend towards Illusionary magic. While not above enjoying a bit of a smoke, the Igonians don't indulge in herbal recreation as much as the Ghalmardi and regard goblinoids in a more practical manner. Igonian gnomes are naturally talented in one way or another.
===GURPS Game Rules===
Igonian gnome: [60] SM-2; ST -5 [-50]; DX +2 [40]; IQ+2 [40]; HT +1 [10]; Per +1 [5]; Basic Move -2 [-10]; Extended Lifespan 2 [4]; Magery 0 [5]; Magery +1 (Illusion Only -%40) [6]; also [10] points in any combination of Talents.
Category:Races