Gnome - Living World of Verum

<script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-G26W6267FY"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-G26W6267FY'); </script> **[Hub](Hub.md) / [Verum](Verum.md) / [Races](Verum/Races/Races.md)** >[!infobox] ># Gnome >###### Statistics >||| >|:-:|:--| >|Type|Humanoid| >|Size|Small| >|ASI|+2 Int, +1 Based on Subrace| >###### General Info >||| >|:-:|:--| >|Lifespan|Immortal| >|Languages|Common, [Gnomish](Gnomish.md)| >|Homeland|[The Dream](The%20Dream.md), [Verum](Verum.md): [Kalkatesh](Kalkatesh.md)| >|Deity|[Oun](Oun.md), [Wode](Wode.md) >###### Average Appearance >||| >|:-:|:--| >|Height|3-4 ft.| >|Weight|40 lbs| >###### Genetic Info >||| >|:-:|:--| >|Subraces|[Forest Gnome](Verum/Races/Gnome/Forest%20Gnome.md), [Rock Gnome](Verum/Races/Gnome/Rock%20Gnome.md), [Svirfneblin](Verum/Races/Gnome/Svirfneblin.md)| # Gnome The **Gnome** is one of the main humanoid races of [Verum](Verum.md) though they were originally born of the [The Dream](The%20Dream.md). ### Background Gnomes are a curious race, they themselves were not born of the world like the other races, but rather within the veil beyond, within the realm of dreams. The first gnomes were simply dreamed up, a collection of errant thoughts that morphed from the dreamscape, when these being were first ‘born’ they themselves grew lonely and dreamed up more and more. They were all of them however, not truly alive, so [Oun](Oun.md) and [Wode](Wode.md), gave them passage into the real world, so that they too, might truly live. Long ago, in a time of great need, when the magic of the world was threatened and war was to consume all of [Kalkatesh](Kalkatesh.md), it was the gnomes who pleaded with [Oun](Oun.md) and [Wode](Wode.md), begging them to help the waking realm. Arcane magic had all but diminished due to the many wars of the past, as such, [Kalkatesh](Kalkatesh.md) was ill equipped to deal with the invasions of the planar wars. So [Wode](Wode.md) and [Oun](Oun.md) made a deal with the gnomes, they would allow the dream of magic be made real into the waking realm, they would help this dream come true, but it would come with a price. So it was then, a large majority of gnomes, re-entered the dream, ending their lives, but dreaming of a world where magic has returned. As such the arcane pillar was restored and magic made whole. Three eras hence, the gnomish population has only recovered to about half of what it was, but the Martyr’s Dream remains intact, a pity that this gift has all but been wasted as once more the arcane pillar is in jeopardy. ### Characteristics Gnomes are beings that exist in the world normally, but they are also possessed of dream stuff, their innate magic and whimsical lifestyles are a tribute to their origin. They are small, like halflings, possessing wild hairstyles and colors, their eyes are often different colors and their skin has even been known to change color. Gnomes are very much a product of their surroundings, as such things affect their inner dream and that in turn affects their physical body. Although they procreate as normal humanoids, it is believed that each gnome soul is crafted by the dreams of their parents and as such, each gnome possesses a ‘mother’ dream which is often associated with their own personality, this in turn changes as they experience life. Gnomes themselves are technically immortal, they cannot die of old age, nor do they even truly age, a gnome, as it lives, experiences more and more, but so to does it’s dream grow more and more enticing. A gnome leaves this world and returns to the spirit realm whenever it has nothing new to experience, whether by circumstance, isolation or a very long life. This means that a gnome can actually die from loneliness or imprisonment. ### Known Races - [Forest Gnome](Verum/Races/Gnome/Forest%20Gnome.md) - [Rock Gnome](Verum/Races/Gnome/Rock%20Gnome.md) - Svirfneblin