Gnomes
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Gnomes typically range from 0.9 to 1.1 meters (3’ to 3.5’) tall and weigh between 13.6 to 18.1 kg (30 to 40 lbs). They reach adulthood by around 40 years and can live for over 200 years. Gnomes have a large head, eyes, and ears and a short, stocky torso and legs. Females tend to have rounded noses, while those of males are large and bulbous.
An elderly gnome is often only recognizable by deeper facial wrinkles and graying hair, particularly at the temples.
The races of gnomes are:
Deep gnomes inhabit the vast subterranean realm that sprawls beneath the Splinterlands known as the . They are stockier than other gnome races, with skin tones ranging from shades of gray to granite. Their hair is typically white, and their eyes—usually black, purple, or dark gray—grant them infravision, enabling them to see in the pitch darkness of their subterranean homes.
Deep gnomes live in tight-knit communities and typically shun interaction with other races. They possess an innate talent for magic, particularly illusionary magic, which they use in conjunction with physical defenses, traps, and wards to conceal and protect their homes from the many dangers of the .
Most marine gnomes are heavyset, with blue or blue-green skin and hair of various shades. Their eyes are usually a hue of brown, blue, or green.
They primarily inhabit the —namely, the and . Their societies and cultures vary greatly, but they tend to value structure, purpose, and community.
Rock gnomes are the most populous of the gnome races and are found across Praetoria. They are more slender than other gnome races, with skin tones ranging from pale to deep brown and eyes of varying colors. Their hair can be shades of blonde, black, brown, or red.
Known for their boundless curiosity, fearless nature, and irrepressible zest for life, rock gnomes are natural explorers. They have an innate sense of direction, and their quick thinking and resourceful nature give them an uncanny ability to avoid danger and escape tricky situations—traits that serve them well in their travels.
Their societies generally lack strict hierarchies, emphasizing equality and mutual support. It is rare for rock gnomes to settle in one place for long, as tales of new sights to see and adventures to be had spark a collective wanderlust, and the entire community will set off in pursuit.
Generally amiable and openhearted (often to a fault), most rock gnomes are nevertheless fiercely loyal and tenacious when the safety of their allies and community is threatened.
Tinder gnomes are typically lean and muscular, with brown or reddish skin and hair. Their eyes are usually a hue of brown.
They primarily inhabit the —namely, the and . Known for their innate talent for fire magic, tinder gnomes are considered the most volatile of the gnome races. They are characterized by short tempers and manic personalities: easily excited, mentally and physically hyperactive, and prone to jump from one passion to another as the whim strikes them. Their societies and households mirror this dynamic and are often described as organized chaos. They tend to value innovation, creativity, and individuality.