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Gnome
Playable
Classes
Cleric,
Enchanter, Paladin, Magician, Necromancer, Rogue, Shadow Knight, Warrior, Wizard
Armor
Size
Small
Race Abilities
Infravision, Tinkering (crafting
skill gained at level 16) |
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History
Gnomes
were the second race created by Brell Serilis and are the smaller cousins of the
Dwarves, though unlike Dwarves, Gnomes are not very strong or particularly tough
for their size. While Dwarves were blessed with strength and sturdiness, Gnomes
were given a healthy share of intelligence and dexterity.
Gnomes are famous throughout Norrath
for the gadgets and devices they create. They are the only race with any skill
at Tinkering and the only ones capable of producing anything useful from their
efforts. Many of the gadgets Gnomes tinker are highly sought after by
adventurers and they are known to create devices to help with staying underwater
for lengthy periods, increasing the skill of crafters and even finding a lost
corpse.
The
Gnomes of Norrath live in Ak'Anon, a little clockwork city full of mechanical treasures.
Many of their accomplishments can be seen roaming around or deactivated and on
display. In addition to the many tool and work shops inside their city, the Gnomes also have a large
arcane library. It is visited by many scholars and apprentices and rivals even
the great library of Erudin. Gnomes often take up the magical professions,
despite their leanings towards machinery and science, and because of their high
dexterity and intelligence make very powerful examples.
Similar
in alignment to the Dwarves, Gnomes are considered a 'good' people, though some
have become Necromancers and more recently, Shadow Knights. Though even those
who study necromancy tend to do so in a similar manner to the Erudites of
Paineel, and have little interest in the darker side of their profession. The religion they
follow tends to be their father and creator Brell Serilis but many will follow religions more in keeping
with their profession. Religion is rarely a matter of any discussion or
significance in their society, Gnomes tend to just rush around only concerning
themselves with their own affairs. They don't really hate any race but dislike
any aggression or interference, Gnomes are usually considered to be one of the
more neutral aligned of the good races, though they are friendly with all but
Dark Elves, the Iksar, Ogres and Trolls. |
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Race Specific Tips
Tinker tinker
Gnomes are the only race capable
of using the Tinkering skill, take full advantage of this. Only your race will
be able to sell tinkered items so expect demand to be high and supply to be low.
Little People
Gnomes are the smallest playable
race on Norrath, this means you can get to places others can't and you won't
have any problems in small cities.
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