Basingstoke

Gnomes of Basingstoke bloodline see themselves as engaged in a lifelong struggle for survival.

Basingstoke gnomes think of themselves as the original gnomes because they live more closely to ancient traditions than any other group. They tend to be conservative and haughty around gnomes of other bloodlines. Basingstoke gnomes live in compounds in deep woods defended by traps and snares. Being a semi-nomadic people, they move their compounds every three years. The Basingstokes consider nature as a more hostile than benevolent force because of their relative size and strength. Most Basingstoke gnomes worship Imaera.

The bloodmark of Basingstoke is unique among gnomes - one side of the neck bears the sign of Bloodline Basingstoke, a single straight line with an oak leaf and berry cluster at each side, while the other bears some mark from the slain foe of their Nemesis beast from their Zhadu’gno ceremony: a paw print, a claw mark, or a pattern of teeth.

Reference

• Races: Forest Gnomes on play.net
• History of the Gnomes: Bloodline Basingstoke on play.net