Angstholm

The Angstholm were a bloodline of forest gnomes.

Angstholm gnomes were the most reclusive of the forest bloodlines; they rarely sought out new acquaintance, but were generous and kind to their friends.

The Angstholm rarely leave their island fortress home, and when they do they are notoriously private and shy among strangers. They make acquaintance slowly, and even among their closest friends they say little about their homeland. Descended from Wendwillow survivors of a cataclysmic flood, the Angstholm gnomes remain dedicated to their founders’ pledge to tame the elements through the study of elemental magic. They have long been disdainful of the Arkati, whom they hold responsible for the flood. Many have turned away from the Arkati altogether to worship the elements directly.

Reference

Official documentation is located at: http://www.play.net/gs4/info/races/cultures/forestgnome.asp