Forest gnome

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Forest gnome
Decay Timer 16 minutes
Spirit Regeneration 2 per 5 min, ×2 on node
Height 3.5' to 4', 4.25' max
Weight 50 to 140 lbs.
Languages Common, Gnomish

Forest Gnomes live in bloodline compounds deep within Elanthia's forests. They protect themselves through skilled camouflage, and often devious, and sometimes deadly, traps. Forest Gnomes live in a society of hunter-gatherers, depending on an exacting knowledge of their surrounding habitat, and some adept manipulation of their home to improve their hunting yield. Because of their more active lifestyles, Forest Gnomes are known to be more robust than their urban cousins. Living in the wild and working together has also helped them develop wisdom and discipline.

Gnomes never fail at ventriloquism attempts with the SAY verb and are the only race capable of speaking anonymously when hidden and throwing their voice (though it's not guaranteed).


Forest Gnome Statistics

Strength Constitution Dexterity Agility Discipline Aura Logic Intuition Wisdom Influence
-10 10 5 10 5 0 5 0 5 -5

Note: To edit the layout of the tables in this section, go to Template:Race stats

Other Characteristics

Spirit On Node 2 per 5 min Decay Timer 16 min
Max Health 100 Base Regeneration ?
Weight Factor 0.45 Encumbrance Factor 0.60
Maneuver Bonus Excellent

Forest gnomes receive a large bonus to hiding in the forest and a bonus to crossbow cocking time. Both varieties of gnomes are skilled ventriloquists and imitators -- they are perfect at using IMITATE, have a bonus to throwing their voice, can speak anonymously from hiding, and receive a bonus to using the Divert combat maneuver.

Race-specific verbs

TINKER
TINKER You ponder on the philosophical aspects of your environment and consider the potential ecological consequences of your surroundings.
TINKER <person> Noticing a tiny, stray twig on (target's) leg, you reach over and remove it, flicking it into the distance.
TINKER <item> You tinker with your (item), analyzing its structure.
TINKER <foraged item>
Empty Hand
Tracing the (item's) form with your fingertip, you study it scrupulously hoping to deduce pertinent information regarding its origin.
TINKER <foraged item>
Held
You meticulously inspect the (item) in an attempt to discern and understand its ecological intricacies.
SALUTE
SALUTE Snapping your heels together, you stiffen your upper body, left arm pressed tight against your side, and salute.
SALUTE <self> You wave your hands back and forth, one over the other, in a definitive negative motion.
SALUTE <person> Snapping your heels together, you stiffen your upper body, left arm pressed tight against your side, and salute <person>.
OBSERVE
OBSERVE
Outside
Crouching low to the ground, you scan your immediate surroundings with a keen eye and a skilled hand. Once convinced there are no environmental traps, you slap your hand against your thigh decisively.
OBSERVE
Inside
With a keen eye, you scan your surroundings and are fairly convinced that there are no environmental traps nearby.
OBSERVE <creature> You spend some time observing (target), familiarizing yourself with his/her/its unique behavior and qualities.
OBSERVE <object> You pause for a moment and observe (target).
OBSERVE <self> You mouth a few words silently while trying to imitate speech patterns.
OBSERVE <person> You observe (target) carefully, scrutinizing his/her facial movements while he/she speaks.
WINK
WINK With your mouth agape, you execute a slow, exaggerated wink at (target) and then roll your eyes dramatically.
WINK <self> You squeeze your eyes shut and shake your head in disbelief.
WINK <person> With your mouth agape, you execute a slow, exaggerated wink at (target) and then roll your eyes dramatically.
FIDGET
FIDGET You rub your hands together briskly as you scrutinize your surroundings.
FIDGET <creature> You glance at (creature) and fidget nervously.
FIDGET <object> You fiddle with (target), clearly distracted from your surroundings.
FIDGET <self>
Inside
You fidget nervously as you glance around the area, clearly uncomfortable with the lack of vegetation.
FIDGET <self>
Outside
You fiddle with your <random worn item> as you glance nervously around the area.
FIDGET <person> You glance at (target) while you fiddle nervously with your <random worn item>.

See also

External links

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