Gnome

This page is about the player species. For the monster, see Gnome (monster).

Obsolete: This article refers to an aspect of the game which has been removed. It is retained for historical reference only.

Gnomes were an underground-dwelling race of creatures, related to the dwarves but even more closely in touch with the earth. They were a small race, and aptitude-wise, shared many characteristics with halflings. However, they advanced slightly more slowly in experience levels, and were somewhat more competent casters. In particular, they could be excellent Earth mages, having a superlative aptitude for that skill and good aptitude for Conjurations, though they were somewhat held back by their poor Spellcasting aptitude. They had an innate magic mapping ability.

Preferred Classes

Gnomes were among the least versatile races in the game, usually becoming Chaos Knights, Crusaders, Enchanters, Earth Elementalists, Stalkers, and Assassins.

Level Bonuses

• -1 HP every level until character level 13.
• -1 HP every 3rd level.
• Average MP.
• +1 dexterity or intelligence every 4th level.

Skill aptitudes

The lower the value, the better the aptitude.

Skill	Aptitude	Skill	Aptitude	Skill	Aptitude
Attack		Miscellaneous		Magic
Fighting	100	Armour	150	Spellcasting	156
Short Blades	75	Dodging	70	Conjurations	100
Long Blades	100	Stealth	70	Enchantments	100
Axes	100	Stabbing	80	Summonings	110
Maces & Flails	130	Shields	120	Necromancy	130
Polearms	140	Traps & Doors	60	Translocations	130
Staves	130			Transmutation	120
Unarmed Combat	110	Invocations	90	Divinations	120
		Evocations	45
Throwing	100			Fire Magic	100
Slings	80			Ice Magic	100
Bows	100			Air Magic	170
Crossbows	90			Earth Magic	60
Darts	60	Experience	110	Poison Magic	130

History

Gnomes were removed in 0.5. Deep Dwarves, introduced in 0.6, co-opted a few of the features of gnomes, notably the aptitudes for Evocations and Earth Magic, and the ability to sense their surroundings.

Interestingly, they also bear some resemblance to Gargoyles: strong defense but low HP, and great earth casters but also competent physical fighters. It is not known whether or not this was intentional.