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Basic Rules (2014)
enjoy a mix of serious learning and delighted enjoyment. A gnome might tutor several generations of a single human family over the course of his or her long life.
Gnome Names
Gnomes love names, and
gave Burgell room to pack in all his gnome-sized gear. The front room was his workshop, and it contained a bewildering miscellany of tools: hammers, chisels, saws, lockpicks, tinted lenses, jeweler&rsquo
Elf
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learning a new skill or art, elves can be focused and relentless. They are slow to make friends and enemies, and even slower to forget them. They reply to petty insults with disdain and to serious
might continue to use the child name. Each elfâs adult name is a unique creation, though it might reflect the names of respected individuals or other family members. Little distinction exists
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Player's Handbook (2014)
learning and delighted enjoyment. A gnome might tutor several generations of a single human family over the course of his or her long life. ALWAYS APPRECIATIVE
Itâs rare for a gnome to be hostile or
in the first place. Gnomes who settle in human lands are commonly gemcutters, engineers, sages, or tinkers. Some human families retain gnome tutors, ensuring that their pupils enjoy a mix of serious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
learning and delighted enjoyment. A gnome might tutor several generations of a single human family over the course of his or her long life. ALWAYS APPRECIATIVE
Itâs rare for a gnome to be hostile or
in the first place. Gnomes who settle in human lands are commonly gemcutters, engineers, sages, or tinkers. Some human families retain gnome tutors, ensuring that their pupils enjoy a mix of serious
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Going to Blingdenstone Blingdenstone is an obvious destination for characters seeking refuge from their drow pursuers and a way out of the Underdark. The deep gnomes continue to have regular
dealings with the surface world. Among the partyâs fellow escapees, the deep gnome Jimjar is the most enthusiastic about visiting Blingdenstone, and he can lead the adventurers there. Topsy and Turvy also
Orc
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who study its ebb and flow to expect the stalemate to continue. A different view is put forth by the archmage Tzunk, who notes that Maglubiyet has never faced a foe as ferocious and protective as
while learning to fight, to survive in the wild, and to fear the gods.
The children that canât endure the rigors of a life of combat are culled from the main body of the tribe, taken into the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
Launch Delayed or Aborted If the characters use the lever in area B4 to delay or shut down the launch, they can continue exploring the tower and its underlevel without fear of the Barn Door launching
launching rocket ships in Candlekeep. But the gnome and his minions are forbidden from entering the Barn Door thereafter, and the structure is placed under the protection of a guards and wards spell to discourage further exploration of the place.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
Maâat. Founded by a god of learning, Thebestys draws sages and scholars with the promise of knowledge, for its library is said to hold the answer to any question one could ask. However, finding answers
within the endless repository can prove futileâsome creatures die of old age in between its bookshelves only to continue their hunt as petitioners. More often, planar powers of knowledge come to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Drinking Deeply of Life A gnome is rarely bored and tries to savor every minute, for life is full of opportunities to learn, to help others, and to have fun. Gnomes are born with a fascination for
learning fueled by an irrepressible curiosity. Most individuals settle on a specialized area of study such as an aspect of the natural world, a particular method of invention, or the patterns that
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon of Icespire Peak
Gnomengarde Roster Twenty rock gnome recluses dwell in Gnomengarde, including King Gnerkli and King Korboz. The gnomesâ names and locations are described in the âGnomengarde Locationsâ section
speaking to Korboz and learning about the presence of a shapechanging monster, the charactersâ primary goal should be to find and slay the creature. When it attacked Korboz, it looked like a 10-foot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
Yesterday, Echoes of the Past, the Mekdall Gallery, and Cloud Antiquities all buy and sell interesting antiques and trinkets from distant lands. The district of Denâiyas is a gnome neighborhood that
schemes or feuds. Upper Menthis also contains the University district, home to Brelandâs finest institutions of learning. More information about this district can be found in chapter 1.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Mine of Phandelver
prize. Nezznar and his followers dealt with the two Rockseekers who were guarding their find, then arranged for Gundrenâs ambush. Learning of the adventurersâ involvement with Gundren or their
of Spells, where the human mages of old Phandalin enchanted dwarven weapons and gnome gadgets. However, Nezznarâs exploration has been hindered by the restless undead and dangerous monsters that lurk
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk
Spider and his followers captured the two brothers who were guarding their find, then arranged for Gundren Rockseekerâs ambush. After learning of the adventurersâ involvement with Gundren, or of their
, where the human mages of old Phandalin enchanted dwarven weapons and gnome gadgets. However, the Spiderâs exploration has been hindered by the dangerous monsters that lurk in Wave Echo Cave. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
vampirate. Topolah fears that the crew of the Second Wind might be discouraged by learning this fact before they meet Gargenhale in person. A character who succeeds on a DC 15 Wisdom (Insight) check
continue without Topolah, she lets out a wistful sigh and hangs her head in disappointment. After giving Krux the directions to Gargenhaleâs fleet, she tips her hat at the characters and returns to her tower for a much-needed nap.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
spell out âOld Xoblob Shop.â If the characters check out the shop, continue with âOld Xoblob Shop.â If they donât, they find the tavern without further incident; see âThe Skewered Dragonâ below. Old
painted purple, and every dusty knickknack on the shelves is dyed a deep violet. The hairless old gnome sitting cross-legged on the counter wears plum-colored robes. His cheeks are decorated with nine
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
1d8 custard damage. Subtract custard damage from the contestantâs hit points as normal. Any contestant reduced to 0 hit points by custard damage is unable to continue, loses the contest, and has custard
functions like a potion of invisibility. The whole cupcake must be eaten to gain its benefit. Ellywick Tumblestrum This gnome bard (âTumblestrumâ to her friends) is in the Feasting Orchard when the characters
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
are causing trouble in the Cairn Hills. Theyâre raiding merchants, hoping the dragon will allow them to return home as its loyal servants. Hook. A merchant named Nondy Barducks (a Lawful Neutral, gnome
remaining kobolds try to flee. Any captured kobold explains the situation. Kobold Supplicants. If the characters continue on their way without pursuing the kobolds, twelve Kobold Warriors (including any
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lost Laboratory of Kwalish
Contact The easiest approach is to have Kwalish in area O7 when the characters arrive â an elderly gnome arcane inventor (use the evoker stat block from Voloâs Guide to Monsters) working on his latest
bit of special material to fuel his experiments and continue his work â a piece of the charactersâ souls, extracted by his machinery. With a successful DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check made to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands
The Outlandsâ most renowned cartographer is Melvin Manyroads, an energetic conjurer (chaotic good, gnome mage) who dwells in a turquoise tower with a marigold roof. Peppy and loquacious, he roams the
. Melvinâs maps arenât always cheapâor accurate, for that matterâbut his atlas is brimming at the seams. The hospitable gnome claims to have mapped hundreds of locations throughout the planes, including
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
, rerolling duplicates. Mountain Encounters d8 Encounter 1 Border Patrol 2 Dragon Flight 3 Fire Giant 4 Gnome Vale 5 Hermit 6 Rockslide 7 Troll Cave 8 Wyvern Roost Border Patrol A group of human
mountains and succeed on a DC 15 Charisma (Persuasion) check, the soldiers invite the characters to camp with them for the night. On a failed check, the soldiers dismiss the characters and continue their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
resistant to all magic except a wish spell. A creature can also remove such a curse on itself by learning and performing a specific task or ritual, determined by rolling on the Ending the Curse table
when the gnome eats the whole cake does your curse end. 12 You must persuade another creature to willingly take your name. If it does so, it inherits your curse, whereupon you are nameless and must
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
pocket again.
Learning from the Best Over the long years of study it took you to become a wizard, the arcane master you studied under left an indelible mark on you. Possibly a physical one. Kind or
Impler Rickys, a gnome transmuter who lived under a bridge and worked for candied beets and honey peanuts.
4 Dame Melna Rothburntonberryville, a 238-year-old elf croquet player and evoker, and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin
, the graymatter engine assumes the role of a gracious host. It is far more interested in learning about its visitors than in talking about itself. If pushed, Landro briefly explains how it was created by
before. After this process, Landro nods in quiet appreciation and thanks the party for sharing their secrets. Secrets Revealed. If any character consents to the graymatter engineâs secret-learning
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
its avant-garde techniques and subjects. University, Upper Menthis Davandi Fine Tailoring In addition to being the city councilor representing Upper Menthis, the gnome Thurik Davandi is an
follow classical traditions. University, Upper Menthis Great Hall of Aureon Sharnâs largest temple to the Sovereign Aureon, the Great Hall celebrates knowledge and learning. The clergy are sages and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
. Ordinarily, three more students work here, but during orientation, the cafĂ©âs manager, Aisla Fitzbottom (chaotic good gnome commoner), is working alone. She is charmingly perky and has a mind like a steel
versus Behirs. Rosie Wuzfeddlims (chaotic good gnome first-year student; see the âFellow Studentsâ section) is directing students as they cobble together beholder and behir costumes, as well as visual
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Sphinx of Secrets Hazem Ameen Sphinxes of secrets are commonly associated with a site of great magic or learning. These immortal beings often outlive such locations, though, and might protect a
siteâs ruins as they continue their own studies. Sphinxes of secrets fiercely guard their dwellings and research. Sphinx of Secrets Large Celestial, Lawful Neutral
AC 16 Initiative +5 (15)
HP 136
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
local townsfolk, learning that the members of the âCâ Team entered the inn but have not returned. Likewise, the innâs co-owner and proprietor, Propha Dran, has not been seen since the planar strangeness
continue on, finally reaching the portal site. Splugoth is in control of the ritual and has defenses in place to prevent the meddling characters from thwarting his plans. As the characters face off
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss
Jimjar Deep gnome with a gambling problem Ront Orc bully Sarith Kzekarit Drow accused of murder Shuushar the Awakened Kuo-toa hermit and mystic Stool Myconid sprout Topsy and Turvy Deep gnome wererat
escape from the drow so he can continue his holy work. Buppido is happy to consider his fellow prisoners allies until such time as he no longer needs them, or becomes convinced that the omens point
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Borderlands Quest: Goblin Trouble
, then quickly move to the next part of the story.
More DM Advice
Play Time. Learning to pace an adventure to make sure that it runs in a set time frame takes practice, but here are some tips to
into a part of the ongoing story. What does it look like when a monster is defeated? What does the Gnome Barbarian say or do if the heavy boulder blocking the cave doesnât budge? These points in the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
newspaperâs main office. Zilargo. The gnome nation of Zilargo is generally friendly to the newspaper. The senior editors, publisher, and owners of the Chronicle are influential people in the city of
Korranberg and Zilargo as a whole. In extreme circumstances Zilargo officials might be persuaded to advocate for the newspaperâs employees. Enemies. The Korranberg Chronicle is dedicated to learning and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
frost giants continue hunting for Sirac. If the characters allow Sirac to accompany them, assume that any frost giants that appear in a random encounter are searching for him. If they travel to
Hundelstone. She suggests they make contact with a gnome named Thwip Ironbottom, who lives there year-round. If one or more of the party members are Harpers, she tells them that Thwip serves as the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Light of Xaryxis
The Xaryxian Threat Prince Xeleth is a chaotic evil astral elf aristocrat (see Booâs Astral Menagerie) who wears a ring of shooting stars. After learning of his sisterâs escape from custody, Xeleth
hope of forming a coalition among the Doomspace factions is lost. (Skip over the âAlliance in Doomspaceâ and âAssemble the Fleet!â sections.) When the characters are ready to leave Doomspace, continue with the âRed Dragon Riderâ section at the end of the chapter.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
arrested by the City Watch and held in Castle Waterdeep while he waits to be questioned by the Lords of Waterdeep about the Black Networkâs operations in the city. The characters continue to receive
. 3rd âThereâs a shop in the Trades Ward called Weirdbottleâs Concoctions. The gnome who runs it is a friend of ours named Skeemo. Heâs made some potions of mind reading for a client. Pick up the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Masterâs Guide
repulsive. 15 Giant. The item is larger than normal and was crafted by Giants for use by their smaller allies. 16 Gnome. The item is crafted to appear ordinary and well used. It could also incorporate gears
itemâs use. 7 Painful. You experience a harmless flash of pain when using the item. 8 Repulsive. You feel a sense of distaste when in contact with the item and continue to experience discomfort while bearing it.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
2d4 Calishite thugs and 2d4 Tethyrian thugs curse at each other, ready to brawl
2 1d6 gnome commoners from the Whitkeep Hostel throw tomatoes at passersby who flaunt their wealth
3 1d4
later when passersby noticed that one of the statueâs hands had risen to shade its eyes. Scholars immediately began studying the statue, learning that at sunrise on the first day of each new year, the