Forgotten Realms Lore - Gnomes

[@nstrug]

My 8 year old nephew plays a Forest gnome ranger (beastmaster) with a wolf companion. The party (the other two are elven Druids) rescued the young wolf from a snare and having been abandoned by her pack she just started hanging out with them so it seemed natural for him to take Beastmaster at lvl3. He hasn’t tried riding her yet but it might help him keep up with the forest elves! They’re on a homebrew at the moment but I’m doing loads of foreshadowing so we can segue into Storm Kings Thunder when we finish the current arc and hit lvl5. Great to rediscover D&D after 30 years and reintroduce it to a new generation.

[@aaronhackett5889]

Very cool.

[@Yzarro]

One of my favorite characters I've ever played was a gnome Trickery Cleric with the charlatan background. He was a conman who tricked people, not because he wanted lots of money, but because he enjoyed reminding people not to get a big head. He had an almost pathological need to puncture over-inflated egos. If he could think of a way to make a stuffy egomaniac look foolish, he'd do it, consequences be damned.

[@Burncsb]

That's ok I think, although there are times that I find letting the egomaniacal crazy fuckers fall on their own holes a good strategy on itself! Egos are enemies of society, take dictators, they are usually egomaniacal psychopaths.

[@NodDisciple1]

So they've been...gnomed?

[@degenermights2427]

You've been gnomed

[@tazyhazy5774]

As soon as I saw the video I knew someone was gonna comment this lol

[@ofthecaribbean]

Gno...

[@d.thieud.1056]

Hooh I'm not a gnelf I'm not a gnoblin

[@HWORD-xg6hi]

I've always been a fan of gnomes. My first gnome as a player character was rogue who lectured on mechanics and was really good at tinkering.

[@FourElemental]

Ohohohoho! Blimey their old chum! I'm gnot a gnelf. I'm gnot a gnoblin. I'm a gnome! And you've been gnomed!

[@danielderamus9573]

Please, Jorphdan, keep up the good work! Your audio is clear and understandable, and the knowledge you present is clear and concise. I enjoy your videos much more than some of the other dnd KZbin lore ppl.

[@Jorphdan]

Thanks for the compliment! I'll keep going strong :D

[@dawsonhelf7922]

Jorphdan, can you do a forgotten realms lore on hobbits, orcs, then goblins? -Double D

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

One of my best friends is a gnome and the other is a halfling, they own a jewellers shop, Glittering Wonders, it's located in Baldur's Gate, high town area, close to the enchanters quarters, they are open from 8:30 till 19:30 all the time save weekend then they are closed, you will not believe the quality of work they have when it comes down to belt buckles let alone rings or other pieces as such.

[@ryanlobro]

I feel gnomes are the most underrated race to play

[@Jorphdan]

I like 'em! I hope to play more gnomes in the future.

[@jameschristophercirujano6650]

Even in WoW, you never see a gnome in their blockbuster cinematics.

[@whysguy1929]

One of my players is a gnome shipwright looking to create ships by gnomes and for gnomes. Can’t wait XD

[@Hugealligator254]

I played a gnome once and every time I won a fight I said “I’m a genome and you’ve been GNOMED”

[@tantalus_complex]

Good news: 2024 Gnomes are _arguably_ the most powerful species choice, especially in the latter half of the game, for being essentially psychological tanks. They get advantage on _all_ Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws.

[@OlyBliss]

This was great thanks I was looking for a quick overview of Gnomish Lore and this gave me all I needed for my first time play as a Gnome thanks!

[@srmillard]

Thank you! Was looking for gnome lore for an upcoming session, got a good skeleton for the gnomish settlement

[@CriticallyThoroughDM]

I’m currently playing an uncharacteristically dour forest gnome Gloomstalker Ranger named Dink whose entire clan was killed by a wandering undead horde when he was but a child. Really loving him. Very atypical gnome.

[@MrNetWraith]

Not a bad video. To broaden the information you present, which is heavily rooted in both the Realms and 5e (sometimes, I wonder if I should do my own channel for this stuff)... Gnomes were a late addition to the "standard race array" in D&D; Humans, Elves, Dwarves and Halflings/Hobbits appeared in the original "Men and Magic" booklet for D&D (1974), whilst Gnomes didn't show up until the AD&D 1e PHB was released 4 years later. Gnomes have struggled to define themselves in D&D for a long time, as the "generic" gnome of pre-4e is more or less a dwarf with some elfish character traits and played for comedy. Tinker Gnomes - gnomes with a distinct dedication to producing advanced technology - first appeared in the Dragonlance setting for AD&D, where they were presented (badly) as a comic relief race. The idea was later reused with a good deal more seriousness in the Known World setting of BECMI, aka "Mystara", where the "Skygnomes" lived inside a flying artificial island that they made for themselves. The 5e Rock Gnome has absorbed the Tinker Gnome archetype to strengthen itself. The original gnomish subraces were Rock, Forest and Deep/Underdark (also called Svirfneblin). The obscure Uldra was a taiga and tundra-dweller of uncertain, possibly gnomish, lineage. Setting-specific variants included Earth and Sky Gnomes in Mystara, and the bungling inventor-themed Tinker Gnomes of Dragonlance & Spelljammer (with a competent subrace called the Thinker Gnomes). Arcane and River Gnomes appeared in Dragon Magazine for 3rd edition, whilst Chaos, Whisper, Wavecrest and Ice Gnomes appeared in various 3e splatbooks. In 4th edition's Nentir Vale setting, gnomes are a tormented race of small fey native to the Feywild who spent generations enslaved by the Fomorians, a race of insane, deformed faerie giants with powerful magic. Their affinity for illusion allowed them to ultimately escape their captivity, but the psychological scars from their imprisonment affect their culture deeply, including a deep sense of paranoia, a clinging to humor for comfort/disguise, and a certain "doomsday prepper" mentality. They did not appear in the first 4e PHB due to WotC's desire to reinvent them and give them a stronger cultural background and "hook", instead appearing in the 2nd PHB. 4e/Feywild Gnomes look more like miniature elves, whereas traditionally gnomes look more like dwarves. Spriggans are Feywild Gnomes that were warped by their Fomorian masters into creatures more like themselves, turning them into goblin-like beings with mismatched eyes (one is larger than the other, and an unearthly milky hue) and the power to temporarily assume a much larger and stronger form. Svirfneblin returned to 4e in the splatbook "Into The Unknown: The Dungeon Survival Handbook"; aside from their new enmity with the fomorians, they are fairly faithful to their traditional lore, and even have racial utility powers to reflect their racial inclination towards earth elementalism. The relationship between gnomes and kobolds in 5e is a retcon of their traditional rivalry, in which their enmity stems entirely from Kurtulmak's bitterness over being subjected to one of Garl Glittergold's pranks. In the Mystara setting, gnomes and dwarves share a common ancestor, called the Kogolor; after prehistoric Mystara was devastated by a nuclear winter, an Immortal (God) named Kagyar placed a selection of Kogolors in Mystara's hollow interior, which serves as a living museum for extinct races and cultures, and transformed the rest into dwarves to guarantee their survival in the face of a similar apocalypse. Another Immortal who had ascended from Kogolor stock, Garal Glitterlode, subsequently took some Kogolors himself and turned them into the first gnomes, hoping to preserve what he saw as the fundamental essence of his people but also making them more resilient and adaptable than they had been.

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

I’ve always seen gnomes as being a cousin species to dwarves. They’re more interested in gems than metals. Their work on jewelry led to skill at intricate crafting delicate items which in time led to an obsession with clockwork and mechanics leading to them becoming known for creating devices. This all led to them growing further and further distant from dwarves until now they are as at home amongst human communities as amongst dwarves.

[@Canadian_Ry]

Thanks for the pun injection!

[@deemjeffrey]

I really love your channel. So helpful! If you can, please make a video about Kobolds as a race. They're my favorite race.

[@JCMiniPainting]

I played a Deep Gnome trickster cleric during Out of the Abyss and it was so much fun. Gnomes and dwarves need more love.

[@andyh2783]

Who remembers "David the Gnome" on Nickelodeon in the late 80s early 90s.

[@draxthemsklonst]

Your gnowledge is thorough.

[@pnkl3mnade353]

Love love love gnomes! What an amazing explanation on their history! I play a very unusual gnome. He is indeed a forest gnome who is a gunslinger/rogue! Very different from his fellow subrace

[@emresdance]

Rolling a Gnome Monk named Koksal Baba. He has the Dark Urge.

[@juancholo7502]

So..... Would that Island also be called "Gnome Man's Land"? heh heh heh...... OK I'll see myself out now....

[@Jorphdan]

*slow clap*

[@fernandoneto8711]

Hey, Jorphdan! Loved the video! Just a heads up, though... The “deep gnome” you showed right before the Blingdenstone image is actually a derro, named Droki, from the Out of The Abyss campaign module for the 5th Edition. Very cool guy, but reeeeeally not a svirfneblin. Keep up the good work!

[@Jorphdan]

Thanks! :)

[@donkeysaurusrex7881]

Derro - The Insane Evil Dwarves

[@warrior_chick]

I came across this video after deciding with my DM that my first character will be a Forest, Gnome Ranger. I can't wait to see what's in store for me when we start our campaign! So excited!! (Also, this gave me some neat ideas to deepen her background)

[@oysterstu4822]

I refresh your page frequently on Wednesdays lol. I love your work

[@masterdrewanthony]

Two of my favourite fantasy tropes are forest gnomes and necromancy. A weird pair, to be sure, but if I ever have the oportunity to play D&D, that is what I will play as 😊

[@eclatshwartzbaumcybertune2063]

Love the puns! my character aligns with them .

[@triratna1397]

My favorite gnome wizard called skank mc gkank

[@ther.w.d.channel1501]

My first ever character when I started dnd was a Forrest gnome bard. He absolutely just loved music and wanted to keep exploring it, eventually realizing how to use magic through song. However, after getting kick out of his home for an accident he did(tried out fire magic for the first time and almost got people killed) he would try out adventuring, only to become an even more paranoid man. He became the party's planer/pseudo leader, and while music was still his pride and joy, he's become somewhat traumatized and is paranoid of everything and everyone. That statue in the corner may come to life. What if there's a curse on this item/treasure? What will happen if this spell doesn't work? Can I risk wasting this bardic inspiration? Who needs it the most? He has been one of my favorite characters to ever run, and though he's super paranoid, he tries to have fun with his friends because they're the only ones he truly trusts(besides his pet bunny of course)

[@manuelleites5981]

Thank you!

[@corruptstar1632]

prepping to play a rock gnome artificer that's just breaking free into the big world after growing up in songfarla! Thanks for the video!

[@Jorphdan]

Sweet!

[@academyruins1278]

you should do a video about "cool big bads and how they could be run" or something like that, id love to know what dnd baddies you think are the coolest

[@jenniferhalliwell416]

Garl Glittergold LOL that name alone has me laughing so hard I am in tears

[@magwaaf]

gond didn't just get sheltered in lantan during the ToT he fucking crash landed out of the heavens

[@zealot1759]

Gnome, sorcerer, trickster, that rides around on their Goliath barb best friend.

[@davidwilliams5283]

My Half-Elf character has got a friend that's a deep gnome

[@caseyhullfish1345]

Any tips on how to create a backstory for a forest gnome rogue who's already established as previously being an urchin?

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Best intro ever!!

[@genghisgalahad8465]

I would say gnomes are more fascinating and intriguing than the homely halflings.

[@magwaaf]

why is there no love for the greatest named deity in forgotten realms? CALLARDURAN SMOOTHHANDS!

[@hankhill7754]

I once played a Rock Gnome fighter he got to level 16 and was called Bubbles gor-tide.

[@emoharalampiev1590]

Forest gnome paladin, let's go.

[@hey_that_one_guy4513]

A video for the PC races in Volos guide to monsters would be awesome if you could :)

[@carsormyr]

I love these videos

[@Jorphdan]

Thanks! :D

[@inter-dimensionalhorror733]

oh i've got an atypical gnome... well she's only half gnome... she's a 14 year old half gnome half goblin wizard. i don't know what i'm gonna end up using her for but i hope i get to put her in a campaign at some point.. she's gonna be interesting to play with for sure

[@JimMc-So-It-Is]

I've just got into D&D in the last few days, and my first character is a Forest Gnome Rogue, I play my first game in 2 days, wish me luck!

[@cameronpearce5943]

I kinda wanna do a Gnome Gunslinger

[@Jorphdan]

that'd be fun!

[@linguisticallyoversight8685]

When a Forest gnome dies of old age they become an apple tree 😉 I hopesomeone out there knows what the hell I'm referencing

[@saturnbubblez]

My current character is a tinker gnome who’s a rouge! Her parents used to make fun of her, telling her she was gonna get stepped on! So she ran away and joined a party! She’s- interesting.

[@freddiekinnaputi]

Are Kenders of Dragon Lance kun to gnomes or halflings? Hmmm?

[@eros5420]

You can choose to play any race... And you choosr a lawn ornament?

[@rhymeaholik2465]

"Curdle-mak" for the Kobold god. Hope it's okay to so this lol.

[@Josiahiswatching]

*Looks at first dnd character who is an easy going Aussie Bogan Gnome Ranger that ran a unit of duck raider in the war* *looks at his red nose and cap with pointy shoes and goatee* *Tear* “me boi”

[@bigskyski1]

Was the drow drizzt ?

[@javierpatag3609]

Forest Gnome Eldritch Knight with Magic Initiate (Wizard spells) for a single class gish.

[@cyborglion4179]

I do be playing a rock gnome bard.

[@Kardel_VA]

At this point in time, is there a big difference between gnomes and halflings?

[@thomasscroggs3080]

Kardel Not in 5e. Most of the people I play with, when they play a gnome at all, make them more boisterous and energetic than halflings.

[@jacobbender3573]

Yes there are. Halflings are smaller than Gnomes. Halflings have less of an industrious, inventive culture and are more of simple, cottage, farm folk. Halflings come from an aspect of Chauntea, whereas Gnomes come from the Gnome God Glittergold. Gnomes are usually more energetic too. Halflings know how to relax, wind down and throw a party, and Gnomes would rather tinker, create, and be busy.

[@jacobbender3573]

Also, Halflings have big hairy feet and don't need to wear shoes. Another key difference from Gnomes.

[@nathanaelclarke2442]

His "hay" looks like straw to me

[@moodypoet7180]

The Poet Danny Hearthstone 7 Kensai/3 Gunslinger Race: Rock Gnome Past: Renown writer. Great talker. A tinkerer to weapons which includes a katana called Hearthstone Star and a pistol named Pen.

[@vicharris4096]

I really love your voice and that is one of the reasons I subscribe but after those height jokes I may have to call it quits 😵

[@Jorphdan]

Oh no! ; -;

[@igorwurm1419]

2:27 They are called svirfneblin not snirfeblin...

[@Jorphdan]

ok

[@matc8085]

I love gnomes

[@Fallenmonkd20]

I made it the whole video without getting Gnomed Whew

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

Why do we so rarely see gnomelings? Half gnome half halfling? Seems like an obvious pairing to me.

[@rayruckus4446]

!GNOMES!

[@Ligice]

Great Vid! However your comment about there not being any gnome kingdoms may not be true. In the second edition book "DemiHuman Dieties" they mention a secret empire under the sunrise mountains. But that's probably just a tall tale.

[@Jorphdan]

Thanks for the info! I'll have to check it out.

[@alainpbat3903]

Hey, you should post your scripts and have us draw art for you

[@mileslugo6430]

My Dios the short jokes.

[@TheBency]

I play a Rogue gnome with Tourette's

[@jameschristophercirujano6650]

Am I the only one binging Forgotten Realms lore because of BG3?

[@MrRourk]

D&D needs to bring back Top Balista. Hell bring back Mystara.

[@edevil4347]

I don’t like that guns have made their way in to dnd it won’t be long before everyone has a flint lock

[@genericedgelord3489]

I give Gnomes a: Just WHY!/10...

[@StarDash1]

Wooooo!

[@opinionpaladin6007]

No wonder I don't like Gnomes. They are Uninteresting and don't like to adventure. Really are just small magic dwarves

[@sternstones4871]

PH is not silent

[@Target83916]

Ahh yes, gnomes, the best of all thrown ammunition.

[@linguisticallyoversight8685]

I dated a gnome. I broke up with her because I always felt like I was getting the short end of the relationship 😂😂😂😎

[@Jorphdan]

=þ

[@Shepper99]

pls don't do this

[@BongzillaBrutus]

The deep gnomes are evil... Read some forgotten realms books written by the creators and you'll find more accurate information

[@triratna1397]

I thought Lantan were sundered from toril and become part of Abeir. I dunno 5.0 edition are too woke for my liking, Why not kill Elminister Aumar while we're at it.

[@haltone3249]

Absolutely disgusting how you could make such a horrible video. To add insult to injury you did this before even considering a video on the mighty kobold the best race. You are hereby banned from any meeting in the land of kobolds!

[@TV-jn4dh]

Eww.

[@johnlemon8280]

You've been gnomed

[@Josiahiswatching]

*Looks at first dnd character who is an easy going Aussie Bogan Gnome Ranger that ran a unit of duck raider in the war* *looks at his red nose and cap with pointy shoes and goatee* *Tear* “me boi”

[@Josiahiswatching]

*Looks at first dnd character who is an easy going Aussie Bogan Gnome Ranger that ran a unit of duck raider in the war* *looks at his red nose and cap with pointy shoes and goatee* *Tear* “me boi”