The deep eldritch glades of Aedes are not only home to reclusive elves or fey creatures, they are also home to the gnome folk. Small humanoids, three apples high and clad in pointy hats, the gnomes of the forests are claimed by dwarves to be offshoots of their people. No one knows the true origin of gnomes, only that they are intimitaly tied to nature and magic and consider spiderkind their mortal enemies.
Gnomes live in secluded hamlets, in houses constructed from giant mushrooms. They are generally peaceful and defend their settlements by misdirection, illusion magic and alliances with animals of the forest.
Relations with gnome hamlets are uncommon, the gnomes mostly keep to themselves. But that may be changing now that the population of spiders, monsters and orcs in the forests of Aedes is increasing.
Inspiration: the gnomes of Aedes are my stand-ins for halflings. I am a great fan of Tolkien but I can't find a niche for hobbits in my world. And I am always drawn to two childhood influences: Wipneus and Pim, the two little gnomes (kabouters) pictured above, and David the Gnome, an animated series. Plus: who doesn't like pointy hats?
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