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Gnome

Gnome

Gnomes are a small and relentlessly curious people, driven by a love for invention and discovery. With an innate affinity for both magic and mechanics, they craft intricate devices and dazzling illusions, often blending the two in their whimsical creations. Gnomes possess a cheerful and playful nature, finding joy in good-natured pranks and the endless pursuit of new knowledge.

Traits

Every species has unique traits that define their abilities and characteristics. The Gnome species attains all of the following bonus traits:

Gnome Cunning

You have advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.

Lineages

Lineages provides a unique identity for your character's ancestry and gives the species one or more bonuses. The Gnome species has the following lineages and can choose only one lineage:

Forest

Whisperers to beasts and weavers of illusions.

  • Speak with Small Beasts: You can communicate simple ideas with Small or smaller beasts.
  • Minor Illusion: You know the minor illusion cantrip.

Rock

Tinkers and lore-keepers, their hands never idle.

  • Artificer's Lore: Whenever you make an Intelligence (History) check related to magic items, alchemical objects, or technological devices, you can add twice your proficiency bonus.
  • Tinker: You can spend 1 hour and 10 gp worth of materials to construct a Tiny clockwork device (AC 5, 1 hp).