Races

Gnomes of Auldwyn

Gnomes are unusual among Auldwyn’s peoples because they were not created as a separate race. They evolved from dwarves who turned from forge and mine toward magical theory, invention, and dangerous curiosity.

A depiction of the Gnomes, part of Auldwyn, a Neverwinter Nights EE persistent world

Born of Inquiry

With subtle influence from Ennache and Torin, these early inventors traded much of their dwarven brawn for intellect, precision, and an appetite for experimentation. Their defining question remains: what happens if we try this?

Craft and Commerce

Gnomes often live near dwarven or halfling settlements, building mechanisms, improving defences, refining trade, and bridging cultural divides. Larger cities actively seek gnomish communities because their presence tends to improve everything from workshops to civic infrastructure.

Faith and Place

Many favour Torin and Ennache, while others honour Luciel through trade and travel or Serrah through civilization and invention. Though few think of themselves as warriors, gnomes are quick to produce tactics and devices that prove useful when peace fails.