Ashland gnomes are also nicknamed Longears by those that deal with them, although usually said behind their backs in case they find it offensive. Ashland gnomes are a mixed breed with goblins.
Ashland gnomes are only found in the Eldarlands, in the Two Forts and Sharktongue Barrens regions.
Traits
- Ability Score Increase. Your Strength decreases by 2, and your Intelligence score increases by 1.
- Age. Gnomes mature at the same rate humans do, and most are expected to settle down into an adult life by around age 40. They can live 350 to almost 500 years.
- Alignment. Whisper Gnomes tend toward good and neutrality. They usually value both personal liberty, and the structure and safety of their community.
- Size. Whisper gnomes are taller than most gnomes, standing near four feet tall and weighing about 40 pounds. Your size is Small.
- Speed. Unlike most small folk, your base walking speed is 30 feet.
- Darkvision. Like your subterranean cousins, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.
- Gnome Cunning. You have advantage on all Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saving throws against magic.
- Uncannily Quiet. You have proficiency in the Stealth skill. If at any time you gain the Stealth proficiency from background or class, you gain expertise with Stealth. Your proficiency bonus is doubled for any Stealth check. This proficiency bonus cannot be further increased by any other features.
- Silent Magic. You know either the mage hand, or message cantrip. When you reach 3rd level, you can cast the silence spell once per day, centered on yourself, with a reduced radius of 10 feet. At 7th level, you gain the ability to cast silence at the standard radius of 20 feet. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
- Languages. You can speak, read, and write Common and Gnome.
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