Gnome

Gnomes are a creature in Lost Ages. They are an intelligent race and are common in the society of Lunaris. Their small body structure means that few favour melee weapons and many instead focus on magic or other alternatives. Although few other races like to admit it they are one of the cleverest and are the most competent with technology.

Biology
Gnomes are, on average, the smallest intelligent race standing at around 3 feet. Their skin colour varies but is most commonly olive or tan. Their physique is most often skinny, however this is not inevitable. Similarly to elves they have pointed ears.

Culture
Gnomes generally live alongside other races, most commonly elves but rarely orcs due to the war of the races. They do not have a recognized leader among their people or any land which is considered owned by them. However they do respect those who are clever. Other races allow them to live alongside them and they often do. Some choose to live in their own settlements within others' land too.

One way they are known is society is within research on the ancient race. Their skill and interest in technology has meant they have found a lot of success with their machinery.

War of the Races
The gnomes used to hold portions of land in north, central regions however these are now controlled by elves who took them in the war of the races. The gnomes lack of combat skill at this time meant they were defeated fairly easily. They first came under attack from the orcs who committed mass murder of many innocent gnome civilians who were bystanders in the war. Although they took the gnomes' land the elves saved them by fighting the orcs off of the gnomish lands. For this there is often hatred between orcs and gnomes.