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-====== History ​======+===== History =====
  
 After [[lore:the cataclysm]] that nearly destroyed the world, most of the gnomes who were at the center of the event were forever changed by the magical energies that spewed from the earth. Their bodies twisted into awkward shapes and their skin grew the healthy shade of fresh bark. However, that was nothing compared to the changes it wrought upon their minds. After [[lore:the cataclysm]] that nearly destroyed the world, most of the gnomes who were at the center of the event were forever changed by the magical energies that spewed from the earth. Their bodies twisted into awkward shapes and their skin grew the healthy shade of fresh bark. However, that was nothing compared to the changes it wrought upon their minds.
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 For years the gnomes wandered about the land trying to discover the home that they lost - and barely remembered. Everywhere they went the people were happy to see them arrive, since they bring good luck, but just as happy to see them leave, since they cause bad luck. Living the life of a nomad became ingrained into their newly forming consciousness,​ such that the idea of having a permanent home seems rather new. For years the gnomes wandered about the land trying to discover the home that they lost - and barely remembered. Everywhere they went the people were happy to see them arrive, since they bring good luck, but just as happy to see them leave, since they cause bad luck. Living the life of a nomad became ingrained into their newly forming consciousness,​ such that the idea of having a permanent home seems rather new.
  
-It was during the attack by the [[creatures:​demon]] Azgrel upon [[Celinus]]. He had placed several large focuses crystals made from truesilver ​around Dakar in an effort to drain the area of its magic. He then used this magic to power his flying citadel, where he initiated all of his conquests of the surrounding land. However, a group of mercenary adventures found one of the crystals and discovered its use.+It was during the attack by the [[creatures:​demon]] Azgrel upon [[atlas:Celinus]]. He had placed several large focuses crystals made from [[lore:​Truesilver]] ​around Dakar in an effort to drain the area of its magic. He then used this magic to power his flying citadel, where he initiated all of his conquests of the surrounding land. However, a group of mercenary adventures found one of the crystals and discovered its use.
  
 The leader of this group was a gnome named Gul. He formed the plan of using his arm, which had been transformed into [[lore:​magesilver]],​ to follow the new flow of magic to the receiving crystal. Just outside of the Celinus walls they found the citadel. In the attack, the gnome’s luck threw probability out the window, causing the citadel to crash on the outskirts of the city. The leader of this group was a gnome named Gul. He formed the plan of using his arm, which had been transformed into [[lore:​magesilver]],​ to follow the new flow of magic to the receiving crystal. Just outside of the Celinus walls they found the citadel. In the attack, the gnome’s luck threw probability out the window, causing the citadel to crash on the outskirts of the city.
  
-In grateful recognition to saving his kingdom, King Reiner IV ennobled each of the members [[lore:Phoenix Force]] granting them land and other gifts. To Gul he saved the best - a small area of land within the Kingdom that would become a nation for the gnomes. As the word spread throughout the word it brought a chill of fear from leaders as the first gnomes began their trek to their new homeland.+In grateful recognition to saving his kingdom, King Reiner IV ennobled each of the members [[orgs:Phoenix Force]] granting them land and other gifts. To Gul he saved the best - a small area of land within the Kingdom that would become a nation for the gnomes. As the word spread throughout the word it brought a chill of fear from leaders as the first gnomes began their trek to their new homeland.
  
  
  
-====== Geography ​======+===== Geography =====
  
 Located in the lower foothills of the [[Iron Mountains]],​ bordering upon the most western reaches of the [[Kingdom of Dakar]] it is quite possibly the most barren and out of the way area in the [[Western Realms]]. No major trading routes pass by and the nearest pass through the Iron Mountains is several days walk east. It was here that the King [[people:​Reiner IV]] of Dakar granted land for a gnomish nation, after a brave gnome named [[people:​Gul]] saved his life. Located in the lower foothills of the [[Iron Mountains]],​ bordering upon the most western reaches of the [[Kingdom of Dakar]] it is quite possibly the most barren and out of the way area in the [[Western Realms]]. No major trading routes pass by and the nearest pass through the Iron Mountains is several days walk east. It was here that the King [[people:​Reiner IV]] of Dakar granted land for a gnomish nation, after a brave gnome named [[people:​Gul]] saved his life.
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-====== Holdings ​======+===== Holdings =====
  
 The gnomes have started several small towns and cities, but have never finished any of them. Most have been stopped until a proper name, building permit, or layout could be determined. Therefore, while there are a few half-finished areas, only one has been finished enough for others to live within their walls. The gnomes have started several small towns and cities, but have never finished any of them. Most have been stopped until a proper name, building permit, or layout could be determined. Therefore, while there are a few half-finished areas, only one has been finished enough for others to live within their walls.
  
  
-===== Capitol City =====+==== Capitol City ====
  
 Made from wood, stone, grass, trees, and anything else someone found - this is the only city within their borders that deserves the name. While it's a warren of cutbacks, dead-ends, and radical changes in building structure it is actually large enough to house several hundreds gnomes. It won’t be officially finished until the city name committee can decide on a proper name and the city planning committee decides on who is on the committee. Made from wood, stone, grass, trees, and anything else someone found - this is the only city within their borders that deserves the name. While it's a warren of cutbacks, dead-ends, and radical changes in building structure it is actually large enough to house several hundreds gnomes. It won’t be officially finished until the city name committee can decide on a proper name and the city planning committee decides on who is on the committee.
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-===== The Great Library ​=====+==== The Great Library ====
  
 Possibly the largest collection of books every stacked under one roof. However, that is the only form of structure to this way of storing book. Each book is put into a stack where the giver feels the book belongs. Huge stacks of books reaching six to eight feet high, but none of them are just lying on the floor. The gnomes may seem rather chaotic and insane, but they appreciate a good book and are rarely messy. Possibly the largest collection of books every stacked under one roof. However, that is the only form of structure to this way of storing book. Each book is put into a stack where the giver feels the book belongs. Huge stacks of books reaching six to eight feet high, but none of them are just lying on the floor. The gnomes may seem rather chaotic and insane, but they appreciate a good book and are rarely messy.