Editing Gnome (section)

==Religion==
Gnomes in D&D worship a small and tightly focused pantheon; emphasizing just how unimportant they are, whereas [[Moradin]] and [[Corellon]] have found audiences beyond the gnomish, the gnome gods have been pretty much forgotten by all but greybeards. They did receive a large update in 5th edition's Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes. According to ''[[Demihuman Deities]]'', they are collectively known as ''The Lords of the Golden Hills'', rather than having a snazzy one-word pantheon name like the [[Seldarine]] and the [[Morndinsamman]].

'''[[Baervan Wildwanderer]]''' (BAY-urh-van) gnome deity of forests, travel, and nature. Baervan lives in the gnomish realm of the ''Golden Hills'' on the plane of [[Bytopia]]. Baervan's clerics wear wood-brown clothes and green caps.  His sacred animal is the raccoon. Baervan's holy days are on the full moon, and he is worshipped in forest clearings. Treasured items are sacrificed to him monthly. He was first detailed in Roger E. Moore's article "The Gnomish Point of View," in ''Dragon'' #61 (TSR, 1982). Is reimagined as a goddess in 5th edition.

'''[[Baravar Cloakshadow]]''' (BARE-uh-vahr CLOKE-sha-doh) is the gnomish deity of illusions, protection, and deception. He creates traps and illusions of stunning complexity and cunning. He is somewhat mean-spirited compared to most of the other gnomish gods, and his pranks may cause even his friends real pain, at least emotionally. He genuinely hates the [[kobold]], [[goblinoid]], and [[orc]]ish races, believing they cannot be expected to reform. His symbol is a cloak and dagger. Baravar Cloakshadow was first detailed in the book ''Monster Mythology'' (1992), including details about his priesthood. His role in the cosmology of the Planescape campaign setting was described in ''On Hallowed Ground'' (1996). Is reimagined as a goddess in 5th edition.

'''[[Callarduran Smoothhands]]''' is the gnomish [[god]] of the earth and the [[patron deity]] of the [[svirfneblin]] (deep gnomes), as he is not very popular among other gnome subraces. Unlike other gods of the [[Underdark]], he is not an outcast. He voluntarily led his people to the depths as a means of encouraging diversity among the gnomes. Callarduran Smoothhands is a [[True Neutral]] [[Intermediate Power]]. His symbol is a golden ring with a ruby star on it. Callarduran Smoothhands was first detailed in the book ''Monster Mythology'' (1992), including details about his priesthood.

'''[[Flandal Steelskin]]''' is the gnome deity of mining, smithing, and fitness. His symbol is a flaming hammer. He appears as a balding, aging gnome with skin the color of blue mithral steel, eyes like flaming coals, and hair of brilliant blue-silver. He wears a leather apron over the rest of his clothes, and carries ''Rhondang'', an intelligent axe-backed hammer made of yellowish metal.  He is the strongest of the gnomish pantheon and is able to sniff out veins of any ore with his prodigious nose. As such, he is the patron of gnomish warriors, miners and metalworkers. Flandal Steelskin was first detailed in Roger E. Moore's article "The Gnomish Point of View," in ''Dragon]' #61.

'''[[Gaerdal Ironhand]]''' is the gnome deity of protection, vigilance, and combat. Gaerdal Ironhand was first detailed in the book ''[[Monster Mythology]]'' (1992), including details about his priesthood. Gaerdal lives in ''Stronghaven'' in the gnomish realm of the ''Golden Hills'' on the plane of [[Bytopia]]. Is reimagined as a goddess in 5th edition.

'''[[Garl Glittergold]]''' is the patron deity of gnomes. His symbol is a gold nugget. Garl carries an intelligent axe named ''Arumdina''. Garl Glittergold was created by James M. Ward for the ''[[Deities and Demigods]] Cyclopedia'' (1980).

'''[[Gelf Darkhearth]]''' is the gnomish deity of entropy and revenge. He was introduced in the ''[[Races of Stone]]'' supplement book. Gelf is Garl Glittergold's brother, and rarely have two brothers been more bitter rivals. Gelf, depicted as a gray-skinned [[dwarf]] with a black beard, takes obsessive delight in opposing everything his brother attempts. This compulsion puts Gelf in the tragic position of tearing down the gnome society he loves, just to thwart Garl Glittergold. Gelf isn't evil, but he feels compelled to destroy everything Garl holds dear. Gelf is an angry, sorrowful deity, and he attracts followers of similar temperament. The reason for Gelf's attitude and rivalry with Garl is not known, but it is possibly because they both covet the Gnomish goddess of love Sheyanna Flaxenstrand. Gelf's holy symbol is a black anvil that is split in two, set against a murky purple background. His favored weapon is the warhammer.

'''[[The Glutton]]''' is the gnomish deity of disaster and greed. He was introduced in the ''[[Races of Stone]]'' supplemental book. The Glutton is usually depicted as a massive, ravenous badger or wolverine. The Glutton figures prominently in the bedtime stories gnomes tell naughty children -- "Go to sleep or The Glutton will get you!" The Glutton is blamed whenever a burrow collapses or another misfortune befalls the gnomes. It is said that The Glutton was once a gnome who was cursed with a hideous form and a desire to consume the gnomes and all they hold dear (why is not known). His holy symbol is a gaping, fanged mouth surrounded by what looks like a golden band, and what appears to be a smear of pink blood behind it. His favored weapon is the heavy mace.

'''[[Nebelun]]''' was first detailed in the book ''Monster Mythology'' (1992), including details about his priesthood. His role in the cosmology of the Planescape campaign setting was described in ''On Hallowed Ground'' (1996). Nebelun manifests as a spry old gnome with a black frock-coat and glasses. He carries a black leather bag containing many bizarre tools and items. His hat is a ''hat of disguise'', and his mace doubles as a ''wand of wonder''. He can appear and disappear seemingly randomly. Is reimagined as a goddess in 5th edition.

'''[[Rill Cleverthrush]]''', the lawful neutral god of invention, creation, and the sky. He is portrayed as an elderly, bespeckled gnome carrying a staggeringly complex ruby said to have a facet for every living gnome. His domains are Air, Knowledge, Magic, Travel, and his favored weapon is the longsword. His holy text is a set of natural laws and instructions for living called ''Rill's Instructions to the Faithful''. He appeared in ''[[Races of Stone]]''.

'''[[Segojan Earthcaller]]''' is the gnome deity of earth and nature. Unlike [[Baervan Wildwanderer]], who is a god of the plants and forests of the surface world, Segojan's area of concern is the deep earth and the life within it. He is said to have given the gnomes their ability to communicate with burrowing mammals. His symbol is a glowing gemstone; usually this is a finely cut gem of any type in which illusion spells have been cast to provide magical light. This can be any gem, but Segojan is associated strongly with diamonds. The god's own power makes these spells permanent as long as they are carried by his priests. His sacred animal is the badger. Segojan Earthcaller was first detailed in Roger E. Moore's article "The Gnomish Point of View," in 'Dragon'' #61.

'''[[Sheyanna Flaxenstrand]]''' is the gnome goddess of of love and passion, introduced in the ''[[Races of Stone]]'' supplemental book. She is said to appear as a delicate, blonde-haired gnomish maiden of the most incredible beauty. Though her heart is desired by both Garl Glittergold and Gelf Darkhearth, she does not reciprocate their desires, but instead focuses on promoting love, marriage and fertility amongst the gnomish races. Introduced in 3rd edition, she was the first and only gnomish goddess up until 5e chose to gender-bend several of the originally male pantheon.. Her domains are Chaos, Fire, Good and Healing, and the favored weapon of her followers is the heavy flail. Like most gnomish deities, she carries an intelligent magical item for company; a golden torch named ''Hearthlight'' that can spew a fountain of flames wherever she points it.

'''[[Urdlen]]''' is the gnome deity of greed and blood. Urdlen was first detailed in Roger E. Moore's article "The Gnomish Point of View," in ''Dragon'' #61 Urdlen is the enemy of the gnomish and [[halfling]] pantheons. The hero-deity [[Roykyn]] was formerly a priestess of the Crawler Below. Urdlen's realm is the ''Worm Realm'', located on the 399th layer of the [[Abyss]]. Urdlen is worshiped in underground caverns. Sacrifices of blood and jewels are made to it annually. Its holy day is the winter solstice.