What is a Gnome

Gnome History

Gnomes have an uncanny ability to stand perfectly still giving them the appearance of being not real. Gnomes are adaptive, fascinating creatures. Since the beginning of time, they have been the subject of tales and debate in almost every country.Some gnomes are crafty and sly. Gnomes are known by many names and thought to be many things however little is truly known about these elusive beings.

Webster's dictionary tells us that the word gnome is derived from gignõsken, which means to know. (Gnomes have often been thought to be the smartest beings on earth). I have my own theory on this. In folklore, they are subterranean dwarves who guard precious treasure. In modern times, they are everywhere and perform many tasks including stealing underwear.

These little gnomes are always busy,they are mostly hard working but of course there are a few lazy gnomes as well.They sometimes will remodel their surounding so do not be surprised if the garden looks a little different every now and then. They also will take seeds from a flower and drop them in a place a long way from the original flower. so your garden tends to change it's look.

Gnomes are supposed to be a sign of good luck, course, if you had bad luck they probably wouldn't even stick around.

Race :Gnomes consist of a number of different types. The most common is the Forest Gnome who rarely comes into contact with man. The Garden Gnome lives in old gardens and enjoys telling melancoly tales. Dune Gnomes are slightly larger than their woodland breathren and choose remarkably drab clothing. House Gnomes have the most knowledge of man, often speaking his language. It is from this family that Gnome Kings are chosen. Farm Gnomes resemble our farmers, but are more conservative in manner and dress. Siberian Gnomes have been more interbred than other Gnomes and associate freely with trolls. They are much larger than the other types and have an infinately more nasty nature. It is best never to evoke temper of such Gnomes for they delight in revenge.

Origin :Originating in Scandinavia, Gnomes later migrated to the lowlands some 1500 years ago.

Description : Gnomes are usually an average of 15 centimeters tall, but with its cap on it appears much taller. Their feet are somewhat pigeon toed which gives them an extra edge on speed and agility through the wood and grass. The males weigh 300 grams, and female is 250-275 grams.

The male wears a peaked red cap, a blue brown-green pants, and ether felt boots, birch shoes, or wooden clogs. Around his waist is a belt with a tool kit attached, holding a knife, hammer, etc. They are fair of face, though the boast rosy red cheeks. Long beards adorn their faces and turn gray far sooner than their hair.

The female wears gray or khaki clothing, consisting of a blouse and skirt (to ankles). She also has black-gray knee socks and high shoes or slippers. Before she is married, she dons a green cap.

Prior to marriage her hair in hanging down, the outfit is complemented by a green cap and braids with which later disappear under a scarf while the green cap is replaced by more somber tones after she marries. Figures doesn't it...

Friends/Foes :Males are the guardians of animal kind and show little preference for their animal friends, not withstanding their aversion to cats both wild and domesticated. They are known for freeing wildlife from man's traps and for operating on farm animals whose owners have neglected them or who are simply to poor to afford a vetrinarian. Their enemies are mainly Trolls, and other beings who would try to destroy them or their homes. Otherwise, they are mostly peaceful beings.

Lore : Gnomes tend to live in hilly meadows and rocky woodlands. In Huygen's book, it says they live inside three trees, the house itself, with a hidden entrance in another tree, and then a third is the supply room, with grains, beans, potatoes and everything else the gnomes may need during the winter.

Powers :Most Gnomes are 7 times stronger than a man, can run at speeds of 35 miles per hour, and have better sight than a hawk. These abilities help the Gnome to do many things, such as find wounded, dying animals for which they feel they are responsible for. Because of their love for animals, all the animals of the forest are the Gnome's friends and are willing to help him at any time. Many people say that gnomes have elevated practical jokes to an art form. But most especially they love gems and jewelry and are considered by many to be the best gem cutters and jewelers in existence. Now you know where aunt Julies' ring went to.

Element : Earth

They are generally vegetarian and never worry. The main meal consists of: Nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts, beechnuts, etc), mushrooms, peas, beans, a small potato, applesauce, fruit, berries (all kinds), tubers, spices, vegetables, and preserves for dessert. As a beverage, the gnome drinks mead dew (fermented honey), fermented raspberries (which have a very high alcohol content), and spiced gin as a nightcap. The gnome eats no meat, so often consumes the nectar of the high protein plant called 'Vicia Sepuim'.

Source : Wil Huygen's books, Gnomes, Secrets of the Gnomes and The Complete Gnomes

I have my own traveling gnome, I plan to take him from New Hampshire to South Carolina, I will document his travels and have pictures to show where he has been. Check back in a couple weeks.

Underpants Gnomes are again a major topic of conversation following their recent coup.

One theory for the Underpants Gnome is that a magic curse randomly makes their pants disappear (often at school, while giving a presentation to the whole class) Unlike thier bretherin the Lawn Gnome, Underpants Gnomes are always cute and cuddly. This little fella often springs up from underpants drawers saying, "Heeere's Johnny" (Which is his name). This U-Gnome is also known as the adorable Eyeball Fairy

Another "Sub Species" of gnomes have been found in the southern parts of the great land of Canadia, and they are known as the Underpants Gnomes.

Contents

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• 1 Feeding Habbits
• 2 Natural Defenses/Weaknesses/Predators
• 3 Business Skills
• 4 Additional Info
• 5 See Also

[edit] Feeding Habbits

Underpants gnomes feed off of odd socks which they steal from the dryers of the suburban homes they live in. They have also been known to feed off of bras, panties, boxers, briefs, thongs, g-strings, hamsters, cats, sea urchins, and wildabeast.

Chief Inspector Rod Slipper, who led the raid on a popular drinking club in St Neots in which 144 gnomes were arrested for gross indecency, was upbeat about this latest development in the deepening gnome crises.

"We brought him in after simultaneous dawn raids on 47 garden centres in the region," he told our reporter confidently. "We had a tip-off from a member of the public that an illegal assembly of gnomes was being planned and we were able to put a stop to it."

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