Gnome (Mark of Scribing)
Source: Eberron: Rising from the Last War p. 47, Wayfinder’s Guide to Eberron p. 103
- Ability Scores: Charisma +1
- Type: subrace
- Size: Small
- Speed: 25 ft.
- Spellcasting: Intelligence
Traits
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.
Size
Gnomes are between 3 and 4 feet tall and average about 40 pounds. Your size is Small.
Darkvision
Accustomed to life underground, 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.
Languages
You can speak, read, and write Common and Gnomish. The Gnomish language, which uses the Dwarvish script, is renowned for its technical treatises and its catalogs of knowledge about the natural world.
Gifted Scribe
When you make an Intelligence (History) check or an ability check using calligrapher’s supplies, you can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the ability check.
Scribe’s Insight
You know the message cantrip. You can also cast comprehend languages once with this trait, and you regain the ability to cast it when you finish a short or long rest. Starting at 3rd level, you can cast the magic mouth spell with this trait, and you regain the ability to cast it when you finish a long rest. Intelligence is your spellcasting ability for these spells.
Spells of the Mark
If you have the Spellcasting or the Pact Magic class feature, the spells on the Mark of Scribing Spells table are added to the spell list of your spellcasting class.
Mark of Scribing Spells
| Spell Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| 1st | comprehend languages, illusory script |
| 2nd | animal messenger, silence |
| 3rd | sending, tongues |
| 4th | arcane eye, confusion |
| 5th | dream |
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