Gnomes as seen in World of Warcraft (without Armor).

In the fictional Warcraft Universe the Gnomes are a diminutive race based largely on the well-known mythical beings of the same name. They specialize in technology and magic, are depicted as inquisitive and whimsical, and often serve as comic relief. In the game Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness the Gnomes were featured as units for the Alliance faction. They are a playable race in the on-line roleplaying game World of Warcraft and in Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (824x504, 66 KB)Gnomes from Warcraft. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (824x504, 66 KB)Gnomes from Warcraft. ... Armor or armour (see spelling differences) is protective clothing intended to defend its wearer from intentional harm in combat and military engagements, typically associated with soldiers. ... // The Warcraft universe is a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness (usually simply called Warcraft II; sometimes abbreviated to WCII or WC2) is a sequel to the popular real-time strategy game Warcraft, published by Blizzard Entertainment in December 1995. ... World of Warcraft (commonly abbreviated as WoW) is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment and is the fourth game in the Warcraft series, excluding expansion packs and the cancelled Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans. ...

Overview

In the Warcraft games the Gnomes are a technically and magically inclined race, producing technology that rivals that of the Goblins, but are more inclined to manufacture ingenious gizmos and gadgets than they are the explosive devices typical of goblin technology. Explosions resulting from a gnomish invention are generally unintentional but not unusual; indeed it is not uncommon to find a gnome staring in amazement at an invention that actually works. Despite the setting's focus on high fantasy, they seem to have at least a basic understanding of Quantum Physics. Goblin male and female from the World of Warcraft. ... High fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy fiction that is set in invented or parallel worlds. ... Fig. ...

Homeland

Gnomes are native to a land called Dun Morogh. The Gnomes have long been close allies of the Dwarves, their home city of Gnomeregan being only a few miles from Ironforge, and provide much of the technology used by the Dwarven Military in the Warcraft universe. Dun Morogh is a zone in World of Warcraft where both the Gnomes and the Dwarves start out, and it is the location of the major city Ironforge. ... Dwarves are a fictional race in World of Warcraft. ... Gnomeregan is a World Dungeon or Instance for the online MMORPG World of WarCraft. ... Ironforge as seen in the World of Warcraft. ...

Appearance

Gnomes are among the more colorful of races in the Warcraft universe. Their hair color ranges from normal human shades like blond, red, brown and white to the more exotic greens, pinks and light blue/gray. Gnomish males tend to have elaborate, almost comical facial hair while gnomish females have stylized hair-dos which reflect a childish quality. Gnomes tend to be three to three-and-a-half feet tall, coming up to about waist level on the average human. Gnomish skin hue varies from a dark tan to pasty white, presumably based on varying degrees of sunlight they are exposed to. Due to their propensity for underground settlement and long hours spent in their laboratories, most have a pale, creamy complexion. // The Warcraft universe is a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ...

History

Gnomes have only appeared in Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness and World of Warcraft. Their absence in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos was later explained in World of Warcraft as a result of the invasion of Gnomeregan by the Troggs. Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness (usually simply called Warcraft II; sometimes abbreviated to WCII or WC2) is a sequel to the popular real-time strategy game Warcraft, published by Blizzard Entertainment in December 1995. ... World of Warcraft (commonly abbreviated as WoW) is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment and is the fourth game in the Warcraft series, excluding expansion packs and the cancelled Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans. ... Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, released by Blizzard Entertainment in 2002, is a real-time strategy computer game and the second sequel to Warcraft. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with List of minor characters in Sonic the Comic#Trogg (Shirob). ...

Gnomish flying machine.

Gnome crest, "Icon of Technology."

Little information is given regarding the Gnomes' ancient history, though due to their close relation to dwarves (referring to each other as "cousins") as well as their similar appearance, size, and global distribution, it is possible that they are an ethnic offshoot of the dwarves, presumably splitting off sometime before the War of Three Hammers (see Dwarf History.) Image File history File links Image of the Gnomish flyign machine from Blizzard Entertainments video games series, Warcraft II. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Image of the Gnomish flyign machine from Blizzard Entertainments video games series, Warcraft II. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (762x963, 114 KB)Image of the Gnomish logo from Blizzard Entertainments video game series, Warcraft Universe. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (762x963, 114 KB)Image of the Gnomish logo from Blizzard Entertainments video game series, Warcraft Universe. ... A Dwarf as seen in the World of Warcraft. ...

The first known point in their history given in the games is when they served in the Second War aboard flying machines and submarines. After the Second War, the Gnomes taught the Dwarves to build gyrocopters and firearms. The Gnomes served the Alliance well during the Second War, but uncharacteristically refused to send any personnel to aid their allies during the Burning Legion's invasion in the Third War. Though their designs helped turn the tide against the Legion, the Dwarves and Humans were shocked by the Gnomes' decision to withhold their courageous troops and pilots. Eventually it became known that during the outbreak of the Third War, a swarm of Troggs had attacked the city of Gnomeregan and the Gnomes were fighting to survive. Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness (usually simply called Warcraft II; sometimes abbreviated to WCII or WC2) is a sequel to the popular real-time strategy game Warcraft, published by Blizzard Entertainment in December 1995. ... An autogyro (only an autogiro when made by Cierva (see below)), sometimes called a gyroplane or Gyrocopter™, is an aircraft with an unpowered rotary wing, or rotor, that resembles a helicopter. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Burning Legion is the huge demonic army created by the titan Sargeras in the fictional Warcraft universe. ... Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, released by Blizzard Entertainment in 2002, is a real-time strategy computer game and the second sequel to Warcraft. ... Trinomial name Homo sapiens sapiens Linnaeus, 1758 Humans, or human beings, are bipedal primates belonging to the mammalian species Homo sapiens (Latin: wise man or knowing man) in the family Hominidae (the great apes). ... This is an alphabetical list with the major and minor races in the Warcraft universe — a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ...

According to World of Warcraft, the battle for Gnomeregan lasted throughout most of the Third War until the High Tinker of Gnomeregan, Gelbin Mekkatorque, convinced by his chief advisor, Mekgineer Sicco Thermaplugg, to use the radiation generated by many gnome machines against the Troggs by pumping the fumes through the air vents. Unfortunately, many Gnomes were trapped in the city and killed or irradiated by this strategy, wiping out nearly half of the Gnomish race and turning almost all of the survivors who had remained in the city into crazed lepers. Unfortunately the weapon had little effect on the Troggs, who simply absorbed the radiation, becoming even more dangerous. Thermaplugg was revealed to have gone insane and had planned this all along in a power-mad bid to rule all of Gnomeregan; according to official Warcraft "lore", it is suspected that Thermaplugg had the help of the troggs. The ragged Gnomes that survived fled to the safety of the Dwarven stronghold of Ironforge, where they attempt to rebuild their civilization. Thermaplugg's betrayal and the pain of the Gnomes weighs heavily upon Mekkatorque's shoulders, and the High Tinker initiated a project to build a giant tram between Ironforge and the city Stormwind. This tram ran through an underground river called the Deeprun, and was dubbed the "Deeprun Tram." World of Warcraft (commonly abbreviated as WoW) is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment and is the fourth game in the Warcraft series, excluding expansion packs and the cancelled Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans. ... Stormwind is the Human capital city in the fantasy Warcraft universe. ...

In current continuity, the Gnomes of the Warcraft universe have re-committed to the Alliance's cause, and spend their time devising strategies and weapons that will help them retake their ravaged city and build a brighter future for their people. The Gnomish race are now widespread throughout the world. Many Gnomes travelled with their Dwarven allies on the search into the cloudy history of both races creation. Others, have settled in the cities of Stormwind and Ironforge, where they can teach characters in World of Warcraft the Engineering profession (and Alchemy in Ironforge). There are also many gnomes at the Mirage Raceway in the Shimmering Flats area of Thousand Needles, being one of the two teams competing in the races the track hosts, with the other being the Goblins. // The Warcraft universe is a fictional universe in which a series of games and books are set. ... World of Warcraft (commonly abbreviated as WoW) is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Blizzard Entertainment and is the fourth game in the Warcraft series, excluding expansion packs and the cancelled Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans. ... Goblin male and female from the World of Warcraft. ...

Famous Gnomes

High Tinker Mekkatorque

The democratically elected leader of Gnomeregan, the High Tinker now holds his exiled court in Tinker Town in Ironforge. He stands atop his mighty throne wielding an Arclight Spanner and a shield, offering a level 35 quest in World of Warcarft to all those brave enough to enter Gnomeregan and slay the evil Mekgineer Thermaplugg. Mekkatorque, who, on Thermaplugg's advice, irradiated Gnomeregan and ordered its evacuation now carries the weight of his people on his shoulders and the shame of those killed in Gnomeregan. He is, however, credited with the construction of the Deeprun Tram, a fast running form of transportation between Ironforge and Stormwind built in the underground river "Deeprun".

Mekgineer Thermaplugg

Once High Tinker Mekkatorque's most trusted lieutenant, he coveted his position, and during the defence of Gnomeregan from the Troggs convinced Mekkatorque to irradiate the city, resulting in countless gnome deaths and its subsequent evacuation. It is theorised in the game that he was behind the entire Trogg assault upon the city, and also that he is under Dark Iron influence, though proof of either is difficult to find. However it is known that he intentionally sabotaged the city so that he could become High Tinker. He now lives permanently within a purpose built mechanical walker, and considers himself to be the High Tinker of the shattered city.

Torbeb Bombbuzzle

Torbeb with his signature armor.

Torbeb is a famous gnome assassain. He is known for personally assassinating several leaders of the Horde. Torbeb is known to be extremely cunning and a master of stealth. He is currently helping in the efforts to reclaim Gnomeregan. Torbeb Bombbuzzle is a fictional character in the Warcraft universe of Azeroth created by Blizzard Entertainment. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Look up Horde in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Gnomeregan is a World Dungeon or Instance for the online MMORPG World of WarCraft. ...

Gnomes In World of Warcraft

• The gnome racial mount is the mechanostrider, a mechanical tallstrider (ostrich/emu-like beast, referred to by many players as "Robot Chickens"). Dwarves can learn how to ride a mechanostrider if they achieve "exalted" status in game with the Gnomeregan Exiles.
• Gnomes were the last playable race developed for the original release of World of Warcraft.
• Gnomes are the only race to not appear in either World of Warcraft trailer. Trolls got their first brief appearance in the Burning Crusade trailer.
• Gnome facial hair options have been altered the most, with 7 different forms having been added and/or removed.
• Gnome male dancing goes to the Tom Jones song, "Sex Bomb", which suits its suggestive nature.
• Gnomes are excellent in engineering because of their high intellect and skillful hands.
• Gnomes are very nimble on their feet, so escaping from their enemies is made easier for them in-game.
• Gnomes make up about 7% of the player population in World of Warcraft.
• Gnome Mages are the most popular class, with Gnome Warriors being the least popular class.

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External links

• Gnomes, World of Warcraft Game Guide
• Gnome at WoWWiki, a World of Warcraft wiki