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	==Annotation==		==Annotation==
	Despite updating up to the novel [[Book:Snuff\|Snuff]], the Discworld Companion [[Book:Turtle Recall\|Turtle Recall]] retains a mistake from its previous entries still states that Gnomes, [[Goblins]] and [[Pictsies]] are all the same species despite the fact that there is ample evidence that all three are separate, distinct species. Most of this information comes from [[Book:Snuff\|Snuff]].		Despite updating up to the novel [[Book:Snuff\|Snuff]], the Discworld Companion [[Book:Turtle Recall\|Turtle Recall]] retains a mistake from its previous entries still states that Gnomes, [[Goblins]] and [[Pictsies]] are all the same species despite the fact that there is ample evidence that all three are separate, distinct species. Most of this information comes from [[Book:Snuff\|Snuff]]. This error may stem in part from early versions of {{TOC}}, in which "goblin" was used as well as "gnome" to refer to the members of the performing troupe of gnomes.

	[[Category:Discworld humanoid species]]		[[Category:Discworld humanoid species]]
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Guybrush at 01:11, 25 September 2023

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	'''Gnomes''' on the [[Discworld (world)\|Discworld]] are six inches tall, resembling humans in general body shape, and usually live alone. A gnome has more physical strength than his size would suggest, and sometimes gives painful, bone-cracking hits to people who have underestimated him. [[Swires]], the first gnome to appear in the ''[[Discworld]]'' chronicles, made his appearance in a forest area (''[[Book:The Light Fantastic\|The Light Fantastic]]''), but in recent years, some gnomes have come to the city of [[Ankh-Morpork]] and obtained jobs as tradesmen ([[Wee Mad Arthur]], pest terminator in ''[[Book:Feet of Clay\|Feet of Clay]]'') or even Watchmen ([[Buggy Swires]], first appearance as a [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch\|Watchman]] in ''[[Book:Jingo\|Jingo]]'').		'''Gnomes''' on the [[Discworld (world)\|Discworld]] are six inches tall, resembling humans in general body shape, and usually live alone. A gnome has more physical strength than his size would suggest, and sometimes gives painful, bone-cracking hits to people who have underestimated him. [[Swires]], the first gnome to appear in the ''[[Discworld]]'' chronicles, made his appearance in a forest area (''[[Book:The Light Fantastic\|The Light Fantastic]]''), but in recent years, some gnomes have come to the city of [[Ankh-Morpork]] and obtained jobs as tradesmen ([[Wee Mad Arthur]], pest terminator in ''[[Book:Feet of Clay\|Feet of Clay]]'') or even Watchmen ([[Buggy Swires]], first appearance as a [[Ankh-Morpork City Watch\|Watchman]] in ''[[Book:Jingo\|Jingo]]'').

	Gnomes appear to be identical to the Ramtops [[Pictsies]] but they are found as individual examples; there is no mention of a Gnome society. They may be exiles from the hive-like societies that created them. Wee Mad Arthur is very like the Feegles; Buggy Swires less so, although he uses the same bird-taming method as Hamish the Aviator.		Gnomes appear to be identical to the Ramtops [[Pictsies]] but they are found as individual examples; there is no mention of a Gnome society. They may be exiles from the hive-like societies that created them. Wee Mad Arthur is very like the Feegles (for reasons which are finally explained in {{ISWM}}); Buggy Swires less so, although he uses the same bird-taming method as Hamish the Aviator.

	The differences between the Gnomes and the Pictsies can be likened to the rivalries between the Jocks (Scots, so Pictsies) and the Geordies (Northern English, like the Gnomes).		The differences between the Gnomes and the Pictsies can be likened to the rivalries between the Jocks (Scots, so Pictsies) and the Geordies (Northern English, like the Gnomes).
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	In other words, ''gnomes'' made Hex's scanner-analogue, and work as jewelers in [[Ankh-Morpork]], presumably on the (logical) basis that their tiny hands and fingers would be ideal for incredibly fine metalwork of any kind. This presumes a settled people with mechanical/engineering knowledge and a certain amount of intellectual curiosity. These may be the famed ''Gnomes of Dzu'rich'', yet we've only so far met the ''other'' sort of gnome, whose relationship with precious metals and stones would be limited to how much they can carry after robbing the jewelers.		In other words, ''gnomes'' made Hex's scanner-analogue, and work as jewelers in [[Ankh-Morpork]], presumably on the (logical) basis that their tiny hands and fingers would be ideal for incredibly fine metalwork of any kind. This presumes a settled people with mechanical/engineering knowledge and a certain amount of intellectual curiosity. These may be the famed ''Gnomes of Dzu'rich'', yet we've only so far met the ''other'' sort of gnome, whose relationship with precious metals and stones would be limited to how much they can carry after robbing the jewelers.

	However Gnomes, unlike Pictsies, are generally more reliable and sensible (and other words ending in …ible) so could hold down jobs as jewelers, or glass blowers, or as we have seen: working in puppet shows. (~~[[Short Story:Theatre of Cruelty\| Theatre of Cruelty]]~~).		However Gnomes, unlike Pictsies, are generally more reliable and sensible (and other words ending in …ible) so could hold down jobs as jewelers, or glass blowers, or as we have seen: working in puppet shows. ({{TOC}}).

	[[Book:The Ankh-Morpork Post Office Handbook Diary 2007\|The Ankh-Morpork Post Office Handbook Diary 2007]] mentions that the [[Post Office]] has invited gnomes along with small [[gargoyles]] to take up residence inside post-boxes in order to keep the mail safe and to keep it free from pests that would damage the postage.		[[Book:The Ankh-Morpork Post Office Handbook Diary 2007\|The Ankh-Morpork Post Office Handbook Diary 2007]] mentions that the [[Post Office]] has invited gnomes along with small [[gargoyles]] to take up residence inside post-boxes in order to keep the mail safe and to keep it free from pests that would damage the postage.

Old Dickens: Template

2018-04-16T17:55:04Z

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2016-11-29T04:16:25Z

layout

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	In {{RS}}, a colony of Gnomes, who live along the Railway line to [[Überwald]], are now under the employ of Lord Sir [[Harry King]] and the [[Ankh-Morpork and Sto Plains Hygienic Railway]], holding down the fort at one of the Uberwald route's coal and water stops.		In {{RS}}, a colony of Gnomes, who live along the Railway line to [[Überwald]], are now under the employ of Lord Sir [[Harry King]] and the [[Ankh-Morpork and Sto Plains Hygienic Railway]], holding down the fort at one of the Uberwald route's coal and water stops.

	'''~~Behind the scenes~~'''		'''Gnomes''' are not to be confused with '''[[Nomes\|nomes]]''', which are the protagonists in the [[:Category:Bromeliad series\|Bromeliad series]]. (Except that they're both sub-miniature humanoids living a mainly parasitic existence beneath the notice of the "biggers". So go ahead, be confused.) Gnomes are found on Discworld; Nomes are probably on [[Roundworld]] (cf. {{wp\|The Borrowers\|the "Borrowers"}}).
	~~''Gnomes~~'' are not to be confused with ''[[Nomes\|nomes]]'', which are the protagonists in the [[:Category:Bromeliad series\|Bromeliad series]]. (Except that they're both sub-miniature humanoids living a mainly parasitic existence beneath the notice of the "biggers". So go ahead, be confused.) Gnomes are found on Discworld; Nomes are probably on [[Roundworld]] (cf. {{wp\|The Borrowers\|the "Borrowers"}}).

	~~'''List of Gnomes'''~~

			==List of Gnomes==
	* [[Buggy Swires]], constable in the AM Watch		* [[Buggy Swires]], constable in the AM Watch
	* [[Sniddin]] was a gnome actor in {{MP}}		* [[Sniddin]] was a gnome actor in {{MP}}
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	* A male in red, female called Judy, another male dressed as a policeman and baby Gnome from {{TOC}}. They also have a tiny dog called Toby and a very small crocodile (which must be gnome animals)		* A male in red, female called Judy, another male dressed as a policeman and baby Gnome from {{TOC}}. They also have a tiny dog called Toby and a very small crocodile (which must be gnome animals)

	~~'''~~Annotation~~'''~~		==Annotation==

	Despite updating up to the novel [[Book:Snuff\|Snuff]], the Discworld Companion [[Book:Turtle Recall\|Turtle Recall]] retains a mistake from its previous entries still states that Gnomes, [[Goblins]] and [[Pictsies]] are all the same species despite the fact that there is ample evidence that all three are separate, distinct species. Most of this information comes from [[Book:Snuff\|Snuff]].		Despite updating up to the novel [[Book:Snuff\|Snuff]], the Discworld Companion [[Book:Turtle Recall\|Turtle Recall]] retains a mistake from its previous entries still states that Gnomes, [[Goblins]] and [[Pictsies]] are all the same species despite the fact that there is ample evidence that all three are separate, distinct species. Most of this information comes from [[Book:Snuff\|Snuff]].

	[[Category:Discworld humanoid species]]		[[Category:Discworld humanoid species]]
	[[de:Gnome]]		[[de:Gnome]]

Jagra: update

2015-10-09T16:54:33Z

update

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	* [[Swires]] (an early version, maybe)		* [[Swires]] (an early version, maybe)
	* A male in red, female called Judy, another male dressed as a policeman and baby Gnome from {{TOC}}. They also have a tiny dog called Toby and a very small crocodile (which must be gnome animals)		* A male in red, female called Judy, another male dressed as a policeman and baby Gnome from {{TOC}}. They also have a tiny dog called Toby and a very small crocodile (which must be gnome animals)

			'''Annotation'''

			Despite updating up to the novel [[Book:Snuff\|Snuff]], the Discworld Companion [[Book:Turtle Recall\|Turtle Recall]] retains a mistake from its previous entries still states that Gnomes, [[Goblins]] and [[Pictsies]] are all the same species despite the fact that there is ample evidence that all three are separate, distinct species. Most of this information comes from [[Book:Snuff\|Snuff]].

	[[Category:Discworld humanoid species]]		[[Category:Discworld humanoid species]]
	[[de:Gnome]]		[[de:Gnome]]

Jagra at 14:36, 13 September 2015

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	However Gnomes, unlike Pictsies, are generally more reliable and sensible (and other words ending in …ible) so could hold down jobs as jewelers, or glass blowers, or as we have seen: working in puppet shows. ([[Short Story:Theatre of Cruelty\| Theatre of Cruelty]]).		However Gnomes, unlike Pictsies, are generally more reliable and sensible (and other words ending in …ible) so could hold down jobs as jewelers, or glass blowers, or as we have seen: working in puppet shows. ([[Short Story:Theatre of Cruelty\| Theatre of Cruelty]]).

			[[Book:The Ankh-Morpork Post Office Handbook Diary 2007\|The Ankh-Morpork Post Office Handbook Diary 2007]] mentions that the [[Post Office]] has invited gnomes along with small [[gargoyles]] to take up residence inside post-boxes in order to keep the mail safe and to keep it free from pests that would damage the postage.

	In {{RS}}, a colony of Gnomes, who live along the Railway line to [[Überwald]], are now under the employ of Lord Sir [[Harry King]] and the [[Ankh-Morpork and Sto Plains Hygienic Railway]], holding down the fort at one of the Uberwald route's coal and water stops.		In {{RS}}, a colony of Gnomes, who live along the Railway line to [[Überwald]], are now under the employ of Lord Sir [[Harry King]] and the [[Ankh-Morpork and Sto Plains Hygienic Railway]], holding down the fort at one of the Uberwald route's coal and water stops.

Mare-Silverus at 01:59, 14 January 2015

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	\|books= {{TLF}}, {{FOC}}, {{J}}, {{MR}}		\|books= {{TLF}}, {{FOC}}, {{J}}, {{MR}}, {{RS}}
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	However Gnomes, unlike Pictsies, are generally more reliable and sensible (and other words ending in …ible) so could hold down jobs as jewelers, or glass blowers, or as we have seen: working in puppet shows. ([[Short Story:Theatre of Cruelty\| Theatre of Cruelty]]).		However Gnomes, unlike Pictsies, are generally more reliable and sensible (and other words ending in …ible) so could hold down jobs as jewelers, or glass blowers, or as we have seen: working in puppet shows. ([[Short Story:Theatre of Cruelty\| Theatre of Cruelty]]).

	In {{RS}}, a colony of Gnomes, who live along the Railway line to [[Überwald]], are now under the employ of Lord Sir [[Harry King]] and the [[Ankh-Morpork and Sto Plains Hygienic Railway]], holding the fort at one of the Uberwald route's coal and water stops.		In {{RS}}, a colony of Gnomes, who live along the Railway line to [[Überwald]], are now under the employ of Lord Sir [[Harry King]] and the [[Ankh-Morpork and Sto Plains Hygienic Railway]], holding down the fort at one of the Uberwald route's coal and water stops.

	'''Behind the scenes'''		'''Behind the scenes'''

Mare-Silverus at 01:57, 14 January 2015

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	However Gnomes, unlike Pictsies, are generally more reliable and sensible (and other words ending in …ible) so could hold down jobs as jewelers, or glass blowers, or as we have seen: working in puppet shows. ([[Short Story:Theatre of Cruelty\| Theatre of Cruelty]]).		However Gnomes, unlike Pictsies, are generally more reliable and sensible (and other words ending in …ible) so could hold down jobs as jewelers, or glass blowers, or as we have seen: working in puppet shows. ([[Short Story:Theatre of Cruelty\| Theatre of Cruelty]]).

	In {{RS}}, a colony of Gnomes, who live along the Railway line to [[~~Uberwald~~]], are now under the employ of Lord Sir [[Harry King]] and the [[Ankh-Morpork and Sto Plains Hygienic Railway]], holding the fort at one of the Uberwald route's coal and water stops.		In {{RS}}, a colony of Gnomes, who live along the Railway line to [[Überwald]], are now under the employ of Lord Sir [[Harry King]] and the [[Ankh-Morpork and Sto Plains Hygienic Railway]], holding the fort at one of the Uberwald route's coal and water stops.

	'''Behind the scenes'''		'''Behind the scenes'''

Mare-Silverus at 01:50, 14 January 2015

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	However Gnomes, unlike Pictsies, are generally more reliable and sensible (and other words ending in …ible) so could hold down jobs as jewelers, or glass blowers, or as we have seen: working in puppet shows. ([[Short Story:Theatre of Cruelty\| Theatre of Cruelty]]).		However Gnomes, unlike Pictsies, are generally more reliable and sensible (and other words ending in …ible) so could hold down jobs as jewelers, or glass blowers, or as we have seen: working in puppet shows. ([[Short Story:Theatre of Cruelty\| Theatre of Cruelty]]).

			In {{RS}}, a colony of Gnomes, who live along the Railway line to [[Uberwald]], are now under the employ of Lord Sir [[Harry King]] and the [[Ankh-Morpork and Sto Plains Hygienic Railway]], holding the fort at one of the Uberwald route's coal and water stops.

	'''Behind the scenes'''		'''Behind the scenes'''

	''Gnomes'' are not to be confused with ''[[Nomes\|nomes]]'', which are the protagonists in the [[:Category:Bromeliad series\|Bromeliad series]]. (Except that they're both sub-miniature humanoids living a mainly parasitic existence beneath the notice of the "biggers". So go ahead, be confused.) Gnomes are found on Discworld; Nomes are probably on [[Roundworld]] (cf. {{wp\|The Borrowers\|the "Borrowers"}}).		''Gnomes'' are not to be confused with ''[[Nomes\|nomes]]'', which are the protagonists in the [[:Category:Bromeliad series\|Bromeliad series]]. (Except that they're both sub-miniature humanoids living a mainly parasitic existence beneath the notice of the "biggers". So go ahead, be confused.) Gnomes are found on Discworld; Nomes are probably on [[Roundworld]] (cf. {{wp\|The Borrowers\|the "Borrowers"}}).

Old Dickens: consistent speling

2014-08-29T03:06:49Z

consistent speling

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	In other words, ''gnomes'' made Hex's scanner-analogue, and work as jewelers in [[Ankh-Morpork]], presumably on the (logical) basis that their tiny hands and fingers would be ideal for incredibly fine metalwork of any kind. This presumes a settled people with mechanical/engineering knowledge and a certain amount of intellectual curiosity. These may be the famed ''Gnomes of Dzu'rich'', yet we've only so far met the ''other'' sort of gnome, whose relationship with precious metals and stones would be limited to how much they can carry after robbing the jewelers.		In other words, ''gnomes'' made Hex's scanner-analogue, and work as jewelers in [[Ankh-Morpork]], presumably on the (logical) basis that their tiny hands and fingers would be ideal for incredibly fine metalwork of any kind. This presumes a settled people with mechanical/engineering knowledge and a certain amount of intellectual curiosity. These may be the famed ''Gnomes of Dzu'rich'', yet we've only so far met the ''other'' sort of gnome, whose relationship with precious metals and stones would be limited to how much they can carry after robbing the jewelers.

	However Gnomes, unlike Pictsies, are generally more reliable and sensible (and other words ending in …ible) so could hold down jobs as ~~jewellers~~, or glass blowers, or as we have seen: working in puppet shows. ([[Short Story:Theatre of Cruelty\| Theatre of Cruelty]]).		However Gnomes, unlike Pictsies, are generally more reliable and sensible (and other words ending in …ible) so could hold down jobs as jewelers, or glass blowers, or as we have seen: working in puppet shows. ([[Short Story:Theatre of Cruelty\| Theatre of Cruelty]]).

	'''Behind the scenes'''		'''Behind the scenes'''