Dungeons & Dragons Gnome, Deep (Svirfneblin) Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Gnome, Deep (Svirfneblin) from the Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual.

This model was created by MZ4250 who makes amazingly accurate models of the Monster Manual creatures and provided by Commercial License.

In Dungeons & Dragons, Deep Gnomes, also known as Svirfneblin, are a subterranean race of gnomes native to the Underdark, a vast and dangerous network of underground caverns and tunnels. Deep Gnomes are characterized by their dark gray skin, large luminous eyes adapted to the low light conditions of their environment, and their innate affinity for magic and stonecraft.

Living in the oppressive depths of the Underdark, Deep Gnomes have developed a society centered around survival and secrecy. They are skilled miners and craftsmen, capable of shaping stone and metal with unparalleled precision. Their underground cities are fortified against the dangers of their environment, including hostile creatures and the ever-present threat of drow and other denizens of the Underdark.

Deep Gnomes possess a natural resilience and cunning honed by generations of living in such harsh conditions. They are typically cautious and mistrustful of outsiders, having learned to be wary of potential threats lurking in the darkness. However, once their trust is earned, Deep Gnomes can be steadfast allies and valuable companions.

In addition to their prowess in craftsmanship and survival, Deep Gnomes are also adept in the arcane arts. They have a particular affinity for earth and illusion magic, often employing spells to manipulate their environment and conceal themselves from potential dangers. This magical prowess, combined with their natural ingenuity, makes them formidable opponents to those who would seek to threaten them or their underground homes.

Despite their isolation and wariness of outsiders, Deep Gnomes understand the importance of alliances and trade with other races, often establishing contacts with surface dwellers or other denizens of the Underdark for mutual benefit. However, such alliances are always approached with caution, as Deep Gnomes are acutely aware of the dangers that lurk in the depths below.