#anyway I think since it's not a magical ability forest gnomes ought to be able to use animal communication with each other

[blujayonthewing]

how exactly does 'forest gnomes can talk to animals' work

can gnomes talk to each other in birdspeak

#I feel like... it HAS to be yes right? it's not a magical ability #on the other hand animal communication is so varied and different from humanoid language it'd probably be weird #a more sophisticated version of slow blinming at other humans-- #even if they also know that cats do that would they be thinking to parse it as intentional when directed at them from another human? #almost certainly forest gnomes could use bird contact and alarm calls to communicate over a distance #but so could any forest dwelling people if they were cool #(my birder ex used to whistle bobwhite for 'we're separated at the store where are you' which was a VERY good system) #anyway I think since it's not a magical ability forest gnomes ought to be able to use animal communication with each other #but probably usually don't because it'd be harder and less sophisticated for no reason #oh you think the common language is annoyingly unspecific and lacking nuanced vocabulary? try talking to a mouse #how many words for blue do you think THEY have #very charmed by the idea of gnome children whispering together like mice though #gnomeposting #worldbuilding #felix insp #idri insp