Copies of this notice are found throughout Upper Sanctuary, particularly anywhere a gnome works or lives, and, perhaps in excessive numbers, in New Dunwarren.
- Gnomes of Sanctuary, Dunwarren was built by the hands of the children of Garl, from their eager minds and earnest labour. Though these children are now lost to time, undeath, and occultism, those of us who dwell here now are their inheritors, and as such we have a duty, a moral obligation, to see that the ideals and direction they would have wished for their city are upheld.
For too long have we allowed humans and other races to control this gnomish settlement, allowing filth such as the Shadow Tribe to roam free within, and electing leaders under the influence of the Chosen, such as Demetrius Bhast. It is time for gnomish voices to cry out for their say, for gnomish hands to once again shape Dunwarren's future, it's time for us to take our proper place, in this, our city, our Sanctuary.
The Watchers Below are an order dedicated to Segojan Earthcaller, the Earthfriend, who works in tandem with all the Lords of the Golden Hills, except the Mole, to further the common interests of the gnomish peoples.
Our primary aim is to guard gnomish lands against the ever-present threat of Urdlen and the depraved Forgotten Folk who follow the Crawler Below. In addition, we defend the subterranean borders of gnome communities against the numerous evil races of the Underdark who seek to extend their reach into gnome-held territories through conquest and raids. In this spirit do we establish a chapter in Dunwarren, to take over the guardianship of this city against the insidious threat of Urdlen; his followers, the Chosen; and lastly, against the encroaching Shadow Tribe, which creeps ever closer to claiming Sanctuary as it's own, thanks to the fears of Sanctuary's predominantly human leadership.
If you are one of the Forgotten Folk, who wishes to no longer be forgotten, but take prominance once again in our city, to drive our enemies from our borders, and to rebuild Dunwarren into what it once was, a jewel of gnomish ingenuity, at peace with nature, and safe from the terrors of the Underdark, then contact Earthcaller Aurum, or Butch Von Matterheim, at either the Dunwarren Temple or in New Dunwarren. Working together, we can polish clean the tarnish that has sullied this gem, and restore its luster.