In ancient times the gnomes lived underground, far below the surface, but a natural disaster forced them to leave their homes. After a long and tasking journey they eventually surfaced at Mount Jharlsbor. They have lived there ever since, and during the centuries their cavernous settlement has grown to a city of both substantial size and beauty. They call their city Frimblir and, according to their historians, it is the oldest city in the region. The gnomes are very proud of it, for the city has many renowned buildings, like the Grand Frimblir Library, the Temple of Yorpfin and the Observatory. Foreign traders are only invited into the common part of the city, therefore few outlanders have experienced the beauty of the wonders first hand. Only gnomes and the occasional dwarf are permitted to venture into the heart of the city. Several dwarven clans dwell in Frimblir. They are a reminder of the close relations between the royal gnome and dwarven clans. The dwarves reinstated the Forthris as the ruling clan of Frimblir in ages past, and to show their gratitude the Forthris sent gnomes to Borwin to establish a diamond mine operation.