Gnomeregan-Alliance Acculturation

The Gnomeregan-Alliance Acculturation refers to the gradual shift from traditional Gnomish values and rituals into those of the Alliance of Lordaeron and later, the Grand Alliance.

Many aspects of Gnome culture were shed for practicality's sake. The increasingly infrequent usage of the Gnomish Calendar (G.C.) and Gnomish language are notable examples.

The Acculturation was accelerated in 389 with the Fall of Gnomeregan. The gnomes were left as refugees, primarily in Ironforge. As a minority, the gnomes found it necessary to use the rituals and values of the majority.