EA Game: Where are the Gnomes?

[jfp3]

...and all the mythical creatures like Trolls etc.? Am I playing the wrong Age for these to appear as Independents? Are they Independents? I'm about 20 turns into a game and have taken some 30+ provinces (huge 1000+ province map)...I've only come across Humanoid creatures. Still having great fun in the play, but I'd love to get some more mix in there.

Also: What is the best way to take down Elephants? Right now I'm resorting to using mostly counter-Elephants but I'm thinking there "must be a better way".

Thanks for the responses!