Creature Feature - Djinn

The Djinn is also known in the English culture as a genie, it's roots can be dated back to early arab culture and only became widely known when “The Thousand and One Nights” came out. The word “jinn”, another variation in the spelling of “djinn” can be found mentioned frequently in the Qur’an.

Genies: which is now used to describe the class of this species, can be separated into 6 factions (from weakest to strongest); Jann, Ghul, Djinn, Shaytan, Ifrits, Marid. All of these are said to be found in the other world beyond the veil of human visibility. In a few cultures, djinn are said to be the ghosts and spirits that speak to mediums and psychics and walk besides us at all times. They are also believed to be outnumbering humans 3:1.

The djinn is made of a smokeless fire that can take any form they temporarily choose and can be imprisoned within brass or lead. Bottles, lamps and caskets have been the preferred way of trapping them. As the legend goes, if one rubs its item 3 times, the djinn comes out and grants the saviour 3 wishes in exchange for its freedom. However, djinn's are known as businessmen, and love to barter, they will often ask for something in exchange for the magical tasks they are to perform. Wording of the demand or wish, must also be precise, as they love to alter the meaning of what is being asked.

Protection against them is found in a few different ways, for one, an amulet of protection can be worn on the person. Since some believe that many of the djinn's hide in pipes, therefore, asking for permission before turning on taps of water can prevent them from getting angry. Others will leave food and charcoal to keep them happy or sprinkle salt around their beds to keep evil djinn's at bay.