Genies
Genies are a form of Spirit Guide
In ancient Rome, the term genii, the plural form of the Latin word genius, referred to the spirits that watched over every man. The genius was responsible for forming a man's character and caused all actions. Believed to be present at birth, genius came to be thought of as great inborn ability. In later Roman mythology, genii were spirits who guarded a household or community.
Genies (also called jinn or genii) are spirits in cultures of the Middle East and Africa. The term genie comes from the Arabic word jinni, which refers to a spirit that could take the shape of an animal or person. It could be found in every kind of nonliving thing, even air and fire. Jinn (the plural of jinni) were said to have magical powers. Appears in the Qur'an, and the Book of One Thousand and One Nights.
In early Islamic belief, jinn made up a world that existed parallel to humans: although they were invisible to humans, they existed in much the same types of communities and tribes. Just as people were defined by their relation to Islam, there were jinn that accepted Islam and jinn that did not. Jinn were essentially a reflection of the same beliefs and concerns that humans dealt with, but on a grander, more supernatural scale
In "Legends of the Fire Spirits: Jinn and Genies from Arabia to Zanzibar(opens in new tab)" (Counterpoint Books, 2011), researcher Robert Lebling noted that "Jinn are taken seriously and regarded as real, tangible beings by a large segment of the world's population.... They often appear humanoid or even human but possess amazing powers we lack. They can change their shapes, can fly through the air, and even can render themselves invisible." (Lebling is also the creator of a Facebook page titled The Jinn Group, where members share jinn stories and lore.)
The Quran (over 1380 years old) states that Allah created three types of beings from three substances: humans (made of earth); angels (made of light); and jinn (made of smokeless fire). There are said to be five categories of jinn; two of the best known are shaitan and ifrit, both of which are said to be evil - the others are not.
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Genies are perhaps the most quintessential and omnipotent guide Man has ever known. The wonder, spender and power of Genies still exist.
GENIES ARE NOT FANTASY
YOU WANT TO BELIEVE GENIES ARE FANTASY
...be very aware, they are technically more real than you or I. They have existed over eons of time. They are a power created by God to help form and shape modern humans, and as such - their time has come. However, that is a generality. Like most things they will exist until the end of eternity, but become minimal in numbers, as they cannot reincarnate. These Divine creations still want to help [man] or the current evolved life - but these are [bonded-oriented] life forms. One, even a human, would have to believe in them, and desire to be in partnership with them. As with current humans where evolution leads us to a desire for Ascension, the dual nature of Genies has played out too. - only, more completely so. There is little to no ill-natured genies - they have in their way evolved beyond that. Such being as it is, the "bonding" between a modern human, and a modern genie would [of its intrinsic nature] have to be a positive oriented choice.
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WHAT HAS HISTORY SAID
Jinn mischief
In contrast to Western versions of jinn, in the Arab world they are not known for their "Aladdin"-like wish-granting — though they can be commanded to perform tasks by wizards, for example, or someone who wears the magical Ring of Solomon.
Belief in the fire spirits is also common among elected officials in the Middle East. In 2011, nearly two dozen associates of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad were accused of summoning jinn to attack political enemies. One man, Abbas Ghaffari, was reportedly accused of summoning a genie who caused a heart attack in one of Ghaffari's rivals.
Genie appearance
Genies are similar to their fairy relatives, what with their pointed ears and oddly colored hair and eyes, but one difference sets them apart: Genies don't have wings. Also, genies have become magically "bonded", if you will, to an enchanted object (usually a lamp, bottle, or ring, but other objects aren't unheard of). This object is not only the individual's "home away from home", if you will, but also is the focus for their magic, similar to a wand, staff, or, in the case of a modernized lamp, like a gun. Genies, like most of their relatives, tend to wear clothes that differ depending on their magical specialty.
Behavior
Genie behavior is similar to a fairy, mage, or other magical being. Genies also carry grimoires in which they record their spells. They, like other spellcasters, get these grimoires during their Realization ceremony. They can be both good and evil creatures; the evil ones are said to lead humans astray.
Some of them are hostile, or at least not all that friendly to humans, although some can be friendly, and helpful. It is possible for magicians or wise men and women to gain power over a Jinn and use it to perform amazing and magical tasks. Be wary, for even a friendly Jinn is unpredictable and certainly anyone who breaks an agreement with a Jinn will strongly regret it. Often Jinn take naughty pleasure in punishing people for wronging them, even unintentionally.
Powers and Abilities
Genie powers are similar to their fairy cousins, however, there are some differences.
- Flight: Genies, like their fairy cousins, can fly, though, in the past, doing so without wings took some developing. Whenever a genie flies, his/her lower body will become enveloped in a wisp of magical energy, the appearance of which differs depending on the magic of the individual.
- Magic: Genies, like fairies and mages, have magical specialties that differ between individuals.
- Wish granting: Like fairies, genies have an innate ability to grant wishes, however, wish granting is a bit limited.
- Size manipulation: Like their fairy relatives, genies have the ability to manipulate their size, however, this is limited to growing.
- Enhanced strength: Genies, unlike their fairy relatives, have strength far more enhanced than mortals.
- Rubbing sense: Genies have an innate ability to sense when their "home" is being rubbed.
- Potion making: Genies, like fairies and mages, are experts at potion making.
- Glamouring: Genies, like fairies are able to use glamour, a magical power which creates an illusion allowing them to assume a different appearance: not to be confused with shapeshifting, which causes an actually physical change.
- Aura vision: Genies, like fairies, are able to actually see the magical aura of beings and beasts alike, sort of like a magical version of thermal vision.
Weaknesses
Genies share most of their weaknesses with their fay folk relatives, however, there is one weakness that is unique to their species.
- Magical object bond: Genies are bound to their magical object, and, as such, if that object is destroyed, then they will be destroyed along with it.
