- For other uses, see genie.
The Djinn is one of the races that live in the world of Ashan. They are often associated with the Academy faction.
When Sar-Elam was transformed into the Seventh Dragon, his ascension caused a new plane of pure magic to be created in the spirit world. It was soon populated by the Djinns, humanoid spirits who were thought to be reflections of Sar-Elam's power and brilliance. Depending on where, when, and how a Djinn is evoked, it can either be male or female, which perpetuates the ambiguity of Sar-Elam's real appearance and gender.
The Djinns are valuable allies for the Mages of the Silver Cities, as they have the power to influence the scope of the Mages' abilities with their mystical knowledge and natural affinity for the currents of magic.
Sometimes, the Djinns work with mages by choice, because they are intrigued by a particular mage's research or vision. Other times, it is by obligation. Power-hungry Mages sometimes try to harness the power of a Djinn by taking them as slaves, but this is usually a fatal mistake for the mage.