Major Planar Races - Genies

Genies

The major Genie races are the Dao, Djinni, Efreeti, Janni and Marids. 2nd edition's Al-Qadim campaign setting includes the Gen, minor genies who serve as familiars for Sha'ir, and Tasked Genies, Genies who have transformed over time due to being repeatedly summoned to perform a specific job, such as architecture, assassination, herding or mining. 3.5 edition included Khayal (shadow genies) and Qorrashi (ice genies). In 3rd and 3.5 editions, genies are Outsiders, in 4th edition, they are Elemental Humanoids. As of December 2009 Efreeti and Djinni have been featured, with Marids and Dao only receiving a passing mention.

Major genie races
  • Dao (earth)
  • Djinn (air)
  • Efreet (fire)
  • Jann (elementally neutral)
  • Marids (water)
Other
  • Khayal (Tome of Magic)
  • Qorrashi (Frostburn)

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