Faydhaan

Faydhaans, also known as marids, are genies from the Elemental Plane of Water.

Appearance

While it is a myth that the water elements are the children of Faydhanns, they can produce undine offspring with humanoids of the Universe.

Society

Faydhaans once claimed to be the rightful rulers of the entire Plane of Water before the Universe existed, but have been fractured for ten millennia. Faydhaans are the most capricious species of genie, something which others of their kind (especially jabalis) find aggravating and embarrassing. Many become artists and search for an audience in the Universe.

In order to facilitate peace between one other, faydhaans follow strong rules of hospitality, making them one of the most accessible races for visitors to the Plane of Water. They enjoy guests, particularly performers and traders, and sometimes go out of their way to encourage them. Their cities often provide food and air to foreigners, but trade is infrequent due to the lack of roads.

Faydhaan shuyookhs

Noble faydhaans, known as faydhaan shuyookhs or shazadas, are their kind's representatives and renowned for their diplomacy, hospitality, and leadership. They particularly enjoy collecting and using different types of greetings, and guests can impress them by engaging in a back-and-forth game of greetings.

Their wish magic is accordingly diplomatic in nature, and the results of wishes they grant often aim to please the most people.

Faydhaan shuyookhs are aficionados of coffee; they import beans from across the planes, roast them with local flavors, and grind and serve their brews from magical dallahs known as faydhaan's dhallahs. Each enchanted dhallah has a faydhaan shuyookh's name engraved on its bottom