Efreeti

Efreet are genies of the Elemental Plane of Fire, and they are likely to be found in great numbers there. (Efreet is plural; efreeti is singular.) In Ardrana, they are usually alone, although they may be acting on behalf of a master. These genies are usually hostile and derogatory toward mortals, with two exceptions: mortals who are more powerful than the efreet, and characters who are wise enough to realize the superiority of efreet over all other genies. As a race, efreet are insulted to the point of violence by suggestions that they are evil and lawful in nature. They prefer to think of themselves as fair, even-handed, well organized, and possessing an enlightened sense of self-interest. (The rulers of the efreet, however, are both evil and lawful in nature.)

Efreet are massive, solid, hulking humanoids with red eyes that flicker and glow like embers. It is said the efreet are configured from equal parts of basalt, bronze, solid flame, and anger. Their skin color ranges from deep red or crimson to the dark gray and ebony of basalt. An efreeti's hair often seems aflame with its brassy undertones and red and smoky highlights. A red or black beard, either contrasting or matching the hair, completes the visage of some males. These fiery genies dress in the finest silk caftans and damask robes, all dyed in shades of red and black. They also favor brass and gold jewelry.

Like most other genies, efreet have a limited form of telepathy, which enables them to converse with any being of low intelligence or better. (An efreeti is an unreliable translator, however, prone to twist the truth to its own ends.) Efreet also speak the common tongue and the native tongue shared by all geniekind. The efreeti dialect of the latter is harsh and passionate, with over-stressed syllables and a clipped, precise rhythm.

Note: Efreet originally appeared in this form in the Al-Qadim: Land of Fate for the AD&D game from TSR. Their use here is for the purposes of providing context for the campaign only.