Dao
Genies
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  • Natural Armor:
  • Natural Armor +6
    0 gp


  • Natural Weapon(s):
  • Slam (2d8)


  • Passive Abilities:
  • Dust to Dust
  • Earth Glide
    3000 gp
  • Armor Size: Large

  • Attack Abilities:
  • Fire Attack (2d6)
    1600 gp
  • Takedown Strike
    150 gp
  • Hurling Impact
    100 gp
  • Backbreaker
    300 gp
  • Concussive Smash
    250 gp

  • At Will Spell(s):
  • Detect Magic
    1
  • Detect Planar Creatures
    1
  • Disguise Self
    1
  • Stone Shape
    4


  • Spellcasting |
  • | Invisibility, Minor
  • | Gaseous Form Summon Animal Tongues
  • | Phantasmal Killer
  • | Passwall Wall of Stone
  • | Move Earth
  • | Plane Shift

You lock eyes with the Dao, a malevolent genie adorned in opulence. Precious gems and metals gleam, woven into a tapestry of arrogance. Its sand-swirling lower half hints at flight, each movement sculpting the very earth. Avarice fuels its disdain, and the envy it craves radiates from its disdainful gaze.

Dao are greedy, malicious genies from the Elemental Plane of Earth. They adorn themselves with jewelry crafted from precious gems and rare metals, and when they fly, their lower bodies become columns of swirling sand. A dao isn't happy unless it is the envy of other dao.

All That Glitters.

The dao dwell in complexes of twisting tunnels and glittering ore-veined caverns on the Elemental Plane of Earth. These maze works are continually expanding as the dao delve into and reshape the rock around them. Dao care nothing for the poverty or misfortune of others. A dao might grind powdered gems and gold dust over its food to heighten the experience of eating, devouring its wealth as mortals consume a precious spice.

Lords of the Earth.

A dao never assists a mortal unless the genie has something to gain, preferably treasure. Among the genies, dao are on speaking and trading terms with the efreet, but they have nothing but scorn for djinn and marids. Other races native to the Elemental Plane of Earth avoid the dao, which are always seeking new slaves to mine the maze works of their floating earth islands.

Proud Slavers.

The dao trade for the finest slaves that money can buy, forcing them to work in dangerous subterranean realms that rumble with earthquakes. As much as they enjoy enslaving others, the dao hate being enslaved. Powerful wizards have been known to lure dao to the Material Plane and trap them in the confines of magic gemstones or iron flasks. Unfortunately for the dao, their greed makes it relatively easy for mages to cozen them into service.

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Genies
Creature Sub Type

✨ The Enigmatic Genies: Sovereigns of Elemental Might

Genies are awe-inspiring elemental beings whose presence infuses any tale with grandeur, intrigue, and the tantalizing promise of wish fulfillment. These mystical monarchs, born of primal forces and mortal souls, embody power and enigma, making them unforgettable allies or formidable foes in any campaign.

👑 Elemental Emperors

Hailing from the Elemental Planes, genies rule over resplendent palaces that shimmer with otherworldly splendor. Attended by loyal elemental spirits and often enslaved beings, these sovereigns wield authority rivaled only by deities and their fellow genies. Their brilliance matches their might, tempered by an unshakable belief in their own supremacy, which lends them an air of regal arrogance.

🔥 Soul-Wrought Origins

Genies are not born but forged, their essence a fusion of sentient souls and raw elemental power. This melding shapes their humanoid forms, apparent gender, and core traits, tethering their spirits to their mortal origins. Though they mimic mortal appearances, genies are elemental spirits given physical form, leaving behind only their possessions and a whisper of their native element—flame, mist, dust, or breeze—upon their passing. Their creation is a mystery, a sacred alchemy that defies mortal understanding.

🏰 Connoisseurs of Opulence

Genies revel in decadence, their palaces overflowing with sensory delights that mortal minds can scarcely fathom. From jewel-encrusted halls to gardens of eternal bloom, every detail is a testament to their love of luxury. Noble genies, steeped in centuries of wish-granting bargains, have grown particularly indulgent, their haughtiness fueled by the adoration of their attendants and the treasures they amass. To a genie, opulence is not just pleasure—it is proof of their dominion.

🌟 Wish-Weavers and Bargain-Hunters

Renowned for their mastery over their native elements—be it fire, water, earth, or air—genies are most coveted for their ability to grant wishes, a power that bends reality itself. Mortal mages risk everything to bind genies into service, craving the chance to wield such magic. Yet genies are no passive tools; they are cunning negotiators, offering wishes to mortals who possess what they desire—be it rare artifacts, forbidden knowledge, or even fleeting moments of genuine companionship. Every bargain is a dance of motives, with genies ever seeking to tip the scales in their favor.

⚔️ Rivalries of the Exalted

Within the genie hierarchy, noble genies reign supreme, their rarity and power sparking envy among their kin. These elite beings flaunt their superiority, demanding deference and sowing jealousy in equal measure. While lesser genies often bow to their influence, knowing the peril of defiance, they are not bound by loyalty. Some dare to challenge the nobles, risking wrath that could shake the very planes. This intricate web of ambition and pride fuels endless intrigue among their kind.

🙇 Devotees and Dominions

Genies cherish mortal slaves, viewing them as living symbols of their authority. Treated as prized members of their households, slaves are showered with favor—provided they offer unwavering flattery and obedience. Evil genies may wield fear, but even they temper their cruelty, for a broken slave is a useless one. Above all, genies crave worship, basking in the adoration of devotees who elevate them to godlike status. To a genie, every bowed head is a crown upon their brow.

🛡️ Masters of Power

In the world of genies, power is everything. To rule is to thrive; to be ruled is unthinkable. The number of slaves and worshippers at a genie’s command measures their greatness, each one a brick in the fortress of their influence. Genies guard their status with ruthless vigilance, for in their realm, any sign of weakness invites challenge. This relentless pursuit of dominance shapes their every action, from cunning alliances to devastating retribution.

🎭 Legends in the Making

Genies are the stuff of epic sagas, their vast powers and complex motives weaving tales of triumph and tragedy. Adventurers may seek their favor, bartering for wishes that could reshape destinies, or find themselves pitted against a noble genie’s prideful wrath. Whether as enigmatic patrons or prideful adversaries, genies bring unparalleled depth to any campaign, their allure as irresistible as the magic they wield.

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