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| + | |title = Djinn |
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| + | |image = Shahra.png |
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| + | |caption = Shahra, an example of a unique Djinn. |
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| + | |first = ''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]'' |
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| + | |realcreator = [[Sonic Team]] |
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| + | |habitat = [[World of the Arabian Nights]] |
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| + | |status = Active |
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| + | |skills = Magic |
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| + | |features = A diverse breed of supernatural spirits. |
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| + | '''Djinn''', also referred to as {{Nihongo|'''spirits'''|マジン|Majin}}, are a species that first appeared in ''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]''. They are a race of diverse magical spirits from the [[world of the Arabian Nights]], ranging from lesser servants in various forms to humanoid reality-warpers. |
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| − | '''Djinn''' are a race of magical spirits from the [[World of the Arabian Nights|world of the Arabian Nights]] who appears in ''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]''. They come in various forms and have the same purpose as [[Dr. Eggman|Eggman's]] [[Eggman's robots|badniks]]: stopping [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]. |
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| + | A few Djinn take forms unique to themselves. While these forms include balls of white light similar to the [[Hint Orb]], most of them have in common a humanoid shape with pointy ears. Known unique Djinns include: |
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| − | + | *[[Erazor Djinn]] |
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| + | *[[Shahra]] |
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| + | *[[Uhu the Wind Genie]] |
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| − | The most common type of Djinn are Kri Ma Djinn. They commonly appear in every level Sonic goes through. They can easily be defeated by Sonic with [[Homing Attack]]s or even landing on them. They come in three colors: |
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| − | *A green colored one, which does nothing. It can be defeated by Sonic with one Homing Attack. |
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| − | *A blue colored one, which does nothing, like the green one. Sonic can defeat it with a Homing Attack. |
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| − | *A red colored one, which is the strongest of the Kri Ma Djinns. It takes two Homing Attacks to defeat one. |
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+ | ===Lesser Djinn=== |
| + | Lesser Djinn take on appearances identical to that of Djinn of the same type. While the designs of lesser Djinn are diverse, the most common lesser Djinn share an intricate colorful design painted with gold detail. Most lesser Djinn also have a five-sided gemstone located somewhere on their torso, which comes in a different color depending on the kind of Djinn. |
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| − | Rafflesia Djinn appear only in the [[Dinosaur Jungle]] level. They look similar to giant carnations with eyes in the center where the bud would be. They shoot out seed-like bombs, which Sonic can use the Homing Attack on. They take three hits to defeat. |
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| + | Lesser Djinns are diverse in origin. Some appear to have been regular inhabitants,<ref>Sonic Team (2 March 2007). Sonic and the Secret Rings. Nintendo Wii. Sega. Area/Level: Dinosaur Jungle. "'''Shahra''': This must be what has driven the spirits mad, I think. It is only recently that they have been behaving this way."</ref> others were evil spirits sealed away long ago by [[King Solomon]],<ref>Sonic Team (2 March 2007). Sonic and the Secret Rings. Nintendo Wii. Sega. Area/Level: Evil Foundry. "'''Shahra''': King Solomon is the one who sealed away the evil spirits long ago."</ref> and the rest were created by the Erazor Djinn from the words he carved out of the ''[[Arabian Nights]]''.<ref>Sonic Team (2 March 2007). Sonic and the Secret Rings. Nintendo Wii. Sega. Area/Level: Evil Foundry. "'''King Solomon''': However, by carving up the words that make up our world, new spirits have also appeared."</ref><ref>''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings (comic)|Sonic and the Secret Rings]]'', "Sand, Spirits and Sonic Speed"</ref> Known lesser Djinns include: |
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| − | Golem Djinn appear exclusively in the [[Evil Foundry]] level. They are the largest of all Djinn; about three times bigger than Sonic himself. They look like giant golems with rails on them. When Sonic defeats the golem, Sonic can grind on its rails. They only take one hit to defeat before they fall on the ground. |
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| − | + | *[[Blue Ma Djinn]] |
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| + | *[[Gargoyle Djinn]] |
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| − | Gargoyle Djinn appear in the [[Levitated Ruin]] level. Their appearance is similar to a gargoyle statue, as they are mostly gray with yellow lines on their bodies. They have they ability to turn Sonic into stone, allowing them to attack him without retaliation, unless the player shakes the [[Wii]] Remote to get out of the stone. They take three hits to defeat. |
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| + | *[[Golem Djinn]] |
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| − | + | *[[Green Ma Djinn]] |
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| + | *[[Kri Ma Djinn]] |
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| − | Slime Djinn only appear in the [[Pirate Storm]] level. They only have one horn, which is located on their head. They have no eyes, but can produce electricity when touched. In the story mode in ''Sonic and the Secret Rings'', Slime Djinns combine together with a Kri Ma Djinn to form [[Captain Bemoth]]. They only take one hit to defeat. |
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| + | *[[Pri Ma Djinn]] |
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| − | + | *[[Rafflesia Djinn]] |
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| + | *[[Red Ma Djinn]] |
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| − | Skeleton Djinn only appear in the [[Skeleton Dome]] level. They are portrayed as skeletons with swords for arms. According to [[King Solomon]], the Forty Thieves are actually the Skeleton Djinn, as they were made by Erazor Djinn. It only takes one hit in order to defeat them. |
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| + | *[[Skeleton Djinn]] |
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| − | + | *[[Slime Djinn]] |
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| − | *[[Shahra, the Genie of the Ring]]: a djinn.(Note genie is a corruption of the word djinni the word for one djinn) She is bound to a ring and must grant the wishes of whoever wears it. |
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| − | *[[Uhu the Wind Genie]]: a djinn referred to as a geine. He is extremely quick and is not bound to anything. |
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| − | *[[Erazor Djinn]]: a very powerful and evil djinn now trapped in a lamp forever. He is though to have had a close relationship of unknown nature with Shahra. |
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| − | ==Gallery== |
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| − | <gallery> |
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| − | Ringscon17.png|Kri Ma Djinn concept art |
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| − | Kri Ma Djinn var 1.png|Kri Ma Djinns in [[Sand Oasis]]. |
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| − | Kri Ma Djinn var 2.png|Kri Ma Djinns in [[Dinosaur Jungle]] |
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| − | Kri Ma Djinn var 3.png|Kri Ma Djinns in [[Evil Foundry]]. |
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| − | Kri Ma Djinn var 4.png|Kri Ma Djinns in [[Levitated Ruin]]. |
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| − | Kri Ma Djinn var 5.png|Kri Ma Djinns in [[Pirate Storm]]. |
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| − | Kri Ma Djinn var 6.png|Kri Ma Djinns in [[Skeleton Dome]]. |
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| − | Kri Ma Djinn var 7.png|Kri Ma Djinns in [[Night Palace]]. |
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| − | Ringscon18.png|Rafflesia and Golem Djinn concept art |
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| − | Ringscon19.png|Gargoyle and Skeleton Djinn concept art |
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| − | Ringscon14.png|Captain Bemoth and Slime Djinn concept art |
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| − | Sonic and the Secret Rings 03 Green Djinn.png|''[[Sonic Tweet]]'' Kri Ma Djinn (Green) Card |
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| − | Sonic and the Secret Rings - 02 Blue Djinn.png|''[[Sonic Tweet]]'' Kri Ma Djinn (Blue) Card |
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| − | Sonic and the Secret Rings 01 Red Djinn.png|''[[Sonic Tweet]]'' Kri Ma Djinn (Red) Card |
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| − | Sonic and the Secret Rings 04 Rafflesia Gin.png|''[[Sonic Tweet]]'' Rafflesia Djinn Card |
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| − | Sonic and the Secret Rings Djinn Golem.png|''[[Sonic Tweet]]'' Golem Djinn Card |
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| − | Sonic and the Secret Rings 06 Gargoyle Djinn.png|''[[Sonic Tweet]]'' Gargoyle Djinn Card |
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| − | Sonic and the Secret Rings - 07 Lime Djinn.png|''[[Sonic Tweet]]'' Slime Djinn Card |
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| − | Sonic and the Secret Rings 08 Skeleton Djinn.png|''[[Sonic Tweet]]'' Skeleton Djinn Card |
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| − | </gallery> |
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| − | {{Gallery end}} |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| + | *"Genie" is an anglicization of the Arabic word "djinni", the word for "one djinn," which can also be spelled as "jinni" and "jinn." The [[Babylonians]] from the ''[[Sonic Riders]]'' series are also referred to as genies. |
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| − | *[[Sand Oasis]] and [[Night Palace]] are the only levels that |
+ | *[[Sand Oasis]] and [[Night Palace]] are the only levels that do not have an exclusive Djinn in the level. |
| − | *It is possible that [[Captain Bemoth]] is a Djinn, due to Slime Djinn coming together with a |
+ | *It is possible that [[Captain Bemoth]] is a Djinn, due to Slime Djinn coming together with a [[Red Ma Djinn]] to create Captain Bemoth. |
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+ | ==See also== |
*[[Knights of the Underworld]] |
*[[Knights of the Underworld]] |
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| + | ==References== |
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Revision as of 11:16, 30 April 2019
Djinn, also referred to as spirits (マジン Majin?), are a species that first appeared in Sonic and the Secret Rings. They are a race of diverse magical spirits from the world of the Arabian Nights, ranging from lesser servants in various forms to humanoid reality-warpers.
List of Djinn
Unique Djinn
A few Djinn take forms unique to themselves. While these forms include balls of white light similar to the Hint Orb, most of them have in common a humanoid shape with pointy ears. Known unique Djinns include:
Lesser Djinn
Lesser Djinn take on appearances identical to that of Djinn of the same type. While the designs of lesser Djinn are diverse, the most common lesser Djinn share an intricate colorful design painted with gold detail. Most lesser Djinn also have a five-sided gemstone located somewhere on their torso, which comes in a different color depending on the kind of Djinn.
Lesser Djinns are diverse in origin. Some appear to have been regular inhabitants,[1] others were evil spirits sealed away long ago by King Solomon,[2] and the rest were created by the Erazor Djinn from the words he carved out of the Arabian Nights.[3][4] Known lesser Djinns include:
- Blue Ma Djinn
- Gargoyle Djinn
- Golem Djinn
- Green Ma Djinn
- Kri Ma Djinn
- Pri Ma Djinn
- Rafflesia Djinn
- Red Ma Djinn
- Skeleton Djinn
- Slime Djinn
Trivia
- "Genie" is an anglicization of the Arabic word "djinni", the word for "one djinn," which can also be spelled as "jinni" and "jinn." The Babylonians from the Sonic Riders series are also referred to as genies.
- Sand Oasis and Night Palace are the only levels that do not have an exclusive Djinn in the level.
- It is possible that Captain Bemoth is a Djinn, due to Slime Djinn coming together with a Red Ma Djinn to create Captain Bemoth.
See also
References
- ↑ Sonic Team (2 March 2007). Sonic and the Secret Rings. Nintendo Wii. Sega. Area/Level: Dinosaur Jungle. "Shahra: This must be what has driven the spirits mad, I think. It is only recently that they have been behaving this way."
- ↑ Sonic Team (2 March 2007). Sonic and the Secret Rings. Nintendo Wii. Sega. Area/Level: Evil Foundry. "Shahra: King Solomon is the one who sealed away the evil spirits long ago."
- ↑ Sonic Team (2 March 2007). Sonic and the Secret Rings. Nintendo Wii. Sega. Area/Level: Evil Foundry. "King Solomon: However, by carving up the words that make up our world, new spirits have also appeared."
- ↑ Sonic and the Secret Rings, "Sand, Spirits and Sonic Speed"