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The '''djinni''' is a [[monster]] in [[NetHack]]. It is perhaps most famous for its appearance in relation to the [[magic lamp]] and its occasional granting of a [[wish]] in relation to this. They also appear on the [[Plane of Air]].
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The '''djinni''' is a [[monster]] in [[NetHack]]. It is only randomly generated on the [[Plane of Air]]. It can be found elsewhere by rubbing a [[magic lamp]] or drinking a [[smoky potion]]. A djinni generated this way might be tame, peaceful, or hostile; or it might simply disappear, sometimes granting a [[wish]] first. A tame djinni makes a powerful [[pet]] in the early game -- it is intelligent and will use weapons -- but a wish is almost always more useful. [[Blessed|Blessing]] the lamp or potion will increase the odds of receiving a wish.
 
 
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== Encyclopedia entry ==
 
== Encyclopedia entry ==
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  The djinn are genies from the elemental plane of Air.  There,
 
  The djinn are genies from the elemental plane of Air.  There,
 
  among their kind, they have their own societies.  They are
 
  among their kind, they have their own societies.  They are
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  a lucky rogue, and some djinn are known to be so grateful
 
  a lucky rogue, and some djinn are known to be so grateful
 
  when released that they might grant their rescuer a wish.
 
  when released that they might grant their rescuer a wish.
 
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Revision as of 23:55, 19 January 2007

The djinni is a monster in NetHack. It is only randomly generated on the Plane of Air. It can be found elsewhere by rubbing a magic lamp or drinking a smoky potion. A djinni generated this way might be tame, peaceful, or hostile; or it might simply disappear, sometimes granting a wish first. A tame djinni makes a powerful pet in the early game -- it is intelligent and will use weapons -- but a wish is almost always more useful. Blessing the lamp or potion will increase the odds of receiving a wish.

Encyclopedia entry

The djinn are genies from the elemental plane of Air.  There,
among their kind, they have their own societies.  They are
sometimes encountered on earth and may even be summoned here
to perform some service for powerful wizards.  The wizards
often leave them about for later service, safely tucked away
in a flask or lamp.  Once in a while, such a tool is found by
a lucky rogue, and some djinn are known to be so grateful
when released that they might grant their rescuer a wish.