The Jinnee
An Efreet who threatens to kill a merchant for accidentally killing his son.
Core Belief
"Revenge is a duty, but honor demands fairness."
Worldview
The world is governed by strict rules and obligations, but stories can provide new perspectives and challenge preconceived notions.
Personality
Initially wrathful, vengeful, and bound by his word, the Jinnee gradually reveals a capacity for fairness and compassion as he listens to the sheykhs' stories.
In Their Own Words
"Rise, that I may kill thee, as thou hast killed my son."
"Thy death is indispensable, as thou hast killed my son"
"This is a wonderful tale; and I give up to thee a third of my claim to his blood."
Other Characters from The Thousand and One Nights, Vol. I.: Commonly Called the Arabian Nights' Entertainments
Shahrazad
The vizier's daughter who volunteers to marry King Shahriyar and tell him stories each night to delay her execution.
King Shahriyar
The King who vows to marry and execute a new virgin each day after discovering his wife's infidelity.
The Wezeer
King Shahriyar's loyal advisor and Shahrazad's father, torn between obedience to the king and love for his daughter.
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