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Ghul

The Ghul are the most base and depraved of the Djinn. Wholly corrupted by the Infernal powers, these Djinn are at times uncontrollable, driven mad by desires and evil forces that are now part of their nature. The Ghul stalk the trackless wastes of the desert and prey upon the living and the dead. they may only eat what they have killed or what dead creature has not had the name of Allah spoken over it. They are very intelligent, but can behave as animals when in a crazed lust for food. They are very superstitious and consider their hospitality to be inviolable. If offered salt, they will not attack the individual who offered the salt, or his household. Being creatures of the desert, they are bitter foes of the Baduw, and will at times work with the Dhabi. However, fights often erupt between the creatures over the victim. The Ghul often appear as pilgrims and join caravans, then fall upon their hosts if they are not treated with due hospitality. They will also openly attack individuals or small groups. Many Ghul seek out grave sites, and will devour the newly dead or retrieve them for evil sahir or other diabolical masters. The Elder Ghul can actually change themselves to vultures, and follow their mundane cousins to battle fields and dying travelers.





Hans Georg Schaathun
Sun May 25 14:21:01 MET DST 1997