Rijads

The Rijads, also known as the People of the Dust or Cloud Folk, are the most widespread subrace of the Djinn. When the Dust Curse was cast on the Tagani people, the rijads' ancestors were dissolved into dust and mixed with the air itself, forging a unique, innate connection with the element.

Physiology
A blue-skinned Rijad with mist for legs is what comes to most peoples' mind when they think of a Djinni. It's also a fairly accurate description of a typical Rijad, though their skin colour can also be a pale grey or a human-like beige. Their eyes are usually steel grey, like two stormy clouds. Rijads are also the only Djinn to have mastered the art of turning into mists, the original effect of the Dust Curse, and are often seen hovering above ground instead of walking on their legs.

Rijads are remarkable for their dulled senses, especially those of touch, smell and taste. As such, many of them tend to seek out the strongest pleasures life has to offer; Rijads are known for eating extremely spicy food, drinking very strong beverages and partying as if there were no tomorrow.

Culture
Seeing as Rijads are the largest group of Djinn in the world, it's hard to talk about any distinct Rijadi culture; their traditions and customs are defined by their nationality, not race. They are, however, known for having introduced a certain lifestyle to the societies they live in. Just like guzzles of wind can turn into the grandest of storms, Rijads are people of shifting character and a carefree outlook. Their dulled senses make them lead adventurous lives of extremes and warrant the production of reality-enhancing drugs and beverages, with the psychedelic Ihalan Sugar being the most popular of all.

Rijads are also known for their exquisite cuisine, full of spices and strong flavours that would overwhelm any normal human's or djinni's tastebuds. Rijadi alcohol is commonly regarded as the most potent liquors of all, with the Amadian Throatburner having claimed multiple lives.

Notable Rijads

 * Khayal of Ihala - a legendery Gannaid alchemist to whom the creation of the Ihalan Sugar is attributed.