Dao

The Dao are Djinn whose material essence mixed with solid material - primarily rock and soil - when under the effects of the Dust Curse.

Physiology
The Dao are the least homogenous djinn in terms of appearance because of the nature of their curse. Having mixed with various solid materials the Dao come in many shapes and sizes, although the largest subgroups are the Stone Dao and Green Dao.

Culture
The shunning of the Dao because of their appearence has caused them to become relatively separated from other Djinn or Humans. The seclusion and life in enclosed communities shaped a very hermetic culture that has hardly changed over the centuries, especially when compared to any other culture. The Dao, though considered by many to be resilient and perservering, are traditionalists that keep to themselves, often straying into the extreme territory of xenophobia.

These Dao who live with other Djinn and/or Humans have taken to forging a unique Qumai culture that revolves around wearing special masks and garments that cover one's body and face. It originated as a way to combat their ugliness, but now many Dao follow the ways of Qumai simply for reasons of culture and continuing tradition.