Marids

The marids are djinn who share an innate connection with water, all being descendants of the djinn whose material forms mixed with forms of water upon the casting of the Dust Curse. Marids are prevalent on most of Western Thir where a lot of djinn cultures and communities still thrive, but also on Eastern Thir, where the Atamid djinn once held massive territory.

Physiology
Marids are oftentimes called the most beautiful of the Djinn and it's not hard to see why - their skin matches all of the hues of the ocean and their eyes resemble bright lazurite, often equated to shards of ice or two drops of water. The unique matter that they are made of ensures that marids have smooth skin and shapely bodies. While generally their bodies differ in no way from human bodies, an angered or highly emotional Marid's body can experience shapelessness as their lack of control furthers the change from solid flesh to liquid water.

Culture
While not having a distinct culture that differs from other species' of djinn, marids are known for having certain traits that differ from those of other types of nosbyr. The water djinn have usually struggled with control over mind and body, with various philosophers coming up with different ways of fighting the effects of the Dust Curse. Two stances are most prominent: the Way of the Leash and Way of the Ebb. The former claims that water can never be controlled until the other elements are controlled, until earth limits its expansion and wind itself is calm enough so as not to upset the water. As such, marids themselves should limit their inner selfs just like water has to be limited - the Way of the Leash postulates stoicism, rationalism and detachment from stronger emotions. The latter, on the other hand, states that marids' essence can't be controlled, just like water can never be truly controlled, and as such they should find calm and control in following the "ebb and flow" of life. This way postulates letting go of one's inhibitions in order to constantly undergo cathartic experiences.