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Revision as of 00:20, 2 June 2020

The power to use the abilities of peris. Variation of Fairy Physiology and Genie Physiology.

Also Called

  • Peri Mimicry

Capabilities

User with this ability either is or can transform into a Peri, exquisite, winged female spirits renowned for their beauty. They are described as mischievous beings that have been denied entry to paradise until they have completed penance for atonement. They mostly believe in God and are benevolent to mankind, appearing to humans, sometimes punishing hunters in the mountains who are disrespectful or waste resources, or even abducting young humans for their social events.

Originally from Persian and Armenian mythologies, they were later adopted by other cultures. Under Islamic influence, Peris became benevolent spirits and are regarded as a good, in contrast to the mischievous jinn.

Applications

Variations

Associations

Limitations

  • Targets of a lower level of evil beings called divs/daeva, who persecuted them by locking them in iron cages.

Known Users

  • Peri (Pathfinder)
  • Peri (Persian Folklore)
  • Peri (Shahnameh)
  • Peri (Sufi Mythology)