Zimini

Zimini are elemental spirits that call the Shar home. They cannot act on the world directly, though with training can call on elemental energies of their element to modify their surrounding indirectly. A Zimini is invisible and silent to all but the a'Shari bonded to it, and to Zhan He, which see them as small gaseous clouds of various color, but can see no details.

There a four types of Zimini, corresponding loosely to the four classical elements, though only three are regularly mentioned in society.

Alin
The spirits of air, Alin were traditionally venerated by a'Shari women, according to scholars. Once associated with speed, movement, travel and wit, the Alin either are no more, or are venerated in secret by the never seen a'Shari female. Scholars give the traditional description as a weak breeze, or a moment of uncertainty.

Friggi
Friggi are the elemental spirits of fire traditionally venerated by a'Shari males. Associated with passion, creativity, and magic, Friggi are often partnered with warriors, artisans, and priests. Friggi are described as a passing tinge of flame in the vision, a sudden warmth, or a smell of ash in the air.

Goa
Goa are earth elementals, associated with physical power, solidity in mind and body. Traditionally venerated by males, Goa are usually venerated by physical laborers, servants, and some monks. a'Shari often describe them as a sensation of heaviness, or as a moment of feeling grounded.

Und'jin
The most widely venerated Zimini in the Shar, Und'jin are the elemental spirits of water. While traditionally the Und'jin were only venerated by females, they are now well known, and associated with all walks of a'Shari life, especially merchants, and supposedly the royal family. Und'jin are associated with charisma, life, creativity, and purity, and are described by the many who venerate them as a coolness or dampness in the air, a flash of green in the vision or a sense of rightness in the world.

Making a Zimini Character
Players cannot play as a Zimini directly, but rather choose a Zimini to interact with as an a'Shari. Add the Zimini's stat modifiers to your a'Shari character.

Names: Zimini use the same naming conventions as a'Shari, with Alin and Und'jin typically choosing female names, and Friggi and Goa typically choosing male names.