Djinn

Tressa the Djinn from 2.06 Dreamwalkers

 2.06 Dreamwalkers

Djinn are humanoid creatures with markings on their skin that appear tattoo-like, their origins appear to come from the Middle East and are creatures in Arab folklore, hence the Middle Eastern origin beliefs, they can be good, evil, or neutral and just observe events.

## Characteristics

When Djinn access their powers, their eyes will glow blue and blue tattoos will mark their body.

## Powers and abilities

* Dreamwalking - Djinn can dreamwalk and influence a person's fantasy world.
* Shapeshifting - Djinn can employ a form of shapeshifting where they are able to disguise themselves.
* Super strength and speed - Djinns are strong enough to overpower humans and can move just as fast.
* Telepathy - Djinn can read a person's mind to learn their deepest desires or worst fears.

## Vulnerabilities

* Extreme brain damage - Bashing a Djinn's head in is fatal.
* Holy fire - Lamashtu was able to kill a strange Demon-Djinn hybrid with a molotov cocktail made from holy fire.
* Silver and lamb's blood - A silver knife dipped in lamb's blood can kill a djinn.

## Torchwood: Lincoln City Episodes

### 2.02: Anarchy

A Djinn was present in Lincoln City in late 2019 seemingly observing the actions of Miles Windsor and the many protests occurring on the city's main street, it is unclear what it would do to the large crowd of people however as it hid in alleyways wishing not to be seen.

It was soon discovered by Craig Thomas, a policeman on the scene, who described the Djinn as a strange monster and was left visibly shaken by the encounter, little did his colleagues know however that the Djinn had taken Craig's form and proceeded to kill some of the officers on scene just for kicks in a bid to cause trauma amongst those that witnessed it so it could feed off the fear around it, Shane soon arrived and a struggle ensued with the Djinn looking to feed on Shane's fear by threatening to bite him however the Djinn's attack on Shane is stopped when a molotov cocktail, made with holy fire, explodes onto the Djinn causing it to die out - Lamashtu claimed responsibility for the attack with the Torchwood Archives stating that it wasn't a true Djinn that Shane encountered but a strange Demon-Djinn hybrid, which is so rare it shouldn't exist.

## Lincoln City Episodes

### 2.06: Dreamwalkers

A Djinn infiltrates a dream of Shane's, where one of them appears as a stunning woman named Tressa. Claiming to be a Siren, she hypnotizes Shane with her song, draining his emotions and energy. This dream encounter leaves Shane feeling rattled and confused upon waking, pondering the strange experience throughout his day.

The encounter escalates the next morning when Shane, after receiving a mysterious note, is physically confronted by one of the beings in his home. This real-world encounter is more intense and threatening than the dream, as the "Siren" forcibly kisses Shane, immobilizing him with her supernatural power. Fiona, Shane's spirit guide, intervenes and fights off the attacker, revealing her true nature as something other than a simple Siren.

Later, Shane meets Fiona at Lincoln Cathedral to discuss these strange events. Fiona suggests that the beings might have been summoned from his dreams, hinting at their unusual and dangerous capabilities.

The Djinn's actions become increasingly aggressive and menacing in Shane's subsequent dreams. They appear in various guises, attacking and even attempting to kill Shane in his dreams. Their ability to affect both the dream and real worlds suggests a powerful and malevolent intent.

Their true nature as Djinn is finally revealed during a confrontation in Shane's home. Lamashtu, a demon ally, and Fiona confront the Djinn, demanding answers. The Djinn, Tressa, admits they targeted Shane to get back at Lamashtu for his past actions against their kind. This revelation exposes their motive of vengeance, further highlighting their deceptive and vengeful nature.

In a climactic battle, Fiona fights and ultimately defeats Tressa with a special blade presumably dipped in lamb's blood, ending the Djinn's reign of terror over Shane. This confrontation demonstrates the Djinn's dangerous capabilities and their willingness to go to extreme lengths for revenge.

After Tressa's defeat, it becomes clear that the Djinn's curse over Shane's dreams has been lifted. This outcome signifies the end of their malicious influence and Shane's return to normalcy, free from their nightmarish interventions with Fiona stating that they saw both Shane and Lamashtu as considerable threats as Djinn don't usually hang out in pairs.