Editing Jinn

{{Character infobox
|image = [[File:Jinn HOM artwork.jpg|250px]]<br>''Heroes of Mana'' artwork
|first_appearance = ''[[Secret of Mana]]'' (1993)
|latest_appearance = ''[[Echoes of Mana]]'' (2022)
|title = Mana spirit of wind
|homeland = Various
|faction = [[Mana Spirits]]
|role = Support
|relatives = [[Mana Spirits]]
|gender = Male
|species = [[Mana Spirits]]
|status = Alive
|other_forms = 
|counterparts =
|voice_actor = '''Eng''': [[Sean Chiplock]]<sup>SeoM HD</sup><br>[[Beau Bridgland]]<sup>ToM HD</sup><br>
}}
'''Jinn''', also known as '''Sylphid''', is one of the eight [[Mana Spirit]]s in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. Like the other Mana Spirits, Jinn first appears in ''[[Secret of Mana]]''. Taking his name and likeness from the {{wp|Jinn|''djinni''}}<!-- pronounced "genie" - this is actually the plural of "djinn".--> of Arabian mythology, Jinn represents the dual elements of wind and thunder. The majority of Jinn's powers and abilities control thunderstorms, tornadoes, wind gusts, and focused blades of air. In many titles, Jinn has secondary abilities that analyze and alter states of mind among foes, such as confusion and "spacing out." Since ''[[Trials of Mana]]'', he can also support parties by manipulating magic defense or quickening the flow of time. Befitting his element, Jinn is typically cast as an "airhead," not always aware of his actions, but nonetheless cheerful and helpful toward those who seek his aid. 

His Western localized name, Sylphid, has roots in predominantly English myth, where sylphs and sylphids were faeries associated with wind.

==History==
===''Secret of Mana''===
[[File:Sylphid SOM sprite.png|frame|left]]
Jinn is the third of the Mana Spirits to join the party, obtained from [[Grandpa]] in the [[Wind Palace]] adjoining [[Sprite Village]]. Before the heroes engaged [[Spring Beak]], the Empire wiped out the village.  Grandpa was forced to retreat with Jinn, though he was blinded in the assault. He willingly gives Jinn over to the party.

When Jinn joins, [[Primm]] is granted the ability to call [[Thunder Saber]], [[Balloon (ability)|Balloon]], and [[Analyzer]]. [[Popoi]] can call [[Air Blast]], [[Confusion]], and [[Thunderbolt (ability)|Thunderbolt]].

===''Trials of Mana''===
Jinn is once again the third Mana Spirit the party encounters. He is found in [[Gusthall]] on [[Heavensway]] in the Laurent region, but when the [[Darkshine Knight]] breaks into the cavernous maze, he forces the elemental to call forth [[Harcypete]]. Defeating the master harpy releases Jinn to accompany the heroes.

The heroes can call on moves such as [[Defenseless]], [[Accelerate]] (2D version only), Thunder Saber, Cyclone<!--note: "Air Blast", per the Japanese-->, [[Thunderstorm]], [[Stun Gust]], and [[Thunder Technique]].

===''Sword of Mana''===
In ''[[Sword of Mana]]'', Jinn is the fifth Mana Spirit obtained. He is imprisoned within a round boulder inside of a small cave deep into [[Jadd Desert]]. The [[Sumo|Hero]] and [[Amanda]] have to defeat four [[Cockatrice]]s in order to free him. Upon being freed, Jinn rejoices and reveals that he has been imprisoned for a long time. Jinn's unique move is [[Speed Up]], which costs 3 MP, and summoning Jinn himself costs 6 MP. Whenever Jinn is summoned, it creates a whirlwind in front of him. This is necessary to destroy a [[stone seal]] blocking a cave near the one where the Hero and Amanda rescued Jinn.

===''Dawn of Mana''===
{{quote2|Blowing in on the wind!|Jinn}}
Jinn is the first Mana Spirit obtained when he offers himself to [[Keldric]] and [[Faye]] in chapter 1. His power summons tornadoes to push back enemies and loose objects.

===''Heroes of Mana''===
{{quote2|The spirit who controls the power of raging winds. Mellow and easy-going, just like the breeze.|Notebook}}

===''Circle of Mana''===
Jinn makes a cameo appearance in the online game, along with several other characters from the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. He appears in 1 set of cards.<br>
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| SR || {{hover|魔|Jap:Demon}} || {{hover|ノームとジン|Jap:Gnome & Jinn}} || [[File:SUR 0741 ノームとジン.jpg|100px]]<br>{{hover|対になるもの|Jap:Counterpart}} || [[File:SUR 0742 ノームとジン.jpg|100px]]<br>{{hover|対なる精霊|Jap:Opposing Sprits}} || [[File:SUR 0743 ノームとジン.jpg|100px]]<br>{{hover|[光]土と風と|Jap:[Light] Earth & Wind}} || [[File:SUR 0744 ノームとジン.jpg|100px]]<br>{{hover|[闇]英雄の友|Jap:[Dark] Hero's Friends}} ||「精霊は悪しき心を持った人の前に姿を現さないの。」<br>"Spirits do not appear before people with evil hearts."
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
Sylphid SOM artwork.jpg|''Secret of Mana'' artwork
Sylphid icon SOM sprite.png|''Secret of Mana'' icon
Jinn TOM artwork.jpg|''Trials of Mana'' artwork
Jinn LOM artwork.jpg|''Legend of Mana'' artwork
Jinn Sword of Mana artwork.jpg|''Sword of Mana'' artwork
Jinn COM artwork.jpg|''Children of Mana'' artwork
Jinn DOM artwork.png|''Dawn of Mana'' artwork
Jinn DOM render.jpg|''Dawn of Mana'' artwork render
</gallery>

==Names in other languages==
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