Djinn
I think I have part of my background figured out. The memories I have shared here of the wings, and yet being a feline-like entity, are consistent with pre-Islamic jinn. There are also many other factors that lend themselves to my seeing this as my 'kin type.
Though most sources credit jinn as having been created by God (Allah), one has to remember that the victors write the histories, and Arabia is not the place it once was. Djinn are shifters, and typically prefer to become large cats (often black), snakes or dogs (although they can take whatever form they choose). "Beth Fasi'el near Palmyra pays tribute to the "Ginnaye", the "good and rewarding gods"[6] providing a sharp resemblance to the Latin Genius and Juno: The Guardian Spirits. The social organization of the jinn community resembles that of humans - such as they have kings, courts of law, weddings, and mourning rituals.[17]" (Wiki)
Jinn are known to whisper a great deal, possess black wings in their form most often seen by humans, and were originally formed of fire or smoke. By the time of Islam, they were viewed as primarily malicious, although modern sources concede that they may be either "good" or "bad" because of the free will component, and they follow human pantheons that interest them (i.e. not always God). They are connected to the concept of fate, and Iblis, the being that refused to submit to Adam. Sound familiar? Yes, Shatain, i.e. Satan. Which means there is a connection to Azazel as well, although it's debatable if it's the same Azazel we know here.
On a more personal level, jinn's likes and dislikes:
Likes
warm climates (yes)
dark locations (yes)
scents: patchouli and dark cherry (yes-when Nox first made contact, she asked for black cherry incense, which I'd never heard of, so I went out and bought a few sticks)
colors: black, gray, purple
plants: honeysuckle, lavender, plumeria, sage
Dislikes
salt (yes)
iron and steel (Yes, because iron stinks and I'm allergic to steel) (Then again, I am allergic to all metal except for iron and silver.)
Interestingly, they are said to like lavender and sage. I will admit those are the only two plants to which I was allergic. I'm wondering if this might have been a way to keep me distanced from the group or if I have simply lost the allergy to sage due to working with it more extensively (and sneezing a lot) over time.
Though most sources credit jinn as having been created by God (Allah), one has to remember that the victors write the histories, and Arabia is not the place it once was. Djinn are shifters, and typically prefer to become large cats (often black), snakes or dogs (although they can take whatever form they choose). "Beth Fasi'el near Palmyra pays tribute to the "Ginnaye", the "good and rewarding gods"[6] providing a sharp resemblance to the Latin Genius and Juno: The Guardian Spirits. The social organization of the jinn community resembles that of humans - such as they have kings, courts of law, weddings, and mourning rituals.[17]" (Wiki)
Jinn are known to whisper a great deal, possess black wings in their form most often seen by humans, and were originally formed of fire or smoke. By the time of Islam, they were viewed as primarily malicious, although modern sources concede that they may be either "good" or "bad" because of the free will component, and they follow human pantheons that interest them (i.e. not always God). They are connected to the concept of fate, and Iblis, the being that refused to submit to Adam. Sound familiar? Yes, Shatain, i.e. Satan. Which means there is a connection to Azazel as well, although it's debatable if it's the same Azazel we know here.
On a more personal level, jinn's likes and dislikes:
Likes
warm climates (yes)
dark locations (yes)
scents: patchouli and dark cherry (yes-when Nox first made contact, she asked for black cherry incense, which I'd never heard of, so I went out and bought a few sticks)
colors: black, gray, purple
plants: honeysuckle, lavender, plumeria, sage
Dislikes
salt (yes)
iron and steel (Yes, because iron stinks and I'm allergic to steel) (Then again, I am allergic to all metal except for iron and silver.)
Interestingly, they are said to like lavender and sage. I will admit those are the only two plants to which I was allergic. I'm wondering if this might have been a way to keep me distanced from the group or if I have simply lost the allergy to sage due to working with it more extensively (and sneezing a lot) over time.