For several generations, the kingdom of Shanazar held a mutual partnership with the genies of the Mystic Mountain. Every so often, the Grand Vizier of Shanazar agreed to escort a group of six chosen children to the mountain, where they were welcomed by the gaseous genies. By touching the Mystic Globe, the children could accept a genie into their bodies and, for the next five years, these people could summon a genie to do their bidding. Unfortunately, this process would see the children age considerably and die after these five years are over.