Kamel Daoud

Kamel Daoud (born June 17, 1970) is an Algerian writer and journalist. He was born in Mostaganem, Algeria.

Daoud edits the French language daily Le quotidien d’Oran where he contributes a popular chronique or tart commentary on the news under the title “Raina Raikoum” (“My Opinion, Your Opinion”) in French.

Daoud's debut novel The Meursault Investigation (Meursault, contre-enquête) won the prix Goncourt du Premier Roman (the Goncourt prize for first novel), the prix François Mauriac, and the Prix des cinq continents de la francophonie. It was also on the shortlist for the Prix Renaudot.

In April 2015, an excerpt from his Meursault, contre-enquête was featured in the New Yorker magazine. The November 20, 2015 issue of the New York Times featured an Op-Ed Opinion piece by Daoud "Saudi Arabia, an ISIS That Has Made It" in both English (translated by John Cullen) and French. The February 14, 2016 issue of the New York Times featured another Op-Ed by Daoud, "The Sexual Misery of the Arab World" in both English (translated by John Cullen) and French.

Dawud of Kanem

Daoud was the half-brother of the 14th-century Kanem emperor Idris I of Kanem. After the death of Idris, a struggle for the throne began. Daoud was chosen as Mai against his competitors, the sons of Idris. This left the sons dejected and bitter, due to which they waged war against Daoud and his supporters; this led to a century of successive conflicts between the Idrisus and the Daouds. It is believed the conflict may have weakened the Sefuwa dynasty and made it vulnerable to external attacks.

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List of Greyhawk deities

This is a list of deities from the Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.

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Al'Akbar

Al'Akbar is the Baklunish demigod of dignity, duty, faithfulness, and guardianship. His symbol is a cup and eight-pointed star, images of the legendary Cup and Talisman that now bear his name. The name "Al'Akbar" was first mentioned in Issue #7 of Strategic Review, when Ned Healey wrote a description of "the Cup and Talisman of Al'Akbar", and associated them with worship of Allah. Al'Akbar is subordinate to the other Baklunish gods, remaining a mere demigod out of respect for them. His faithful oppose the sadistic elemental cults of Ull. Al'Akbar is allied with Heironeous. Al'Akbar's priests use the Cup and Talisman as metaphors for the good life, urging their flocks to be vessels of kindness and emblems of devotion.

Allitur

Allitur is the Flan god of Ethics and Propriety. His holy symbol is a pair of clasped hands. Allitur was first detailed for the Dungeons & Dragons game in the World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting (1983), by Gary Gygax. Allitur is depicted as a Flan man riding a horse, Keph, who never tires. Allitur's realm is Empyrea, The City of Tempered Souls. Empyrea sits on the edge of a cold, clear mountain lake on Mount Celestia's fifth layer, Mertion. The many healing fountains and curative waters in Empyrea can restore withered limbs, lost speech, derangement, and life energy itself; those who ail need only find the right fountain. Empyrea is also known for its healers and hospitals, and many a pilgrim seeks to reach this legendary site of perfect health. Allitur teaches respect and understanding for laws, rituals, and other cultural traditions.