Najm

Najm (Arabic: نجم‎) (also Negm, IPA: [neɡm] in Egyptian dialect / pronunciation) is an Arabic word meaning star. It is used as a given name in Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia. Najm is the male version of the name and Najma (Arabic: نجمة‎) is the female version of the name. Najm/Negm is also a common Arab family name.

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Najm (Forgotten Realms)

Najm is a fictional god in the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. Najm is part of the Al-Qadim campaign setting that is set within the Forgotten Realms campaign setting.

Publication history

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition (1989-1999)

Najm was introduced in the Al-Qadim: Land of Fate set (1992).

Description

Najm is the dashing god or goddess of adventure and curiosity of Zakhara. He is one of the eight Great Gods of the Land of Fate and wants his followers to venture forth and make the unknown known. Najm's symbol is a single arrow pointed upward.

Najm is alternatively described as female or male. Like other Zakharan gods she is above such concerns as alignment, as curiosity may drive an adventurer to seek out the corners of the earth to help those in need or a necromancer to defile the living and dead. Her church seeks out the hinterlands and heathen parts to spread Enlightement.

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