Mosque of Najim the Adventurous
High Priest Imam Effat is assisted by nine associates, 80 clerical brethren, and 100 lay brethren.
Those of Najm preach curiosity, learning the unknown, and adventure. It is a popular faith among adventurers, and the most noble thing a worshiper can do is to travel to a far land and bring back something that has never been seen in Zakhara before. There is a large worshipers. area, where recounting of adventures behind some of the great treasures inspire the faithful to even more daring exploits. The dome houses some of the most fantastic treasures, and several showrooms are given over to displays of smaller treasures.
Among the wonders and oddities on display one can find a chair with a helm that caused a ship to fly through space, a rare emerald from the palace of an emperor in far off Kara-Tur, a stuffed beholder, a medallion with a bow carved into it and the words "Order of the Golden Way", a shield with a purple dragon emblazoned on it (earned by a brave follower of Najm), an exotic feather that floats in the air by itself, a jade statue of an old man who looks like a wizard (the name .Elminster. is carved into the statue), and a red robe worn by a wizard from Thay.
Many other wonders of Zakhara and far-off lands are stored here, and if someone needs something really rare from another land, this is the place to look. Of course, if a character makes his needs known, he is almost certain to find a few volunteers to help him go get it, no matter how long the trip.
The doctrine of curiosity inevitably leads to many divination spells being cast at this temple; priests of Najm just have to know. Divination spells may be purchased here, although those who do not follow an enlightened faith need not ask. There is also a 50% chance that there is a priest (level is within three of the average party level) who is seeking companions for an adventure.
For services, the followers of Najm have come up with a small test. The floor plates near the entrance can be pulled back, leaving a six-inch-wide walkway over a fivefoot- deep pit. It is only ten feet across, but a worshiper must prove he is truly independent by crossing without falling. True followers prefer to do it blindfolded, thus proving they are ready to go into the unknown. The clumsy are not mocked or laughed at, for it is recognized that they tried to press forward, and they are respected for it. Only those who refuse to cross have failed in the eyes of Najm.
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