Conan Stories · Character

Salome

A sorceress and ally of Constantius in the desert city.

minor

Salome's tie to Taramis is one of the pressures that moves Conan Stories—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

The evil witch and twin sister of Taramis, who usurps the throne and summons the demon Thaug.

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With Taramis (psychological): Salome manipulates and corrupts Queen Taramis, using her for her own sinister ambitions. With Taramis (psychological): Salome manipulates and corrupts Queen Taramis, using her for her own…

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Character Web

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Relationship types

Psychological
Other

Character groups

Khauran Conspiracy
Protagonist
Xuchotl Factions

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Taramis
psychological · negative
Salome manipulates and corrupts Queen Taramis, using her for her own sinister ambitions. How this plays out →
Taramis
psychological · negative
Salome manipulates and corrupts Queen Taramis, using her for her own sinister ambitions. How this plays out →
Taramis
psychological · negative
Salome manipulates and corrupts Queen Taramis, using her for her own sinister ambitions. How this plays out →

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In the story

Salome appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

A Witch Shall Be Born
The evil witch and twin sister of Taramis, who usurps the throne and summons the demon Thaug.
I: The Bloodred Crescent
Taramis's twin sister, a witch bearing the bloodred crescent mark, returned to claim the throne.
III: A Letter to Nemedia
Speaker in the closing scene, involved in the plot regarding the imprisoned queen.
V: The Voice from the Crystal
The false queen ruling Khauran; she watches the battle preparations from a tower and sends a priest with a crystal globe to observe the fight.
VI: The Vulture’s Wings
Witch who tormented Taramis; uses sorcery to kill Valerius's companions, recaptures Taramis, but is stabbed by Valerius and summons Thaug.

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