# Taramis — Conan Stories character guide

> Taramis in Conan Stories by Robert E. Howard.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** The Bloodred Crescent Taramis, Queen Taramis

**First appearance:** 0029-a-witch-shall-be-born

## Snapshot

The queen of Khauran, whose throne and face are stolen by a twin she never knew existed, leaving her to fight for a crown from the shadows.

## Who they are

Taramis rules Khauran with imperious dignity until a woman with her own face and a crimson crescent between her breasts reveals herself as Salome, the witch foretold by an ancient curse. Stripped of guards, throne, and name in a single night, Taramis must reckon with a sister whose hatred is as old as their dynasty. Her struggle against Salome's sorcery and usurpation drives the story's early arc, where identity itself becomes a battlefield.

## Relationships

### [Salome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/conan_stories_se/characters/salome)

_psychological_

Salome manipulates and corrupts Queen Taramis, using her for her own sinister ambitions.

### [Constantius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/conan_stories_se/characters/constantius)

_professional_

Constantius serves as a mercenary commander allied with Queen Taramis, acting as her enforcer.

### [Constantius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/conan_stories_se/characters/constantius)

_professional_

Constantius serves as a mercenary commander allied with Queen Taramis, acting as her enforcer.

### [Salome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/conan_stories_se/characters/salome)

_psychological_

Salome manipulates and corrupts Queen Taramis, using her for her own sinister ambitions.

### [Constantius](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/conan_stories_se/characters/constantius)

_professional_

Constantius serves as a mercenary commander allied with Queen Taramis, acting as her enforcer.

### [Salome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/conan_stories_se/characters/salome)

_psychological_

Salome manipulates and corrupts Queen Taramis, using her for her own sinister ambitions.

## In the story

### [A Witch Shall Be Born](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/conan_stories_se/chapters/a-witch-shall-be-born)

The rightful queen of Khauran, betrayed and imprisoned by her twin sister Salome.

### [I: The Bloodred Crescent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/conan_stories_se/chapters/i-the-bloodred-crescent)

Queen of Khauran, awakened and confronted by her twin sister Salome.

### [II: The Tree of Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/conan_stories_se/chapters/ii-the-tree-of-death)

Queen of Khauran; mentioned as having been replaced by an impostor during the coup.

### [III: A Letter to Nemedia](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/conan_stories_se/chapters/iii-a-letter-to-nemedia)

Queen of Khauran, described as mad, debauched, and responsible for atrocities including human sacrifice.

### [V: The Voice from the Crystal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/conan_stories_se/chapters/v-the-voice-from-the-crystal)

The true queen, imprisoned in the lowest dungeon of Khauran; the conspirators plan to rescue her during the battle.

### [VI: The Vulture’s Wings](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/conan_stories_se/chapters/vi-the-vulture-s-wings)

Queen of Khauran, rescued from dungeon by Valerius, recaptured by Salome, then rescued again after Salome is wounded.

## Links

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