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Zogar Sag

A Pictish shaman and wizard who leads attacks on settlers.

minor

Also known as Zogar, devil Zogar Sag

First appearance: Beyond the Black River

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The Pictish shaman who commands the attack, using dark sorcery and summoning a demon to aid his warriors.

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With Conan (rivalry): Conan battles the sorcerer Zogar Sag as a deadly enemy in a conflict of survival. With Conan (rivalry): Conan battles the sorcerer Zogar Sag as a deadly enemy in a conflict of survival. With Conan…

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Conan
rivalry · negative
Conan battles the sorcerer Zogar Sag as a deadly enemy in a conflict of survival. How this plays out →
Conan
rivalry · negative
Conan battles the sorcerer Zogar Sag as a deadly enemy in a conflict of survival. How this plays out →
Conan
rivalry · negative
Conan battles the sorcerer Zogar Sag as a deadly enemy in a conflict of survival. How this plays out →

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Beyond the Black River
The Pictish shaman who commands the attack, using dark sorcery and summoning a demon to aid his warriors.
II: The Wizard of Gwawela
The Pictish wizard of Gwawela, responsible for driving men mad and summoning forest beasts.
III: The Crawlers in the Dark
Mentioned as the leader of the village that Conan's party is scouting; his presence looms over the chapter.
IV: The Beasts of Zogar Sag
The Pictish shaman who commands the monstrous beasts, summoning a saber-toothed tiger and a serpentine horror to terrorize the captives.
V: The Children of Jhebbal Sag
The Pictish shaman who orchestrates the attack, controls the serpent, and unites multiple clans through war-magic.
VII: The Devil in the Fire
Zogar Sag is the shaman who summoned the fire-demon; the demon speaks of him as its brother and reveals their mystical connection.
VIII: Conajohara No More
The Pictish shaman who died mysteriously during the battle, with wounds that appeared without any weapon touching him.

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