Honor and Loyalty

Despite being a barbarian and pirate, Conan adheres to a personal code of honor, demanding loyalty from his followers and rewarding faithfulness, while punishing betrayal with ruthless finality.

The pirates debate the law of the Red Brotherhood regarding Conan's claim to captaincy, and Ivanos defends Conan out of opposition to Aratus, reflecting codes of honor and loyalty among outlaws.

Conan demands a formal oath of allegiance from the pirates, and Ivanos reaffirms his loyalty.

Yar Afzal and his men come to Conan's aid, showing loyalty among the hill tribes, while Conan intends to use Yasmina to ransom his captured headmen.

Conan is falsely accused of betrayal by his own men, highlighting themes of loyalty and honor among the hill tribes.