Supernatural and Ancient Evil

Where it surfaces

• Shadows in the Moonlight

  The chapter features ancient, malevolent forces in the ruined city.

• Queen of the Black Coast

  The Accursed City harbors ancient, malevolent forces that attack the pirates and claim Bêlit's life.

• II: The Black Lotus

  The giant serpent attack, the haunted city, and the black lotus with its dream-haunting scent emphasize supernatural and ancient evil forces.

• III: The Horror in the Jungle

  The chapter reveals the ancient winged race's fall into demonic perversion and the lingering horror that haunts the jungle.

• IV: The Attack from the Air

  The winged monster and the supernatural hyenas embody ancient, diabolical forces that Conan must confront.

• The Devil in Iron

  Khosatral Khel is a prime example of an ancient, malevolent supernatural force from a forgotten age.

• I

  The revival of a centuries-dead warrior from a tomb, defying natural laws, introduces an ancient and hostile supernatural force.

• IV

  The impossible restoration of the ancient city of Xapur defies natural law and suggests supernatural forces at work.

• V

  Khosatral Khel is a being from the Abyss, a blasphemy against nature, whose presence and origin dominate the chapter.

• VI

  Khosatral Khel is an ancient demon from the Abyss, and his death causes the magical city to vanish.

• I: Death Strikes a King

  The king's death is caused by sorcery from the Black Seers of Yimsha, using a lock of hair and astrological alignment to draw his soul from his body.

• III: Khemsa Uses Magic

  Khemsa's hypnotic powers and the green magical cloud that kills the Afghuli prisoners demonstrate dark sorcery.

• V: The Black Stallion

  The jade ball transforms into a deadly spider, killing Yar Afzal through sorcery.

• VI: The Mountain of the Black Seers

  The Black Seers embody ancient, forbidden sorcery, using psychic powers and a crimson cloud to manifest.

• VII: On to Yimsha

  Khemsa's dying gift of a magical girdle and his warnings about the Master's transmutations underscore the pervasive supernatural threat.

• VIII: Yasmina Knows Stark Terror

  The Master of Yimsha embodies ancient, inhuman evil, wielding reality-altering magic and summoning demons from unknown realms.

• IX: The Castle of the Wizards

  The Black Seers wield unnatural powers, including animated dogs, enchanted hawks, and deadly magical mists, embodying ancient evil.

• X: Yasmina and Conan

  The lingering threat of the Black Seers and the magic girdle's role in Conan's escape from Yimsha.

• A Witch Shall Be Born

  The witch Salome and the demon Thaug represent ancient, malevolent forces that threaten the natural order.

• I: The Bloodred Crescent

  Salome's origin as a witch marked by a bloodred crescent, her survival through dark magic, and her training in sorcery from Khitai.

• III: A Letter to Nemedia

  The introduction of a monster in the temple, human sacrifice, and the worship of obscene ancient deities highlight the supernatural horror pervading the kingdom.

• Jewels of Gwahlur

  The undead priestess Tascela and the cursed city embody ancient, malevolent forces.

• III: The Return of the Oracle

  The ritual invocation of the goddess Yelaya, the mysterious servants of Bît-Yakin, and the trap of the falling stone block evoke ancient and supernatural forces.

• IV: The Teeth of Gwahlur

  The monstrous servant of Bît-Yakin, the eerie phosphorescent caverns, and the false goddess Yelaya's voice from the roof evoke ancient, supernatural forces.

• I: Conan Loses His Ax

  The swamp demon, with its eerie glow and mimicry, embodies the ancient, malevolent forces lurking beyond civilization.

• II: The Wizard of Gwawela

  Zogar Sag's inexplicable magic, the loon call driving men mad, and the fear of ancient forest devils dominate the chapter.

• IV: The Beasts of Zogar Sag

  Zogar Sag's ability to summon and control monstrous, primordial beasts highlights the theme of ancient evil and dark magic.

• V: The Children of Jhebbal Sag

  Zogar Sag's control over beasts and the ancient symbol of Jhebbal Sag highlight the supernatural forces at play, linking to primeval, forgotten powers.

• VII: The Devil in the Fire

  The chapter features a demonic fire-being summoned by Zogar Sag, representing ancient, primal forces that threaten human life.

• VIII: Conajohara No More

  The mysterious death of Zogar Sag, with wounds appearing without physical cause, suggests supernatural forces at work.

• Shadows in Zamboula

  The chapter involves dark rituals and malevolent forces in Zamboula.

• I: A Drum Begins

  The Zuagir's warnings about Aram Baksh being a demon and the mysterious disappearances hint at supernatural forces at work.

• II: The Night Skulkers

  The temple of Hanuman, the cult of Totrasmek, and the use of love potions and dark magic underscore the presence of ancient, malevolent forces.

• III: Black Hands Gripping

  Baal-pteor uses mesmerism and illusion magic, and the chamber contains a magnetic table and other unnatural elements.

• Red Nails

  The presence of Tascela's dark sorcery and the ancient curse that drives the city's inhabitants to madness and violence highlights the supernatural forces at play.

• II: By the Blaze of the Fire-Jewels

  The presence of the Crawler, a cold, inhuman creature from the catacombs, and the eerie, haunted atmosphere of the city evoke ancient evil and supernatural threats.

• III: The People of the Feud

  Tascela is revealed to be a witch with the secret of perpetual youth, and the city is haunted by ancient horrors like the Crawler and the Burning Skull.

• IV: Scent of Black Lotus

  The black lotus, the eerie silence of Xuchotl, and the mysterious fate of Yasala in the catacombs evoke supernatural and ancient evil forces at work.

• V: Twenty Red Nails

  The pipes of madness, the dead serpent, and the ancient wizard's bones highlight the supernatural horrors that pervade Xuchotl.

• VI: The Eyes of Tascela

  Tascela's unnatural strength, hypnotic powers, and her centuries-old quest for immortality through sacrifice evoke ancient evil.

• VII: He Comes from the Dark

  Tolkemec's emergence from the catacombs, his inhuman appearance, and the magical wand that kills with red fire beams embody ancient evil and the supernatural.