In the city of Akkharia, a group of rogues have taken up residence in the House of the Seven Scorpions. Led by the mysterious and powerful Thugra Khotan, the rogues have been terrorizing the city and its citizens. The city's ruler, King Ctesphon, is desperate to rid his city of the rogues and has offered a reward to anyone who can rid the city of them. Conan, a young Cimmerian warrior, takes up the challenge and sets out to rid the city of the rogues. Conan soon finds himself in a deadly battle with the rogues, and discovers that Thugra Khotan is more powerful than he ever imagined. With the help of his allies, Conan must battle the rogues and their powerful leader in order to save the city and its citizens.
By Robert E. Howard · First published 1928 · Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery · 3 chapters