In the works of author Robert E. Howard, Crom is the chief and most powerful god of the Cimmerians, including his most famous creation, Conan the Barbarian. Unlike other deities in the Hyborian Age, Crom is not worshipped with temples or sacrifices and rarely intervenes in human affairs. He is a grim, aloof, and brutal deity who embodies the Cimmerian virtues of strength and self-reliance.
My Rating “The Exchange” Chains and a darkened ship’s hold are all that stand between Conan of Cimmeria and freedom. Captain Brock and his crew have packed the vessel with prisoners, including Tadia Brazoria and Anker, believing iron shackles will keep their valuable cargo under control. They have made one serious mistake. Among the captives […]
My Rating “Cursed Shores Beyond – Part One: Perilous Waters” Crested waves spill over the deck of the Briney Wren, pushing sailors violently toward the forecastle. One turns to catch a glimpse of their newest recruit, Conan of Cimmeria. The Barbarian appears to be grappling with something much larger than himself. A man, perhaps. If
My Rating “The Garden Of Fear” Conan and Jenna have escaped the cult of the Night-God. The city of Shadizar soon fades into the distance. Days later, in the mountains to the east, the two travelers will have their resolve tested once again. A clan of primitive ape men attack Conan for the woman he
My Rating “Part 3: The Gems Of Aquilonia” Dragonero’s airship descends under great duress. The damage sustained while battling Wyverns over the Margondar Mountains is just too much. As Myrva Aranill struggles to direct the vessel forward, Conan helps look for a place to land. Their options are limited. The three heroes brace for impact
My Rating “The People Of The Black Circle” King Yezdigerd lies dead, murdered by an infamous group of Afghuli mystics known as the Black Seers. Now his sister, Princess Yasmina, has been taken hostage by Conan, a Chieftain of the Wazulis tribe. As the Cimmerian flees toward the Himelian Mountains, his prized hostage parlays to
My Rating “Black Colossus” An ancient necromancer haunts Princess Yasmela from beyond the grave. Now the worshiper of Ishtar must turn favor and grovel to her ancestors’ deity. There is only one question. Will Mitra let the Princess burn in her own personal hell? Divine intervention falls upon the ruler of Khoraja. Yasmela must follow
My Rating “Part 2: The Gems Of Aquilonia” There are two moons! Conan knew this wasn’t his world, but it concerned him little. He had met beings from distant stars in the past, it would seem to be his turn as an otherworldly visitor. The dragon, or the magic gems it had stolen from the
My Rating “The Shadow Of The Dragon” A bright flash pierced the eyes of Conan’s men, then a brief sensation of falling racked their nerves. In seconds their bodies impacted the ground. It was a cold, sandy substance where they lay. No, it was pure ash. Where were they? Conan and his troops spread out
My Rating “Dwellers Of The Oasis” Conan, Hetman of the Zuagir Tribe, had tracked the merchant caravan through the scorching desert only to find a host of unattended pack animals. Then the sands gave way under his men’s feet. Something underneath triggered the sinking. Conan and the others drew one last breath as the dunes
My Rating “The Keepers Of The Crypt” On the run from Corinthian Soldiers, Conan seeks shelter inside an abandoned city. Unknown to the Cimmerian, an old adversary from the Battle of Venarium is following from the shadows. The Corinthian Soldier makes ready his sword. Today, he will take revenge against the barbarian for the deaths
