Prince Yezdigerd is a cunning and ambitious Turanian noble from Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Cimmerian stories. As a prince of the powerful Turanian Empire, Yezdigerd is driven by a relentless desire for power, often relying on political intrigue, espionage, and ruthless manipulation rather than open warfare. He surrounds himself with spies, assassins, and loyal agents, making him one of Conan’s most dangerous recurring human adversaries.
Unlike many villains who rely solely on brute strength, Prince Yezdigerd excels at exploiting the weaknesses of others. He is patient, calculating, and willing to sacrifice allies if it advances his ambitions. His schemes frequently place him at odds with Conan, whether through attempts to expand Turanian influence, seize valuable relics, or eliminate political rivals.
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 “The Blue Orchid” Conan, Atta, and a slave girl named Zaria have escaped the clutches of Prince Yezdigerd’s guard only to find themselves outcasts in the Mountains of Night. One thing haunts their thoughts. Who possesses the mystical gem known as the Blue Orchid Diamond. A treasure worth a king’s ransom in gold.
My Rating “The Devil In Iron” The morning fog had helped camouflage Conan as he beached his small fishing boat on the shore of Xapur Island. In a time of war, any prying eyes looking to sabotage his rescue mission would be fatal; for somewhere up above, nestled in the cliff peak lay the ruined
My Rating “Mark Of The Beast” Raja, the bowman from Vezek, lay near the campfire, inhaling heavily. The pain from the toxic wound struck deeper into his chest with every breath. What dark affliction had the tiger-priest of Yota-Pong infected him with? Conan sat opposite to his ally, his steel-blue eyes scanning the Turanian over
My Rating “Curse Of The Undead-Man” The cut-purse thugs had swarmed Conan in a darkened alleyway by chance, but what the Cimmerian had found on the cobblestone moments ago was worth killing for. The Maul district of Zamora had never been safe to traverse at any hour of the day, but at night, only seasoned
My Rating “Red Sonja – She-Devil With A Sword” “The Temple Of Abomination!” Not many dare to travel the heavily forested region inside Nemedia known as the Darkwood. Only the bravest of warriors have explored there, less of them have ever returned to brag of their adventures. On this day a daughter of Hyrkania, trained
