Black Colossus

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Title

Black Colossus

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en

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In the Hyborian Age, Princess Yasmela of Khoraja turns to the barbarian mercenary Conan to lead her army against the reawakened sorcerer Thugra Khotan. Blending sword-and-sorcery action with ancient mysticism, this tale features Conan's legendary prowess as he battles demonic forces, defeats a resurrected evil, and saves the princess from a monstrous fate.

Summary up to 500 words

Set in the Hyborian Age, *Black Colossus* by Robert E. Howard opens with the thief Shevatas discovering the sealed tomb of Thugra Khotan, a sorcerer imprisoned for three millennia. Across the Hyborian lands, rumors spread of Natohk the Veiled One, a prophet gathering hordes to invade the fertile uplands. In the city of Khoraja, Princess Yasmela faces a dire crisis: her kingdom is threatened by Natohk's invasion, her brother is held hostage by Ophir, and her mercenaries are deserting. Despite the objections of the nobles regarding his savage nature, Yasmela appoints the rugged Cimmerian Conan as her commander. Conan, a man born amidst battle, accepts the role, and the army marches south. Yasmela is haunted by visions of a fiend, fearing a curse upon her. During the battle against Natohk's forces, Conan leads a desperate charge that turns the tide. However, the enemy sorcerer escapes with Yasmela in a chariot pulled by a monstrous beast. Conan pursues them into the ancient ruins of Kuthchemes. There, Thugra Khotan awakens, revealing himself as the master of the underworld who has been waiting for Conan to fulfill his destiny. Thugra attempts to claim Yasmela as his prize, driven by lust and a desire to rule the world through demonic power. Conan, driven by a mix of duty and passion, engages the sorcerer in a final, deadly confrontation. Thugra summons a giant serpent and a scorpion, but Conan strikes him down, saving the princess and sealing the sorcerer's fate, though the cost of the battle is high. The story concludes with Conan holding the sobbing Yasmela, having survived the clash with the ancient evil, while the aftermath of the great battle rages outside.

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• Adventure
• Fiction