Conan Stories

Step into the Age of Hyboria, a brutal, myth-laden world where civilizations rise and fall, and the only constant is the glint of steel. Robert E. Howard’s iconic Cimmerian, Conan, cleaves his way through this savage landscape, a barbarian of unmatched strength and instinct. From cutthroat thievery in bustling cities to desperate struggles against ancient evils and sorcerers in forgotten ruins, Conan’s saga is a relentless whirlwind of adventure, brawls, and fleeting romances. This collection brings together the foundational tales that forged a legend, complete with Howard's own historical guide to his meticulously crafted world. More than just thrilling pulp, these stories are the very blueprint for heroic fantasy. Howard’s raw, visceral prose and his creation of Conan — the archetypal 'muscle-bound and instinct-led hero' — birthed a genre. He eschewed polite elves and noble quests for a grittier, more primal vision, influencing countless authors and shaping our collective imagination of what a barbarian hero could be. Reading these tales today is a direct communion with the source code of sword-and-sorcery, a testament to the enduring power of raw adventure and a hero who fights his way out of every fix.