People of the Black Circle (version 2)

The People of the Black Circle is a novella featuring Conan the Cimmerian, written by Robert E. Howard and first published in three parts in Weird Tales magazine in 1934. Set in the Hyborian Age, the story follows Conan as he kidnaps a princess from Vendhya and confronts the Black Seers of Yimsha, who plot world domination. Notable for its epic scope and unique Hindustan flavor, this tale is regarded as one of Howard's best works and offers a deeper exploration of magic and magicians in his universe.