Subject Matter
Genres:
fantasy
Character(s):
Conan; Juma (introduction); Zosara (introduction); Tashudang; Gorthangpo (introduction, death); Rimpoche (introduction, death); Tanzong Tengri (introduction, death); Yama (introduction); Jalung Thongpa (introduction; death); Khan Kujula
First Line:
Prologue: For fifteen days, the Turanian escort has jogged across plains...
Synopsis:
While escorting Princess Zosara to her wedding with Kujula, the Turanians are attacked. Only Zosara, Conan and Juma survive the attack, and they are taken as prisoners to Shamballah. Conan and Juma are sentenced to be galley slaves there but escape. They rescue Zosara and escort her the rest of the way to Khan Kujula.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:
Miscellaneous
Pages:
33
Notes:
Adapted from the short story "The City of Skulls" by L. Sprague de Camp and Lin Carter.