Conan, the king of Aquilonia, faces the greatest challenge of his life. Betrayed by his subjects, conspiring against him, he must face a deadly danger. Not only do people want to kill him, but also a powerful sorcerer Thoth-Amon, who has regained his lost ring of power. Will Conan be able to defend his throne and his life? Will he defeat his enemies with the help of a mysterious phoenix on his sword? Find out by reading the first story about the legendary barbarian, created by Robert E. Howard.