As they search for Jehnna, Conan is separated from the group, and the others are forced to watch him battle a fierce man-beast in a hall of mirrors. In the morning Akiro divines this and also divines a hidden entrance to the castle through a water gate. As they sleep by the lake surrounding the castle, the wizard takes the form of a giant bird and kidnaps Jehnna. The adventurers travel to the castle of Thoth-Amon, where the gem is located. Freeing Zula at Jehnna's request, Conan accepts the indebted warrior's offer to join their quest. The adventurers encounter Zula, a powerful bandit warrior being tortured by vengeful villagers.
The gem is secured in the fortress of a powerful wizard, so Conan seeks the help of his friend Akiro, the Wizard of the Mounds, who must first be rescued from a tribe of cannibals who have captured him. Bombaata has secret orders to kill Conan once the gem is obtained. Conan and Malak are joined by Bombaata, the captain of Taramis's guard. The magic gem Heart of Ahriman must first be retrieved, in order to locate the horn. He is to escort the Queen's niece, Princess Jehnna, a virgin, who is destined to restore the jeweled horn of the dreaming god Dagoth. He refuses her, but when she promises to resurrect his lost love, Valeria, Conan agrees to the quest. Satisfied, she tells Conan that she has a quest for him. Conan and his companion, the thief Malak, are confronted by Queen Taramis of Shadizar, who tests their combat ability with several of her guards.
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