The Riddle

King CONAN of Aquilonia, 64, has brought himself and all he loves into a golden period of prosperity. He travels through his past and reminds both sons, ZANE, 31, and CONN, 26, of the costly roads to the throne. His expedition arrives at the camp of the trusted War master’s where he delivers his young warriors for swordsmen ship training. There upon a grand feast he is informed of a dark legend that lies beyond an impossible boundary into the ancient, storied kingdom Valusia. The War master’s assure Conan that they will uncover the truth if any and accompany King Conan on his return home. Conan returns with Conn and his trusted counsel TROCERO, 56, and beloved wife ZENOBIA, 45, only to be called upon to a Witan by KING OSRIC, 94, to address a dark sentinel presence along the Hyborian Rim. Conan links up with ELRIC, 67, Lord of Melnibone, on their way to the witan. Rumors from Ibis created dissension among the kings over the possible threat of the indestructible Horde from Hell. Many are too thin to respond to this infernal bane. Conan assures the witan that his strength will maintain stability and peace. The land is settled by his word and the assurance from the strength of the Aquilonian king. Zane and his men explore into unchartered lands by a malevolent presence that stalks the forest. There they uncover the truth behind this Legend. Demonic men from underneath feed upon their poor unsuspecting victims. Zane delivers this event to his father. Conan orders scouts to explore further, while Zane tries to avoid the worry of his wife O'ona, 32, as she delivers news of another child. Deep inside the pass the Horde performs a ritual by sacrificing a virgin that unleashes the Demi god of Hell, Set, readied for war and annihilation. The scouts arrive and burrow into darkness across the forbidden into caverns on the other side, where they come upon the land of Valusia. Horde nested ready for war and Set sitting upon the throne of power decorated by the bones and skulls of kings. They are detected by black Valusian magic and barely escape through the bat caves and give fear warning. CHU, 54, is followed across the great plains back into Hyboria only to have enough length to warn allies about what is to come, but it is too late. Zane awakens one morning to find Chu racing back with a blood storm behind them. The Vanguard is unprepared for the Horde that attacks the stronghold of Aquilonia, killing everyone to include Zane and lay waist to the Vanguard. Set sends its notice to Hyboria, The Horde from hell are coming, led by Set himself. A massive blood thirsty army bent on the destruction of everything in its path. Conan outnumbered must protect his people by fighting deep into the center of the massive Horde in order to penetrate the center and battle the Demigod one on one and kill him.