Robert E Howard

ABLAZE is proud to present its bestselling line of UNCENSORED Robert E. Howard Cimmerian graphic novels, now available in a handsome slipcase box edition, collecting Volumes 1-4. Each Cimmerian volume contains two complete stories, plus bonus material, including the original prose stories, in one epic hardcover collection! VOLUME 1 - Featuring "QUEEN OF THE BLACK COAST" & "RED NAILS" QUEEN OF THE BLACK COAST - Conan seeks refuge on a merchant ship, after being pursued for killing a judge. But soon after setting sail, the Cimmerian and his new companions face a threat: the legendary Belit, self-proclaimed Queen of the Black Coast! Soon finding himself smitten by the lovely Belit, Conan agrees to joins up with her and her crew to brutally pillage and sail the poisonous river Zarkheba, encountering ancient ruins, lost treasure, and winged, vicious monstrosities! RED NAILS - Conan finds himself in the Darfar region, whose territory is almost entirely covered by a huge forest. Here Conan pledges himself a mercenary, promising his sword to the highest bidder, fighting alongside fellow mercenary and fierce female warrior Valeria. After a clash against a terrible dragon, the two go to a strange fortified city, apparently deserted...but the duo will quickly discover that a civilization lives hidden inside, and that the citadel hides a heavy secret. VOLUME 2 - Featuring "PEOPLE OF THE BLACK CIRCLE" & "THE FROST-GIANT'S DAUGHTER" PEOPE OF THE BLACK CIRCLE - The king has just died in the kingdom of Vendhya, struck down by the spells of the black prophets of Yimsha. The king’s sister, Yasmina, decides to avenge him…and contacts Conan, then chief of the Afghuli tribe. But several of Conan’s warriors have just been killed by the men of the kingdom of Vendhya, further complicating the matter. The princess thought she could use the Cimmerian, but rather it is she who will serve his interests... THE FROST-GIANT'S DAUGHTER - Conan, the only survivor of a ferocious battle, sits in the midst of a bloodstained snow field. When the fight is over, the Cimmerian suddenly finds himself overcome with deep weariness and disgust. Until the moment he meets a redheaded woman of supernatural beauty, blinding like the glow of the sun on the snow. Moved by a burning desire, Conan decides to follow her but finds himself caught in a trap, attacked by two titans. In his ardor, he was not suspicious…he did not imagine for a second that his bride was none other than Ymir's own daughter: the frost-giant! VOLUME 3 - Featuring "IRON SHADOWS IN THE MOON" & "THE MAN-EATERS OF ZAMBOULA" IRON SHADOWS IN THE MOON: A young woman in danger is pursued by her vile master. Conan, whose family has just been wiped out by this same master, puts an end to the beauty's pursuer, and saves her with a blow of his sword. Bound by fate, the couple decide to hit the road together. Their journey takes them to an island where they discover strange ruins inhabited by dark magic. Their paradise-like refuge soon turns into a suffocating nightmare where shadows lurk. Who knows the extent of the dangers that lie there? They will quickly learn that on an island, the biggest threat does not always come from the outside... THE MAN EATERS OF ZAMBOULA - The Cimmerian finds himself in the land of a thousand and one nights! A crossroads of beliefs, languages & cultures, the mythical trading city of Zamboula is also the scene of many dark legends. Upon paying the city a visit, Conan is warned of the dangers of Aram Baksh's home. It is said that most of the foreigners who stay there disappear under obscure circumstances...and it is precisely there that the Cimmerian is spending the night. But by lifting the veil on these mysterious cases of kidnappings, the Cimmerian will discover another secret, even more terrible, linked to the whole of the city of Zamboula... A story imbued with orientalism and macabre witchcraft, The Man-Eaters of Zamboula offers writer/artist Gess the opportunity to deliver his vision of Robert E. Howard's hero in a comic book story of exotic and dark beauty. VOLUME 4 - Featuring "BEYOND THE BLACK RIVER" & "HOUR OF THE DRAGON" BEYOND THE BLACK RIVER: The Picte country is an obscure jungle where the border between civilization and barbarism is thin. Only one thing symbolizes it: the Black River, which it is claimed that no white man was able to cross and come back alive. None, except Conan. It is in the heart of this green hell that the Cimmerian meets Balthus, a young voluntary peasant whom he saves at the last minute from the clutches of fierce Pictish warriors. Together, they will try to lend a hand to the colonists who have established themselves here, on these hostile lands, in the last bastion of civilization. With a dozen men, they will have to find the powerful sorcerer Zogar Sag before he succeeds in uniting the clans and initiating his bloody invasion… HOUR OF THE DRAGON: Under the funeral vaults of the mausoleum belonging to the ancient and cruel Emperor Xaltotun of Python, three men devoured by ambition come to offer to the inert body of the deceased sovereign the heart of Ahriman, a source of immor-tality which once belonged to him. Taken away at the cost of his life. In exchange for this offering, the three men claim a single thing: the world. However, there is only one person able to stand in their way, a Cimmerian who seized the throne of Aquilonia: Conan!

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Robert Ervin Howard (1906-1936) was an American pulp writer of fantasy, horror, historical adventure, boxing, western, and detective fiction. He is well known for having created the character Conan the Cimmerian, a literary icon whose pop-culture imprint can be compared to such icons as Tarzan of the Apes, Sherlock Holmes, and James Bond. Voracious reading, along with a natural talent for prose writing and the encouragement of teachers, conspired to create in Howard an interest in becoming a professional writer. One by one he discovered the authors that would influence his later work: Jack London and Rudyard Kipling.

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Uncover a new threat to Phandalin in this timeless dungeoneering adventure for the world's greatest roleplaying game. Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk is a high-fantasy adventure that begins in the beloved town of Phandalin as it faces unimaginable danger. Whether the heroes are newcomers to Phandalin or are returning after the acclaimed Dungeons & Dragons adventure Lost Mine of Phandelver, they discover hints of a threat lurking below the town. The heroes soon learn that the cult of a malevolent entity has set its sights on transforming Phandalin into the capital of its evil empire. To save the town from oblivion, the heroes must uncover a nefarious plot and confront the otherworldly cultists directly. Offers new Dungeon Masters and players the opportunity to dive into their first full-fledged Dungeons & Dragons adventureRetains the beloved Lost Mine of Phandelver quests that unfold into a brand-new adventure with classic D&D themes and a tinge of horrorPresents a bestiary with approximately two-dozen new creatures that showcase psionic magic, body horror, and more.Provides a magic appendix that includes new consumable metamagic items, Netherese amulets, and duergar magicIncludes a double-sided poster map with the Phandalin region on one side and the town of Phandalin plus key encounters in the adventure on the otherSeries Overview: The leader in providing contemporary fantasy entertainment, Dungeons & Dragons is the wellspring for the entire modern game industry, digital as well as tabletop. Fifth edition D&D draws from every prior edition to create a universally compelling play experience and exemplifies the true spirit of a game that holds captive the hearts and minds of millions of players worldwide.

Kyyhkyt helvetistä on valikoima amerikkalaisen Robert E. Howardin kauhunovelleja, joista osa on ilmestynyt aikaisemmin suomeksi 1980- ja 1990-luvuilla ja osa on ennen suomentamattomia. Mukana ovat kaikki Howardin Cthulhu-novellit.Kokoelma novellit liikkuvat eri aikakausissa ja erilaisissa eksoottisissa paikoissa ympäri maailmaa. Howardin laajasta novellituotannosta erityisesti nämä kauhunovellit ovat säilyttäneet lukukelpoisuutensa näihin päiviin asti, ja niitä julkaistaan yhä uudelleen erlaisissa kokoelmissa eri kielillä.Robert E. Howard (1906-1936) kirjoitti lyhyen elämänsä aikana kymmeniä, ellei jopa pari sataa novellia. Ne olivat fantasiaa, kauhua, urheilua, seikkailuja ja Villin lännen tarinoita.Hän kirjoitti yhden romaanin, Lohikäärmeen hetki, josta Jalava julkaisi uusintapainoksen 2023. Se on muinaisen miekkasankarin, Conanin, seikkailuista kertova romaani.

Harmaan jumalan hetki on Robert E. Howardin novelliin pohjautuva, historiallisten tapahtumien ympärille kietoutuva sankarifantasia. Clontarfin kentällä Irlannissa käytiin vuonna 1014 suuri taistelu, jossa ottivat yhteen keltit ja viikingit. Koko päivän kestänyt taistelu tuotti hirviömäisiä tappioita molemmille osapuolille. Mytologiassa yhteenotto on nähty loppuna viikinkien vaikutusvallalle Irlannissa.Harmaan jumalan hetki herättää henkiin kelttien ja viikinkien rikkaan tarumaailman. Tarina on häpeämättömän oopperamainen ja kerronnaltaan lähellä klassisia näytelmiä, mutta toimii myös ajankohtaisena muistutuksena sodan mielettömyydestä.Harmaan jumalan hetki julkaistiin alun perin 1994, ja se on Petri Hiltusen kysytyimpiä teoksia. Tämä juhlajulkaisu sisältää uuden esi- ja jälkipuheen sekä yllättävän laajan bonusosion, josta löytyy kattava valikoima Hiltusen Robert E. Howardiin liittyvää tuotantoa.