The gem reveals the location of the jeweled horn. Bombaata feigns ignorance about the attack. They are ambushed by Taramis's guards, but drive them off. With the wizard's death, the castle begins to disintegrate, forcing the group's hasty retreat. By breaking the mirrors Conan mortally wounds the creature which is revealed as a polymorphed Thoth-Amon. 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. Akiro has been captured by a tribe of cannibals, and must first be rescued. 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. 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. 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 a magic gem must first be retrieved that will locate the horn. 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. She tests their combat ability with several of her guards.
Conan and his companion, the thief Malak, are confronted by Queen Taramis of Shadizar.
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