CONTENTS

TORTAGE
Off the coast of Hyboria, on one
of the largest of the volcanic Barachan
Isles in the Western Sea, lies a haven
of smugglers, thieves, and pirates called
Tortage. Carved out of the black, rocky
cliffs of the island of the same name,
the city of Tortage is the single most
infamous port off the mainland
of Hyboria.
Once both the city and the island
have claimed you, your freedom will
depend on cunning, strength of will, and what allies
you choose. Or, Tortage can be your grave.
CONARCH
Typical for Cimmeria, Conarch Village lies
in a deep valley surrounded by steep mountains
and cut by a cold river running through its
center. Positioned between the controversial
Venarium and the battle-torn Conall’s Valley,
it has its share of travelers simply “passing
through” to reach other parts of Cimmeria
beckoning to their sense of adventure.
Some may come just to see the stretch
of land that gave birth to King Conan himself,
and the rest of Clan Conarch. Those who choose
or are chosen to stay here are likely to have adventure thrown upon them. The mountains
surrounding the village are home to many dangers—some human others not.
NOTABLE CHARACTERS
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KING CONAN
Having dethroned the late King Numedides III and claimed
his crown to rest on a troubled brow, Conan of Cimmeria now sits
upon the throne of Aquilonia. His tales are known as legend
and fable all over Hyboria. Except in the darkest reaches of the
Black Kingdoms or the savage tribes of the Pictish Wilderness,
there is not a soul who has not at least heard of the life of Conan,
and there is not an adventurer whose life does not mirror his own
in some way. Today Conan is the King of Aquilonia.
KEAIRA
She is a close ally of Conan. When he saved her
from a camp of raiding Vanir invaders in years past,
she formed an unbreakable bond of loyalty to the powerful
barbarian. Or so it seems. Through the years this bond has
grown to become a professional relationship, and she
now leads an underground network of spies, thieves
and murderers. Don’t be fooled by her voluptuous appearance;
she is as deadly as she is wild in the bedroom. Suffice it to say
she will go to any length to secure the info she craves
and needs, involving both pleasure and unspeakable pain
for the poor victims.
KALANTHES
Always a powerful enemy to the worshippers
of Set, Kalanthes has a long history that spans
Hyboria. An old man now, he commands a powerful
combination of will and magic that arguably rivals that
of any other soul on the continent. There are many
rumors and folktales about the high priest, some
spanning many years, which tell of his faith’s war
with the dark god. The very hand of Ibis, Kalanthes has
battled the darkness for a very long time.