About the book: 2005 / In time immemorial, the northern gods destroyed each other in a terrible battle that put an end to the old world. Their killer, the treacherous Höggsen, did not escape retribution. He spent a thousand years imprisoned in the flaming pits of Tjärgard. Now he has escaped from captivity. The father of darkness intends to recreate his dark kingdom. But a detachment of fearless warriors and magicians is already gathering in the north, ready to defend Hyboria. And they are led by none other than Conan the Cimmerian.