Jewels of Gwahlur(Paperback, Robert E. Howard)
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Introduction to the Quest: The story begins with Conan the Barbarian in the ancient land of Keshan. He is on a quest to find the legendary "Teeth of Gwahlur," a collection of priceless jewels believed to be hidden in the ancient, long-abandoned city of Alkmeenon.Conan's Disguise: Conan disguises himself as a native Keshani to infiltrate the palace and gain information about the location of the jewels. The people of Keshan believe the jewels are protected by the goddess Yelaya, whose oracle resides in the city.Encounter with the Oracle: In Alkmeenon, Conan encounters a beautiful but mysterious woman named Muriela, who is being forced by a rival treasure hunter, Thutmekri, to impersonate the goddess Yelaya. Thutmekri and his accomplices hope to use the false oracle to locate the jewels.The Rival Treasure Hunters: As Conan navigates the ancient city, he realizes that he is not the only one seeking the treasure. Thutmekri and his Stygian allies, along with the native Keshani leaders, are also on the hunt. Conan must outwit these rivals to reach the treasure first.