
In the shadow of the Black Tower, Queen Nione of Ygoth sits upon her throne, surrounded by a ring of wary guards. A hulking, chain‑bound stranger named Duar is thrust before her, his bronze skin scarred from countless battles. Their first exchange crackles with bitter sarcasm, as the queen’s fury meets the captive’s unflinching calm. The scene sets a volatile power struggle that hints at deeper histories between ruler and outlaw.
Whispers of Duar’s past drift through the chamber—tales of red rain that fell on battlefields, a raven that hovered over pirate galleys, and mountains that crumbled at his command. The queen, both enraged and intrigued, demands answers while her guards tighten their grip. Listeners are drawn into a world where myth and might collide, and where a single conversation may reshape a kingdom’s fate.
Language
en
Duration
~41 minutes (39K characters)
Release date
May 20, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1908–1947
An early sword-and-sorcery writer from the pulp-magazine era, he helped carry fantasy forward in the years after Robert E. Howard. His stories mix eerie atmosphere, adventure, and the fast-moving energy of classic Weird Tales fiction.
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