Savage Sword of Conan: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus #4
In "The Gem in the Tower [Part I]," Conan finds himself caught between treachery and survival as he manipulates rival pirate captains Strombanni and Zarono into confronting the deadly guardian of Tranicos’ treasure—only for his plan to backfire. Forced into an uneasy alliance, the trio must fight off the Picts and survive the ruins of Valenso’s fort, where a final reckoning with Thoth-Amon’s legacy leaves only a few standing. With the fate of Aquilonia hanging in the balance, Conan is offered a new path—one that tests his ambition as much as his blade. Written by Roy Thomas and brought to life with dynamic art by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson, and letters by Joe Rosen, this epic tale features a cover by Earl Norem.
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Conan leads the rival pirate captains Strombanni and Zarono to the treasure of Tranicos, hoping that the guardian demon will kill them. Conan's plan fails, and they all form another uneasy alliance to battle the Picts and make it back to Valenso's fort. The fort is eventually overrun by the Picts and Valenso atones for his transgressions against Thoth-Amon when he is killed by a demon. Conan saves Valenso's niece and her servant girl and is rescued by a delegation of Aquilonian noblemen who ask him to help overthrow their mad king. The ever ambitious Conan agrees.
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