![]() ![]() While during their departure from the mountain fortress, Valeria was hit by an arrow made from a snake shot by Doom from atop the mountain side. When reunited, Valeria accompanied Conan and Subotai to Thulsa's Mountain of Power where they managed to sneak in undetected, however had to fight their way out with the princess. She and Subotai would find Conan crucified on the Tree of Woe left to die, however both take him to Akiro who helps revive the dying barbarian. Valeria woke up the next morning to find Conan gone and the Eye of the Serpent left in her possession. Despite being threatened by Doom's men, Osric was impressed with their skills and gave them the task of returning his daughter back to him in exchange for a bounty of riches.ĭespite her agreeing to the task, Valeria attempted to convince Conan to forget the quest and leave while they still could. That night, both Valeria and Conan share a night of passion before being taken to King Osric the next morning. They arrive at the Tower of the Serpent where they steal the Eye of the Serpent before making their escape. Valeria was first seen Zamora where she first meets up with Conan and Subotai who traveled to find and kill Thulsa Doom. Soon, though, she found herself spurning the advances of a Stygian officer, stabbing and killing him, and so fled south with Conan in pursuit. From there, she learned of Zarallo's Free Companions, and went to Sukhmet at the Darfar border. Where Conan beat down opposition by the sheer weight and power of his blows, breaking spears, splitting skulls and cleaving bosoms to the breastbone, Valeria brought into action a finesse of swordplay that dazzled and bewildered her antagonists before it slew them.' History Īs a member of the piratical Red Brotherhood, she refused to become the mistress of Red Ortho, She jumped overboard off the Kushite coast and made her way to Zabhela. Her sword was like a living thing in her hand. 'She was stronger than the average man, and far quicker and more ferocious. She was an adventurous, strong-willed women, who preferred company of men and was 'inclined to despise the other members of her sex' as weak. Her unruly golden hair, cut square at her shoulders, was confined by a band of crimson satin.' Character and skills On one shapely hip she wore a straight double-edged sword, and on the other a long dirk. Flaring-topped boots of soft leather came almost to her knees, and a low-necked, wide-collared, wide-sleeved silk shirt completed her costume. Instead of a skirt she wore short, wide-legged silk breeches, which ceased a hand's breadth short of her knees, and were upheld by a wide silken sash worn as a girdle. She was all woman, in spite of her bearing and her garments. Her whole figure reflected an unusual strength, without detracting from the femininity of her appearance. 'She was tall, full-bosomed, and large-limbed, with compact shoulders. ![]()
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