Artifacts and Talismans of the Hyborian Age

The Book of Skelos
A great and mystical tome of the Hyborian Age. The great Cataclysm is chronicled along with ancient sorcerous knowledge, prophecies, and tales of unseen planes of existence. It is said that the book was written by a Valusian seer named Vathelos, describing the Black Seers of Yimsha, rituals of the Heart of Ahriman, even the powers of the Hand of Nergal.

The Cobra Crown
Perhaps the most powerful talisman ever handed down from the snake cult. In the form of a coiled snake, it is gold crusted, and covered with faceted diamonds. The coils of the snake form a cone shaped crown as the head of the snake looks down over the forehead of the wearer, poised as if to strike.

The Black Ring
A massive cooper ring in the shape of a serpent, it is said that it can control demons from the black gulfs of beyond. Very little is known of this ring belonging to Toth-Amon.

Axe of Varanghi
The ancient weapon of the Taians of Stygia was given to their first warrior hero, Varanghi from Mitra. Any warrior that wields the axe is said to be undefeatable as long as the warrior remains true in the eyes of Mitra. The Axe is also a symbol of Taian unity, and dates back to their first arrival somewhere south of the Styx, at the head of the Hyborian migration.

Beads of Zath
Jet black beads worn in dancing costumes of the temples virgins of the spider god Zath in Yezud. The temple virgins are tested before Zath each time they wear the dance costumes, a loss of virginity denotes treason to the spider god.

The Star of Khorala
Thought to have come from Khorala, in Vendhya, the gems puts any man under the control of it's wearer.

The Hand of Nergal
Legend says that the talisman fell from the sky before the great cataclysm. Many men have turned their heads to the promise of unlimited power, only to receive it's sole promise of death beyond despair. In the shape of a clawed hand and made from ivory, it is covered in ancient writing, unknown to most. A dim crystal rests in the palm of the Hand of Nergal. The sphere is said to be inhabited by a demon from the black gulfs, banished to wander space for all eternity.

The Burning Skull
An ancient skull said to be the last remains of an ancient and evil wizard that hypnotizes any who look at it's face.

The Heart of Ahriman
Large, crystalline and intricately faceted, the Heart of Ahriman glows from within. It's complete powers are not known. It was used to bring the mighty Xaltotun 3000 years back from the dead.

Khemsa's Girdle
Khemsa's Girdle was made of the woven thick black tresses of a woman. Set in the thick mesh were tiny jewels. The buckle was strangely made, in the form of a golden serpent head, flat, wedge-shaped and scaled with curious art.

The Powers of the Lotus
The Lotus vines are perhaps the single most source for drugs and poisons in Hyboria. Grown as a vine, the lotus is found in most of the tropical and jungle swamps of Hyboria. The Purple Lotus Swamp of Stygia and the southern jungles of Khitai are perhaps the most famous of locations for the deadly vine. There are several differently colored species of the lotus, each usually having a different effect on it's user, or victim. It can be eaten, inhaled, or cooked. Pollen from the lotus can be collected.


Black Lotus: found in the Black Kingdoms, Stygia and Khitai, as black as the night with a perfumed scent.

Gray Lotus: can be found in the Swamps of the Dead in the eastern most reaches of Khitai. It is said that it's dust induces a maddening rage, rendering one unable to determine friend from foe. It's roots are said to return a person to a state of "normalcy".

Pink Lotus: is found in Vendhya, and is considered an aphrodisiac. It is said to be common and easy to find.

Purple Lotus: purple lotus is said to be found only in the Purple Lotus Swamp of Stygia, and is perhaps one of the deadliest. It is said that it's juice renders a body into paralysis, while leaving the mind completely conscious.

Red Lotus: is perhaps the most commonly found plant of the lotus family. It is found in nearly all tropical locations across Hyboria.

Yellow Lotus: a valuable flower to mages, it is said to induce a trance like state.

Apples of Derketa: these poisonous apples grow in the Black Kingdoms, and are extremely poisonous when ingested. It can also be absorbed through the skin. Conan used the juice from these apples to slay a dragon in the novel "Red Nails" by Robert E. Howard.

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