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	The word "Hyborian" is a contraction by Howard of the Ancient Greek "hyperborean," referring to a "barbaric dweller beyond the boreas (north wind)"; [[Hyperborea]] itself was a fictitious northern realm in the age of the ancient Greeks. Howard stated that the geographical setting of the Hyborian Age is that of our Earth, but in a fictional version of a period in the past that predates surviving historical records, circa 14,000 BC to 10,000 BC.		The word "Hyborian" is a contraction by Howard of the Ancient Greek "hyperborean," referring to a "barbaric dweller beyond the boreas (north wind)"; [[Hyperborea]] itself was a fictitious northern realm in the age of the ancient Greeks. Howard stated that the geographical setting of the Hyborian Age is that of our Earth, but in a fictional version of a period in the past that predates surviving historical records, circa 14,000 BC to 10,000 BC.

	~~It's set after~~ the ~~destruction~~ of Atlantis and ~~before~~ the ~~rise~~ of the ~~known ancient civilizations. This is a specific epoch in a fictional timeline created by Howard for many~~ of the ~~low fantasy tales~~ of ~~his artificial legendry~~.		According to "The Phoenix on the Sword", the adventures of Conan take place "...Between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the gleaming cities, and the years of the rise of the Sons of Aryas..." more or less from 16000 to 8000 years ago.

	The reasons behind the invention of the Hyborian Age were perhaps commercial: Howard had an intense love for history and historical dramas; however, at the same time, he recognized the difficulties and the time-consuming research work needed in maintaining historical accuracy. By conceiving a timeless setting — "a vanished age" — and by carefully choosing names that resembled human history, Howard shrewdly avoided the problem of historical anachronisms and the need for lengthy exposition, also this allowed Howard a lot of liberties such as [[dinosaur]]s, [[Frazetta Man\|ape-men]], [[magic\|sorcery]], [[alien]]s and lost civilizations.		The reasons behind the invention of the Hyborian Age were perhaps commercial: Howard had an intense love for history and historical dramas; however, at the same time, he recognized the difficulties and the time-consuming research work needed in maintaining historical accuracy. By conceiving a timeless setting — "a vanished age" — and by carefully choosing names that resembled human history, Howard shrewdly avoided the problem of historical anachronisms and the need for lengthy exposition, also this allowed Howard a lot of liberties such as [[dinosaur]]s, [[Frazetta Man\|ape-men]], [[magic\|sorcery]], [[alien]]s and lost civilizations.

	According to "The Phoenix on the Sword", the adventures of Conan take place "...Between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the gleaming cities, and the years of the rise of the Sons of Aryas..." more or less from 16000 to 8000 years ago.

	Although Robert created the world, he allowed others to play in it; the Hyborian Age is considered part of the Cthulhu Mythos created by [[H.P. Lovecraft]], and [[Clark Ashton Smith]] wrote his own stories set in the Hyborian Age, before Conan. It is also, separately, considered canon to the [[Marvel Comics]] multiverse as well.		Although Robert created the world, he allowed others to play in it; the Hyborian Age is considered part of the Cthulhu Mythos created by [[H.P. Lovecraft]], and [[Clark Ashton Smith]] wrote his own stories set in the Hyborian Age, before Conan. It is also, separately, considered canon to the [[Marvel Comics]] multiverse as well.

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	*'''Dagon''': [[Cthulhu Mythos\|yes, ''that'' Dagon.]] Worshipped primarily by the Deep Ones and some human kingdoms.		*'''Dagon''': [[Cthulhu Mythos\|yes, ''that'' Dagon.]] Worshipped primarily by the Deep Ones and some human kingdoms.
	*'''Derketo''': [[Slaanesh\|goddess of fertility, pleasure, and death]]. Her binary nature is represented by her depiction being that of half nubile woman, half emaciated skeleton. Her cults are predictably involved in shenanigans like murder orgies and the like. She’s mainly worshipped in the southern kingdoms, especially for those looking for a break from Set’s incredibly bleak grip on Stygia.		*'''Derketo''': [[Slaanesh\|goddess of fertility, pleasure, and death]]. Her binary nature is represented by her depiction being that of half nubile woman, half emaciated skeleton. Her cults are predictably involved in shenanigans like murder orgies and the like. She’s mainly worshipped in the southern kingdoms, especially for those looking for a break from Set’s incredibly bleak grip on Stygia.
	* '''Ishtar''': goddess of Earth and fertility. Basically for those who are put off by the whole “murder-orgy to a half-skeleton goddess” thing.		* '''Ishtar''': goddess of Earth and fertility. Basically for those who are put off by the whole “murder-orgy to a half-skeleton goddess” thing. One of the historical includes; we know the Sumerians were worshiping her six thousand years ago.
	* '''Jhebbal Sag''': god of beasts, a favorite of shamans, witch doctors and beast tamers. Jhebbal’s direct descendants includes every manner of beast, including humans (in case that’s too subtle for you, he’s the biggest omnisexual to exist). Jhebbal’s progeny are gifted with his forgotten language and can communicate with one another. Just don’t mistake him for some hippy nature god, he’s all about [[rip and tear\|ripping and tearing each other apart]].		* '''Jhebbal Sag''': god of beasts, a favorite of shamans, witch doctors and beast tamers. Jhebbal’s direct descendants includes every manner of beast, including humans (in case that’s too subtle for you, he’s the biggest omnisexual to exist). Jhebbal’s progeny are gifted with his forgotten language and can communicate with one another. Just don’t mistake him for some hippy nature god, he’s all about [[rip and tear\|ripping and tearing each other apart]].
	* '''Mitra''': god of righteousness and authority. Basically he’s the patron god of the more civilized kingdoms. Mitra worship is among the few religions at this time that explicitly decries human sacrifice as a moral evil.		* '''Mitra''': god of righteousness and authority. Basically he’s the patron god of the more civilized kingdoms. Mitra worship is among the few religions at this time that explicitly decries human sacrifice as a moral evil.

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	* '''Crom''': the grim god who requires no worship. While the Cimmerians are generally his followers, “worship” of him is generally limited to a warrior’s code of honor, to be courageous and tenacious and honorable.		* '''Crom''': the grim god who requires no worship. While the Cimmerians are generally his followers, “worship” of him is generally limited to a warrior’s code of honor, to be courageous and tenacious and honorable.
	*'''Dagon''': [[Cthulhu Mythos\|yes, ''that'' Dagon.]] Worshipped primarily by the Deep Ones and some human kingdoms.		*'''Dagon''': [[Cthulhu Mythos\|yes, ''that'' Dagon.]] Worshipped primarily by the Deep Ones and some human kingdoms.
	*'''Derketo''': [[Slaanesh\|goddess of fertility, pleasure, and death]]. Her binary nature is represented by her depiction being that of half nubile woman, half emaciated skeleton. Her cults are predictably involved in shenanigans like murder orgies and the like.		*'''Derketo''': [[Slaanesh\|goddess of fertility, pleasure, and death]]. Her binary nature is represented by her depiction being that of half nubile woman, half emaciated skeleton. Her cults are predictably involved in shenanigans like murder orgies and the like. She’s mainly worshipped in the southern kingdoms, especially for those looking for a break from Set’s incredibly bleak grip on Stygia.
	* '''Ishtar''': goddess of Earth and fertility. Basically for those who are put off by the whole “murder-orgy to a half-skeleton goddess” thing.		* '''Ishtar''': goddess of Earth and fertility. Basically for those who are put off by the whole “murder-orgy to a half-skeleton goddess” thing.
			* '''Jhebbal Sag''': god of beasts, a favorite of shamans, witch doctors and beast tamers. Jhebbal’s direct descendants includes every manner of beast, including humans (in case that’s too subtle for you, he’s the biggest omnisexual to exist). Jhebbal’s progeny are gifted with his forgotten language and can communicate with one another. Just don’t mistake him for some hippy nature god, he’s all about [[rip and tear\|ripping and tearing each other apart]].
	* '''Mitra''': god of righteousness and authority. Basically he’s the patron god of the more civilized kingdoms. Mitra worship is among the few religions at this time that explicitly decries human sacrifice as a moral evil.		* '''Mitra''': god of righteousness and authority. Basically he’s the patron god of the more civilized kingdoms. Mitra worship is among the few religions at this time that explicitly decries human sacrifice as a moral evil.
	* '''Set''': the snake god of Stygia. Explicitly aligned with the evil gods and kingdoms, and requires human sacrifice. His followers also worship snakes and consider being bitten by a snake to be a blessing.		* '''Set''': the snake god of Stygia. Explicitly aligned with the evil gods and kingdoms, and requires ritual human sacrifice. His followers also worship snakes and consider being bitten by a snake to be a blessing.
	* '''Ymir''': father of Frost Giants and Nordheim’s god of war.		* '''Ymir''': father of Frost Giants and Nordheim’s god of war. Sacrifices to him are mainly in the form of the hearts warriors slain in battle.
	* '''Yog''': if you’re thinking of Yog-Sothtoh, you’re in the neighborhood. Primarily worshipped by cannibals where they have monthly rituals of killing and eating captured prisoners.		* '''Yog''': if you’re thinking of Yog-Sothtoh, you’re in the neighborhood. Primarily worshipped by cannibals where they have monthly rituals of killing and eating captured prisoners.

	[[Category:Literature]]		[[Category:Literature]]
	[[Category: Cthulhu Mythos]]		[[Category: Cthulhu Mythos]]

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	* '''Crom''': the grim god who requires no worship. While the Cimmerians are generally his followers, “worship” of him is generally limited to a warrior’s code of honor, to be courageous and tenacious and honorable.		* '''Crom''': the grim god who requires no worship. While the Cimmerians are generally his followers, “worship” of him is generally limited to a warrior’s code of honor, to be courageous and tenacious and honorable.
	*'''Dagon''': [[Cthulhu Mythos\|yes, ''that'' Dagon.]] Worshipped primarily by the Deep Ones and some human kingdoms.		*'''Dagon''': [[Cthulhu Mythos\|yes, ''that'' Dagon.]] Worshipped primarily by the Deep Ones and some human kingdoms.
	*'''Derketo''': [[Slaanesh\|goddess of fertility, pleasure, and death]]. Her binary nature is represented by her depiction being that of half nubile woman, half ~~emancipated~~ skeleton. Her cults are predictably involved in shenanigans like murder orgies and the like.		*'''Derketo''': [[Slaanesh\|goddess of fertility, pleasure, and death]]. Her binary nature is represented by her depiction being that of half nubile woman, half emaciated skeleton. Her cults are predictably involved in shenanigans like murder orgies and the like.
	* '''Ishtar''': goddess of Earth and fertility. Basically for those who are put off by the whole “murder-orgy to a half-skeleton goddess” thing.		* '''Ishtar''': goddess of Earth and fertility. Basically for those who are put off by the whole “murder-orgy to a half-skeleton goddess” thing.
	* '''Mitra''': god of righteousness and authority. Basically he’s the patron god of the more civilized kingdoms. Mitra worship is among the few religions at this time that explicitly decries human sacrifice as a moral evil.		* '''Mitra''': god of righteousness and authority. Basically he’s the patron god of the more civilized kingdoms. Mitra worship is among the few religions at this time that explicitly decries human sacrifice as a moral evil.

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	==Mythology==		==Mythology==
	The gods and religions of the Hyborian Age borrow from various lesser-known ancient dieties, especially the many archaic ones that got superceded by the more popular ones that were more familiar in the classical era. A handful of ~~divisional~~ ones are thrown in as well, especially those worshipped by sorcerers and mystery cults to add to their mystique.		The gods and religions of the Hyborian Age borrow from various lesser-known ancient dieties, especially the many archaic and primeval ones that got superceded by the more popular ones that were more familiar in the classical era. A handful of fictional ones are thrown in as well, especially those worshipped by sorcerers and mystery cults to add to their mystique.

	A handful of the gods can possess “avatars,” as seen in the game Conan: Exiles, which act as gigantic powerhouses of death for [[meme\|crushing your enemies, driving them before you, and hearing the lamentations of their women.]]		A handful of the gods can possess “avatars,” as seen in the game Conan: Exiles, which act as gigantic powerhouses of death for [[meme\|crushing your enemies, driving them before you, and hearing the lamentations of their women.]]

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	According to "The Phoenix on the Sword", the adventures of Conan take place "...Between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the gleaming cities, and the years of the rise of the Sons of Aryas..." more or less from 16000 to 8000 years ago.		According to "The Phoenix on the Sword", the adventures of Conan take place "...Between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the gleaming cities, and the years of the rise of the Sons of Aryas..." more or less from 16000 to 8000 years ago.

			Although Robert created the world, he allowed others to play in it; the Hyborian Age is considered part of the Cthulhu Mythos created by [[H.P. Lovecraft]], and [[Clark Ashton Smith]] wrote his own stories set in the Hyborian Age, before Conan. It is also, separately, considered canon to the Marvel Comics multiverse as well.

			For /tg/, er. Although TSR (for a start) has been doing Hyboriana since 1984, mostly these RPGs have had you play The Man, himself. You may want to check out ''Primeval Thule'', a 3PP setting for [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|D&D 5E]] and [[13th Age]].

			Modiphius has the loisense now and it does seem like "Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of" allows you to play as any character you like, not just Him. There's a Thurian sourcebook too in case you cared about Kull.

			In that spirit there was a "Hyborian Adventures" vidja, which spawned a number of books rather foreshadowing the ''Gotham'' series; here, it's Conan-Without-Conan. Loren Coleman's "Legends of Kern" trilogy started out pretty well actually.

			==Nations and Empires==
	The Hyborian Age itself is set in what can be considered a mish mash of late Bronze and Iron ages with armies of the world nations numbering thousands or tens of thousands at a time and several of the nations themselves transitioning into mega-empires like Rome or Han China. The world itself however is still brimming with unexplored lands, fierce monsters and ancient civilizations more fitting for a Bronze Age setting.		The Hyborian Age itself is set in what can be considered a mish mash of late Bronze and Iron ages with armies of the world nations numbering thousands or tens of thousands at a time and several of the nations themselves transitioning into mega-empires like Rome or Han China. The world itself however is still brimming with unexplored lands, fierce monsters and ancient civilizations more fitting for a Bronze Age setting.

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	*'''Acheron''' A sophisticated and developed empire that covered many present kingdoms 3000 years before Conan's birth. It was a nation of sorcerers exceeding even it's sister nation of Stygia and legendary in it's cruelty and evil, practicing necromancy and thaumaturgy. They enslaved the incoming Hyborians but were later overthrown.		*'''Acheron''' A sophisticated and developed empire that covered many present kingdoms 3000 years before Conan's birth. It was a nation of sorcerers exceeding even it's sister nation of Stygia and legendary in it's cruelty and evil, practicing necromancy and thaumaturgy. They enslaved the incoming Hyborians but were later overthrown.

	~~Although Robert created the world, he allowed others to play in it;~~ the Hyborian Age ~~is considered part of~~ the ~~Cthulhu Mythos created~~ by ~~[[H.P. Lovecraft]], and [[Clark Ashton Smith]] wrote his own stories set~~ in the ~~Hyborian Age, before Conan~~. ~~It is also, separately, considered canon to the Marvel Comics multiverse~~ as well.		==Mythology==
			The gods and religions of the Hyborian Age borrow from various lesser-known ancient dieties, especially the many archaic ones that got superceded by the more popular ones that were more familiar in the classical era. A handful of divisional ones are thrown in as well, especially those worshipped by sorcerers and mystery cults to add to their mystique.
	~~For /tg/~~, ~~er. Although TSR (for a start) has been doing Hyboriana since 1984, mostly these RPGs have had you play The Man, himself. You may want~~ to ~~check out ''Primeval Thule'', a 3PP setting for [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|D&D 5E]] and [[13th Age]]~~.

	~~Modiphius has~~ the ~~loisense now and it does seem like "~~Conan: ~~Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of" allows you to play~~ as ~~any character~~ you ~~like~~, ~~not just Him. There's a Thurian sourcebook too in case you cared about Kull~~.		A handful of the gods can possess “avatars,” as seen in the game Conan: Exiles, which act as gigantic powerhouses of death for [[meme\|crushing your enemies, driving them before you, and hearing the lamentations of their women.]]

	~~In that spirit there was a "Hyborian Adventures" vidja~~, ~~which spawned~~ a ~~number~~ of ~~books rather foreshadowing~~ the ''~~Gotham~~'' ~~series; here~~, it'~~s Conan~~-~~Without~~-~~Conan~~. ~~Loren Coleman~~'~~s "Legends~~ of ~~Kern" trilogy started out pretty well actually~~.		* '''Crom''': the grim god who requires no worship. While the Cimmerians are generally his followers, “worship” of him is generally limited to a warrior’s code of honor, to be courageous and tenacious and honorable.
			*'''Dagon''': [[Cthulhu Mythos\|yes, ''that'' Dagon.]] Worshipped primarily by the Deep Ones and some human kingdoms.
			*'''Derketo''': [[Slaanesh\|goddess of fertility, pleasure, and death]]. Her binary nature is represented by her depiction being that of half nubile woman, half emancipated skeleton. Her cults are predictably involved in shenanigans like murder orgies and the like.
			* '''Ishtar''': goddess of Earth and fertility. Basically for those who are put off by the whole “murder-orgy to a half-skeleton goddess” thing.
			* '''Mitra''': god of righteousness and authority. Basically he’s the patron god of the more civilized kingdoms. Mitra worship is among the few religions at this time that explicitly decries human sacrifice as a moral evil.
			* '''Set''': the snake god of Stygia. Explicitly aligned with the evil gods and kingdoms, and requires human sacrifice. His followers also worship snakes and consider being bitten by a snake to be a blessing.
			* '''Ymir''': father of Frost Giants and Nordheim’s god of war.
			* '''Yog''': if you’re thinking of Yog-Sothtoh, you’re in the neighborhood. Primarily worshipped by cannibals where they have monthly rituals of killing and eating captured prisoners.

	[[Category:Literature]]		[[Category:Literature]]
	[[Category: Cthulhu Mythos]]		[[Category: Cthulhu Mythos]]

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	The '''Hyborian Age''' is a phrase used by author [[Robert E. Howard]] to refer to a specific epoch in a fictional timeline used for many of the [[Sword & Sorcery]] tales of his artificial legendry; in particular, the stories of [[Conan the Barbarian]].		The '''Hyborian Age''' is a phrase used by author [[Robert E. Howard]] to refer to a specific epoch in a fictional timeline used for many of the [[Sword & Sorcery]] tales of his artificial legendry; in particular, the stories of [[Conan the Barbarian]].

	The word "Hyborian" is a contraction by Howard of the Ancient Greek "hyperborean," referring to a "barbaric dweller beyond the boreas (north wind)." Howard stated that the geographical setting of the Hyborian Age is that of our ~~earth~~, but in a fictional version of a period in the past that predates surviving historical records, circa 14,000 BC to 10,000 BC.		The word "Hyborian" is a contraction by Howard of the Ancient Greek "hyperborean," referring to a "barbaric dweller beyond the boreas (north wind)." Howard stated that the geographical setting of the Hyborian Age is that of our Earth, but in a fictional version of a period in the past that predates surviving historical records, circa 14,000 BC to 10,000 BC.

	It's set after the destruction of Atlantis and before the rise of the known ancient civilizations. This is a specific epoch in a fictional timeline created by Howard for many of the low fantasy tales of his artificial legendry.		It's set after the destruction of Atlantis and before the rise of the known ancient civilizations. This is a specific epoch in a fictional timeline created by Howard for many of the low fantasy tales of his artificial legendry.

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	The '''Hyborian Age''' is a phrase used by author [[Robert E. Howard]] to refer to a specific epoch in a fictional timeline used for many of the [[Sword & Sorcery]] tales of his artificial legendry; in particular, the stories of [[Conan the Barbarian]].		The '''Hyborian Age''' is a phrase used by author [[Robert E. Howard]] to refer to a specific epoch in a fictional timeline used for many of the [[Sword & Sorcery]] tales of his artificial legendry; in particular, the stories of [[Conan the Barbarian]].

	The word "Hyborian" is a contraction by Howard of the Ancient Greek "hyperborean," referring to a "barbaric dweller beyond the boreas (north wind)." Howard stated that the geographical setting of the Hyborian Age is that of our Earth, but in a fictional version of a period in the past that predates surviving historical records, circa 14,000 BC to 10,000 BC.		The word "Hyborian" is a contraction by Howard of the Ancient Greek "hyperborean," referring to a "barbaric dweller beyond the boreas (north wind)"; [[Hyperborea]] itself was a fictitious northern realm in the age of the ancient Greeks. Howard stated that the geographical setting of the Hyborian Age is that of our Earth, but in a fictional version of a period in the past that predates surviving historical records, circa 14,000 BC to 10,000 BC.

	It's set after the destruction of Atlantis and before the rise of the known ancient civilizations. This is a specific epoch in a fictional timeline created by Howard for many of the low fantasy tales of his artificial legendry.		It's set after the destruction of Atlantis and before the rise of the known ancient civilizations. This is a specific epoch in a fictional timeline created by Howard for many of the low fantasy tales of his artificial legendry.

	The reasons behind the invention of the Hyborian Age were perhaps commercial: Howard had an intense love for history and historical dramas; however, at the same time, he recognized the difficulties and the time-consuming research work needed in maintaining historical accuracy. By conceiving a timeless setting — "a vanished age" — and by carefully choosing names that resembled human history, Howard shrewdly avoided the problem of historical anachronisms and the need for lengthy exposition, also this allowed Howard a lot of liberties such as ~~dinosaurs~~, ape-men, sorcery, ~~aliens~~ and lost civilizations.		The reasons behind the invention of the Hyborian Age were perhaps commercial: Howard had an intense love for history and historical dramas; however, at the same time, he recognized the difficulties and the time-consuming research work needed in maintaining historical accuracy. By conceiving a timeless setting — "a vanished age" — and by carefully choosing names that resembled human history, Howard shrewdly avoided the problem of historical anachronisms and the need for lengthy exposition, also this allowed Howard a lot of liberties such as [[dinosaur]]s, [[Frazetta Man\|ape-men]], [[magic\|sorcery]], [[alien]]s and lost civilizations.

	According to "The Phoenix on the Sword", the adventures of Conan take place "...Between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the gleaming cities, and the years of the rise of the Sons of Aryas..." more or less from 16000 to 8000 years ago.		According to "The Phoenix on the Sword", the adventures of Conan take place "...Between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the gleaming cities, and the years of the rise of the Sons of Aryas..." more or less from 16000 to 8000 years ago.

	Although Robert created the world, he allowed others to play in it; the Hyborian Age is considered part of the Cthulhu Mythos created by [[H.P. Lovecraft]], and [[Clark Ashton Smith]] wrote his own stories set in the Hyborian Age, before Conan. It is also, separately, considered canon to the Marvel Comics multiverse as well.		Although Robert created the world, he allowed others to play in it; the Hyborian Age is considered part of the Cthulhu Mythos created by [[H.P. Lovecraft]], and [[Clark Ashton Smith]] wrote his own stories set in the Hyborian Age, before Conan. It is also, separately, considered canon to the [[Marvel Comics]] multiverse as well.

	For /tg/, er. Although TSR (for a start) has been doing Hyboriana since 1984, mostly these RPGs have had you play The Man, himself. You may want to check out ''Primeval Thule'', a 3PP setting for [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|D&D 5E]] and [[13th Age]].		For /tg/, er. Although TSR (for a start) has been doing Hyboriana since 1984, mostly these RPGs have had you play The Man, himself. You may want to check out ''[[Primeval Thule]]'', a 3PP setting for [[Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition\|D&D 5E]] and [[13th Age]] set in the titular realm of Thule, which is a Hyborian Age version of Greenland that will eventually be swallowed by sentient glaciers, but is currently a lush, jungle and swamp-covered realm.

	Modiphius has the loisense now and it does seem like "Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of" allows you to play as any character you like, not just Him. There's a Thurian sourcebook too in case you cared about Kull.		Modiphius has the loisense now and it does seem like "Conan: Adventures in an Age Undreamed Of" allows you to play as any character you like, not just Him. There's a Thurian sourcebook too in case you cared about Kull.
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	A handful of the gods can possess “avatars,” as seen in the game Conan: Exiles, which act as gigantic powerhouses of death for [[meme\|crushing your enemies, driving them before you, and hearing the lamentations of their women.]]		A handful of the gods can possess “avatars,” as seen in the game Conan: Exiles, which act as gigantic powerhouses of death for [[meme\|crushing your enemies, driving them before you, and hearing the lamentations of their women.]]

	* '''Crom''': the grim god who requires no worship. While the Cimmerians are generally his followers, “worship” of him is generally limited to a warrior’s code of honor, to be courageous and tenacious and honorable.		* '''Crom''': the grim god who requires no worship, as he merely gives each man the gift of life at birth and then leaves it to them to struggle to survive on their own merits, ignoring any further prayers. While the Cimmerians are generally his followers, “worship” of him is generally limited to a warrior’s code of honor, to be courageous and tenacious and honorable.
	*'''Dagon''': [[Cthulhu Mythos\|yes, ''that'' Dagon.]] Worshipped primarily by the Deep Ones and some human kingdoms.		*'''Dagon''': [[Cthulhu Mythos\|yes, ''that'' Dagon.]] Worshipped primarily by the Deep Ones and some human kingdoms.
	*'''Derketo''': [[Slaanesh\|goddess of fertility, pleasure, and death]]. Her binary nature is represented by her depiction being that of half nubile woman, half emaciated skeleton. Her cults are predictably involved in shenanigans like murder orgies and the like. She’s mainly worshipped in the southern kingdoms, especially for those looking for a break from Set’s incredibly bleak grip on Stygia.		*'''Derketo''': [[Slaanesh\|goddess of fertility, pleasure, and death]]. Her binary nature is represented by her depiction being that of half nubile woman, half emaciated skeleton. Her cults are predictably involved in shenanigans like murder orgies and the like. She’s mainly worshipped in the southern kingdoms, especially for those looking for a break from Set’s incredibly bleak grip on Stygia.