Fantasy | Conan The Destroyer Queen Of The Black Coast by Robert E. Howard, Full Length Short Story
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- Conan The Destroyer in "Queen Of The Black Coast" by Robert E. Howard
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SYNOPSIS
It's adventure on the high seas! Conan finds himself targeted by a local judge
after refusing to reveal the location of a trusted friend. To evade capture by
agents of the corrupt legal system, Conan The Destroyer joins the
crew of Bêlit, the legendary pirate captain known as the "Queen Of The Black Coast".
Conan quickly finds himself in command of both her crew, and her heart. But, what awaits the
Cimmerian on his voyage with Bêlit? Riches beyond imagination... or a watery grave?
THE FIRST PAGE
Hoofs drummed down the street that sloped to the wharfs. The folk that yelled and scattered had only a fleeting glimpse of a mailed figure on a black stallion, a wide scarlet cloak flowing out on the wind. Far up the street came the shout and clatter of pursuit, but the horseman did not look back. He swept out onto the wharfs and jerked the plunging stallion back on its haunches at the very lip of the pier. Seamen gaped up at him, as they stood to the sweep and striped sail of a high-prowed, broad-waisted galley. The master, sturdy and black-bearded, stood in the bows, easing her away from the piles with a boat-hook. He yelled angrily as the horseman sprang from the saddle and with a long leap landed squarely on the mid-deck.
'Who invited you aboard?'
'Get under way!' roared the intruder with a fierce gesture that spattered red drops from his broadsword.
'But we're bound for the coasts of Kush!' expostulated the master.
'Then I'm for Kush! Push off, I tell you!' The other cast a quick glance up the street, along which a squad of horsemen were galloping; far behind them toiled a group of archers, crossbows on their shoulders.
'Can you pay for your passage?' demanded the master.
'I pay my way with steel!' roared the man in armor, brandishing the great sword that glittered bluely in the sun. 'By Crom, man, if you don't get under way, I'll drench this galley in the blood of its crew!'
The shipmaster was a good judge of men. One glance at the dark scarred face of the swordsman, hardened with passion, and he shouted a quick order, thrusting strongly against the piles. The galley wallowed out into clear water, the oars began to clack rhythmically; then a puff of wind filled the shimmering sail, the light ship heeled to the gust, then took her course like a swan, gathering headway as she skimmed along.
On the wharfs the riders were shaking their swords and shouting threats and commands that the ship put about, and yelling for the bowmen to hasten before the craft was out of arbalest range.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Robert Ervin Howard (January 22, 1906 - June 11, 1936) was an American writer, primarily known for his contributions to the fantasy and pulp fiction genres. He is best remembered as the creator of Conan the Barbarian, one of the most iconic characters in sword and sorcery literature.
From a young age, he showed a keen interest in literature, history, and storytelling, often immersing himself in books and inventing his own tales. Howard began his writing career as a teenager, contributing to various pulp magazines of the time, including "Weird Tales."
In addition to Conan, Howard created other memorable characters, such as Solomon Kane, Bran Mak Morn, and Kull of Atlantis. He explored a range of genres, including historical fiction, horror, and westerns, often infusing his tales with elements of the supernatural and the occult.
Today, Robert E. Howard is celebrated as one of the pioneers of sword and sorcery fiction, known for his dynamic storytelling, memorable characters, and the evocative worlds he created. His writings continue to captivate audiences with their exploration of heroism, mythology, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
CHAPTERS
Start - 0:00
Thank You - 0:21
Production Services Promo - 0:32
Feature Presentation - 0:41
Chapter I: Conan Joins The Pirates - 0:49
Chapter II: The Black Lotus - 23:46
Chapter III: The Horror In The Jungle - 44:32
Chapter IV: The Attack From The Air - 57:17
Chapter V: The Funeral Pyre - 1:10:55
Outro - 1:13:10 
Развлечения
" Were I still in death and you fighting for life I would come back from the abyss..." No matter how many times i have read those lines or heard them uttered I cant help but shed tears and think of all that I've lost. Such a tragic and beautiful story. Ah, so bittersweet. 😢🎉💜
Conan is by far my favorite character. This was awesome.
with a long leaping, landed squarely on the middeck.
Enjoyed this so much listening on the way to work.Traffic be Dammed!!! I am listening to the story of Conan!!!❤
That's the way to do it!
I shot drink out my nose when you said "He was standing on the poop" couldn't help myself.
😂
In my tweens I read so many sea stories that used to be in the YA section of the library, that I was immune to such a misgenerated reaction.
The tympani punctuating the introduction. Yes.
I always hit that like button for people I listen to. I just have nobody to share with....
Your enjoyment and letting us know means the World to us, thank you!
That was fucking AWESOME!!!
Howard’s writing style is 👌🏼
hooves bedrummed down the street that led to the wharves.
afar up the street came the shouting and the clattering of pursuit.
the folks who were scattered.
the veins swole in his temples.
speed set to .75 by clicking on gear in lower right of YT screen (not of monitor screen).
Great work!!
were falling with a hissing.
Really enjoying all these, you're doing a great job! I'm especially liking the fantasy stories, hope to hear more! :)
Glad you're enjoying them, stay tuned :)
about the point of an island off of the starboard bow glid a long lethal shape.
Listenin at .75 speed, by clickenin on the likeness of a begeared wheel below the YT screen.
did not look backward.
shouting threats and commandings.
hove at the oars.
I enjoyed it
the blade shore through his hairy body.
he hove to become upright.
they wove blindly.
Nice to sit an listen to a short story like this. Audio quality was a little muddy but ok
Glad you had a nice little break to enjoy :)
as she skimmed along what? Preposition requires object.
likeness at 1:07 is by hand or cgi?
CGI
Thank you. I like the likenesses that you have been usin. That would take some doin to paint by hand, ja?
Do you know, offhand, what is the software? Offhand.
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I like the CGI. However, only bodily builders have such defined and sculpted musculature. Those who spend many hours each day in the gymnasium. Conan's musculature would not be so.
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I appreciate the work that goes in to making recordings like this. I don't want to look a gift horse in the mouth, so to speak - but really, I had to stop listening about half way through because of the really terrible pronunciation. I'm 100% supportive of people who want to narrate books and share them online - it's wonderful. But really - you should be able to pronounce basic words correctly, and the sheer number of basic, basic mistakes in this ruins what was otherwise an entertaining listen.
Appreciate the feedback, Nigel does tend towards British pronunciations and we do our best with edits etc but are working with a limited budget. Hope you'll give us another listen on the next release!
the veins swole in his temples.