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Overview
Akivasha appears as a young woman near her own empty sarcophagus. She describes an ancient bargain preserving youth through blood, then reveals pointed teeth as she bites Conan. He refuses her invitation to share immortality.
He escapes when the candles go out. Later he believes he sees her recoil from the Heart of Ahriman's radiance. She is not slain. Neither his threatened dismemberment nor familiar vampire conventions establish demonstrated weaknesses for this particular character.
First appearances & development
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Canon & continuity
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Selected bibliography
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The Hour of the Dragon / Conan the Conqueror
Original prose encounter; edition uncertain.
Family & connections
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References
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- Primary workRobert E. Howard: The Hour of the Dragon / Conan the Conqueror (story text)Research access: 2026-10-05
- ReferenceUniversity of Pennsylvania Online Books: Weird Tales serial archiveResearch access: 2026-10-05
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