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Overview

The creature summoned through the Serpent Ring tracks Ascalante using a sandal's scent. Its changing apparent resemblance to a baboon or hound does not settle its anatomy. Fangs, talons and a horrifying gaze make it a physical and psychological threat.

Conan's axe fails to stop it, but his broken sword mortally wounds it and its form destabilizes. The narrative associates that blade with earlier phoenix protection. The specific magical confrontation does not establish universal demon immunity or a general power possessed by damaged swords.

Summoned through theScent-tracks its assignedTerrifying gaze and
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First appearances & development

This profile follows Howard's original story, identified in the bibliography. Later comics, films and roleplaying adaptations are separate witnesses and are not imported into this account.

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Canon & continuity

The linked transcription supports a concise account of the specific encounter. Character testimony and narrative observation remain distinct. The transcription is not tied to one verified printed edition.

Selected bibliography

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    The Phoenix on the Sword

    Robert E. Howard · 1932

    Original prose encounter; edition uncertain.

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  1. Primary workRobert E. Howard: The Phoenix on the Sword (story text)Research access: 2026-10-05

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