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Overview
A fire-veiled being imitates Balthus to lure Conan. Beneath the flame are scales, humanoid arms and birdlike legs with dangerous talons. The flame feels cold during their struggle.
It claims descent from Jhebbal Sag and a shared bodily bond with Zogar Sag, who materialized it through blood and sorcery. Conan wounds it with steel. The asserted genealogy is the creature's testimony; the corporeal encounter does not establish one anatomy for every child of the god.
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.
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
Documented works and useful reading. This is not a list of every appearance.
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Beyond the Black River
Original prose encounter; edition uncertain.
Family, evolution & connections
Jhebbal Sag
The creature identifies Jhebbal Sag as its father; this is its own speech.
Unnamed fire-being
It names a fire-being from another realm as its other parent.
Zogar Sag
Its speech gives Zogar Sag the same father and a different mother.
References
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- Primary workRobert E. Howard: Beyond the Black River (story text)Research access: 2026-10-05
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