"Hawks from the Sea!"
Prince Yezdigerd has taken the castaways Conan and Fafnir on board his Turanian galley, crossing the Vilayet Sea, heading to Makkalet, intent on laying siege to the city.
This is in retaliation for the actions of the soldiers of Makkalet, who had earlier come to Aghrapur and kidnapped the Tarim, the living incarnation of their god.
As mercenaries fighting for King Yildiz, Conan and Fafnir had better prepare for their mission to recover the Tarim, because the wizard Kharam-Akkad will be waiting with a few surprises, and blood will be spilled before they can enjoy wine, women, and song.