The Servants of Bit Yakin

"The Servants of Bit-Yakin" (a.k.a. "Jewels of Gwahlur") is a Conan the Barbarian story written by Robert E. Howard. First published in March, 1935.


 * Distinguishing Mark: How Conan id's a slave
 * Damsel in Distress: Muriela
 * Exact Eavesdropping: Conan's source of information
 * Faux Death: Yelaya
 * Frazetta Man: The Servants, possibly. May also be a case of Our Trolls Are Different although they're never referred to as such.
 * "Friend or Idol?" Decision: He saves Muriela
 * Go Mad from the Revelation: Threatened.
 * Good Shepherd: One priest is incorruptible, which surprises the hell out of Conan.
 * Inelegant Blubbering: Unwise if you want to pass as a goddess
 * Mineral MacGuffin: The Teeth of Gwahlur
 * Posthumous Character: Bit-Yakin