Faq/Conan Lore

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[edit] 15.1 Conan? Who’s Conan?

Conan is a fantasy character created by fantasy author Robert E. Howard during the 1930s. These stories were set in the fictional world of Hyboria, and the protagonist was a mighty barbarian named Conan. The Howard stories follow Conan as he evolves from a warrior and thief to becoming king of Aquilonia, the mightiest nation of Hyboria. Since that time, numerous authors have written in the world of Hyboria, and there are numerous books, comics, and movies based off the Conan license. Today, Conan is more popular than ever, and we’ve delved deeply into the 70+ years of material when we put together our game.

[edit] 15.2 What were your primary inspirations for the game?

Age of Conan is based primarily on the original works of Robert E. Howard, the original Conan stories, though we’ve also tapped the work of other authors in developing the world. The game itself takes place shortly after the story “Hour of the Dragon,” when the mighty barbarian has finally seized the throne of Aquilonia.

[edit] 15.3 What steps are you taking to stay true to the original Conan lore?

We’ve focused on the lore like nothing else, and we’ve worked hard to ensure it stays true to the spirit of the stories. Most of the developers are huge fans of the Conan universe, and steeped themselves in the novels, comics, and films. We also have dedicated “lore people” that focus on keeping everything consistent, and we also work closely with the other companies working in Hyboria, like Mongoose Publishing, Penguin Books, and Dark Horse Comics. In addition, Conan Inc., the license holders of Conan, are closely involved with the development.

[edit] 15.4 Will any of the nudity and other erotic material of the Conan lore feature in the game?

We will not have full nudity in the game, but many characters will certainly be scantily clad, and we are staying true to Robert E. Howard’s sensual vision of the world. Ultimately, this is a Mature-rated game, and you can expect to find what you would find in any Mature rated game.

[edit] 15.5 Is Conan actually in the game?

Yes! However, Conan is the king of Aquilonia, and he doesn’t hang out with just anyone. If you are fortunate, you may get a chance to meet him in the royal palace, or you may just see him walking out to greet the masses. You will not be able to actually play as Conan, though.

[edit] 15.6 Are there any other characters from the lore present in the game?

Yes. We’ve dug deeply into the backstory, so you can see and meet many of Conan’s friends and foes, such as Thoth-Amon, Kalanthes, and Zenobia. You will not be able to play as Conan, but you can definitely walk a mile in his sandals, as the saying goes.

[edit] 15.7 Are there any specific locations in the lore that will be present in the game?

Absolutely. We’ve included both famous and not-so famous areas, such as Tortage, Tarantia, the Eiglophan Mountains, Connall’s Valley, and more. If you have any experience at all with the Conan lore, you will feel right at home when you step into this amazing world.

[edit] 15.8 What’s more important—sticking to the lore or making a fun game?

The lore is critical to us, however, we also consider that we are making a game, and games are about having fun. It’s a fine balance, and we tread that line every day.

[edit] 15.9 Slavery is prominent in the Conan lore—is this true for the game?

There are some computer-controlled slaves and some slavery present in the world (for example, your character starts as a galley slave), but you cannot have slaves of your own, for instance. The world of the 1930s, when the stories were written, was a completely different place, and we’ve taken certain measures to make things a bit more modern and fun to play. We’re well aware of how the lore fits with the world, but we also want to be careful and tasteful about how things are presented.

[edit] 15.10 Where can I find out more about the Conan lore?

We have a lore library here on the website. You can also check our newsletters or the official Conan website. Finally, there are thousands of comics, books, and films out there. If you want to experience the world of Conan, there are many approaches you can take, but only in the MMO can you live, fight, and explore in Hyboria.