Yaro's Rise and Fall

Conan the Barbarian

The black priest's climb from temple officiant to regicide and his destruction by his own people after Doom's death.

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The Black Priest of Shadizar The Black Priest of Shadizar from "Conan the Barbarian". The Black Priest of Shadizar Yaro, second in the cult's hierarchy, intones over the faithful while a young woman is dropped into a corpse pit.

The Black Priest of Shadizar from "Conan the Barbarian". The Black Priest of Shadizar Yaro, second in the cult's hierarchy, intones over the faithful while a young woman is dropped into a corpse pit.

The Black Priest of Shadizar Yaro, second in the cult's hierarchy, intones over the faithful while a young woman is dropped into a corpse pit. The Serpent's Voice His chant wields absolute power over the drugged worshippers, revealing how the cult feeds on youth. The Alarm The theft of the Eye and the death of the serpent turn his ceremony into a frenzy of pursuit.

Recognition Recognition from "Conan the Barbarian". Recognition Yaro arrives at the Mountain to report the stolen talisman and sees the barbarian among the worshippers.

Recognition from "Conan the Barbarian". Recognition Yaro arrives at the Mountain to report the stolen talisman and sees the barbarian among the worshippers.

Recognition Yaro arrives at the Mountain to report the stolen talisman and sees the barbarian among the worshippers. The Simian Report His beast-men mark Conan's huge shoulders and black mane from the earlier glimpse in the tower. The Wheels of Ambition Yaro turns the discovery into an opportunity to prove his worth to Thulsa Doom and to strengthen his own rank.

The Marriage Ultimatum The Marriage Ultimatum from "Conan the Barbarian". The Marriage Ultimatum Yaro enters the darkened throne room and announces Doom's wish to marry Yasimina.

The Marriage Ultimatum from "Conan the Barbarian". The Marriage Ultimatum Yaro enters the darkened throne room and announces Doom's wish to marry Yasimina.

The Marriage Ultimatum Yaro enters the darkened throne room and announces Doom's wish to marry Yasimina. The Insult to the Crown Osric rages that Zamora will never become the kingdom of Set, and calls his guards. The Prearranged Betrayal Yaro's single question turns the king's own bodyguards into assassins.

The Serpent's Fang The Serpent's Fang from "Conan the Barbarian". The Serpent's Fang The king's trusted bodyguards draw their swords and chop him down on the dais.

The Serpent's Fang from "Conan the Barbarian". The Serpent's Fang The king's trusted bodyguards draw their swords and chop him down on the dais.

The Serpent's Fang The king's trusted bodyguards draw their swords and chop him down on the dais. The Dreamlike Obedience Like all of Yaro's victims, the guards never consciously choose the murder; the cult's drugged discipline owns their wills. The Purged Throne The black priest wipes his blade and walks out, leaving Zamora without a king.

Death by His Own Flock Death by His Own Flock from "Conan the Barbarian". Death by His Own Flock Word of Doom's death reaches Shadizar before Conan can hunt Yaro.

Death by His Own Flock from "Conan the Barbarian". Death by His Own Flock Word of Doom's death reaches Shadizar before Conan can hunt Yaro.

Death by His Own Flock Word of Doom's death reaches Shadizar before Conan can hunt Yaro. The Turning of the Faithful The black priest's followers realize their power has died and tear him limb from limb. The Unearned Vengeance Conan arrives ready to fight and finds the city has already done his work.

during the ceremony in the Tower of the Black Serpent

after Conan enters the Mountain of Power

at Yaro's secret audience with Osric

when Osric's guards obey Yaro

after Thulsa Doom is beheaded