Yasimina's Arc

Conan the Barbarian

The princess's journey from drugged priestess and intended bride of Doom to abandoned captive and finally queen of a grieving land.

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Bearing strength in each event

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The Priestess Unveiled The Priestess Unveiled from "Conan the Barbarian". The Priestess Unveiled In a palanquin of silk and gold, Yasimina catches Conan's gaze and speaks to him of renewal.

The Priestess Unveiled from "Conan the Barbarian". The Priestess Unveiled In a palanquin of silk and gold, Yasimina catches Conan's gaze and speaks to him of renewal.

The Priestess Unveiled In a palanquin of silk and gold, Yasimina catches Conan's gaze and speaks to him of renewal. The Serpent Garb Her robe writhes with serpents in gold and silver thread; she is a royal princess and high priestess of Set. The Spell of Beauty Conan, who has never known such a woman, follows her litter until the chant of Doom freezes him.

The Devoted Kneel The Devoted Kneel from "Conan the Barbarian". The Devoted Kneel Yasimina kneels before Thulsa Doom in a haze of narcotic incense, her body swaying in sensual worship.

The Devoted Kneel from "Conan the Barbarian". The Devoted Kneel Yasimina kneels before Thulsa Doom in a haze of narcotic incense, her body swaying in sensual worship.

The Devoted Kneel Yasimina kneels before Thulsa Doom in a haze of narcotic incense, her body swaying in sensual worship. The Master's Favorite She is the inheritor of Zamora and the intended bride of the serpent king, yet she has surrendered every choice to him. The Hidden Grief Even as she abandons herself, an undertone of lost childhood haunts her posture.

Torn from the Temple Torn from the Temple from "Conan the Barbarian". Torn from the Temple Valeria seizes Yasimina's hair and drags her from Doom's side through rising smoke.

Torn from the Temple from "Conan the Barbarian". Torn from the Temple Valeria seizes Yasimina's hair and drags her from Doom's side through rising smoke.

Torn from the Temple Valeria seizes Yasimina's hair and drags her from Doom's side through rising smoke. The Screaming Captive On the cliff ledge she cries out for her master to save her, and Conan slaps her silent. The Bound Wrists She is carried, tied and furious, down the mountain and across the watershed toward the foreign world of her father.

The Cast-Off Bride The Cast-Off Bride from "Conan the Barbarian". The Cast-Off Bride Doom rides out to the mound and finds Yasimina tied to a stele. She calls to him, still certain of his love.

The Cast-Off Bride from "Conan the Barbarian". The Cast-Off Bride Doom rides out to the mound and finds Yasimina tied to a stele. She calls to him, still certain of his love.

The Cast-Off Bride Doom rides out to the mound and finds Yasimina tied to a stele. She calls to him, still certain of his love. The Stain of Defilement He says she has been defiled and is no longer fit to be his bride, though she begs to be his slave. The Serpent Arrow Aimed at Her Doom shoots at his former priestess, and only Subotai's shield saves her. Her world breaks open.

The Queen Who Wept The Queen Who Wept from "Conan the Barbarian". The Queen Who Wept Yasimina extinguished her candle with the other faithful and remains beside Conan on the temple stairs.

The Queen Who Wept from "Conan the Barbarian". The Queen Who Wept Yasimina extinguished her candle with the other faithful and remains beside Conan on the temple stairs.

The Queen Who Wept Yasimina extinguished her candle with the other faithful and remains beside Conan on the temple stairs. The Lost Home She learns her father is dead and her master gone. Both betrayals leave her without a compass. The Sunrise of Zamora Conan tells her she must be the sunrise of Zamora. Tears still wet her face, but she nods and begins to become a queen.

during the cult procession in Shadizar

before Doom in the Mountain pleasure pavilion

during the rescue in the burning pavilion

at the burial mounds when Doom rejects her

during the night vigil after Doom's death