Conan goes to the great, empaty city of Alkeenon. He wants to steal the Jewels of Gwahlur - but so does his enemy, Zargeba. In the city, Conan meets Muriela, who is clever and good at acting. With her help, Conan thinks he will win. But there are things happening in Alkemeenon that Conan does not understand - strange, terrible things.