Thoth-Amon
Stygia’s most powerful sorcerer, Lord of the Black Ring, and the speaker of Set, this imposing dusky-skinned man leads the snake god’s cult in Stygia.
Though a master sorcerer, it's the horrifying powers of Set which help raise him above his Stygian brethren to his unassailable position of power. His dominating will and lust for power are bolstered by his fervent faith or fed by his insidious god.
Information[]
- Real Name: Thoth-Amon
- Identity: Human magic-user
- Occupation: Priest of Set; former royal advisor to the King of Stygia
- Affiliations: Set (his god and master), also invoked the Old Ones; member and sometimes leader of the Black Ring (a sect of sorcerers); former ruler of Aquilonia; former wizard and advisor to King Ctesphon of Stygia; the Black Stranger (demon of The Treasure of Tranicos), the Ghoul-Hyena of Chaos, the Man-Serpents and Serpent Men, Shard and his band of mercenaries, a monstrous ape (agents); Kulan Gath (former apprentice); Cult of the White Hand (Louhi), Baron Maloric, Menkara, Nenaunir, Ptor-Nubis, Scarlet Circle (Pra-Eun), Black Zarono (ally), Ee-Ch'ing (pawn/host), Count Valenso and Duke Villagro (former allies)
- Enemies: Ascalante, Astriel, Conan, Valkore, Deviatrix, Dion, Epimetrius the Sage, King Ferdrugo, Jandalinatjari, Karanthes, Kulan Gath, King Mentupherra, Morophla, Queen Nzinga I and II (daughter), Taurus (son of Conan), Thulsa Doom, Thutothemes, Uathacht, Count Valenso, Villagro, Yarralamundu, Zandra
- Known Relatives: None
- Aliases: The Dark Man, Mage of the Black Ring, Master Sorcerer of the Black Ring, Thoth-Amon of the Black Ring (and a few others "of the Black Ring")
- Base of Operations: Khajar, Kheshatta, and later Nebthu, Stygia (what is now Egypt) during the Hyborian Age
History[]
Thoth-Amon is the mastermind behind the events of the Age of Conan main storyline. He is also the sworn foe of Kalanthes the Ibis priest (though their hatred goes far beyond their service to different gods, and may be more personal due to their past history).
Powers[]
Thoth-Amon is reputed to be the most powerful sorcerer of the Hyborian Era. However, for a number of reasons, his powers often waxed and waned. At times he has possessed virtually limitless power, and at others he could only manage a few simple tricks. Apparently, with time and preparation, he can amass large amounts of power. He has been shown to transfer his mind into those of lesser creatures, project his essence across great distances to contact others, project bolts of magical force, form mystical shields, levitate objects, animate inanimate objects, mentally manipulate others, teleport, and summon or control demonic creatures. A large degree of his powers were dependant on his Serpent Ring, a power source apparently tied to Set.