These are stories about the ancient city of Nithia, buried in the sands of countless generations. And there are statues whispering in the houses of these forbidden ruins, carved from incredibly huge pearls. Conan is looking for treasure with which he can achieve anything. But others have heard whispers about the statue, the dark gray god. Jade, the mysterious Empress of the Thieves Guild; Toj, Hyperborea's deadliest assassin; and two of the most dangerous necromancers alive. They seek the statue not for wealth, but for power - power that will end the reign of light and begin the reign of darkness. Only Conan dares to stand up to them... But is it too late?