From there, she learned of Zarallo's Free Companions, and went to Sukhmet at the Darfar border. Where Conan beat down opposition by the sheer weight and power of his blows, breaking spears, splitting skulls and cleaving bosoms to the breastbone, Valeria brought into action a finesse of swordplay that dazzled and bewildered her antagonists before it slew them.' History Īs a member of the piratical Red Brotherhood, she refused to become the mistress of Red Ortho, She jumped overboard off the Kushite coast and made her way to Zabhela. Her sword was like a living thing in her hand. 'She was stronger than the average man, and far quicker and more ferocious. She was an adventurous, strong-willed women, who preferred company of men and was 'inclined to despise the other members of her sex' as weak. Her unruly golden hair, cut square at her shoulders, was confined by a band of crimson satin.' Character and skills On one shapely hip she wore a straight double-edged sword, and on the other a long dirk. Flaring-topped boots of soft leather came almost to her knees, and a low-necked, wide-collared, wide-sleeved silk shirt completed her costume. Instead of a skirt she wore short, wide-legged silk breeches, which ceased a hand's breadth short of her knees, and were upheld by a wide silken sash worn as a girdle.
She was all woman, in spite of her bearing and her garments. Her whole figure reflected an unusual strength, without detracting from the femininity of her appearance. 'She was tall, full-bosomed, and large-limbed, with compact shoulders.
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