Fall of Acheron

Fall of Acheron

Official Name

Fall of Acheron

Aliases

War on Acheron^[1]

Universe

Earth-616

Event Details

Creators

Robert E. Howard

Locations

Python, Kuthchemes, Acheron

Characters

Protagonists

Hyborians (Mynas): Kothians, Ophireans, Corinthi, Brythuni; Shemites (Mahalat); Riders of Zingg; Conan, Red Sonja

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Acheron (King Bafomai, Cimmerians of the King's Elite Guard)

Event Synopsis

Datation

The Fall of Acheron and the total destruction of Python occurred circa 13,000 BC.^[2]

History

The Hyborian barbarians attacked and ravaged Acheron who had been used to sacrifice barbarians on their altars.^[2]

Due to an encounter with the mirrors of Tuzun Thune, Conan of Cimmeria and Red Sonja of Hyrkania briefly found themselves taking part in this fabled rebellion.^[1][3]

Aftermaths

• The nation of Acheron fell, and its capital city Python was completely destroyed.
• Most of the people of Acheron were wiped out by the Hyborians, though some people in the hills boasted descent from Acheron.
• The ancient kingdoms of Ophir Corinthia, and Koth regained their independence.
• New nations rose on the ashes of Acheron: Argos, Aquilonia and Nemedia.^[2]

Alternate Realities

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