# The Devil in Iron explained — Conan Stories

> Chapter companion for Conan Stories by Robert E. Howard.

## What happens

Conan, now a pirate captain, encounters a mysterious island where an ancient evil, Khosatral Khel, a demonic entity bound in iron, has been awakened. He rescues a captive woman, Octavia, from the clutches of the Stygian Thutmekri and his allies, ultimately confronting and destroying the iron devil in a climactic battle.

## Themes in this chapter

### Supernatural and Ancient Evil

Khosatral Khel is a prime example of an ancient, malevolent supernatural force from a forgotten age.

### Survival and Individualism

Conan relies on his own strength and cunning to survive the island's perils and defeat the demon.

## Character check-ins

### Conan

The Cimmerian pirate captain who explores the forbidden island and battles Khosatral Khel.

### Octavia

A captive woman rescued by Conan from the island's horrors.

### Thutmekri

The Stygian schemer who seeks to harness the power of Khosatral Khel.

### Khosatral Khel

The ancient demonic entity bound in iron, the 'devil in iron' of the title.

## Key lines

> The Devil in Iron

The chapter title refers to the ancient demon Khosatral Khel, who is bound in a suit of iron armor.

_Central symbol of the story's supernatural threat._

## Links

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