Many Argosseans have been forced out to sea by burdonsome taxes and penalties imposed by the king and his court. Most flee to Messantia where a person can lose himself in the streets. Some sign on to merchant vessels. And some become free-booters and buccaneers who sail the western seas. Their fame, however, lies not only in what they accomplish, but in one of their crew - a young barbarian. His name is Conan. Crusader1 15:11, 12 November 2008 (UTC)