The Devil in Iron' is one of the original stories by Robert E. Howard about Conan the Barbarian. In 'The Devil in Iron,' an ancient demon, Khosatral Khel, is awakened on the remote island of Xapur due to the meddling of a greedy fisherman. Upon reawakening, Khel resurrects the ancient fortress which once dominated the island, including its cyclopean walls, gigantic pythons, and long-dead citizens. Meanwhile, Conan - a leader of the Vilayet kozaks - is tricked by the villainous Jehungir Agha int