"The Star of Khorala" is a short story by Björn Nyberg and L. Sprague de Camp, featuring the fictional sword and sorcery hero Conan the Barbarian created by Robert E. Howard.
During the events of "Shadows in Zamboula" and Conan the Raider, Conan journeys into Ophir with a fabulous jewel called the Star of Khorala, knowing it was formerly owned by Queen Marala of Ophir, who will pay well for its return.
Freeing the queen, Conan escorts her west toward Aquilonia, where she has a hereditary fief on which she can begin life anew.
However, before they can reach their destination the two are trapped inside a mysterious temple where the gem turns out to be a key in the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy.
It was written by Roy Thomas with interior art by Sal Buscema and Tony DeZuniga with cover artwork by Bob Larkin.