Robert E. Howard created Conan the Barbarian in 1932 for a series of fantasy stories published in Weird Tales magazine. Conan is a Cimmerian, who are descendants of Atlanteans, and son to a blacksmith. Characterised as chivalric due to his penchant to save damsels in distress, Conan also displays a humorous nature and enduring loyalty. Conan's main abilities encompass strength, combativeness, intelligence, agility and endurance.