Conan the King follows the same format of earlier Conan books. This book coevers Conan at the time of his being King. The main topics the book covers are how to play a noble, adventures as a noble, Aquilonia region, how to create and maintain an empire, and a wealth system. Information on nobles covers how to play different types of nobles and how to use them in game. Also covered is how run adventures in a court setting and compares nobles in a pulp setting vs. a historical setting. This book also includes examples of different types of nobles and npc examples to use with or against your party.

A major part of the book covers the Aquilonia kingdom. Included are maps of the area and some adventure hooks. Information on Aquilonia before and after Conan is king is included. A wealth system for being a noble is included for those wanting to be a noble or start building your own kingdom. An easy to use system for building your own system is also included. This book nicely covers on how to play a not so combat focus pc and opens up non combat social encounters.

If you enjoyed the other class books for Conan you will enjoy him has King.