Kondrow was Zahhak's chief steward and treasurer, known for his slow, deliberate caution. When Fereydun seized the capital, Kondrow shrewdly bowed to the new ruler and arranged a lavish royal banquet. Once the night settled, he mounted a swift horse and rode straight to Zahhak, mockingly warning him that Fereydun had claimed the throne, broken his spells, and embraced his beloved princesses Shahrnaz and Arnavaz.