Elric is the last emperor of the stagnating island civilisation of Melniboné. Physically weak, the anaemic Elric must use drugs (special herbs) to maintain his health and vitality. From childhood, he read freely in the immense royal library and learned of the world outside the Dreaming Isle.
Elric of Melniboné, also called The Albino Emperor, Elric Womanslayer, Elric Kinslayer, the Pale Prince of Ruins, The White Wolf, and many other names beside, is the four hundred and twenty-eighth (and final) emperor of Melniboné and an incarnation of the Eternal Champion.
The collection includes the Elric series given in chronological order as follows: Elric of Melnibone and Other Stories Elric: The Fortress of the Pearl Elric: The Sailor on the Seas of Fate E… More
The Elric Saga is a series of dark fantasy novels by English novelist Michael Moorcock. Elric of Melnibone is an anti-hero and the last emperor of a civilization called Melnibone.
Elric, albino Emperor of the ancient island of Melniboné, has reigned over his people for millennia, witness to their decadence and degeneration. But Elric is ailing. To stave off disease and death, he relies on a dangerous allegiance to the dark Arioch, the most powerful of the Lords of Chaos…
As the first installment in the Elric Saga book series, Elric of Melnibourne serves as a great introduction to the introspective albino sorcerer who is the ruler of the ancient and powerful land of Melnibourne.
The works within The Elric Saga all follow Elric, the ruler of Melniboné, who ascends to the throne of this magical country when its power and influence are waning.