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Elric is the last emperor of the stagnating island civilization of Melniboné. Physically weak, the anemic 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 is a 1972 fantasy novel by Michael Moorcock. It is the first original full-length novel to feature Elric, the last emperor of the stagnating island civilisation of Melniboné, who wields the cursed, soul-drinking sword Stormbringer.
Elric of Melnibourne. 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.
He is Elric, Emperor of Melniboné, cursed with a keen and cynical intelligence, schooled in the art of sorcery — the hero of Michael Moorcock’s remarkable epic of conflict and adventure at the dawn of human history.
Jan 1, 2001 · Michael Moorcock's Elric of Melniboné has everything you'd want in high fantasy adventure, a conflicted hero as well as fantastic worlds filled with strange monsters and ancient magics. I flew through this first Elric story.
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Mar 22, 2023 · Elric is the emperor of the island kingdom of Melnibone, also called Dragon Isle. Elric is the 428th emperor to sit on the ruby throne, but he's a plagued leader. Described as a thin sickly albino, Elric must rely on special potions and magic to stay alive.
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Apr 10, 2024 · Dive into Michael Moorcock’s “Elric of Melniboné,” where the sword Stormbringer and the anti-hero Elric redefine fantasy norms. Discover how this groundbreaking series shaped modern fantasy with its complex characters and innovative multiverse concept.