The Elric Saga Part I Author:Michael Moorcock He is Elric, Emperor of Melnibone, cursed with a keen and cynical intelligence, schooled in the art of sorcery-- the hero of Michael Moorecock's remarkable epic of conflict and adventure at the dawn of human history. For a hundred centuries, the Melniboneans have ruled the earth from Imrryr the Beautiful, capital of the Dragon Isle. Now, as thei... more »r proud empire slides into decadence and corruption, Elric broods upon the Ruby Throne. Is it the Young Kingdoms that trouble him -- the emerging nations, peopled by humans, that soon may threaten Melnibonean power? Perhaps it is Yrkoon, his boorish young cousin with treacherous aspirations. It is Yrkoon who shatters Elric's brooding in a bold challenge for the Throne. In battle, the feeble Emperor stands little chance against the warrior Yyrkoon's prowess. But sorcery is Elric's formidable ally. Through it, he strikes a bargain with the Chaos Lord Arioch: In exchange for Arioch's aid, Elric will in turn serve Arioch.« less