Elric of Melniboné

In the first volume of Michael Moorcock's celebrated Elric of Melniboné series, readers are introduced to Elric, the last emperor of the crumbling Melnibonéan kingdom. As decadence and corruption plague his reign, Elric faces a power struggle against his ambitious cousin, Prince Yyrkoon, amid the influence of ancient gods and Chaos Lords. This epic tale not only delves into Elric's struggles as a sorcerer king but also lays the groundwork for a fantasy saga that has profoundly shaped the genre. The volume includes the initial novels: Elric of Melniboné, The Fortress of the Pearl, The Sailor on the Seas of Fate, and The Weird of the White Wolf.