Melancholy King - Elric of Melnibone Inspired Song (Michael Moorcock) | ...
Melancholy King – Elric of Melniboné Inspired Song (Michael Moorcock) "A cursed blade, a dying empire, and a king who longs for freedom..." Few characters in fantasy literature embody tragedy like Elric of Melniboné , the doomed albino emperor of a fading empire. Created by Michael Moorcock , Elric is a sorcerer-king, a reluctant ruler, and a pawn in the eternal war between Law and Chaos. Unlike the conquerors and warriors of traditional sword & sorcery tales, Elric is introspective, tormented by his own nature and the dark fate that binds him to his soul-devouring sword, Stormbringer . "Melancholy King" is our tribute to Elric’s sorrowful tale—a song about the weight of destiny, the struggle for identity, and the price of power. The Inspiration Behind the Song Elric’s story is one of loss. He is the last ruler of Melniboné , an ancient civilization in decline, drowning in decadence and cruelty. Unlike his ancestors, Elric is plagued by morality, questioni...