For ten thousand years, the legendary empire of Melniboné has been ruling the entire known world. Elric, its 428th emperor, ascends to the Ruby Throne as this era comes to an end.
Degenerate and weakened, his race continues to hold untold secrets. He himself is a reflection of his race: weak, white-haired, white-skinned, and infertile, with only his magic potions keeping him alive.
Unknowingly, he is destined by Fate to hold the future of the entire world in his hands. A philosopher and idealist, he will be forced to become a frenzied killer who will end up destroying everyone he loves along with everyone he hates. A tragic story of love and hate, dream worlds and nightmarish dimensions, angelic creatures and hellish demons, pain, blood and passion.
