A DEAD EMPIRE.Powerful Sorcerers, their magic comes easily to them, as easy as breathing. They forged inthinkable pacts with demo gods, shaped the elements and lands to their liking, and tamed dragons and rode them to conquest. Age has dulled the Bright Empire, tarnished its beauty, and weakened its people. The empire rots from within. Soon a new emperor will come to the ruby throne, and rescue Melnibone from its dotage. Elric is that emperor, a brooding albino unhappy with his pre-ordained life. He rails against the gods of chaos, his culture, and his proud ancestors. Will he bring the Bright Empire back to its former glory, or send it to its extinction?