What’s The Citadel of Forgotten Myths about, then? Here’s a snip from the Publishers Weekly review. But the most awesome moment comes when the Melnibonean navy takes to the seas (accompanied, of course, by flights of dragons) in its pyramid-shaped golden battle barges, destroying the fleet of reavers Elric has brought home to punish the corrupt land that spawned him. There are magical swords and Old Gods, evil sorcerers and heroic companions, sure.

Elric, though, is nothing without the trappings of the fading and debauched land from which he fled. In the long litany of sword-wielding mass murderers that populate the pages of a thousand lesser fantasy novels, Elric of Melniboné is far and away the coolest, grimmest, moodiest, most elegant, degenerate, drug-addicted, cursed, twisted and emotionally weird mass murderer of them all. Here’s the whole thing it’s worth the read.ĭAW paperback editions of the first six Elric books. It’s taken from a 2014 piece titled (of all things) These Nautical Reads Will Put Wind In Your Sails, and is written by novelist Jason Sheehan. Ballard, The New Yorker and NPR - and I have to admit, that NPR quote is pretty darn good. It’s the first new Elric novel since The White Wolf’s Son, way back in 2005, and is highly anticipated.īecause of Moorcock’s stature in the field these days, the back cover of his new novel is strewn with glowing quotes from J. That’s a brand new Elricnovel, arriving in hardcover next week.ĭescribed as a prequel, The Citadel of Forgotten Myths takes place between the first and second books in the Elric Saga, Elric of Melniboné (published a whopping 50 years ago, in 1972) and The Sailor on the Seas of Fate (1976). Taking place between the first and second book in the Elric Saga, The Citadel of Forgotten Myths is perfect for longtime fans and those new to this epic fantasy series.The Citadel of Forgotten Myths (Saga Press, December 6, 2022). But others have their own plans, and the journey will not be easy. He wants his dying empire to thrive, but is he up to the task of renewing his failing people? Recruiting his best friend Moonglum, he hunts across his lands for the great Citadel of Forgotten Myths, seeking the answers to the nature of the dragons of The Young Kingdoms, and hope that the decline can be averted. The estranged emperor of the Melnibonéan empire, Elric is struggling with his nature and the constant thirst of his soul-sucking sword, Stormbringer. They ride again to investigate the history of their empire, Melniboné, and its dragons, known as the Phoorn, in this exciting new addition to the Elric Saga from World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Moorcock. Elric and his constant companion Moonglum return in this new stand alone novel set within the early days of Elric’s wanderings.

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