The first Chronicle of Elric “Lord of the Storm” (the novels “Dream City” and “Soul Thief”) by the English writer Michael Murcock is a continuation of the already well-known reader of the Chronicle of Corum. Prince in the Scarlet Mantle Jaileen Ircy, the Eternal Hero, wandering through countless worlds, appears in his new incarnation under the name of Elric, the last emperor of Melnibone. He is again involved in the eternal struggle of the Lords of Chaos and the Guardians of the Law, threatening to upset the Cosmic Balance. On the way, he is waiting for deprivation and luck, betrayal and loyalty, deceit and love, friends and foes. In all the hardships, Elric rescues a magical sword, dotted with runic writings, which draws miraculous power, feeding on the souls of the creatures he kills. But over time, Elric begins to notice that this sword, called the Lord of the Storm, from a faithful servant turns into a cruel master, endowed with an evil will to destroy ...