A proper name, specifically a character from fantasy literature known for being a cursed albino swordsman.
Created as a fictional character name by British author Michael Moorcock in the 1960s for his sword-and-sorcery fantasy series. The name combines elements suggesting elf-like otherworldliness with a Germanic sound, though it has no historical etymology.
Elric became one of the most influential characters in fantasy literature, inspiring countless anti-heroes and morally complex protagonists that dominate modern fantasy—his curse and inner torment redefined what fantasy heroes could be beyond just being noble warriors.
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