Hunted like an unwanted intruder in the lands of the Young Kingdoms, Elric sets sail on the Black Ship to navigate strange seas of other dimensions and confront bizarre dangers from a nightmarish past.

However, while he travels, back in his homeland, his destiny is already being written in fiery letters. For the second time, his cousin usurps the Ruby Throne, and this time the rage and hatred of the white-haired prince are uncontrollable and will lead him to the destruction of all he loved, the betrayal of all who trusted him, and the fall of Melnibone itself in a maelstrom of fire and blood.

From now on, all will tremble and despise him, and he will once again find himself alone and a wanderer, seeking a truth that refuses to reveal itself to him and a peace that his guilt does not allow him to find anywhere.