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“We must be bound to one another then," Elric murmured despairingly. "Bound by hell-forged chains and fate-haunted circumstance. Well, then—let it be thus so—and men will have cause to tremble and flee when they hear the names of Elric of Melinbone and Stormbringer, his sword. We are two of a kind—produced by an age which has deserted us. Let us give this age cause to hate us!”

Quote by Michael Moorcock

Book:Elric: The Stealer of Souls

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Michael Moorcock is a renowned British science fiction writer, born on December 18, 1939. His works are known for their unique style and significant influence on the science fiction genre. more

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