Editing Elric of Melniboné (section)

==Setting==
{{Infobox fictional location
| name = Melniboné
| alt_name = 
| image = Melnibone.map.jpg
| caption = Map of the Young Kingdoms, with Melniboné at centre
| image2 = 
| caption2 = 
| source = ''Elric of Melniboné''
| creator = [[Michael Moorcock]]
| genre = [[Fantasy]], [[Sword and sorcery]]
| blank_label = Motto
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| blank_label1 = Anthem
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| locations = Imrryr (capital)
| blank_label2 = Language(s)
| blank_data2 = 
| ethnic_groups = Melnibonéans
| type = [[Monarchy]]
| population = 
| blank_label3 = Currency
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'''Melniboné''' ({{IPAc-en|ˌ|m|ɛ|l|ˈ|n|ɪ|b|oʊ|n|eɪ}} {{respell|mel|NIB|o|nay}}), also known as the '''Dragon Isle''', is a fictitious country, an island among the '''Young Kingdoms'''.

Centuries before Elric's birth, Melniboné ruled its world through [[Magic (paranormal)|sorcerous]] might and sheer power. By the time of Elric's birth, it has slipped from its preeminent place, being one of many nations. The Melnibonéans are not wholly human. They are skilled with [[Magic (paranormal)|magic]] and beautiful, though psychologically similar to [[Felidae|cats]], with a callous nature. They are bound by many ancient customs.

Melniboné's capital and only surviving city is Imrryr, known as "The Dreaming City". Most of the rest of the island has been allowed to revert to wilderness. Caverns exist below the island, in which [[dragon]]s sleep, awaiting the Melnibonéans' summons to war.