'''Melniboné''' ([[IPA]] /mɛlˈnɪbɔˌne/, or mel-NIH-boh-nay) is an [[imaginary country]], an [[island]] featured in the writings of [[Michael Moorcock]]. It is the homeland of [[Elric of Melniboné|Elric]], one of the incarnations[[incarnation]]s of the [[Eternal Champion]].
[[1 E9 s|Centuries]] before Elric's birth, MelniboneMelniboné ruled its world through [[Magic (paranormal)|sorcerous]] might and sheer power. However, by the time of Elric's birth, it has slipped from its preeminent place, being one of many nations[[nation]]s. Its [[Ethnic group|people]], the Melniboneans, are not [[human]], resembling instead the [[elf|elves]] of legend — skilled with [[Magic (paranormal)|magic]] and [[Beauty|beautiful]], though psychologically based upon [[Felidae|cats]], leading to a callous nature. They are bound by many ancient customs[[custom]]s.
Melniboné's [[capital]] and only [[city]] is Imryrr. Most of the rest of the island has been allowed to revert to wilderness in Elric's time. Caverns[[Cave]]rns exist below the island, in which [[dragonsdragon]]s sleep, awaiting the Melniboneans' summons to [[war]].
