Elric is an archetype for much of modern fantasy.
Without Elric, there would be no Witcher or Targaryens. Elric is an antihero who upends the notion of a pure hearted protagonist. He is known by many names, including the White Wolf and Kinslayer. Elric is a cursed soul who wields the black blade, Stormbringer. I've been a fan for over 40 years.