"The Eternal Champion" is a fantasy novel by Michael Moorcock, first published in 1970. It introduces the character Elric of Melnibone, a brooding anti-hero and the last prince of a dying race. The story explores themes of fate, morality, and the struggle between good and evil as Elric navigates a multiverse filled with various realms and characters. The book is part of a larger series known as the Eternal Champion saga, which features different incarnations of the champion across various worlds. Each character embodies the eternal struggle against chaos and order, reflecting Moorcock's philosophical ideas about existence and heroism.