The True Story of Murray (written in 1987)
	Aeons and aeons ago, when the Earth was still young, there were 
two tribes who lived on the planet -- giants, known as Malacovians, who 
rules with much benevolence, and the Cyclops, a tribe of one-eyed monsters
whose evil was a constant threat to the peace and contentment that existed.
	Roncador was the head of the Malacovians, and his reign yielded a 
golden age, with his people feasting on an abundance of fruits and fresh 
spring waters, spending their days dancing, laughing, and singing in the 
magic of the forests and meadows.
	Meszrio, the leader of the Cyclops, wanted to rule the earth, so 
prophesised to Roncador a lie that brought an abrupt end to the 
Malacovioans' happiness. Meszrio told Roncador that he would die by the 
hands of a son.
	As Meszrio had hoped, Roncador went completely mad when he heard 
this prophesy, and consequently had each of his male offspring brutally 
killed as soon as they were born. However, one escaped, Murralsee, thanks 
to the ruse of his mother. Murralsee was hidden in the Cave of Feneralia, 
ostensible until he reached the age of maturity, whereupon he could be 
returned to what would be his birthright as head of the Malacovian tribe.
	Murralsee's mother was the only living soul who know of his 
existence and whereabouts, yet instilled in him a fear of his father so 
great, he would never leave the confines of the cave. To further insure 
his safety and life, Murralsee's mother fed him a strong, magical sleeping
potion made by the Fakreddin Faeries. Murralsee slept, completely 
oblivious for nearly a trillion years.
	When Murralsee awoke, he had no idea how long he had slept or of 
the changes that had occured in the world. He did not know that Meszrio 
had indeed, taken evil possession of the Earth. He did not know of the 
ensuing decay and degeneration that held the decendants of the Malacovians
trapped in misery. Nor did Murralsee know that his father, Roncador, had 
long been dead.
	Murralsee was also unaware of the horrible mutations that had 
taken place while his body grew from that of a young child as he slept. 
Where should have been a magnificent and beautiful (albiet giant) creature,
was instead a frightful monster, disfigured apparently by the dank and 
stale environment of the cave. Murralsee's eyes had become an eerie blood 
red color, and his skin tone had discolored.
	Nevertheless, with a great sense of trepidation and an 
overwhelming hunger (and still ever-fearfull of his father), Murralsee 
took his first steps outside of the Cave of Feneralia. This first venture 
out proved not to be an enjoyable experience whatsoever. When the now tiny
creatures of Earth (called Human Beings) saw him, they screamed in horror.
Over the years, further chance glimpses of Murralsee provided the same 
reactions, and legends were born of a great monster who inhabited the 
hills. And then, one day about five years ago, something special happened.
	Ronnie James Dio was a singer in a rock'n'roll band who held a 
great fascination for the magical myths sprung from the Earth's past. On 
this particular day, he jumped into his car and set off in search of a 
myth or two. The sun was still high when he pulled the car off to the side
of the road, and then began to walk deep into the forest. That's when he 
stumbled upon the gigantic creature, Murralsee. At first, Murralsee 
figured that this Human Being creature would run away in horror as all the
others had done. But this one did not; in fact, Ronnie James Dio was the 
first Human Being creature who DIDN'T run away.
	At first, their conversation was tentative. Murralsee wasn't 
actually used to talking, so he was a bit difficult for Ronnie to 
understand. (Ronnie never did properly hear Murralsee's name, and to this 
day, calls him "Murray). But Ronnie James Dio, the Human Being, singer in 
a rock'n'roll band, and Murralsee, the only living giant Malacovian, 
became friends.
	Ronnie James Dio frequently returned to the place deep in the 
forest where he would meet "Murray". During these visits, he would delight
Ronnie with stories of what he remembered from when the Earth was young, 
and Ronnie would go home an write songs about them. As a tribute to his 
new friend, Ronnie asked if he could put "Murray" on the covers of his 
solo albums, and "Murray" quite flattered, agreed.
	Since doing this, Ronnie has discovered that the Human Beings are 
still horrified by the sight of Murray. This is why he has just decided to 
tell the story of Murralsee/Murray and let people know just who and what 
he is. It hadn't been a very happy life for Murralsee here on Earth, out 
of his own time and space, until he met Ronnie. Since then, Ronnie has 
introduced Murray to hundreds of thousands of Ronnie's fans around the 
world, and Murray has become quite a celebrity himself.
	As Ronnie found out, even today, in 1987, the Earth still holds 
many magical surprises. It just goes to show you what interesting and 
different things you can find on the planet if you're not afraid to have 
an adventure.