Chapter 2

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In This Chapter

Ale Brewer Hops

Beverage brewer

A brewer who continues making ale for taverns and military units, providing both nutrition and...

Baker Bread

Bread provider

A baker who continues making bread for refugees and military units despite limited ingredients.

Barmaid Greta

Information gatherer

A tavern barmaid who overhears conversations and passes information to travelers.

Beekeeper Sweet

Honey producer

A beekeeper who maintains hives and provides honey, an important source of nutrition during food...

Bronn the Bowman

Former gang leader

Former leader of Milva's archer gang who knew her before she joined Geralt's company. Provides...

Camp Cook Bertha

Refugee camp cook

A cook who prepares meals for refugee camps, making the most of limited supplies to feed displaced...

Candle Maker Wick

Light provider

A candle maker who provides light sources for camps, military units, and refugees.

Captain Horn

Northern military officer

A Northern Kingdom officer trying to maintain military discipline during the retreat. Represents...

Captain Winfried of Gors Velen

Northern resistance officer

A Northern Kingdom officer trying to organize resistance against the Nilfgaardian advance. Shows...

Carpenter Oswald

Refugee builder

A carpenter who became a refugee but uses his skills to help build temporary shelters for other...

Cheese Maker Curd

Dairy specialist

A cheese maker who produces preserved dairy products important for military and refugee nutrition.

Cloth Trader Textile

Textile supplier

A cloth merchant who sells fabric and clothing to refugees and military units needing supplies.

Council Elder Wisdom

Refugee mediator

A wise elder who helps make decisions for refugee groups and mediates disputes among displaced...

Crossbow Karel

Crossbow specialist

A crossbow specialist from Milva's former gang who continues operating in the forest.

Dainty Biberveldt

Merchant and innkeeper

A halfling merchant and innkeeper who provides food and shelter to travelers. Represents the...

Dainty Biberveldt

Halfling merchant

Also known as: Vivaldi

A halfling merchant trying to continue his trade routes despite the ongoing war disrupting commerce.

Dandelion

Loyal companion

Also known as: Jaskier

Refuses to abandon his friend Geralt in his darkest hour. Despite his fear and lack of combat...

Dijkstra

Spymaster

Also known as: Sigismund Dijkstra

Works his intelligence networks to track Ciri's location, representing Redania's continued interest...

Dudu

Doppler merchant

Also known as: The Doppler

A doppler (shapeshifter) who has integrated into human society, representing the non-humans trying...

Elder Marta

Elder refugee

An elderly woman among the refugees who has lost everything but maintains dignity and helps others...

Elder Matthias

Refugee camp leader

An elder who helps organize refugee camps and provides leadership to displaced people during the...

Emperor Emhyr var Emreis

Emperor with hidden agenda

Also known as: The White Flame Dancing o...

The Emperor of Nilfgaard who has his own mysterious interest in Ciri's fate, driving the empire's...

Field Marshal Coehoorn

Nilfgaardian field marshal

Also known as: Menno Coehoorn

A high-ranking Nilfgaardian military commander leading the invasion forces northward. Known for his...

Fletcher Tom

Former gang archer

A skilled archer who served with Milva in her old gang before she left to join Geralt.

Food Merchant Abundance

Food supplier

A merchant specializing in food supplies, selling provisions to military units and refugee camps.

Geralt of Rivia

Desperate searcher

Also known as: The White Wolf

Desperately searches for Ciri after losing her during the coup at Thanedd. Despite his injuries, he...

Guard Captain Roderick

Caravan guard captain

A professional guard captain hired to protect merchant caravans traveling through dangerous...

Healer Cordelia

Refugee healer

A healer working in refugee camps to treat the sick and wounded among displaced populations.

Herbalist Remedy

Natural healer

An herbalist who travels with refugees, providing natural remedies and healing herbs.

Horse Trader Stallion

Livestock merchant

A horse trader who sells mounts to military units and wealthy refugees needing transportation.

Hunter Bronislav

Forest guide

An experienced hunter who knows the forest paths and guides refugees to safety.

Innkeeper Willem

Wartime innkeeper

An innkeeper who continues operating his tavern despite the war, providing news and shelter to...

Maria

Refugee leader

Also known as: The Refugee Leader

A woman who has taken charge of a group of war refugees fleeing the Nilfgaardian advance. Shows the...

Merchant Aldrich

Caravan merchant

A merchant caravan leader trying to maintain trade routes despite the dangerous wartime conditions.

Militia Sergeant Gunther

Militia leader

A local militia sergeant helping to defend towns against bandits and enemy raids.

Miller Grain

Grain processor

A miller who processes grain into flour for bread, essential for feeding large groups of refugees...

Milva

Archer and tracker

Also known as: Maria Barring

A skilled archer and tracker who initially threatens the company but eventually joins them. She is...

Mousesack

Druid advisor

Also known as: Ermion

The druid who served Cintra and knew Ciri. His knowledge of her whereabouts is crucial to Geralt's...

Munro Bruys

Dwarf informant

A dwarf veteran who provides information about the war's progress. Part of the non-human network...

Musician Harper

Refugee entertainer

A musician among the refugees who plays songs to lift spirits and earn small donations.

Pavel

War casualty

Also known as: The Wounded Soldier

A badly wounded Northern soldier encountered by Geralt's company. His condition shows the brutal...

Philippa Eilhart

Political schemer

Also known as: The Owl

Continues her political machinations in the aftermath of Thanedd, with her own agenda regarding...

Potter Clay

Ceramic craftsman

A potter who creates ceramic vessels and containers for storing food and water during the crisis.

Refugee Child Emma

War victim

A young refugee child who represents the innocent victims of war, traveling with displaced families.

Refugee Child Peter

Displaced child

Another young refugee who has lost family in the war and seeks safety with other displaced people.

Salt Trader Preserve

Preservation specialist

A merchant who trades in salt, essential for preserving food during long military campaigns and...

Sergeant Gerd

Northern NCO

A tough Northern sergeant trying to maintain discipline among retreating troops during the...

Shepherd Flock

Displaced herder

A shepherd who lost his flock to the war but continues helping refugees find safe paths through the...

Skellige Druids

Traditional keepers

Also known as: An Craite Druids

Druids from the Skellige Isles who possess ancient knowledge and maintain the old traditions. Some...

Smith Casimir

Refugee craftsman

A blacksmith among the refugees who tries to maintain his trade while fleeing the war.

Stable Master Gareth

Horse caretaker

A stable master who tends to horses for military units and refugees, maintaining crucial...

Town Guard Siegfried

Town guard captain

A town guard captain trying to maintain order in settlements overwhelmed by refugees and military...

Triss Merigold

Recovering ally

Also known as: Triss

Still recovering from her injuries at Thanedd, but provides what help she can to Geralt's search...

Veteran Karl

Military advisor

Also known as: Old Karl

An old veteran of previous wars who provides tactical advice to younger soldiers and refugees.

Village Elder Stefan

Village leader

An elder from a village overrun by refugees, trying to maintain some semblance of order and...

War Refugees

War victims

Also known as: Displaced People

Masses of civilians fleeing the war, carrying their few possessions and desperate for safety. They...

Wine Maker Vintage

Beverage producer

A wine maker whose business has been disrupted by war, now selling what remains of his stock to...

Wise Woman Agatha

Village healer

A village wise woman who provides herbal healing and traditional knowledge to help refugees and...

Yarpen Zigrin

Dwarf supporter

Another dwarf ally who assists Geralt early in his search, representing the underground network of...

Zoltan Chivay

Dwarf ally

A dwarf warrior and old friend of Geralt who initially helps in the search for Ciri. He provides...

Previously Seen

Priest Hieronymus

Traveling priest

A wandering priest who provides spiritual comfort to refugees and tends to the dying on...

Priestess Iola

Temple healer

A priestess who tends to Geralt's injuries at the temple. Represents the religious institutions...

Priscilla

Bard and performer

Also known as: Callonetta

A fellow bard and performer who knows Dandelion, representing the artistic community affected by...

Queen Calanthe

Queen's enduring legacy

Also known as: Calanthe of Cintra

Queen Calanthe's memory and influence continue to haunt the story, particularly regarding Ciri's...

Yennefer of Vengerberg

Desperate searcher

Also known as: Yen

Also searches desperately for Ciri but is forced to work through different channels. Her separation...

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