Chapter 2
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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