Chapter 5

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Academy Cook Spoon-master

Academy chef

The head cook who prepares meals for academy students and staff.

Advanced Student Prism

Senior magic student

An advanced student at Aretuza nearing the end of her magical education.

Apprentice Sorceress Coral

Apprentice mage

A young sorceress still learning her craft. Represents the new generation of magic users.

Aretuza Student Lydia

Magic student

A young woman studying magic at Aretuza academy. Represents the new generation of sorceresses.

Aretuza Student Marilla

Struggling student

Another student at the magical academy, struggling with her studies and the demands of magical...

Bank Clerk Coin-counter

Financial clerk

A clerk who works for wealthy banking houses and handles financial transactions.

Banker Molnar Giancardi

Dwarven financier

A wealthy dwarf banker who finances various enterprises and becomes involved in the economic...

Bard Ritterschlag

Traveling bard

A fellow bard and colleague of Dandelion who spreads stories and songs throughout the northern...

Captain Loredo

Military captain

A Temerian military officer who becomes aware of the political importance of Ciri's situation.

Captain Wave-rider

Ship master

A ship captain who transports goods and passengers between coastal cities.

Ciri

Student of magic

Also known as: Cirilla

Begins formal magical training with a sorceress. Her powers are revealed to be extraordinarily...

Construct Guardian Stone

Magical guardian

A magical construct that protects important magical locations and artifacts.

Court Mage Advisor Spell-wise

Royal advisor

A mage who advises the court of Kaedwen on magical and political matters.

Dandelion

Bard, loyal friend

Also known as: Jaskier

Geralt's loyal friend and traveling companion, a bard with a talent for getting into trouble. He...

Dean Philosophicus

Academy dean

The dean of Oxenfurt Academy who oversees academic affairs and scholarly research.

Dean's Assistant Scroll-keeper

Academic administrator

The administrative assistant to the dean of Oxenfurt Academy.

Diplomat Smooth-tongue

Kingdom diplomat

A Redanian diplomat who negotiates between kingdoms and gathers political intelligence.

Docker Strong-back

Harbor worker

A dock worker who loads and unloads ships, witnessing much trade activity.

Dwarven Elder Stone-beard

Dwarven representative

An elder of Mahakam who represents dwarven interests in political matters.

Elven Lorekeeper Ancient

Elven historian

An elven scholar who preserves ancient knowledge and elven history.

Elven Refugee

Displaced elf

One of many elves forced from their homes by human expansion. Represents the growing tensions...

Father Willemer

Religious leader

A priest of the Eternal Fire in Novigrad who preaches against magic users and non-humans.

Fortune Teller Crystal-gazer

Divination practitioner

A person who claims to predict the future through various divination methods.

Geralt of Rivia

Worried guardian

Also known as: The White Wolf

Shows deep concern for Ciri's magical abilities, which seem beyond normal training. Seeks the help...

Groundskeeper Hedge-trim

Academy maintenance

The groundskeeper who maintains the academy's gardens and buildings.

Guard Captain Justice

City guard captain

The captain of Novigrad's city guard who maintains order in the free city.

Guild Apprentice Learn-eager

Trade apprentice

An apprentice learning a trade within one of the merchant or craft guilds.

Guild Master Thorak

Guild master

Head of a powerful merchant guild who becomes involved in the economic aspects of the political...

Halfling Innkeeper

Inn proprietor

A halfling who runs an inn frequented by travelers and merchants. Source of news and gossip.

Hierarch Eternal

Religious leader

A high-ranking priest of the Eternal Fire who influences Novigrad's religious policy.

Illusionist Mind-weaver

Illusion expert

A mage who creates complex illusions and mental manipulations.

Innkeeper Comfort

Halfling innkeeper

A halfling who runs a comfortable inn that serves as a meeting place for travelers.

Instructor Mindforge

Mental magic instructor

An instructor specializing in mental magic and magical theory at Aretuza.

Instructor Spellweave

Magic instructor

A magical instructor at Aretuza who teaches advanced spellcasting techniques.

Keeper Gate-warden

Portal guardian

A mage responsible for maintaining and monitoring magical portals.

Keira Metz

Council sorceress

A sorceress who participates in the discussions about Ciri's magical education and the political...

King Foltest

King of Temeria

Also known as: King of Temeria

The King of Temeria who becomes increasingly interested in Ciri as political tensions rise. He...

Mahakaman Smith

Master smith

A skilled dwarf blacksmith from Mahakam who provides weapons and armor. Known for exceptional...

Master Craftsman Hammerfall

Dwarven artisan

A skilled dwarven craftsman who creates fine weapons and jewelry.

Merchant Gold-counter

Luxury merchant

A wealthy merchant in Novigrad who deals in luxury goods and information.

Merchant Packload

Supply merchant

A traveling merchant who occasionally brings supplies to the remote witcher stronghold.

Miner Crystal-seeker

Crystal miner

A miner who extracts magical crystals and dimeritium from mountain deposits.

Nenneke (Blood of Elves)

Spiritual advisor

The priestess continues to provide guidance to Geralt about Ciri's education and the growing...

Night Watch Lantern

Night security

A night watchman who patrols city streets during the dark hours.

Noble Baron Landhold

Temerian nobleman

A Temerian baron who holds lands and influences political decisions in the kingdom.

Northern Trader Coin-counter

International trader

A wealthy trader from Kovir and Poviss dealing in northern kingdom commerce.

Performer Juggle-master

Street entertainer

A street performer who entertains crowds with juggling, music, or other acts.

Pilgrim Mikael

Religious pilgrim

A devoted pilgrim who comes to the Temple of Melitele seeking healing and spiritual guidance.

Professor Lecturn

History professor

A professor specializing in political history and the relationships between kingdoms.

Professor Naturalist

Natural philosophy professor

A professor who studies natural philosophy and the properties of magical creatures.

Refugee Elder Filavandrel

Refugee leader

An elder among the non-human refugees who leads his people in seeking safety from human persecution.

Researcher Theory-seeker

Magical theorist

A magical researcher investigating theoretical aspects of magical arts.

Royal Courier Swift

Royal messenger

A royal messenger who carries important communications between kingdoms.

Sabrina Glevissig

Volatile sorceress

A sorceress with a volatile temper who becomes involved in the political situation surrounding Ciri.

Scholar Chaos-seeker

Chaos theorist

A scholarly mage investigating the fundamental nature of chaos and magical energy.

Scryer Far-sight

Divination expert

A mage skilled in scrying magic and distant observation techniques.

Servant Golem Clay

Magical servant

A golem servant that performs manual labor for mages and scholars.

Spy Network Agent Shadow

Royal spy

An intelligence agent working for one of the northern kingdoms to gather information.

Street Contact Ears

Information gatherer

A street-level informant who gathers and sells information in urban areas.

Student Scholar Bookworm

Linguistics student

A studious academy member who focuses on linguistic studies and translation.

Student Scholar Quillpen

University student

A dedicated student at Oxenfurt Academy studying ancient history and magical theory.

Summoner Element-caller

Summoning specialist

A mage specializing in summoning and controlling elemental forces.

Tavern Keeper Ale-master

Tavern owner

A tavern keeper who serves drinks and overhears conversations from many patrons.

Temple Guard Captain

Temple guard

The captain of guards at the Temple of Melitele who provides security and maintains order at the...

Temple Scribe

Temple scribe

A learned scribe at the Temple of Melitele who keeps records and assists with correspondence.

Tinker Fix-all

Traveling craftsman

A traveling tinker who repairs pots, pans, and small items for mountain communities.

Tissaia de Vries

Academy rector, magical authority

Also known as: Rector of Aretuza

The Rector of Aretuza, the premier magical academy. She is one of the most powerful and respected...

Transmuter Shape-changer

Transmutation master

A mage who specializes in changing the form and properties of matter.

Yarpen Zigrin

Dwarf warrior, mercenary leader

A dwarf warrior and leader of a mercenary company. An old friend of Geralt who becomes involved in...

Yennefer of Vengerberg

Ciri's magical instructor

Also known as: Yen

A powerful sorceress who agrees to take on Ciri's magical education. She is stern but deeply...

Previously Seen

Abbess Merciful

Temple abbess

The abbess of a Temple of Melitele who oversees religious activities and healing.

Alchemist Brew-master

Potion maker

An alchemist who specializes in brewing potions and magical elixirs.

Aplegatt

Trading merchant

A merchant who brings news and goods to Kaer Morhen during the winter months, connecting the...

Apprentice Healer Mend-touch

Healing student

An apprentice learning the magical arts of healing and restoration.

Berengar

Antisocial witcher

A witcher who occasionally winters at Kaer Morhen. Known for his antisocial behavior and cynical...

Carver Rune-scribe

Rune craftsman

A craftsman who carves magical runes and symbols into various materials.

Cat School Witcher Gaetan

Visiting witcher

A witcher from the School of the Cat who visits Kaer Morhen. Known for the Cat School's more...

Coën

Griffin School witcher

A witcher from the School of the Griffin who winters at Kaer Morhen. Younger than the Wolf School...

Craftsman Wooden

Training equipment maker

A craftsman who creates and maintains the training dummies and equipment used at Kaer Morhen.

Dimeritium Miner

Dwarf miner

A dwarf miner who provides information about dimeritium, the anti-magic metal that affects Ciri's...

Elder Servant Faithful

Long-term servant

An elderly servant who has worked at Kaer Morhen for many decades.

Elder Vserad

Village elder

The elder of a village near Kaer Morhen who remembers the old days when witchers were more common.

Enchanter Magic-binder

Enchantment expert

A mage who specializes in binding magical effects to physical objects.

Encyclopedia Maximus

University scholar

A scholar at Oxenfurt University who researches magical phenomena and provides academic insight...

Eskel

Witcher, supportive mentor

A witcher at Kaer Morhen who is more gentle and understanding than Lambert. His face is scarred...

Failed Candidate Hopeful

Failed candidate

A young person who failed the witcher trials but remains at Kaer Morhen as a helper.

Gatherer Plant-finder

Herb collector

A person who gathers rare herbs and plants for magical and medicinal use.

Groundskeeper Gardens

Magical groundskeeper

The keeper of Aretuza's magical gardens where rare plants and components are grown.

Groundskeeper Thaler

Fortress groundskeeper

The keeper of Kaer Morhen's grounds who maintains the ancient fortress and its training areas.

Healer Acolyte Gentle

Healing student

A young acolyte learning the healing arts at the Temple of Melitele.

Herbalist Mossy

Mountain herbalist

A local herbalist who gathers medicinal plants in the mountains around Kaer Morhen.

Hunter Bowstring

Forest hunter

A skilled hunter who tracks game in the forests around the witcher stronghold.

Iola (Blood of Elves)

Silent priestess

The silent priestess continues her service at the Temple of Melitele, maintaining her vow of...

Kaer Morhen Cook

Keep cook

The person responsible for preparing meals at Kaer Morhen. One of the few non-witcher residents of...

Kaer Morhen Stable Master

Stable keeper

The keeper of horses and other animals at Kaer Morhen. Helps teach Ciri riding and animal care.

Keeper of Tomes Marcus

Fortress librarian

The keeper of Kaer Morhen's ancient library who assists with research into magical and historical...

Kitchen Servant Ladle

Kitchen helper

A kitchen servant who helps prepare meals and maintain the fortress kitchen.

Lambert

Witcher, reluctant instructor

A younger witcher at Kaer Morhen, known for his cynical attitude and sharp tongue. He's initially...

Leo

Witcher trainee

A young man training at Kaer Morhen who hasn't undergone the witcher mutations yet. Serves as a...

Marti Södergren

University professor

A professor at Oxenfurt University who studies magical theory and provides academic perspective on...

Master Armorer Keldar

Fortress armorer

The fortress armorer who maintains and repairs witcher equipment and weapons.

Mountain Guide Ivo

Mountain guide

A local guide who knows the mountain passes around Kaer Morhen. Helps travelers navigate the...

Oxenfurt Rector

University rector

The head of Oxenfurt University who oversees the academic research into magical phenomena and...

Pilgrim Devout

Religious seeker

A religious pilgrim seeking spiritual guidance and miraculous healing.

Ranger Tracker

Forest guardian

A forest ranger who monitors the wild areas around Kaer Morhen for dangerous creatures.

Researcher Time-student

Time magic theorist

A theoretical mage researching the dangerous and poorly understood magic of time.

Researcher Void-walker

Dimensional scholar

A researcher investigating other dimensions and planes of existence.

Scholar Carduin

Book collector

A collector of rare books and magical texts who provides research materials to scholars and mages.

Sentry Wolf

Fortress sentry

A guard who watches the approaches to Kaer Morhen and warns of approaching visitors.

Shepherd Woolback

Mountain shepherd

A mountain shepherd who tends flocks in the high pastures near Kaer Morhen.

Smith Ironhand

Village smith

The blacksmith of a nearby village who sometimes does work for the witchers.

Tracker Beast-finder

Monster hunter support

A professional tracker who specializes in finding and following monster trails.

Triss Merigold

Concerned teacher

Also known as: Triss

Recognizes that Ciri's powers are beyond her ability to safely train. Recommends seeking help from...

Uncle Vesemir's Stories

Historical witchers

References to other witchers and the old days of Kaer Morhen that Vesemir shares with Ciri during...

University Librarian

Academic librarian

The keeper of Oxenfurt University's vast library. Knowledgeable about magical texts and historical...

Vesemir

Elder witcher, trainer

Also known as: The Old Wolf

The oldest and most experienced witcher at Kaer Morhen. He serves as a father figure to the younger...

Village Elder Memory

Community elder

An elder who remembers the old times and traditional ways of the mountain communities.

Village Wise Woman Remedy

Village healer

A village healer who uses traditional remedies and herbal medicine.

Ward-master Protection

Protection specialist

A mage who specializes in creating protective magical wards and barriers.

Watchman Stone

Fortress watchman

A watchman who patrols the walls and courtyards of the ancient witcher keep.

Weather Seer Cloud-reader

Weather predictor

A person skilled in reading weather patterns crucial for mountain survival.

Wise Woman Tomira

Folk healer

A local healer and herbalist who provides traditional remedies and wisdom. Knows about magical...

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