Chapter 3
In This Chapter
Adda the Elder
Princess
Also known as: Princess Adda
King Foltest's sister whose past relationship with the king is connected to the striga curse...
Butcher Gremist
Town butcher
The local butcher in Vizima who fears the striga might attack the town.
Cohen
Previous witcher
A witcher mentioned as having attempted to deal with the striga before Geralt. His previous attempt...
Eyk
Palace guard
A palace guard who assists in securing the area during Geralt's attempt to lift the striga curse.
Geralt of Rivia
Curse breaker
Also known as: The White Wolf
Demonstrates his expertise in dealing with cursed beings when hired to handle a striga. Shows...
Gramps
Previous witcher
Another witcher who tried to kill the striga years before Geralt's arrival. His attempt was also...
Guard Thaler
Veteran guard
A veteran guard who has served at the castle since before the striga curse began.
Guardsman Beck
Wounded guard
One of the few guards to survive an encounter with the striga, bearing scars as proof.
King Foltest
King of Temeria
King of Temeria who fathered a child with his own sister Adda. The child was born as a striga due...
Kistrin
Guard captain
A guard captain at Vizima castle who has dealt with the striga threat for years.
Lady Louisa
Court lady
A lady of the court who grieved for Princess Adda during her condition.
Lord Natalis
Court noble
A courtier in King Foltest's court who witnessed the striga's first appearance.
Master Shani's Predecessor
Court physician
The court physician who attended Princess Adda before the curse took hold.
Master Smith Havelock
Castle armorer
The castle's master armorer who maintains weapons and armor.
Master Tobias
Master cook
The head cook of Vizima Castle who prepares meals for the royal court.
Merchant Vivaldi
Traveling merchant
A traveling merchant who spreads tales of the striga across the Northern Kingdoms.
Ostrit
Cursing sorcerer
A Temerian magnate who was in love with Princess Adda (King Foltest's sister). Placed the curse...
Princess Adda
Cursed princess/Striga
Also known as: The Striga
Daughter of King Foltest and his sister, born as a striga (a cursed monster) due to the...
Royal Advisor Kalkstein's Predecessor
Former royal advisor
Former royal advisor who counseled King Foltest on magical matters.
Royal Courier Aldrich
Royal courier
A royal messenger who carries communications for King Foltest.
Seamstress Corrine
Seamstress
A seamstress who once made clothes for Princess Adda before the curse.
Segelin
Royal castellan
King Foltest's castellan and advisor. Provides information about the striga curse and the royal...
Ser Willem
Royal guard
A Temerian guard stationed at Vizima's royal castle who escorts visitors.
Steward Margrave
Castle steward
The castle steward responsible for managing daily operations and supplies.
Velerad
Burgrave of Vizima
The elderly burgrave of Vizima who has witnessed the striga's terror for years. Initially skeptical...
Previously Seen
Aplegatt
Merchant patient
A merchant who seeks healing at the Temple of Melitele for his ailments.
Aridea
Eclipse-born victim
Another girl mentioned as being born under the Black Sun eclipse who was targeted by Stregobor.
Blaviken Baker
Town baker
The local baker who witnesses the confrontation in Blaviken's market square.
Blaviken Blacksmith
Blacksmith
The town blacksmith who repairs weapons and tools. Recognizes Geralt's silver sword.
Blaviken Innkeeper
Innkeeper
The proprietor of the inn where Geralt stays in Blaviken. Witnesses the conflict between Geralt and...
Brother Felix
Temple acolyte
A young acolyte at the temple who studies healing arts under Nenneke.
Brother Scriptis
Temple librarian
The temple librarian who maintains ancient texts and scrolls.
Caldemeyn
Mayor of Blaviken
The mayor of Blaviken who becomes involved in the conflict between Stregobor and Renfri. Witnesses...
Civril
Bandit
Another member of Renfri's criminal band involved in the Blaviken confrontation.
Dandelion
Bard and Geralt's friend
Also known as: Jaskier
A talented bard and poet who becomes Geralt's closest friend. Prone to romantic entanglements and...
Drake
Temple priest
A young priest at the Temple of Melitele who assists Nenneke in caring for the injured and sick.
Elsa
Cursed victim
A girl from Creyden who was also born under the Curse of the Black Sun and hunted by Stregobor.
Fabio Sachs
Novigrad merchant
A wealthy merchant from Novigrad who trades in Blaviken and witnesses the market confrontation.
Father Krepp's Assistant
Assistant priest
A junior priest who assists Father Krepp in local religious duties.
Father Willemer
Senior priest
A senior priest at the Temple of Melitele who performs healing rituals.
Fen
Crossbow bandit
A crossbow-wielding member of Renfri's band of outlaws.
Gassak
Bandit
One of Renfri's bandits, a vicious criminal who participates in her gang's activities.
Guard Captain Hamm
Town guard captain
Captain of Blaviken's small town guard who arrives after the confrontation.
Guardsman Jorik
Town guard
A town guard who helps clean up after the market square incident.
Iola
Silent priestess
A young priestess at the Temple of Melitele who tends to Geralt during his recovery. Has taken a...
Ivo
Village blacksmith
A blacksmith in Blaviken whose shop is threatened by Renfri's gang during their plan to massacre...
Jarre
Temple acolyte
A young acolyte at the Temple of Melitele who dreams of becoming a knight. Infatuated with...
Koen
Textile merchant
A textile merchant in Blaviken who sells fabrics and clothing.
Libushe Seheult
Hunted sorceress
A sorceress mentioned by Stregobor as being born under the Curse of the Black Sun. Another victim...
Little Anya
Child witness
A young girl in Blaviken who sees the confrontation between Geralt and Renfri's gang.
Lord Ostrit (pilgrim)
Noble pilgrim
A noble who has come to the temple seeking healing for a chronic ailment.
Lytta
Novice healer
Another novice at the temple who helps prepare medicinal herbs and tinctures.
Mara
Novice priestess
A young novice priestess at the Temple of Melitele who assists with healing rituals.
Marilka
Village girl
A young girl in Blaviken who warns Geralt about Renfri and her band's plan to massacre the market.
Merca
Temple priestess
A priestess at the Temple of Melitele who tends to the sick and wounded alongside Nenneke.
Nenneke
Priestess and healer
Also known as: Mother Nenneke
The motherly priestess of Melitele who runs the Temple of Melitele. Has known Geralt for years and...
Nohorn
Bandit
One of Renfri's bandits, a large and brutal man who participates in her criminal activities.
Nohorn's Brother
Bandit
One of Renfri's gang members who participates in the Blaviken confrontation. Brother to Nohorn.
Old Mikael
Groundskeeper
The elderly groundskeeper who maintains the temple gardens and grounds.
Renfri
Cursed princess and bandit leader
Also known as: Shrike
A princess turned bandit, born under the Curse of the Black Sun. Prophesied to bring calamity, she...
Scholar Condwiramurs
Traveling scholar
A traveling scholar who studies at the temple's library and seeks wisdom.
Streak
Bandit
A bandit with distinctive streaked hair in Renfri's gang.
Stregobor
Wizard
Also known as: Master Stregobor
A wizard who believes in the Curse of the Black Sun and has spent years hunting girls born under...
Stregobor's Apprentice
Mage apprentice
A young mage studying under Stregobor who helps with magical research and experiments.
Stregobor's Assistant
Wizard's apprentice
A young apprentice who serves the wizard Stregobor in his tower. Helps with magical experiments.
Tailles
Bandit archer
A crossbow-wielding member of Renfri's band. Participates in the Blaviken confrontation.
Temple Cat Paws
Temple cat
The temple's resident cat who wanders the halls and brings comfort to the sick.
Temple Guard Captain
Guard captain
The captain of the temple guards at the Temple of Melitele. Maintains security and watches over...
Tomek
Child messenger
A young boy who runs to fetch the alderman during the market incident.
Tower Guardian
Magical guardian
A magical guardian that protects Stregobor's tower from intruders.
Widow Marta
Pilgrim
An elderly widow seeking healing and comfort at the temple.
Young Father Dael
Worried father
A young father who brought his sick child to the temple for healing.
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