Chapter 7

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In This Chapter

Brother Scriptis

Temple librarian

The temple librarian who maintains ancient texts and scrolls.

Father Willemer

Senior priest

A senior priest at the Temple of Melitele who performs healing rituals.

Geralt of Rivia

Yennefer's complicated lover

Also known as: The White Wolf

Meets a powerful sorceress at a royal court. Their connection is immediate and complicated, mixing...

Lambert (mentioned)

Witcher trainee

A young witcher trainee mentioned by Geralt as undergoing the trials.

Merchant's Son Danilo

Merchant apprentice

A young merchant's son learning the trade while visiting the temple.

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...

Old Mikael

Groundskeeper

The elderly groundskeeper who maintains the temple gardens and grounds.

Shevlov

Nilfgaardian merchant

A Nilfgaardian merchant who brings news from the south to the Temple of Melitele.

Temple Cat Paws

Temple cat

The temple's resident cat who wanders the halls and brings comfort to the sick.

Wise Woman Triss

Wise woman

A wise woman who visits the temple seeking guidance about destiny.

Yennefer of Vengerberg

Sorceress seeking motherhood

Also known as: Yen

Reveals her deep desire to have a child, which her transformation to become a sorceress made...

Young Father Dael

Worried father

A young father who brought his sick child to the temple for healing.

Previously Seen

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...

Aenyeweddien

Elven archer

An elven archer skilled with bow and arrow, part of Filavandrel's group.

Affected Fisherman

Enchanted fisherman

A local fisherman affected by the djinn's magic, speaking in rhymes.

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.

Avallac'h (mentioned)

Elven sage

An ancient elven sage mentioned by Filavandrel as a keeper of old knowledge.

Bard Toss

Court bard

A court bard who performs at Princess Pavetta's betrothal feast.

Biberveldt

Halfling merchant

A halfling merchant in Rinde who provides information about the town and its inhabitants.

Bjorn the Mad

Skellige berserker

A Skellige berserker known for his battle fury and loyalty.

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...

Braenn (mentioned)

Dryad contact

A dryad mentioned by the elves as having contact with Brokilon Forest. Future ally to Ciri.

Brother Felix

Temple acolyte

A young acolyte at the temple who studies healing arts under Nenneke.

Butcher Gremist

Town butcher

The local butcher in Vizima who fears the striga might attack the town.

Caldemeyn

Mayor of Blaviken

The mayor of Blaviken who becomes involved in the conflict between Stregobor and Renfri. Witnesses...

Captain Anselm

Border guard captain

Captain of the border guards who patrols the edge territories.

Captain Cahir's Predecessor

Former guard captain

The former captain of Cintra's royal guard who trained many current knights.

Cerys

Skellige maiden

A Skellige maiden, daughter of Crach an Craite. Intelligent and observant of the political...

Chireadan

Elven healer

An elf living in the town of Rinde who helps both Geralt and Yennefer at different times. A healer...

Civril

Bandit

Another member of Renfri's criminal band involved in the Blaviken confrontation.

Coenn the Healer

Village healer

A local healer who attempts to treat Dandelion's throat injury.

Cohen

Previous witcher

A witcher mentioned as having attempted to deal with the striga before Geralt. His previous attempt...

Countess of Sodden

Noble guest

A female noble who witnesses the magical events at the feast.

Court Mage Tissaia's Student

Student mage

A young mage studying under Tissaia who attends the betrothal feast.

Crach an Craite

Skellige jarl

A Skellige jarl attending Pavetta's betrothal feast. A friend of Eist Tuirseach and ally of Cintra.

Dainty Biberveldt's Cousin

Halfling merchant

A halfling trader who deals in goods along the edge territories.

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...

Dhun

Dwarf miner

A dwarf miner who lives near the Edge of the World. Speaks of the elves and the changing times.

Docker Finn

Dockworker

A dockworker who helps load and unload boats at Rinde's small port.

Donar an Hindar

Skellige warrior

Another Skellige warrior attending the feast, known for his battle prowess.

Drake

Temple priest

A young priest at the Temple of Melitele who assists Nenneke in caring for the injured and sick.

Drogodar

Knight

A knight in attendance at the feast. Witnesses the magical chaos when Pavetta's powers manifest.

Drummer Adalbert

Court drummer

A drummer who provides rhythm for the feast entertainment.

Duke of Maribor

Noble guest

A noble guest attending Princess Pavetta's betrothal feast.

Dun Tynne Merchant

Traveling merchant

A traveling merchant who tells stories of the changing relations between humans and non-humans.

Eist Tuirseach

Skellige jarl

A Skellige jarl and warrior who marries Queen Calanthe. Known for his seafaring skills and combat...

Elsa

Cursed victim

A girl from Creyden who was also born under the Curse of the Black Sun and hunted by Stregobor.

Elven Maiden Aelirenn

Elven healer

A young elven woman who tends to the wounded in Filavandrel's group.

Ermion

Edge druid

A druid who lives at the edge of the world and knows the old ways.

Errdil

Mayor of Rinde

The mayor of Rinde who becomes involved when the djinn threatens the town.

Eyk

Palace guard

A palace guard who assists in securing the area during Geralt's attempt to lift the striga curse.

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.

Fen

Crossbow bandit

A crossbow-wielding member of Renfri's band of outlaws.

Filavandrel

Elven king

Also known as: King of the Elves

An elven king leading a group of elves trying to survive in the mountains after losing their lands...

Gassak

Bandit

One of Renfri's bandits, a vicious criminal who participates in her gang's activities.

Gramps

Previous witcher

Another witcher who tried to kill the striga years before Geralt's arrival. His attempt was also...

Guard Captain Hamm

Town guard captain

Captain of Blaviken's small town guard who arrives after the confrontation.

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.

Guardsman Jorik

Town guard

A town guard who helps clean up after the market square incident.

Halfling Rosemary

Halfling innkeeper

A halfling innkeeper who serves travelers at the edge of civilization.

Head Butler Greevey

Head butler

The head butler of Cintra's royal castle who oversees the feast preparations.

Herald Ostrit

Royal herald

The royal herald who announces guests and makes proclamations at court.

Hermit Mice

Forest hermit

An old hermit living in the forest who knows the ways of woodland creatures.

Hjalmar

Young Skellige warrior

A young Skellige warrior attending the feast. Son of Crach an Craite.

Innkeeper Yurga

Innkeeper

The innkeeper who provides lodging to Geralt and witnesses the djinn's effects.

Invisible Cook

Enchanted cook

An invisible servant who prepares meals in Nivellen's enchanted castle.

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...

Jarl Otrygg

Skellige jarl

A Skellige jarl who accompanies Eist Tuirseach to the betrothal feast.

Jarre

Temple acolyte

A young acolyte at the Temple of Melitele who dreams of becoming a knight. Infatuated with...

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.

Kneeling Woman

Enchanted servant

One of the enchanted servants in Nivellen's castle who appears as a kneeling figure.

Koen

Textile merchant

A textile merchant in Blaviken who sells fabrics and clothing.

Krepp

Priest of Kreve

A priest of Kreve in Rinde who attempts to exorcise what he believes is a demon possessing the...

Lady Louisa

Court lady

A lady of the court who grieved for Princess Adda during her condition.

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 Natalis

Court noble

A courtier in King Foltest's court who witnessed the striga's first appearance.

Lord Ostrit (pilgrim)

Noble pilgrim

A noble who has come to the temple seeking healing for a chronic ailment.

Lute Player Corvo

Court musician

A court musician who plays during the betrothal celebrations.

Lytta

Novice healer

Another novice at the temple who helps prepare medicinal herbs and tinctures.

Mahakam Dain

Dwarven smith

A dwarven smith who creates weapons and tools for the edge communities.

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.

Master Algernon

Scholar

A scholar studying magical phenomena who investigates the djinn.

Master Chef Aldara

Royal chef

The head chef of Cintra's royal kitchen who prepared the betrothal feast.

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.

Mayor Herbolth

Town mayor

The mayor of Rinde who deals with the magical disturbances caused by the djinn.

Merca

Temple priestess

A priestess at the Temple of Melitele who tends to the sick and wounded alongside Nenneke.

Merchant Vivaldi

Traveling merchant

A traveling merchant who spreads tales of the striga across the Northern Kingdoms.

Morenn

Elven scout

An elven scout who watches the borders and reports human movements.

Mousesack

Druid advisor

Also known as: Ermion

A druid advisor to Queen Calanthe of Cintra. Skilled in magic and serves as a voice of wisdom in...

Neville

Traveling merchant

A merchant who encounters Geralt and Dandelion at the Edge of the World. Provides transportation...

Night Watchman Pol

Night watchman

The night watchman who patrols Rinde during the evening hours.

Nivellen

Cursed nobleman

A young man cursed to have the head of a beast after desecrating a temple. Lives alone in a mansion...

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 Henrik

Fisherman

A local fisherman who first discovered the djinn's lamp while fishing.

Old Oak

Sylvan elder

An ancient sylvan who remembers the old days before human expansion.

Ostrit

Cursing sorcerer

A Temerian magnate who was in love with Princess Adda (King Foltest's sister). Placed the curse...

Page Boy Coen

Court page

A young page who serves at the Cintran court during the feast.

Paulie Dahlberg

Halfling farmer

A halfling farmer whose fields have been affected by Torque's activities. Seeks help from humans...

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...

Princess Pavetta

Princess of Cintra

Princess of Cintra, daughter of Queen Calanthe. Has magical powers that manifest when emotional. In...

Queen Calanthe

Queen of Cintra

Also known as: The Lioness of Cintra

The fierce warrior queen of Cintra, grandmother of Ciri. Initially opposes Pavetta's marriage to...

Rainfarn

Redanian prince

A prince from Redania who was one of Pavetta's suitors before Urcheon's arrival.

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...

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.

Royal Scribe Filippa

Royal scribe

The royal scribe who records important court proceedings.

Scholar Condwiramurs

Traveling scholar

A traveling scholar who studies at the temple's library and seeks wisdom.

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.

Sergeant Yarpen

Town guard

A town guard in Rinde who tries to maintain order during the djinn incident.

Sir Rainfarn's Lieutenant

Knight

A knight who serves under Sir Rainfarn in Queen Calanthe's court.

Sir Windhalm's Squire

Squire

A young squire serving Sir Windhalm during the betrothal feast.

Skald Eyvind

Skellige skald

A Skellige skald who tells tales of heroes and ancient deeds.

Spice Trader Gorth

Spice merchant

A merchant who trades in exotic spices and herbs in Rinde.

Steward Margrave

Castle steward

The castle steward responsible for managing daily operations and supplies.

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.

Tavern Keeper Aldona

Tavern keeper

The keeper of Rinde's main tavern where travelers gather for news.

Temple Guard Captain

Guard captain

The captain of the temple guards at the Temple of Melitele. Maintains security and watches over...

The Djinn

Djinn

Also known as: Last Wish Djinn

A powerful djinn trapped in a lamp, capable of granting three wishes to whoever releases it.

Three Jackdaws

Fisherman

A fisherman in Rinde who first encountered the djinn's vessel while fishing. His boat was destroyed...

Tomek

Child messenger

A young boy who runs to fetch the alderman during the market incident.

Torque

Sylvan

Also known as: The Sylvan

A sylvan (devil-like creature) who was stealing food from villagers in the Edge of the World....

Toruviel

Elf maiden

A young elf maiden in Filavandrel's group. Beautiful but hardened by the elves' struggles against...

Tower Guardian

Magical guardian

A magical guardian that protects Stregobor's tower from intruders.

Urcheon of Erlenwald

Cursed knight

Also known as: Duny

A knight cursed to look like a hedgehog-man by day. Claims Princess Pavetta by the Law of Surprise....

Urcheon's Retainer

Knight's retainer

A loyal retainer who serves Urcheon of Erlenwald.

Velerad

Burgrave of Vizima

The elderly burgrave of Vizima who has witnessed the striga's terror for years. Initially skeptical...

Vereena

Bruxa (vampire)

A bruxa (a type of vampire) who genuinely loves Nivellen despite his curse. Has a complex...

Widow Marta

Pilgrim

An elderly widow seeking healing and comfort at the temple.

Windhalm

Hengfors prince

Another prince who sought Pavetta's hand in marriage. From Hengfors League.

Yann

Elf archer

An elf archer in Filavandrel's group. Skilled with a bow and suspicious of humans.

Young Yaevinn

Young elf

A young elf in Filavandrel's group, full of anger toward humans.

Zangenis

Elf sage

An old elf sage in Filavandrel's group who speaks of the ancient times and elven lore.

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