Chapter 13

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In This Chapter

Geralt of Rivia

Reluctant political pawn

Also known as: The White Wolf

Becomes embroiled in the politics of Kerack and the machinations of sorcerers while trying to...

Lytta Neyd

Sorceress

Also known as: Coral

A powerful sorceress with red hair who takes an interest in Geralt. Known for her fiery temper and...

Philosopher Napp

Traveling philosopher

A traveling scholar and philosopher who discusses magical theory and ethics with those he...

Pinety

Rissberg sorcerer

A sorcerer at Rissberg who becomes involved in Geralt's investigation of magical experiments.

Previously Seen

Agent Talar

Intelligence agent

A member of the royal intelligence network in Kerack who reports on threats to the kingdom.

Alchemist Potionbrew

Academy alchemist

Also known as: The Potion Master

An alchemist at Rissberg who creates potions and conducts dangerous experiments with magical...

Ambassador Astrogarus

Diplomatic envoy

A diplomatic representative from Lyria who becomes involved in the complex political situation...

Ancient Librarian

Academic librarian

Also known as: Keeper of Old Tomes

An elderly scholar who maintains ancient magical texts and forbidden knowledge at academic...

Apprentice Cordovan

Junior apprentice

A junior apprentice at Rissberg who assists in magical research and experiments under the...

Archive Keeper

Document archivist

Also known as: Dust-Walker

Maintains and organizes vast collections of historical documents and magical texts in institutional...

Arena Betting Master

Arena betting coordinator

Also known as: Odds-Maker

Manages the betting on arena fights, calculating odds and handling wagers from spectators.

Arena Veteran Fighter

Professional arena combatant

Also known as: Old Scar

An experienced arena fighter with many scars, representing the brutal nature of gladiatorial combat.

Axii

Mind control specialist

A Rissberg sorcerer specializing in mind control magic, representing the darker aspects of magical...

Biruta Icarti

Experimental sorceress

A sorceress involved in the Rissberg experiments. Has knowledge of dangerous magical research.

Border Guard Sergeant

Border security officer

Also known as: Watchful-Eye Bolton

Commands guards at kingdom borders, monitoring travelers and protecting against smuggling and...

Brothel Security Guard

Brothel security

Also known as: Big Klaus

A large, intimidating man who keeps order at the brothel and protects the women working there.

Captain Ferrant

Guard captain

The captain of the royal guard in Kerack, responsible for the king's security and maintaining order...

Captain Fulko

Prison guard captain

The captain of guards at a prison where Geralt is briefly held, representing law enforcement during...

Caravan Guard Captain

Caravan security leader

Also known as: Steel-Sword Marcus

Leads the armed guards protecting merchant caravans from bandits and monsters on dangerous trade...

Casimir

Stolen goods dealer

Also known as: The Fence

A dealer in stolen goods who becomes involved in the trafficking of Geralt's stolen swords.

Castle Stable Boy

Royal stable hand

Also known as: Horse-Friend Tim

A young man who cares for the horses at the royal stable, with a natural gift for handling even...

Castle Washerwoman

Castle laundry worker

Also known as: Soap-Suds Sarah

Washes clothes and linens for the royal household, often privy to gossip from other castle servants.

Chancellor var Enge

Royal chancellor

The royal chancellor of Kerack who handles administrative duties and advises the king on matters of...

Cicada

Court fool

Also known as: The Royal Fool

The court jester of Kerack who provides entertainment but also serves as a source of unfiltered...

City Night Watchman

Night security patrol

Also known as: Lantern-Bearer

Patrols the city streets at night with a lantern, watching for crime and maintaining public order.

City Watch Informant

Police informant

Also known as: Whisper-Lips

A street-smart individual who provides information to the city watch about criminal activities in...

Coral's Bodyguard Strongarm

Sorceress bodyguard

Also known as: The Protector

A bodyguard who protects Lytta Neyd from physical threats, representing the mundane security even...

Coral's Maid Tidyneat

Personal maid

Also known as: The Faithful Servant

Lytta Neyd's personal maid who serves the sorceress and witnesses her relationship with Geralt...

Coral's Steward Housekeep

Household steward

Also known as: The Manor Manager

The steward who manages Lytta Neyd's household and property, ensuring everything runs smoothly for...

Court Musician Dainty

Court entertainer

A court musician who provides entertainment at royal functions and sometimes serves as an informal...

Courtier van Schagen

Royal courtier

A prominent courtier at the Kerack court who is involved in the political maneuvering around the...

Dainty Biberveldt

Halfling crime boss

Also known as: The Halfling Boss

A halfling who runs various legitimate and illegitimate businesses, including connections to theft...

Dandelion

Bard and troublemaker

Also known as: Jaskier

Geralt's bardic friend who gets into trouble early in the story, contributing to the theft of...

Dock Foreman

Port supervisor

Also known as: Boss Anchovy

Supervises the loading and unloading of ships at the port, dealing with merchants and sailors daily.

Dr. Carduin

Royal physician

The royal physician of Kerack who tends to the health of the royal family and important court...

Drunken Arena Spectator

Arena audience member

Also known as: Loudmouth

An intoxicated spectator who loudly cheers during arena fights, representing the common folk's...

Enchanter Spellweave

Item enchanter

Also known as: The Item Enchanter

A sorcerer at Rissberg who specializes in enchanting items and creating magical artifacts for the...

Exotic Goods Trader

Exotic merchant

Also known as: Master Far-Lands

A merchant who deals in rare and unusual items from distant lands, including curiosities and...

Fine Wine Merchant

Wine trader

Also known as: Master Vintage

Imports and sells high-quality wines to noble houses and wealthy merchants, with extensive...

Fruit Market Vendor

Fruit seller

Also known as: Apple-Cheeks Mary

A cheerful woman who sells fresh fruits in the market, known for her friendly demeanor and quality...

Guard Captain Ironward

Academy guard captain

Also known as: The Academy Guard

The captain of guards at Rissberg who protects the academy and its dangerous magical research.

Guild Apprentice

Trade apprentice

Also known as: Eager-Learn Thomas

A young person learning a trade craft under guild supervision, representing the next generation of...

Guildmaster Var Enc

Guild leader

The head of Kerack's merchant guild who represents commercial interests in the kingdom's political...

Head Castle Servant

Castle staff supervisor

Also known as: Master Cleanwell

Oversees all domestic staff at the royal castle, ensuring smooth operation of household services.

Head Cook Heartymeals

Academy cook

Also known as: The Academy Cook

The head cook at Rissberg who prepares meals for the sorcerers and students at the academy.

Inn Servant Boy

Inn servant

Also known as: Quick-Feet Tom

A young boy who works at the inn, carrying messages and performing menial tasks for guests and...

Kerack Brothel Madam

Brothel owner

Also known as: Lady Red-Silk

Runs an upscale brothel frequented by nobles and merchants, privy to court gossip and secrets.

King Belohun

King of Kerack

The King of Kerack who hires Geralt for a dangerous mission. Has multiple sons vying for succession.

Lady Adelina of Kerack

Court beauty

Also known as: The Court Beauty

A beautiful noble lady at the Kerack court who becomes involved in the political intrigue...

Lady Ferrant

Court noblewoman

A noblewoman at the Kerack court who is involved in the social and political intrigues of the royal...

Lady Vanna

Court lady

A noble lady at the Kerack court who is involved in the social and political intrigues surrounding...

Librarian Bookward

Academy librarian

Also known as: The Knowledge Keeper

The librarian at Rissberg who maintains the academy's vast collection of magical tomes and research.

Lighthouse Keeper

Maritime safety guardian

Also known as: Beacon-Tender Old Sam

Maintains the harbor lighthouse, guiding ships safely to port and watching for storms and dangers...

Local Priest of Melitele

Village priest

Also known as: Father Compassion

A village priest who tends to the spiritual needs of the local community and provides sanctuary to...

Lord Chamberlain Eustace

Royal chamberlain

Also known as: The Royal Chamberlain

The royal chamberlain who manages the daily affairs of the Kerack court and serves as a key advisor...

Maal

Bandit

One of the bandits who steals Geralt's swords at the beginning of the story.

Magical Components Dealer

Magic supply merchant

Also known as: Mystic-Supplies Vendor

Specializes in selling rare ingredients and components needed for magical spells and alchemical...

Market Fortune Teller

Street fortune teller

Also known as: Mystic Palmreader

Claims to predict the future through palm reading and crystal gazing, popular among superstitious...

Martha

Innkeeper's wife

Also known as: Innkeeper's Wife

The wife of tavern keeper Vesemir who helps run the inn and serves travelers including Geralt.

Marti Södergren

Academic

Also known as: Professor

A professor at Oxenfurt Academy who provides Geralt with information about magical phenomena.

Master Hattori

Master blacksmith

A skilled blacksmith who has knowledge about witcher swords and their unique properties,...

Net-Mender Fisherman

Village fisherman

Also known as: Old Fishbone

An elderly fisherman who spends his days mending nets and telling stories about the sea and its...

Old Sea Dog

Veteran sailor

Also known as: Barnacle Bill

An experienced sailor with many tales of sea adventures and encounters with marine monsters.

Ortolan

Experimental sorcerer

A powerful sorcerer at Rissberg who conducts dangerous magical experiments and research into...

Otto Dussart

Bandit leader

The leader of the bandits who steal Geralt's swords. More intelligent than typical bandits.

Port Customs Officer

Customs inspector

Also known as: Inspector Ledger

A bureaucratic official who inspects cargo and collects taxes on goods entering and leaving the...

Priestess of Melitele

Temple healer

A priestess serving the goddess Melitele who provides healing and sanctuary to those in need,...

Prince Egmund

Crown Prince

The elder prince of Kerack, involved in succession intrigue. Ambitious and ruthless.

Prince Xander

Prince

The younger prince of Kerack, also involved in succession politics.

Private Message Courier

Private messenger

Also known as: Swift-Foot Runner

Carries confidential messages between various parties, paid for discretion and speed.

Queen Hedvig

Queen of Kerack

The Queen of Kerack and wife to King Belohun. She is involved in the complex politics of succession...

Retired War Veteran

Retired military

Also known as: One-Eye Marcus

A former soldier who lost an eye in battle, now spending his days in taverns sharing war stories.

Royal Armorer Ironwright

Royal armorer

Also known as: The Weapon Master

The royal armorer who maintains the weapons and armor of the royal guard and assists in military...

Royal Castle Blacksmith

Royal blacksmith

Also known as: Master Ironforge

The castle's master blacksmith who maintains weapons and armor for the royal guard and visiting...

Royal Court Scribe

Court recorder

Also known as: Master Penmanship

Records official court proceedings and royal decrees, maintaining the written record of the...

Royal Messenger

Court messenger

Also known as: Swift-Ride Herald

Carries official messages and proclamations between the royal court and distant locations...

Royal Physician Cornelius

Royal physician

Also known as: The Court Healer

The royal physician who tends to the health of the royal family and becomes involved in treating...

Royal Tax Collector

Tax official

Also known as: Coinpurse Grabber

Travels throughout the kingdom collecting taxes and tribute for the royal treasury, often...

Royal Treasurer Moneybags

Royal treasurer

Also known as: The Gold Counter

The royal treasurer who manages the kingdom's finances and often worries about the cost of royal...

Scholarly Monk

Monastic scholar

Also known as: Brother Inkwell

A monk devoted to copying and preserving ancient texts, maintaining religious and historical...

Sergeant Lambert

Guard sergeant

A veteran guard sergeant who serves in the royal guard, experienced in combat and loyal to the...

Ship's Carpenter

Marine carpenter

Also known as: Wood-Mender

Specializes in ship construction and repair, essential for maintaining seaworthy vessels.

Skomlik

Crime boss

Also known as: The Boss

The leader of a criminal organization that operates in the area where Geralt's swords were stolen....

Sorel Degerlund

Scheming wizard

A wizard involved in the conspiracy surrounding Geralt's stolen swords. Has his own agenda.

Spice Caravan Merchant

Spice trader

Also known as: Master Saffron

A wealthy merchant who trades in exotic spices and herbs, traveling between major cities.

Spymaster Roche

Royal spymaster

The head of the royal intelligence network in Kerack, responsible for gathering information and...

Stable Master Gerwin

Stable master

The stable master at the royal castle who cares for horses including Roach, Geralt's faithful mount.

Street Cleaner

City maintenance worker

Also known as: Broom-Handle Pete

Keeps the city streets clean, overhearing conversations and observing the daily life of the urban...

Tavern Minstrel

Tavern entertainer

Also known as: Singing-Voice Roland

A traveling musician who performs in taverns for coin, spreading news and entertainment through...

Temple Acolyte

Temple assistant

Also known as: Young Faithful

A young person dedicated to serving at the temple, assisting with religious ceremonies and caring...

Tournament Knight

Competing knight

Also known as: Sir Lancelord

A knight participating in royal tournaments, representing the chivalric ideals and martial prowess...

Town Crier

Public announcer

Also known as: Loud-Voice Herald

Announces news, proclamations, and public notices throughout the town with a booming voice.

Vesemir the Innkeeper

Tavern keeper

Also known as: Old Vesemir

An elderly tavern keeper who serves Geralt and Dandelion at the beginning of their adventure,...

Village Baker

Village food provider

Also known as: Flour-Dust Martha

Provides fresh bread and baked goods to the local community, serving as a gathering place for...

Village Elder

Village leader

Also known as: Greybeard Wisdom

The respected elder of a small village, who settles disputes and preserves local traditions and...

Village Herbalist

Village healer

Also known as: Wise-Root Emma

A knowledgeable woman who gathers and prepares medicinal herbs, serving as the village healer.

Visiting Scholar

Itinerant scholar

Also known as: Master Quillpoint

A traveling academic researcher studying magical phenomena and ancient history at various...

Wandering Tinker

Itinerant repair worker

Also known as: Fix-All Pete

A craftsman who travels from town to town repairing household items and small metal goods for...

War Refugee

Displaced civilian

Also known as: Homeless Wanderer

A person displaced by conflict, seeking shelter and safety while carrying news from war-torn...

Weaponsmith's Apprentice

Apprentice weaponsmith

Also known as: Hammer-Boy Jake

A young man learning the craft of weapon-making under the tutelage of a master smith.

Young Mage Apprentice

Magic student

Also known as: Student Sparkfingers

A promising young student of magic, eager to learn but still mastering basic spells and theory.

Young Nimue

Magical apprentice

Also known as: Apprentice Nimue

A young apprentice at Rissberg who is learning the magical arts, representing the next generation...

Young Noble Courtier

Minor court noble

Also known as: Lord Goldthread

A young nobleman at court, more interested in fashion and gossip than politics or responsibility.

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