Yennefer is in the town of Gors Velen, meeting with a group of fellow sorceresses. They discuss politics and the ongoing war between the Northern Kingdoms and the Nilfgaardian Empire. Yennefer is concerned about Ciri, her adopted daughter and a young Witcher with powerful magical abilities.
Meanwhile, Geralt of Rivia, the Witcher, is accompanying Ciri on a journey to the temple of Melitele. Ciri is struggling with her magical powers and is haunted by strange dreams. They arrive at the temple and meet Nenneke, the priestess. Nenneke is concerned about Ciri's magical potential and the dangers it poses.
Geralt and Ciri continue their stay at the temple of Melitele. Yennefer arrives unexpectedly, and it becomes clear that there is tension between Yennefer and Geralt. They engage in a heated argument, revealing their complex relationship.
The history of Geralt and Yennefer's romance, filled with passion but also conflict. Yennefer confesses that she wants to have a child, and this revelation adds to the strain in their relationship. The tension culminates in a magical duel between Yennefer and Geralt, during which Ciri intervenes and stops the fight.
Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer leave the temple of Melitele and head to the nearby town of Gors Velen. Geralt is troubled by his strained relationship with Yennefer and the revelation that she wants to have a child. However, he remains devoted to Ciri's safety and well-being.
They arrive in Gors Velen, a town filled with merchants, nobles, and political intrigue. Geralt is approached by a mysterious man who offers him a well-paying job: to hunt a dangerous monster known as a "koshchey." Geralt agrees to take the job, hoping to earn some coin.
Meanwhile, Yennefer receives an invitation to a party hosted by a wealthy noblewoman named Shilard Fitz-Oesterlen. The party is an important social event attended by many influential figures. Yennefer agrees to attend, and she and Geralt prepare for the evening.
At the party, Yennefer encounters various sorcerers and nobles, including Philippa Eilhart and Margarita Laux-Antille. She also meets Vilgefortz, a powerful and enigmatic sorcerer. The conversations are filled with political intrigue and veiled threats.
As the evening progresses, Geralt becomes increasingly uncomfortable in the social setting, and his distrust of the sorcerers grows. Yennefer is drawn into conversations about the ongoing war and the search for Ciri, but she remains cryptic about her own plans.
Geralt,Ciri, and Yennefer still in Gors Velen. The tension between Geralt and Yennefer persists, but they must put their personal issues aside as they navigate the dangerous political landscape of the town.
Gors Velen is a city on edge due to the ongoing war, and tensions between humans and non-humans, especially elves, are high. The Order of the Flaming Rose, a militant religious group, has been persecuting non-humans and witches. They are known for their fanaticism and brutality.
Geralt and his companions become involved in the escalating conflict when they encounter an injured dwarf named Zoltan Chivay. Zoltan is a friend of Geralt's and tells him about the persecution of non-humans by the Order of the Flaming Rose. Geralt decides to intervene and protect the non-humans.
Yennefer is invited to a meeting with the sorceress Triss Merigold. Triss informs her about the political situation and the persecution of non-humans. Yennefer becomes increasingly concerned about Ciri's safety and wants to leave Gors Velen as soon as possible.
Jarre, a young elf who is part of a group of non-humans trying to resist
the oppression of the Order. He shares his perspective on the plight of his people and the need for resistance.
As tensions rise in Gors Velen, Geralt and Yennefer must make difficult choices to protect themselves and Ciri. The political turmoil and the clash between different factions form a central part of the narrative, reflecting the larger themes of discrimination and prejudice in the world of The Witcher.
Ciri's perspective as she navigates the mysterious and dangerous world of Aen Elle. She has been taken to the elven world through a portal by Avallac'h, a powerful elf who serves as her guide. Ciri struggles to adapt to her new surroundings and the customs of the Aen Elle elves.
Ciri discovers that she is in Tir ná Lia, the capital of the Aen Elle world, and it is unlike anything she has ever seen. The city is a place of magic and enchantment, where reality and illusion intertwine. The elves here have their own customs and hierarchies, and Ciri must learn to fit in.
Avallac'h explains that Ciri's arrival in Tir ná Lia was foretold in an elven prophecy, and she is seen as a key figure in their plans. However, Ciri is wary and does not fully trust the elves. She longs to find Geralt and Yennefer and return to her ownworld.
Ciri's journey in Tir ná Lia is filled with strange encounters and magical experiences. She meets Eredin, the King of the Wild Hunt, who is intrigued by her powers and desires her for his own purposes. Ciri's stay in the elven world is both fascinating and perilous as she tries to find a way back to her world and the people she cares about.
The elven culture and the significance of Ciri's presence in Tir ná Lia. It also underscores Ciri's resilience and determination as she faces the challenges of this enchanting yet treacherous realm.
Geralt and Yennefer are attending a grand party at the Passiflora, a high-end brothel in Novigrad. The party is hosted by Margrave Henckel, a wealthy and influential nobleman. Geralt and Yennefer are there under aliases, with Geralt going by "Geralt Roger Eric du Haute-Bellegarde"
and Yennefer as "Yennefer Vengerberg."
The party is a lavish affair, with nobles and aristocrats from all over in attendance. Geralt and Yennefer are trying to blend in and gather information about Ciri, who is rumored to be in the city. Yennefer is also on a mission from the Brotherhood of Sorcerers to find out who is responsible for the magical disturbances in the world.
As the evening progresses, Geralt and Yennefer have separate encounters with various characters. Geralt talks with the mage Rience, who is searching for Ciri and has a personal vendetta against the Witcher. Yennefer, on the other hand, has a tense confrontation with Triss Merigold, another sorceress who is also looking for Ciri.
As various factions and individuals vie for power and information. Geralt and Yennefer's presence at the party adds an element of danger to their already precarious situation.
Amidst the social and political maneuvering, Geralt and Yennefer continue their search for Ciri, and their paths become increasingly entangled with the larger events unfolding in the world. The chapter highlights the complex relationships and tensions among the characters and sets the stage for further developments in the story.
As the party at the Passiflora unfolds, Geralt and Yennefer inch closer to unraveling the mysteries surrounding Ciri's whereabouts and the magical disruptions plaguing the world.
Ciri finds herself aboard a ship called the "Pearl of the Coast," captained by a man named Wallesca. She's accompanied by a group of passengers who have a variety of backgrounds, including a dwarf named Skellen and a troubadour namedRittersporn.
Ciri is still in shock and grappling with the traumatic events that have unfolded in her life, including the destruction of Kaer Morhen and the loss of her Witcher mentors. She's also haunted by her experiences with the Wild Hunt, the spectral riders who have been pursuing her.
As the ship sails across the sea, Ciri's companions engage in conversations, and it becomes clear that they all have their own agendas and secrets. Skellen is a member of a secret organization known as the Rats, and he's on a mission to find a mysterious girl, whom
he believes is Ciri. Rittersporn, the troubadour, is drawn to Ciri and begins to form a connection with her.
During the voyage, Ciri experiences vivid and disturbing dreams, which seem to be connected to her magical abilities and her destiny as a Child of Elder Blood. These dreams foreshadow future events and hint at the important role she will play in the world.
As the ship nears its destination, tensions among the passengers rise, and Ciri's situation becomes increasingly perilous. Skellen and Rittersporn's true intentions are revealed, and Ciri is faced with difficult choices about whom to trust.