Netflix has done something right, because the first season of The Witcher has won over fans of Andrzej Sapkowski’s dark war-lorn world. So much so, in fact, many have begun implementing various aspects from the show into The Witcher 3 and vice versa.
This extension of the universe has sparked passion amongst the Witcher fanbase who are eagerly intertwining the events of the show with the rest of the lore spread throughout the books and games. That being said, it’s high time to consider which characters from the Netflix series could be introduced to the next Witcher game from CD Projekt Red.
5. Istredd
Istredd was a long-time lover of Yennefer’s and appeared in Sapkowski’s short story “A Shard of Ice,” challenging Geralt for Yen’s affections. In the game, when returning to the bathhouse in Kaer Morhen, players can find a letter to Yen from Istredd inside a trunk.
Istredd has taken a minor position of little importance throughout The Witcher lore, but his role has been expanded upon for the show. The letter found in Kaer Morhen depicts Istredd’s continued pursuits of Yennefer and could potentially set up events for a love-triangle round two. After season one of the show, the inspiration for such a storyline is certainly present.
2. Dara
Dara is a new character, introduced in season 1 of The Witcher. Little is known about this elf-lad so far except his family was killed by Calanthe’s orders and as the sole survivor, he lives in the woods outside Cintra. Audiences are introduced to Dara through Ciri after she flees the fall of Cintra. Dara initially stops Ciri from eating poisonous berries and from there the two begin traveling together. While the conversation is sparse, a gradual friendship forms between the two orphans.
4. The Selkiemore
3. Stregobor
Unfortunately later in the season, Ciri and Dara have a falling out resulting in their parting ways. These events are a neat bit of background into Ciri’s past and could set the basis for an interesting side story in the games. Perhaps a quest line that unexpectedly reunites the estranged friends.
1. Eithné
Eithné is the Queen of the Dryads inhabiting Brokilon Forest. Aside from Eithné being a playable character in the online Witcher Battle Arena, the dryads have made only fleeting appearances in the games. A dryad named Morenn interacts briefly with Geralt in the first Witcher game and the dryad race is said to be featured in the Gwent card game.
Aside from these spin-off appearances dryads really haven’t played a big role within the games. It’s a shame too as the dryads are an intriguing faction and it would be awesome to play a quest line taking Geralt into Brokilon to delve further into the dryad lore.
There were many characters to grow attached to throughout the first season of The Witcher, and Netflix gave several minor characters a chance in the spotlight. Some new faces added further depth to the Witcher lore while others were already a part of The Continent’s vast history.
With all the buzz surrounding this new material, there has been heavy speculation as to whether CD Projekt Red will be putting out another Witcher game anytime soon. If they do, the developers would be wise to take inspiration from this latest development in the franchise. The more cohesive these various adaptations are with each other, the better the series will be as a whole.
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