Waldorf and Statler Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Man if it were Ciri it would be badass but I don't think they've even mentioned here outside of the few glimpses of what happened post-last novel. It'd be awesome though she's a badass. And yeah Saturnine they'll probably make you choose between Yennefer and Triss at some point. In the novels Yennefer and Geralt are soulmates of sorts as in they are driven crazy by each other, but if I can I'm gonna go with Triss. I've always loved her character and I feel that she genuinely cares more about Geralt and has been through more with him than Yen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) I know it's all conjecture at this point, but how gnarly would that be if it were Ciri? So very! Plus, well, how old is she now? I'm not sure, but she could be a potential romance interest if she were in the game. I'd probably choose her over Triss or Yennefer. As far as choosing between Triss and Yennefer . . . well, that's a damn difficult choice. I can't really say I'd definitely go for one over the other. Like you said: Triss seems to genuinely care for Geralt and I've come to appreciate her in the games. But there's the sort of sempiternal bond shared with Yennefer, and so much of what's happened with Triss could possibly be attributed to his amnesia. I don't think it invalidates what they seem to have, but it does bring into question where his love for Yennefer stands at this point. Edited February 5, 2013 by Saturnine Tenshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyEthan Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 You're all GIRLS! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faiblesse Des Sens Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I know it's all conjecture at this point, but how gnarly would that be if it were Ciri? So very! Plus, well, how old is she now? I'm not sure, but she could be a potential romance interest if she were in the game. I'd probably choose her over Triss or Yennefer. As far as choosing between Triss and Yennefer . . . well, that's a damn difficult choice. I can't really say I'd definitely go for one over the other. Like you said: Triss seems to genuinely care for Geralt and I've come to appreciate her in the games. But there's the sort of sempiternal bond shared with Yennefer, and so much of what's happened with Triss could possibly be attributed to his amnesia. I don't think it invalidates what they seem to have, but it does bring into question where his love for Yennefer stands at this point. Implying Geralt believes in monogamy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf and Statler Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) How old is Ciri? From speculation she was born in 1251 and the massacre occurred in 1268. Take into account a couple of years passing between the first and second novel, and maybe a couple more passing during the second game all the way till the third and she could maybe be in her mid 20's. I personally wouldn't want her to try and go for Geralt if she's in the game though as I always saw their relationship as father/daughter mentor/student. Edited February 5, 2013 by Waldorf And Statler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Geralt going for Ciri would be like going for Princess Adda after she was turned back from a striga- OH WAIT. Seriously, though, that would be major creepy considering she is very much like his child. She is 12 in the first novel. I can also say that him going towards Triss has nothing to do with his amnesia. He and Yennefer run very hot and cold despite being 'cursed' to each other, while she has always been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf and Statler Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 yeah their personalities clash too much. As to the gameplay I'm excited. I mean I can't fucking get into Skyrim anymore due to the combat but mix this game's with open world and I'm so game. Also it appears they removed mutagens from the alchemy tree but not like it matters. If this is anything like the second game one of the most OP builds is alchemy/swordmanship Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) @FDS: I'm fine with polygamy, too! Or polyandry. Or just being a slut. @HH: I suppose it would depend on how he sees her personally at this point. But I do remember him spending a lot of time with her. Didn't something happen where she was on her own for a long time? And I suppose you're right about Triss. No argument there. Though I still don't know which I'd go for between the two. @W&S: Mhm. I don't think I've genuinely looked forward to a game since The Witcher 2. It's a shame this is CD Projekt RED's last Witcher title, but I can understand their wanting to move on and bringing an end to the story. I actually re-downloaded the game today and started another playthrough when the power went out. Man, my video card fans scream when the game is running. Edited February 5, 2013 by Saturnine Tenshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) She was on her own for a little bit after the massacre, but not a great deal of time. Then he took her to Kaer Morhen and made sure she was safe and trained, etc. Though, I can't confess as to knowing what happens in the rest of the novels...but I'm going to work my way through the fan translations! p.s. I'm not particularly fond of lilac or gooseberries. TRISS 4 EVA. Edited February 5, 2013 by Hot Heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Whatever the relationship, I'd welcome her back. It'd be neat if you could have her as a traveling companion, too. Not that I'm expecting any of this at this point (aside from the choosing between Yennefer and Triss as it'd just seem silly not to include it at this point). And I didn't get the reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf and Statler Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 From what I recall the reference is to what Geralt smells when he's around Yennefer and what drives him crazy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 How do you even remember things like that? You aren't human. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf and Statler Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Well I remember Geralt mentioning it. And yeah I'm with Hot Heart. Team Hot Red Heads Who You Actually Really Get Along With And Loves You Outside Of Any Curse. Team HrHWYARGAWALYOOAC. Rolls off the tongue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 You saying I'm a mutant?! I just happen to have reread The Last Wish recently and am currently working my way through Blood of Elves again now that there are fan translations for the rest of the books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf and Statler Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I can actually say if there was ever a time where piracy as ok it is in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Yeah, I am totally buying legitimate copies when they do arrive but I kinda want to read them in the next decade, and it's easier than learning Polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf and Statler Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I had to read them in spanish. And then was reminded why I don't read spanish anymore. Everytime I'm forced to read spanish I read everything like Antonio Banderas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) Would you guys mind linking the books again? The fan translations. I thought I had them bookmarked. >.> Edit: And I own both translated books. Getting Time of Contempt when it releases. Heck, I'd buy them all if they were in friggin' English. Edited February 5, 2013 by Saturnine Tenshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I put a link a couple of pages back, near the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Got it. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madbassman39 Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Geralt going for Ciri would be like going for Princess Adda after she was turned back from a striga- OH WAIT. Seriously, though, that would be major creepy considering she is very much like his child. She is 12 in the first novel. I can also say that him going towards Triss has nothing to do with his amnesia. He and Yennefer run very hot and cold despite being 'cursed' to each other, while she has always been there. I feel like I'm lost here on this whole Ciri thing. I haven't played the games but I only recall her character in Blood of the Elves. So far I've read The Last Wish and Blood of the Elves, was there a third novel released in English? I know Sapkowski wrote more that have not yet been translated. Is there a novel I'm missing? or are the events that involve Ciri in the games? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf and Statler Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Correct me if I'm wrong but the Last Novel is only a collection of short stories, not a novel. Blood of Elves is part 1 of a book series of about 5 novels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Heart Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) I don't think she's really mentioned in the games, which is why I was unsure about her fate in the later books. The only events I know of are the ones mentioned: Geralt's 'Surprise Child', powerful and unpredictable magic potential (a 'Source' or 'magical atom bomb'), orphaned and later fled from Cintra after Nilfgaardian invasion, in wilderness for a little until reunited with Geralt, taken to witchers' keep to be trained and given witcher mutagens. Triss brought into help, particularly with magical situation, recommends someone more skilled (Yennefer) so sent to a temple to be raised there, hidden away. The Adda comment was because she was supposed to be 'abnormal' even after being turned back from her striga form, but the first game ignored that and made her into a fully developed, hot redhead who Geralt can bang. Which does make him a little creepy... EDIT: Also, yeah, W&S should know more than us all. He's holding out on us! Edited February 5, 2013 by Hot Heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldorf and Statler Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 She's mentioned in the game as a story one of the bartenders/npcs can tell you. I think in the Witcher 2 she mightve been mentioned a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturnine Tenshi Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 She's mentioned in the game as a story one of the bartenders/npcs can tell you. I think in the Witcher 2 she mightve been mentioned a bit more. I don't remember the references from The Witcher 2 (if there were any), but: Innkeeper: "Ahem... Long ago, in a valley far away, lived a girl. She was a true princess, sorceress and witcheress..." Geralt: "All three? Isn't that a bit much?" Innkeeper: "Don't interrupt. You want to hear the story or not?" Geralt: "I won't interrupt again." Innkeeper: "A story about destiny might prove useful, witcher. She was born a princess who wanted for nothing, had loving parents and a grandmother who was a great queen. She lived in palaces guarded by hundreds of knights. Everyone thought she'd become a powerful queen. But fate had other plans. Her parents died. Enemies butchered her grandmother and took the kingdom. Still, the princess survived. Her fate became bound to one particular witcher. She gained a new family at Kaer Morhen, the hold of the witchers. She learned to fight. Yet destiny once again made noise. The lass had magical talent. She was a source. The witchers afeared the uncontrolled power of a source and needed a sorceress to assist them. She studied arcane magic. The sorceress loved a witcher and the two adopted the girl. She was truly happy and could have become a powerful sorceress... But war broke out and fate separated the family. Aggrieved, the lass disawoved magic and became a huntress, learning to love killing. Death followed her - everyone she'd loved had died. Only the witcher and the sorceress denied Death's calling. Fate cast her to foreign shores, yet she returned. The worst assassin tailed her, yet she emerged victorious. Agents of all kingdoms pursued her, yet none caught her. When she killed all her enemies and peace descended upon the world, she rejoined the witcher and sorceress, only to have destiny sneer at her again." Geralt: "What happened?" Innkeeper: "A peasant unskilled in arms killed the witcher. The sorceress died trying to revive him. The girl could do nothing for she'd disawoved magic. So the princess who would not rule, the witcheress who fought humans, and the sorceress who cast no spells used her power as a means to leave this world." Geralt: "I sense you haven't told all." Innkeeper: "All but one. Her name was Cirilla. What's that matter?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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