Lore-focused articles about key Witcher characters and concepts and how they’re portrayed in the games, books, and TV shows.
Unlike most of the characters in the Witcher universe, Letho of Gulet only appears in the Witcher games. A witcher from the School of the Viper, he’s the main antagonist of Witcher 2 and a minor character in Witcher 3. Letho is an underrated character liked by many for his complex motivations, formidable skills, and … Read more
Geralt is far from the only member of the Wolf Witcher School. There are also Vesemir, Eskel, and of course the sharp-tongued Lambert. Love him or hate him, Lambert has a solid presence in the Witcher franchise, especially in the Witcher 3 where he stars in some comic scenes. Known for his sharp tongue, Lambert … Read more
If you played Witcher 3 you’re probably familiar with its titular antagonist(s). They also make an appearance in the second season of the Netflix show. But there’s a lot more to the menacing spectral riders, especially if you look at the information provided by the Witcher books. Their lore is entwined with the central themes, … Read more
Geralt’s social circle is not limited to monsters, sorceresses, and a time-and-space-bending princess. Back at Kaer Morhen, he also has friends who share his monster-slaying craft. Among these, some are considered to be brothers, as is the case with the Witcher Eskel. In this Witcher Lore article, we’ll cover Eskel and his portrayal in the … Read more
Few fantasy worlds are as intricate and immersive as the Witcher. Between the books, comics, compendiums, and video games, there’s so much Witcher lore to lose yourself in that you might not know where to start. New to the wonderful world of the Witcher and feeling a little confused? Pour yourself a glass of Est … Read more
Affectionately dubbed Papa Vesemir by Witcher fans, Vesemir is the oldest surviving monster slayer and a father figure to Geralt. In this fourth installment of our Witcher Lore series, we’ll cover Vesemir’s character in the game, books, and Netflix show. Who is he and why is he important? How is he related to Geralt, Ciri, and … Read more