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~1210
Visenna with a bird perched on her arm finds a wounded man at a crossroads near the confluence of two rivers, Ina and Yaruga. There is a body next to him. The wounded man is called Korin. Visenna heals him using magic and hematite and he then tells her what had happened.
1229-1231 p.R.
The book is an expansion of the story told by Geralt to Iola in The Voice of Reason 4. The action takes place in Kaedwen in 1229.
~1235 p.R.
The Last Wish
It describes how Geralt the witcher met a man in a monster's mask, Nivellen.
~1245 p.R.
The Last Wish
It tells the tale of how Geralt came to be known as the Butcher of Blaviken.
1248 p.R.
The Last Wish
It recounts the first adventure Dandelion and Geralt went on together.
1250 p.R.
This story describes the circumstances of Geralt and Yennefer's first meeting.
1252 p.R.
The Last Wish
The story begins with Geralt being clean-shaven, washed and nicely clothed by the servants and castellan Haxo of the royal family's castle in Cintra. Cintra's crown-princess, Pavetta, has turned fifteen years old and, as is the custom, contenders for her hand have turned up by the dozen. Geralt asks the castellan, Haxo, why he was invited and is told that the queen very much wants to ensure that Cintra becomes allied with Skellige and that a witchers services are likely required to ensure this outcome.
1253 p.R.
The Last Wish
It introduces the witcher Geralt and his famous fight with a striga.
1253 p.R.
The Last Wish
Most of this story takes place in the Temple of Melitele in Ellander while Geralt is recovering from injuries he received in a recent fight.
1254 p.R.
Sword of Destiny
This is the story of a hunt for a legendary golden dragon Villentretenmerth. The story also expands on the relationship between the sorceress Yennefer and Geralt the witcher, which began in earlier short stories.
1256 p.R.
Sword of Destiny
In the story we learn more about Geralt's history with the sorceress Yennefer.
~1260 p.R.
Sword of Destiny
The story is set in and around Novigrad and tells the story of how Geralt met Dudu.
~1260 p.R.
Sword of Destiny
It tells the tale of star-crossed trans-species lovers: a mermaid named Sh'eenaz and a human duke named Agloval.
1262 p.R.
Sword of Destiny
It is in this story that Geralt and Ciri, his law of surprise, are first introduced to one another.
1264 p.R.
Sword of Destiny
It takes place after the fall of Cintra, as Geralt is on the road heading towards Cintra in hopes of finding Ciri.
1264-1267 p.R.
The empire of Nilfgaard attacks the kingdom of Cintra. Queen Calanthe commits suicide and her granddaughter, Cirilla, called Ciri and nicknamed the "Lion Cub of Cintra" manages to flee from the burning capital city. Emhyr var Emreis, Emperor of Nilfgaard, sends his spies to find her. He knows that this young girl has great importance, not only because of her royal blood, but also because of her magical potential and elven blood in her veins.
1267 p.R.
The story begins where Blood of Elves left off, essentially with Ciri and Yennefer having just left the Temple in Ellander, on their way to Gors Velen, and ultimately Thanedd Island. It is Yennefer's intention that Ciri be enrolled at Aretuza and that she continue her instruction in the use and mastery of magic.
1267 p.R.
Geralt recovers in Brokilon forest after the Thanedd incident, but he is intent on leaving as quickly as possible and continuing on his path to find Ciri. In Brokilon, he meets a young woman who will follow him on his journey towards Nilfgaard. Meanwhile, Ciri has settled into a life with some people elsewhere whom she finally can call her friends. The witcher, accompanied by Dandelion and the young woman he meets in Brokilon, undertake a dangerous journey, meeting new people along the way and discovering the truth about the mysterious Black Rider who has been plaguing Ciri's dreams. One of the new friends they make along the way turns out to be rather interesting...
1267 p.R.
One day, old Vysogota finds a very badly injured girl in the swamp surrounding his retreat. He saves her life and she tells him her story... the story of Ciri and how she became a cruel killer meeting death at every step. Until she met her retribution - Leo Bonhart, who killed her fellow bandits and captured her.
1268 p.R.
After walking through the portal in Tor Zireael while narrowly escaping death, Ciri finds herself in a completely different world... an Elven world. She is trapped there with no apparent way out. Time does not seem to exist and there are no obvious borders or portals to cross back into her home world.
1245-1251 p.R.
Geralt of Rivia is a Witcher, one of the few capable of hunting the monsters that prey on humanity. A mutant who is tasked with killing unnatural beings. He uses magical signs, potions, and the pride of every Witcher - two swords, steel and silver. But a contract has gone wrong, and Geralt finds himself without his signature weapons. Now he needs them back, because sorcerers are scheming, and across the world clouds are gathering. The season of storms is coming...
~1235 p.R.
Adaptation of the short story from The Last Wish.
Geralt takes a short cut down a beaten path, where he makes a grim discovery of two corpses. Backtracking their trail, he's led to a derelict mansion secured with elevated walls and a gate—mysterious and ramshackle, yet adorned with a rare elegance Geralt could not ignore. He is met with the mansion's owner—not quite human, but a beast with the faculties of a man. With Geralt unfazed by his monstrous appearance and displays of aggression, the beast invites him inside. A kind but wary host, he shares stories of his family, his life ... and his curse. If the weight of his misdeeds could condemn him to the body of a beast—a retribution spoken of only in fairy tales, could there be another grain of truth in these tales of fantasy—one that could help him elude his fate and lead him to salvation?
~1245 p.R.
Adaptation of the short story from The Last Wish.
In search of a reward, Geralt brings the carcass of a slain creature to a small town where he is told it may be of use to the local sorcerer - but the mage isn't who he is alleged to be. In hiding for his life, he requests Geralt's help in slaying the monster who seeks to murder him - a young woman said to have been born under the Curse of the Black Sun - a prophecy of inborn evil. He declares that she is more a monster than the creature presented before him. Geralt later encounters the woman, who asserts that it is the sorcerer who is the true monster - committing unspeakable crimes at the behest of his superstitious beliefs. With the boundaries blurred between the evil that is done and the evil done in return, Geralt is met with a quandary. The face of evil is ever-changing and his verdict, whether by choice or by force, can only lead to tragedy.
~1247 p.R.
Traveling near the edge of the Black Forest, monster hunter Geralt meets a widowed fisherman whose dead and murderous wife resides in an eerie mansion known as the House of Glass-which seems to have endless rooms, nothing to fill them with, and horror around every corner.
~1248 p.R.
1248 p.R.
Adaptation of the short story from The Last Wish.
Work is hard to come by for Geralt and with Dandelion, not a subject for his rhymes or ballads. As they travel to the edge of the known world, townsfolk speak of many stories but it seems that's all they are—recitals of monsters and superstition—until a man follows Geralt with news of a devil scavenging the local fields. Rid the beast, but under no condition is he to be killed. Only how can Geralt hunt the creature, for there is no such things as devils...
1250 p.R.
Adaptation of the short story from The Last Wish.
The desire for power unleashes chaos and seals a new destiny in this graphic novel adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski's short story. Driven by unhealthy curiosity, Dandelion breaks a magic seal and unleashes a djinn whom he hopes will grant his wishes. Instead, the creature attacks him, leaving him with wounds only a mage can heal. Geralt rushes the bard to a nearby town, but in a city where casting spells carries heavy penalties, there is only one sorceress who resides—Yennefer of Vengerberg. Despite her beauty, grace, and zeal, can she be trusted? With the djinn set loose, Geralt is at the mercy of magic. And as a struggle for power and control begins, wishes are made, but whose are being granted?
~1251 p.R.
Adaptation of the chapters 14-15 of Season of Storms.
Geralt's journey leads him aboard a ship of fools, renegades, and criminals—but some passengers are more dangerous than others, and one hides a hideous secret!
1252 p.R.
Adaptation of the short story from The Last Wish.
Geralt is invited to a banquet at the Kingdom of Cintra. The Princess has come of age and suitors prepare to present themselves for her hand in marriage. Wary of the Queen's invitation, Geralt attends the dinner with caution. When a mysterious uninvited guest, bearing the armor of a knight enters the hall, a bold declaration and a shocking revelation ignites the party into chaos and uproar.
1253 p.R.
Adaptation of the short story from The Last Wish.
Sin manifests into bloodlust in this graphic novel adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski's original short story. Geralt pursues a proclamation from a king of a bloodthirsty monster plaguing his palace. A hefty reward is offered to cure the beast, but not to kill it, for the king holds a secret—what lies beneath the palace is beyond the spawn of evil. Tried and failed by charlatans, Geralt sets out to claim the bounty—by decree of the king or by the pleas of those who wish the creature dead.
1262 p.R.
The story is set in the barony of Creigiau in Malleore in 1262, after the First Northern War.
1267-1268 p.R.
The game takes place concurrently to the saga. Chapters 1–2 happen concurrently to chapters 4–5 of Time of Contempt. Chapter 3 happens around chapter 3 and chapter 4 happens concurrently with chapter 7 of Baptism of Fire. Chapter 5 happens concurrently with chapters 6–8 and epilogue happens before chapter 9 of Lady of the Lake.
Thronebreaker is a single player role-playing game set in the world of The Witcher that combines narrative-driven exploration with unique puzzles and card battle mechanics.
1270 p.R.
The game states that the events of the last book happened 5 years prior to the game, this conflict with the books because the events happen in 1268 so it's only two years.
The Witcher is the very first instalment of the series that follows the story of Geralt from Rivia. Being found unconscious on the battlefield he must retrieve his memory and help the emperor's daughter, Adda to stop her from turning in to a feral monster. Facing the biggest enemy, Salamander, Geralt must also help all the fractions around the world to find peace between each other.
1232 p.R.
The famous bard Dandelion has stopped by at an inn. Naturally, the patrons wish to hear a ballad and so he sings the lay of the "Bitter, Evil Hearts". Set in the fall of 1232 in the valley surrounding Kaer Morhen, the ballad finds Geralt coming back to the witchers' home for the winter when he unexpectedly spies a small camp just outside the stronghold. This comes as quite a surprise since the way to Kaer Morhen is a closely guarded secret. One could count on one hand the number of non-witchers who know the way.
1254 p.R.
While still enjoying the inn, the patrons, after listening to Dandelion singing his first ballad, wish to hear another story. This tale, set one year after Geralt tamed the striga the first time, starts in a rather unoriginal way — in (Vizima's) prison. The twist is that, this time, Geralt is the person visiting someone, not the one behind bars. So who is the unfortunate fellow? It is Dandelion of course, Geralt's old pal, and once again he has gotten himself into trouble. Because Geralt is his friend, the task of getting the bard off the hook falls to the witcher, once again ("... I promise Geralt, that's the last time, or almost the last time, really!").
1271 p.R.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings features a thoroughly engrossing, mature storyline that defines a new standard for realistic,non-linear game narration. In addition to an epic story, the game features a complex combat system that uniquely combines deep tactical elements with dynamic action.
1271 p.R.
The year was 1271. The place - Vergen. The moment - portentous. King Henselt's long siege had finally ended. Life was slowly returning to normal - or as "normal" as it could be in a city where humans, dwarves and elves lived side by side and in harmony, the whole powder keg led by a maiden... And not just any maiden, mind you, but the virgin and heroine Saskia, until recently known as the Dragonslayer, before she was revealed to be a dragon herself.
1272 p.R.
The plot is set before the events shown in the Killing Monsters cinematic trailer. In the comics, Vesemir and Geralt are looking for Yennefer. In the small town of Vorune, occupied by troops of Nilfgaard, they are looking for work and take a contract for 40 Florens to kill a man-eating monster. A Fiend called Drugan no less. But the giant beast is not the only murderer in this region...
1272 p.R.
1272 p.R.
The third game in a series, it holds nothing back from the player. Open world adventures of the renowned monster slayer Geralt of Rivia are now even on a larger scale. Following the source material more accurately, this time Geralt is trying to find the child of the prophecy, Ciri while making a quick coin from various contracts on the side. Great attention to the world building above all creates an immersive story, where your decisions will shape the world around you.
1272-1273 p.R.
Hearts of Stone is the first official expansion pack for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt—an award-winning role-playing game set in a vast fantasy open world. Become Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer hired to defeat a ruthless bandit captain, Olgierd von Everec, a man who possesses the power of immortality. Hearts of Stone packs over 10 hours of new adventures, introducing new characters, powerful monsters, unique romance and a brand new storyline shaped by your choices.
1273 p.R.
Witchers Geralt and Ciri become embroiled in a brutal story of revenge when an old enemy creates a monster to kill them. What seems like a simple rescue mission quickly becomes more complex and dangerous with the involvement of werewolf-like creatures known as strigas.
1273 p.R.
Geralt is summoned by an old friend to help solve a mystery involving his daughter. Upon his arrival, Geralt is surprised by another friend from the past and he soon finds himself transported to regions beyond his original expectations.
~1273 p.R.
The Witcher: Witch's Lament follows famed witcher Geralt after a routine hunt. But when the captured witch is burned at the stake, Geralt is haunted by images of her death, and a harrowing warning begins to take shape. Soon, Geralt finds himself drawn into the mystery surrounding this heinous persecution.
~1273 p.R.
Hailed as the greatest monster slayer--the infamous witcher Geralt is beckoned to the town of Grimmwald. When a strange occurrence stirs murmurs of a werewolf on the prowl, rumors spread about the peculiar arrival of three sisters. With a grand mystery and a monster to kill, Dandelion may just find the inspiration he needs to write the perfect ballad.
~1274 p.R.
In The Witcher, it's an original tale featuring the iconic witcher, Geralt! Created in close collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED!
~1274 p.R.
In The Witcher: Frog Kiss, Geralt must uncover why the young women in Novigrad are turning into frogs!
~1275 p.R.
Evil wears many faces, as does justice. From land to sea, Geralt finds that where man and creature coexist, there is an unspoken rule-one where the skills of a witcher go beyond killing monsters. When a job at sea takes a bloody turn, Geralt is washed ashore on a strange new land. Taken in by local hunters, they discover a bargain to be had—a task for an indebted witcher and a share in the reward. But an omnipresent eye watches their every move, and Geralt is soon dragged into a conflict between the hunters and a mysterious clan known to kill humans. Created in close collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED!
1275 p.R.
Welcome to the land of summer, a remote valley untouched by war. The land of wandering knights, noble ladies and magnificent wineries. What better time to visit than now, when this kingdom of virtue is torn apart by a series of savage massacres! Geralt of Rivia, a legendary monster slayer, takes on his last great contract. Blood and Wine offers over 30 hours of adventure, where beauty clashes with horror, and love dances with deceit.
1275 p.R.
"A Night to Remember" is a pre-launch trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released by Digic Pictures and CD PROJEKT RED on 14 May 2015. Similar to the Killing Monsters trailer, this cinematic told a short, yet engrossing story about Geralt hunting a bruxa.
~1275 p.R.
Geralt acquires a taste for a simple life-good wine and good company. With Yennefer at his side, the routines of a witcher are eclipsed. But the stains of history are deep, and with blood and wine, every drop attracts those who want more.
~1276 p.R.
Geralt has become impoverished and dejected since monster threats have seemingly vanished. Times have always been hard for Witchers—but without continual work, his situation has worsened. As Geralt explores new possibilities for his life path, he receives a request from the mayoress of Badreine, a small town where an unusual pack of foglets attacks children... but something feels off about this new threat.
~1276 p.R.
Geralt travels to a remote town where a vampire is rumored to be killing the townspeople. The bounty has amassed all manner of monster hunters—and among them is another witcher, from the school of the Bear, a fierce competitor for the reward.
~1276 p.R.
Ancient dwarven mines have attracted treasure hunters, and legend has it a horned beast is killing them. With no signs of an attack, Geralt surveys the lay of the land, but the mountains are deadly, and the mines even deadlier. And in the labyrinth of the dwarven caves, what remains is best left untouched.
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