how would geralt act according to the books? :: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt General Discussions

M2B Jun 23, 2015 @ 4:38pm

Geralt of Rivia, The Butcher of Blaviken, Gwynbleidd, and the famed White Wolf. Geralt can be described as a loner and a stoic. He may seem cold-hearted and threatening from his appearance but inside, Geralt has many traits that contrast his appearance. He despises those who are considered evil and cruel and feels sympathy towards the less fortunate and oppressed. He is also very defensive and loyal to his friends and companions and is willing to go great lengths for those who matter to him. He also, at times, shows mercy to his opponents but not often to those who he feels deserve death.

If anyone else has anything to add that I might've missed or you found incorrect feel free to comment!

Last edited by M2B; Jun 23, 2015 @ 4:46pm

#1

DeJerre

Jun 23, 2015 @ 4:38pm

Geralt + Yennefer!!
(although that bond between them was 'sponsored' by a djinn, but you can change that in the game)

He also loved Triss, but she used magic to seduce him, and Geralt had amnesia at the time.
He tries to be a father/protector/tutor to Ciri.
Geralt cares about his friends.
He hates the lodge, portals, doublets...
He doesn't bow for anyone.
Also, Geralt doesn't give a ♥♥♥♥ about politics, and tries to stay neutral all the time, which is very hard.

#2

Noob Van Noob has The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Jun 23, 2015 @ 4:43pm

Originally posted by DeJerre:
He doesn't bow for anyone.

well ♥♥♥♥... lol, sorta figured that one out after i bowed :p.

#3

M2B Jun 23, 2015 @ 4:44pm

Originally posted by DeJerre:
Geralt + Yennefer!!
(although that bond between them was 'sponsored' by a djinn, but you can change that in the game)

He also loved Triss, but she used magic to seduce him, and Geralt had amnesia at the time.
He tries to be a father/protector/tutor to Ciri.
Geralt cares about his friends.
He hates the lodge, portals, doublets...
He doesn't bow for anyone.
Also, Geralt doesn't give a ♥♥♥♥ about politics, and tries to stay neutral all the time, which is very hard.

It's never specifically stated that Geralt asked the Djinn for Yen's love. You will find out later whether that bond was through love or not. You can, however, decide for yourself though as stated. Trying to explain the best I can without spoiling it :)

Oh and doubly so with doublets and portals.

Last edited by M2B; Jun 23, 2015 @ 4:45pm

#4

DeJerre

Jun 23, 2015 @ 4:52pm

Originally posted by SaltedQuailEggs:
Originally posted by DeJerre:
Geralt + Yennefer!!
(although that bond between them was 'sponsored' by a djinn, but you can change that in the game)

He also loved Triss, but she used magic to seduce him, and Geralt had amnesia at the time.
He tries to be a father/protector/tutor to Ciri.
Geralt cares about his friends.
He hates the lodge, portals, doublets...
He doesn't bow for anyone.
Also, Geralt doesn't give a ♥♥♥♥ about politics, and tries to stay neutral all the time, which is very hard.
It's never specifically stated that Geralt asked the Djinn for Yen's love. You will find out later whether that bond was through love or not. You can, however, decide for yourself though as stated. Trying to explain the best I can without spoiling it :)

Oh and doubly so with doublets and portals.

SPOLER FOR THE BOOK "the Last Wish" (basically a full recap) below:

The story "The Last Wish" is about Geralt and Dandelion accidentally releasing a djinn. Danelion thinks it's going to grant his wishes, but Geralt thinks it's going to attack them. He tries to banish it using an incantation he heard but doesn't understand. The djinn roars and flies away. Geralt goes to the nearby city where Yennifer is staying, to seek her advice.

In that first meeting, he starts falling for her, while she is simply curious about him as a witcher. Hearing his story about the djinn, she plots to capture it, as it is immensely powerful and could be used to fuel her magic. She knows it will come back for Geralt and Dandelion, so she has them imprisoned to lure it back.

Geralt is talking to the guard and expresses an offhand "wish you would burst", and the guard actually does burst. This allows Geralt to escape, and makes him realize the djinn actually was granting his wishes. He has one left, and goes to stop Yennifer from trying to capture the djinn.

He finds her struggling with it, and we don't know if she has enough power to win or if it will break free and kill her. She tells him to make his third and last wish, which will free the djinn from him and allow her to trap it. He fears that she is too weakened by the struggle and will be killed if he frees the djinn. He comes up with an idea for that last wish that will also save her life, and makes it.

It works. The story does not allow us to hear the actual wish itself, but another character speculates about "tie his fate to hers", and Yennifer hears it and comments about "you've condemned yourself to me". Presumably it was something like love or binding them together. This begins their... let's call it "tumultuous" relationship which continues in the following stories.

Last edited by DeJerre; Jun 23, 2015 @ 4:54pm

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cassiels Jun 23, 2015 @ 4:58pm

All the traits mentioned are clearly in the game. I think what OP is asking is how Geralt's character is described in the books. I'm curious as well.
Is there any difference from the book Geralt? Or have they made him exactly the same character? Is there more about his character in the books?

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M2B Jun 23, 2015 @ 4:59pm

Originally posted by cassiels:
All the traits mentioned are clearly in the game. I think what OP is asking is how Geralt's character is described in the books. I'm curious as well.
Is there any difference from the book Geralt? Or have they made him exactly the same character? Is there more about his character in the books?

In the game he is who you make him. Sure his book personalities are in there but they are for you to choose.

Last edited by M2B; Jun 23, 2015 @ 5:00pm

#7

DeJerre

Jun 23, 2015 @ 5:12pm

Originally posted by Noob Van Noob:
Originally posted by DeJerre:
He doesn't bow for anyone.
well ♥♥♥♥... lol, sorta figured that one out after i bowed :p.

U DIDN'T
BLASPHEMY

#8

M2B Jun 23, 2015 @ 5:14pm

Originally posted by DeJerre:
Originally posted by SaltedQuailEggs:
It's never specifically stated that Geralt asked the Djinn for Yen's love. You will find out later whether that bond was through love or not. You can, however, decide for yourself though as stated. Trying to explain the best I can without spoiling it :)

Oh and doubly so with doublets and portals.

SPOLER FOR THE BOOK "the Last Wish" (basically a full recap) below:

The story "The Last Wish" is about Geralt and Dandelion accidentally releasing a djinn. Danelion thinks it's going to grant his wishes, but Geralt thinks it's going to attack them. He tries to banish it using an incantation he heard but doesn't understand. The djinn roars and flies away. Geralt goes to the nearby city where Yennifer is staying, to seek her advice.

In that first meeting, he starts falling for her, while she is simply curious about him as a witcher. Hearing his story about the djinn, she plots to capture it, as it is immensely powerful and could be used to fuel her magic. She knows it will come back for Geralt and Dandelion, so she has them imprisoned to lure it back.

Geralt is talking to the guard and expresses an offhand "wish you would burst", and the guard actually does burst. This allows Geralt to escape, and makes him realize the djinn actually was granting his wishes. He has one left, and goes to stop Yennifer from trying to capture the djinn.

He finds her struggling with it, and we don't know if she has enough power to win or if it will break free and kill her. She tells him to make his third and last wish, which will free the djinn from him and allow her to trap it. He fears that she is too weakened by the struggle and will be killed if he frees the djinn. He comes up with an idea for that last wish that will also save her life, and makes it.

It works. The story does not allow us to hear the actual wish itself, but another character speculates about "tie his fate to hers", and Yennifer hears it and comments about "you've condemned yourself to me". Presumably it was something like love or binding them together. This begins their... let's call it "tumultuous" relationship which continues in the following stories.

This. You will understand better once you reach her quest.

#9

marakinta Jun 23, 2015 @ 5:21pm

Haven't read the books, but just finished watching the 13 episodes of the "Wiedźmin" tv series on YouTube. I thought it was decent and portrayed Geralt as being very conflicted about who (or what) he was. Not sure how close to the books it comes, but there were a lot of familiar scenes from the game lore. I recommend it for a different perspective.

For those who have read the books, watched the show, and played the game... are all 3 pretty consistent?

#10

Timotheos

Jun 23, 2015 @ 5:37pm

I also would like to know if the "Witcher Code", that I hear about, is compiled in a list I can view somewhere

#11

DeJerre

Jun 23, 2015 @ 6:01pm

Originally posted by marakinta:
Haven't read the books, but just finished watching the 13 episodes of the "Wiedźmin" tv series on YouTube. I thought it was decent and portrayed Geralt as being very conflicted about who (or what) he was. Not sure how close to the books it comes, but there were a lot of familiar scenes from the game lore. I recommend it for a different perspective.

For those who have read the books, watched the show, and played the game... are all 3 pretty consistent?

The books and the game are pritty consistent, except for some minor things like
Triss having a cleavage , which she can't because of all the scars she has after the battle at Sodden. And some other minor stuff.
The devs tried to stay true to the books, and The Witcher3 begins where the books end.

The series changes a lot of things, even characters like for example Vessimir, he is a priest in the series. You can read all about it on Wiki.

#12

DeJerre

Jun 23, 2015 @ 6:03pm

Originally posted by BuzzardBee:
Originally posted by Timotheos:
I also would like to know if the "Witcher Code", that I hear about, is compiled in a list I can view somewhere

There is not such thing. Geralt made it up. He uses it as an excuse whenever he doesn't want to do something.

In the books, there was no actual witcher code, although Geralt made up a code of his own. In the series, the witchers have a code that allows them only to fight in an "honorable" way (even with monsters).

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M2B Jun 23, 2015 @ 6:04pm

Originally posted by Timotheos:
I also would like to know if the "Witcher Code", that I hear about, is compiled in a list I can view somewhere

There isn't a code that the Witcher's of the Wolf school or other schools adhere to. I can tell you what kind of code they would have based on the words from Vesemir and other Witcher's

-Stay away from alchohol
-Stay away from portals
-You are bound to the will of any Sorceress

Ok now seriously

-Witchers are to remain neutral in the personal affairs of others
-Witchers are to remain neutral in regards to politcal affairs
-Witchers must not let personal feeling or mingle with their duties
-Witchers must not let pleasure or bodily desires interfere with their duties

Basically do your job, get the gold, leave. Although Geralt follows this code in some respect, he chooses to abide more by his own code. Geralts code would look something like this:

-If you see pretty lady and they need help, go help
-Listen to Yen
-Try to avoid Triss no matter how much you want to bed her
-Again, stay away from portals
-If you do bed anyone other than Yen, don't tell her and don't let her read your mind

In all seriousness Geralt's code would look more like this:

-Monster's aren't limited to the typical beasts that roam the land. Although witchers are taught not to mingle in political or personal affairs, Geralt chooses to help others who are threatened or are victims of "Monsters" in the form of rapists, racists, anyone guilty of injustice, etc.
-Stay away from politics (he tries but ends up in the middle of many political situations anyways)
-Anything else is already mentioned in previous posts

Last edited by M2B; Jun 23, 2015 @ 7:52pm

#14

DeJerre

Jun 23, 2015 @ 6:21pm

God i would love Yen, even if she's a ♥♥♥♥♥ sometimes, 94 years old, used to be a hunchback, and reads my mind every other minute...

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