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Ciri is able to use her magic to create a shield and the beast is killed. Geralt thanks her and they continue on their way.

Unfortunately, Roach was badly wounded in the skirmish. With three nasty scratch marks across its body, Geralt ease his suffering and kills his trusty stead. After his death, Geralt manages to destroy the Chernobog.

Vesemir and Triss curse their luck as they realize that Ciri’s blood is more dangerous than they thought. Only, before they can continue this quest, they take the vial of Ciri’s blood.

Cahir is troubled by Fringilla’s return. Given she used to be in command, she’s very clearly rattled. Cahir doesn’t blame her though, claiming she’s just distracted. However, he quickly gets back to brass tacks; finding Ciri.

After defeating Chernobog, Geralt leads Ciri to a temple where she can learn signs and help defend herself. There, she meets Nenneke, who is in charge of this school. After some warm welcomes, Nenneke passes Ciri across to Jarre to explore the library. ..

Geralt is privy to a secret conversation between Nenneke and her mentor, the king of the Geralt world. In it, Nenneke reveals that she is the Child of Destiny and has been sought by many Kingdoms for her power. She has a big bullseye on her back, and she knows it.

Triss confirms to the other Witchers that Rience is not working with the Brotherhood. Given he wields dark power, she realizes he may have already taken what he wants. And that much is especially true when Rience shows up before Lydia with the vial of Ciri’s blood. He wants to strike a deal, suggesting Lydia bring him to her superior.

Istredd arrives in the city of Codringher and Fenn, a detective agency. He is intent on finding out what Geralt’s purpose is with Nilfgaard and a mysterious girl. After paying his way, he learns that the girl is Cirilla. ..

Geralt and Yennefer are in for a surprise when Ciri shows up at the same school. Instead of kissing, they find themselves staring at each other.

Cahir turns Hake to his cause, with Fringilla’s intent on working with the elves annoying numerous guards. Intent on bringing the loyal Nilfgaard soldiers back to his cause, he begins fighting one of the elves in a “training” exercise.

The real cause of the unrest is the Nilfgaardian military’s desire to take over Fringilla, who has the support of the elves. If she falls, there could be an uprising among her followers. ..

Cahir is surprised when he receives a letter from The White Flame himself. He knows that this means big problems for Fringilla.

While Yen and Geralt catch up, Ciri is with Nenneke, paying tribute to those who have fallen in the past. While they discuss the nature of hatred, Nenneke believes Ciri could well hold the key to breaking the cycle of anger, fear and hatred. Whether that’s true or not, remains to be seen.

Ciri, a young girl, is foolish and makes a mistake that evening. She finds pools of blood leading back to Jarre, who has been killed. Rience shows up with a whole bunch of soldiers. Circling her in a ring of fire, Geralt and Yennefer appear and turn the tables. Unbeknownst to Yen, she is actually working against Geralt and leaves Ciri in her care while he fights off the soldiers. ..

With Rience at the door, Yen implores Ciri to use a spell to conjure forth her magic and escape together. They do too, managing to get away as Geralt watches from the doorway, helpless.

Back at Kaer Mohen, Vesemir and Triss learn about the missing vial. The latter decides to leave the fort, arriving before Tissaia and pledging her allegiance. A drop of Ciri’s blood could change the world but in the wrong hands? It’ll destroy it. Everything rests on a precarious knife edge.

The Episode Review

The Witcher’s sixth episode features some slick action and a lot more clarity around what’s happening here. ..

Ciri is a central figure in The Witcher 3, and her role in the game’s story is just as important as ever. Her importance to the game’s fate is clear, and her role in the Wild Hunt – a group of powerful knights who hunt down monsters – only heightens that importance. This story line also ties into Geralt’s destiny, which is also very important to the game.

This chapter in particular feels like a big turning point, leaving everything wide open for the final two chapters. So far The Witcher has been just as good as the first, despite a bit of a slow start, and the darker, more gritty story certainly works well to add more stakes to the story. How will this one end? We’ll have to wait and find out for the remaining two chapters!