Character Quotes
"Witchers were made to kill monsters. It doesn't matter who posted the notice, the coin has to be right, that's all. Witchers don't debate. Their conscience plays no part. They just get on with it then pick up the coin pouch tossed at their feet and set off on their way. Folk don't expect witchers to save them from themselves."
— Geralt of Rivia
"Life might be black and white to you witchers, but to us common folk it's all just shades of grey."
— Phillip Strenger, "The Bloody Baron"
"Geralt, there are two types of men. Those who see opportunity and take advantage, and those that forge the opportunities themselves. I've always seen you as an example of the latter."
— Keira Metz
Geralt: Don't blame yourself. No witcher's ever died in his own bed.
Ciri: (through tears) ... You don't know how it is. To see someone you love die. Because of you, for you.
Imlerith: Who taught you to fight like this?
Geralt: The witcher you slew.
"Hatred and prejudice will never be eradicated. And the witch hunts will never be about witches. To have a scapegoat — that's the key."
— Geralt of Rivia
"Kings die, realms fall, but magic endures."
— Phillipa Eilhart
Gaunter: Now, tell me what reward you've chosen.
Geralt: Tell me where to find Ciri, my...
Gaunter: Adopted daughter. I know. Sadly, I can't be of service. There are certain things even I cannot meddle with. Ciri is hidden from my gaze, she's beyond my reach. But finding her's not what should concern you most - because you will. I'm certain of it.
Geralt: So what should?
Gaunter: A great danger lies in wait. If you wish, I can tell you how you might evade it. Unless you'd prefer to ask for something else?
Geralt: You know who Ciri is, so you know how much she means to me. Of course I want to keep her from any danger.
Gaunter: Then there's a few things you must remember.
There will come a time when she will come to you defeated, resigned. Find a way to make her laugh.
There will come a time when one will betray her. Let her vent her rage.
There will come a time when she will grieve for a friend. Grieve with her.
There will come a time when fear will engulf her. Instil courage in her, but do not act in her stead.
And never, ever make her feel as if you've sold her out.
Geralt: Tell me where to find Ciri, my...
Gaunter: Adopted daughter. I know. Sadly, I can't be of service. There are certain things even I cannot meddle with. Ciri is hidden from my gaze, she's beyond my reach. But finding her's not what should concern you most - because you will. I'm certain of it.
Geralt: So what should?
Gaunter: A great danger lies in wait. If you wish, I can tell you how you might evade it. Unless you'd prefer to ask for something else?
Geralt: You know who Ciri is, so you know how much she means to me. Of course I want to keep her from any danger.
Gaunter: Then there's a few things you must remember.
There will come a time when she will come to you defeated, resigned. Find a way to make her laugh.
There will come a time when one will betray her. Let her vent her rage.
There will come a time when she will grieve for a friend. Grieve with her.
There will come a time when fear will engulf her. Instil courage in her, but do not act in her stead.
And never, ever make her feel as if you've sold her out.
— Hearts of Stone, choosing to ask Gaunter about Ciri and getting the hint to get the Golden Ending.
Ballad Lyrics
Lullaby of Woe
Wolves asleep amidst the trees
Bats all a swaying in the breeze
But one soul lies anxious wide awake
Fearing all manner of ghouls, hags and wraiths
For your dolly Polly sleep has flown
Don't dare let her tremble alone
For the witcher, heartless, cold
Paid in coin of gold
He comes he'll go leave naught behind
But heartache and woe
Deep, deep woe...
Birds are silent for the night
Cows turned in as daylight dies
But one soul lies anxious wide awake
Fearing all manner of ghouls, hags and wraiths
My dear dolly Polly shut your eyes
Lie still, lie silent, utter no cries
As the witcher, brave and bold
Paid in coin of gold
He'll chop and slice you
Cut and dice you
Eat you up whole
Eat you whole...
— Marcin Przybyłowicz - Sung by ???
Bats all a swaying in the breeze
But one soul lies anxious wide awake
Fearing all manner of ghouls, hags and wraiths
For your dolly Polly sleep has flown
Don't dare let her tremble alone
For the witcher, heartless, cold
Paid in coin of gold
He comes he'll go leave naught behind
But heartache and woe
Deep, deep woe...
Birds are silent for the night
Cows turned in as daylight dies
But one soul lies anxious wide awake
Fearing all manner of ghouls, hags and wraiths
My dear dolly Polly shut your eyes
Lie still, lie silent, utter no cries
As the witcher, brave and bold
Paid in coin of gold
He'll chop and slice you
Cut and dice you
Eat you up whole
Eat you whole...
— Marcin Przybyłowicz - Sung by ???
Wolven Storm
These scars long have yearned for your tender caress
To bind our fortunes, damn what the stars own
Rend my heart open, then your love profess
A winding, weaving fate to which we both atone
You flee my dream come the morning
Your scent - berries tart, lilac sweet
To dream of raven locks entwisted, stormy
Of violet eyes, glistening as you weep
The wolf I will follow into the storm
To find your heart, its passion displaced
By ire ever growing, hardening into stone
Amidst the cold to hold you in a heated embrace
You flee my dream come the morning
Your scent - berries tart, lilac sweet
To dream of raven locks entwisted, stormy
Of violet eyes, glistening as you weep
I know not if fate would have us live as one
Or if by love's blind chance we've been bound
The wish I whispered, when it all began
Did it forge a love you might never have found?
You flee my dream come the morning
Your scent - berries tart, lilac sweet
To dream of raven locks entwisted, stormy
Of violet eyes, glistening as you weep
— Marcin Przybyłowicz - Sung by Emma Hiddleston
To bind our fortunes, damn what the stars own
Rend my heart open, then your love profess
A winding, weaving fate to which we both atone
You flee my dream come the morning
Your scent - berries tart, lilac sweet
To dream of raven locks entwisted, stormy
Of violet eyes, glistening as you weep
The wolf I will follow into the storm
To find your heart, its passion displaced
By ire ever growing, hardening into stone
Amidst the cold to hold you in a heated embrace
You flee my dream come the morning
Your scent - berries tart, lilac sweet
To dream of raven locks entwisted, stormy
Of violet eyes, glistening as you weep
I know not if fate would have us live as one
Or if by love's blind chance we've been bound
The wish I whispered, when it all began
Did it forge a love you might never have found?
You flee my dream come the morning
Your scent - berries tart, lilac sweet
To dream of raven locks entwisted, stormy
Of violet eyes, glistening as you weep
— Marcin Przybyłowicz - Sung by Emma Hiddleston
Master Mirror
His Smile fair as spring, as towards him he draws you
His tongue sharp and silvery, as he implores you
Your wishes he grants, as he swears to adore you
Gold, silver, jewels - he lay riches before you
Dues need be repaid, and he will come for you
All to reclaim, no smile to console you
He'll snare you in bonds, eyes glowin' afire
To gore and torment you until the stars expire.
— Marcin Przybyłowicz - Sung by ???
