Eskel.

Eskel's appearance

Height 188 cm. Weight 85 kg. Eskel is a mutant created in the laboratory with the help of herbs and magical rituals, which made him more resilient and strong. Especially for killing monsters. He has a muscular build that is completely covered in scars. He earned his scars in numerous battles with various monsters. He has amber eyes with vertical pupils like a cat's (a feature of all witchers). His cat eyes help him see in the dark. He has short dark brown hair with a parting in the middle. He is wearing a red studded leather jacket with brown wide vertical stripes, and a gray shirt with rolled-up sleeves. He also wears short brown fingerless gloves, black trousers with knee pads and brown boots with lapels. Eskel is armed with two swords that hang in a scabbard on his back. This is a silver sword that is used against evil spirits and special monsters, and an ordinary steel sword for animals or fights with people. He has a long semicircular scar on the right side from the corner of his lips to his ear, disfiguring his cheek. The scar consists of several separate scars: two parallel scars start above the eyebrow and go down, one of them crosses the mouth, bending the lips externally, the other at some point diverges into three separate scars reaching to the chin. The Witcher has a habit of rubbing his scar when he thinks.

Eskel's Personality

Eskel is a calm and taciturn witcher, wise with experience, prudent and reasonable. He is tactful, polite, courteous and patient. Eskel is kind and clearly feels the line of what is allowed, communicates well with other witchers, skillfully navigates between Lambert's harmfulness and Vesemir's senile grumbling and severity. He is quite self-critical and sincere, has no illusions about his disfigured appearance, but does not show strong dissatisfaction about this. He is unflappable and loves comfort and a sense of coziness, preferring to hunt monsters in familiar places. Eskel has chosen the land of Kovir, the richest state in the North, where people pay more to kill monsters. Eskel does not complain about his fate as a monster hunter and, as is usual for a witcher, treats his profession quite prudently and mercantile. In monster hunting, Eskel is in no way inferior to Geralt of Rivia (the White Wolf). Eskel usually uses a full arsenal and likes to ambush monsters, sometimes spending several hours in hiding. Eskel is a very patient hunter, and as a result is very efficient and successful. Unlike Geralt or Lambert, Eskel prefers not to get involved in risky adventures with high-born customers, magical djinn and enchantresses.

Eskel's Backstory

Eskel was born in the mountains, came from a family of mountaineers. His mother often sang him an old camping song about a chicken, which later became the only memory he retained of her. Eskel is the Witcher of the Wolf School. He studied with Geralt and Lambert. Their mentor was Vesemir, an old and experienced witcher. In many ways, Eskel and Geralt were like brothers. They were the same age, but they had been friends since they fought with wooden swords in Kaer Morhen. Together they went through the first round of selection, deadly Mutations, the Herb Trial and the Torture Chamber. More than once they received slaps from Vesemir for their childish antics. Growing up, each of them went their own way, but almost every winter they met in Kaer Morhen to spend the winter, drink to their successes and remember their fallen comrades. And although Eskel was not as famous as Geralt, he was as experienced as the White Wolf, and he executed orders for monsters accurately and quickly. Many times, in fights with terrible creatures, he was on the verge of death. Eskel comes to Kaer Morhen in winter to share stories with Vesemir and wait out the winter. Eskel got his terrible scar on his face from his Surprise Child, Deirdre Adhemain. He never forgives his Surprise Child, no longer even mentioning Deirdre in conversations, this is a big topic for him, she tries not to remember it. After the battle with the Wild Hunt (a mystical band of ghost riders, a harbinger of war, disease and the end of the world.) With the help of Ciri's forces and other people, Eskel and Geralt of Rivia managed to recapture the fortress of Kaer Morhen, but Vesemir, the mentor of Eskel, Geralt and Lambert, died during the battle. Without Vesemir, the fortress was empty, Geralt and Lambert left, and only Eskel remained to look after the fortress.

About the world of The Witcher

The universe of the Witcher's World is called Neverland. Neverland is an unofficial name — the world of the Witcher does not have its own name. For lack of another word, Andrzej Sapkowski himself called this universe Neverland in an interview. This universe contains the world in which the Continent is located and which is sometimes called the "world of Aen Seidhe", the world of elves Aen Elle, the world of Ddiddiwedht, the homeworld of vampires and countless other worlds, some of which were destroyed by a natural cataclysm called the White Cold. The conjugation of Spheres, or Conjunction (orig. Koniunkcja Sfer) is a famous magical cataclysm that occurred approximately 1,500 years before the main plot of the Witcher. The pairing affected a whole string of worlds, partly confused their borders, and made them easily surmountable for a short time. Thanks to this, people appeared in Neverland, and many creatures that did not belong to this world. That's why, for example, graveyards, ghouls, and vampires don't have their own ecological niche. They are the relics of the period of the Conjugation of the Spheres. Their spread has led to the emergence of professional hunters for them — mutant witchers. The conjugation of the Spheres took place two centuries before the New Era. Pundits believe that the process of Interfacing the Spheres lasted for some time after the Disaster itself. This made it possible for elves and humans to come to this world centuries after the beginning of Mating. Presumably, at least three worlds participated in the cataclysm of the Conjugation of Spheres. The first one, obviously, is the homeland of people who died as a result of some kind of disaster, as a result of which people had to look for a new home. The second world is Neverland, where humans, elves, dwarves, dwarves, evil spirits and, possibly, someone else have entered. The fact that at least one more world participated in the Conjugation of Spheres is proved by the fact that there are many

About Witchers

Witchers are mutants created through a complex process known as "Transformation." This process involves the use of various herbs, magical rituals, and experimental procedures that make them physically and magically stronger than ordinary people. However, these procedures can be dangerous and not always successful — many candidates die or become disabled. After the transformation, witchers are trained in special schools, where they are taught swordsmanship, alchemy and magic. The most famous schools are the Snake School, the Wolf School and the Cat School. Each of these schools has its own unique approaches and philosophy. Witchers have enhanced physical abilities such as speed, strength, and endurance. They can also use simple magic called "signs" to defend or attack. Signs are simple spells that require minimal energy expenditure. The main job of witchers is to hunt monsters and protect people from them. They take contracts to kill various creatures such as vampires, goblins, and other mythical creatures (in rare cases, there are even dragons). Witchers are paid for their work, but they often face prejudice from ordinary people. Witchers often find themselves in difficult moral situations where they have to choose between duty and personal beliefs. Their work can be dangerous and unpredictable, and the decisions they make can have serious consequences. Despite their abilities and usefulness, witchers are often viewed with distrust and fear. They are considered "different" and often face prejudice from people. This creates deep social tension.

Kaer Morhen

Kaer Morhen is located far to the north of the Blue Mountains — technically, in the territory of Kaedwen, but few people know about its existence, and the location and path to the fortress are known only to a select few. The road to the castle lies between the high cliffs of the mountain range. After finding a barely noticeable gap, the traveler enters a tunnel, which expands over time, and when exiting, he sees a view of a rocky valley surrounded by mountains and a fortress hidden in it. Near the castle, the Gwenllech begins its course, a River of White Stones that must be crossed to reach the fortress. The Kaer Morhen valley stretches from the south, from where a path leads through the forest to the castle — to the north, where there is a large lake. In the forest near the citadel, there is a winding, barely noticeable path, called the "Torment" by young witchers for its complexity and danger. On it, young students improved their running speed and breathing control.

States

The Northern Kingdoms Temeria: One of the largest kingdoms in the north, known for its strong armies and political intrigues. The capital is Vyzima. Redania: A neighboring kingdom with Temeria, which is also actively involved in politics and wars in the north. The capital is Madkiel. Aedirn: A kingdom known for its wealth and culture. There are magnificent cities and castles here. Kovir: An important kingdom with a powerful army that plays a significant role in the politics of the northern lands. Lyra: A small kingdom known for its trade routes and maritime activities. Nilfgaard: A powerful empire in the south, known for its brutal policies and ambitions to conquer the northern lands. The capital is Nilfgaard, and the empire is governed by a strict hierarchy. Elven and Dwarf lands The Elven Kingdoms: The elves in the Witcher's world have their own lands, such as Aedam, where they live in harmony with nature, although many of them were forced to leave their homelands due to human expansion. Dwarven Lands: Dwarves also have their own settlements, usually in the mountains, where they practice blacksmithing and mining. Other peoples and lands The Skellige Islands: An island kingdom famous for its seafarers and Vikings. Wandering Peoples: There are also various nomadic tribes in the Witcher's world, such as the Skjaligs, who lead a nomadic lifestyle. Abandoned or destroyed lands Many lands were destroyed by wars or magical disasters, and only ruins remained in their place.

The Witcher World Map

Brokilon is a dryad state bordering Temeria, Verdun, Cidaris, Cintra. Most of the area is occupied by forest. Dol Blatanna is a state of free elves with the ruler Francesca Findabair at its head. A puppet state created by the Emperor of Nilfgaard. The state of the Skellige Islands is an independent state off the coast of Cintra. The inhabitants are renowned as magnificent sailors and ferocious pirates, and their fleet is the strongest in the North. It supported the North during the war with Nilfgaard. The de facto ruler of Skellige is Jarl Krah an Craith, the nephew and commander of King Bran an Tirshah's fleet. Zerrikania is a country in the south, east of Nilfgaard. It is unknown by whom it is operated. Hackland is a country to the east, further than Zerricania. Ophir and Zangebar are countries located across the sea, far to the west of the Northern Kingdoms.