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Holy Grail
[Holy Grail] The Holy Grail makes at least two appearances in the Witcher series. A precious chalice made of milky opal was found by gnome Percival Schuttenbach on the top of mountain Montsalvat. In the short story "Coś się kończy, coś się zaczyna (short story)", the young knight Galahad mysteriously appears from the m...
Holy Grail
[Holy Grail] Bronze Dan concludes that the Grail is actually the descendents of the prophet Lebioda... These descendents, talented in the ways of magic, were protected by a secret organization before they ultimately mixed their own blood with that of Aen Seidhe, the Knowledgeable One. The theory goes on to present the ...
Holy Tome of the Eternal Fire
[Holy Tome of the Eternal Fire] Holy Tome of the Eternal Fire is a book in . Journal entry The Fire protects. Whosever shall in Its light stand, him no Evil shall ever harm. The Fire cleanses. Like a wound puffed up with dirt and pus, so, too, must a soul inflamed with sin and vile deeds be burnt clean. The Fire canno...
Holy Week
[Holy Week] Holy Week is a festival observed by Northerners, especially followers of Kreve, held 16-23 June each year commemorating of the deity's presence among people. During that time worshippers meet by nearest temples and churches to light holy fire and talk about deity's heroic deeds. Trivia 16-23 June 1983 is a ...
Holy flame
[Holy flame] Holy flame A votive candle that serves to illuminate Eternal Fire chapels from inside. A Holy flame seems to be a small oil lamp. The Reverend asks Geralt to place one at each of the five Eternal Fire shrines which surround the Village in the Outskirts of Vizima. The lamps can only be placed at night and m...
Holy oil
[Holy oil] Holy oil is a quest item in . It is a flammable oil given to Geralt by an Eternal Fire priest at the start of Funeral Pyres to use on piles of corpses before incinerating them. Once Geralt uses the oil on the third and final body pile, the item is removed from his inventory. Associated quest Funeral Pyres
Holy sword of the Order
[Holy sword of the Order] Holy sword of the Order can be found on on the body of Patrick de Weyze after a battle during one path of a Chapter III sidequest. It can also be found on the body of Siegfried after you kill him in the streets of the Temple Quarter in the Epilogue. Can also be found in barracks near order smi...
Home decor
[Home decor] Part of the general backdrop of the game are some very lush backgrounds. Home décor has not been forgotten. Paintings, tapestries and pelts hang in almost every home in Vizima. Official buildings have official looking documents hanging in full view. There are also numerous posters which hang in the exterio...
Home decor
[Home decor] Part of the general backdrop of the game are some very lush backgrounds. Paintings hang in almost every home in Vizima. There are also numerous posters which hang in the exterior locations in the game. Those are rounded up here. This page provides a little art tour of Viziman interior spaces: {|border "0" ...
Homer Straggen
[Homer Straggen] Homer Straggen, known as the "Nightingale", was the leader of a band known as the Nightingale gang. He was insolent, cunning and cruel; very professional. Although he preferred to wear red, he looked more like a frog with his bulging eyes. He and the gang were contracted by Schirrú to kill Geralt. He w...
Honey spice cake recipe
[Honey spice cake recipe] Honey spice cake recipe is a document in the . Journal entry Recipe for Ra'mses Gor-Thon's signature Honey & Spice Cake Ingredients: 3 cups raw buckwheat honey 4 cups spelt flour 1 pat butter Zerrikanian spices to taste 3 eggs 1/2 cup cow's milk 1 pinch rock salt Heat the milk, honey and butte...
Honeyfill Meadworks
[Honeyfill Meadworks] Honeyfill Meadworks is a bee farm and estate owned by Holofernes Meiersdorf and his sons, a clan of rich halflings, and is located on the outskirts of Novigrad and west of Dancing Windmill. It is said that whoever has not tasted their mead has never known true pleasure. This beverage is proudly se...
Honeysuckle
[Honeysuckle] Honeysuckle – The leaves of a plant growing on barren terrain. Source Plants of Barren Lands After completing the Daily Bread quest, Geralt can give any meat food to the elves in and around the cave. Any elf inside the cave at night will unlock han and mandrake root in return. The elf who stays outside of...
Honeysuckle
[Honeysuckle] {| Honeysuckle – The leaves of a plant growing on barren terrain. Price Source Plants of Barren Lands After completing the Daily Bread quest, Geralt can give any meat food to the elves in and around the cave. Any elf inside the cave at night will unlock Han fibers and mandrake root in return. The elf who ...
Honor Among Thieves
[Honor Among Thieves] Honor Among Thieves is a secondary quest in . Walkthrough After clearing the casino of Whoreson Junior's men during the main quest Get Junior, Geralt finds a beaten halfling spy named Rico Meiersdorf sent by Francis Bedlam, the King of Beggars, in the top floor. If the witcher let Rico go, he will...
Honoratina von Everec
[Honoratina von Everec] Honoratina von Everec was a member of the von Everec family, wife of Kestatis, and had passed on by the 1270s. When Geralt visited the family's crypt, she was one of several family members to appear as a ghost, demanding to know why Geralt wanted to see Vlodimir. She and the rest ended up attack...
Honorton
[Honorton] Honorton is an unmarked village in Velen and a location in . It is a village situated to the east of Claywich and west of the Boatmakers' Hut. Notable people Millie Associated quests Where the Cat and Wolf Play... Contract: The Beast of Honorton pt-br:Honorton
Hoog
[Hoog] Hoog was Zoltan Chivay's old friend and a member of the Scoia'tael operating in Temeria. Judging by his name, he could have been a member of the prominent Clan Hoog, current rulers of Mahakam. Biography In June , he and Zoltan were supposed to meet in the Outskirts, but Hoog never showed up. Not long after the t...
Hop umbels
[Hop umbels] Hop umbels – Umbels of the hops plant; also used in brewing. They are available at the island near nava island at the Southwest corner of Skellige. Sources One of many "Old peasant women" in Murky Waters will give Geralt entries for verbena, hop umbels, and finally bryonia in exchange for "something sweet"...
Hop umbels
[Hop umbels] Hop umbels Umbels of the hops plant; also used in brewing. These are not present anywhere in the North American edition of the game. Contains: 21px|Vitriol Vitriol, 20px|Nigredo Nigredo Price Source One of many "Old peasant women" in Murky Waters will give Geralt entries for Verbena, Hop Umbels, and finall...
Hope Burns Bright
[Hope Burns Bright] Hope Burns Bright is a quest in Chapter V which Geralt undertakes if he chooses the Scoia'tael path. Walkthrough Like The Flame that Cleanses and Under a Fiery Sky, this quest sees Geralt fight his way to the field hospital aided by his ally (in this case, Zoltan), deal with the street fighting, and...
Hope Burns Bright
[Hope Burns Bright] Foltest rejects this proposal outright and the two part coolly. The king and his entourage are about to return to the castle to discuss further strategies when the main gates open revealing Geralt. At first, Foltest seems hardly pleased to see the witcher and grumbles about it to Velerad, but ultima...
Hope Burns Bright
[Hope Burns Bright] Just then, he is summoned once again to speak with Foltest, but this time in the regent's private chambers. The two revisit the tasks at hand and the king gives Geralt leave to kill Adda, if necessary, but admonishes him that this should be done only as a last resort and must absolutely spare the pr...
Hope Burns Bright
[Hope Burns Bright] Dandelion is arrested as a spy for foreign governments by the Guard captain when the bard and Geralt get to the Dike and Carmen is unsurprisingly pretty incensed that the witcher killed her lover. When he tries to explain, saying "I had to kill him, he was a werewolf...", she responds with "piss off...
Hope Burns Bright
[Hope Burns Bright] (3000 XP) Toruviel's Commando The knights have engaged Toruviel's commando by the hospital. I must help her! I must help Toruviel. An Invitation I helped Toruviel against the knights of the Order. I should follow her now. I should follow Toruviel. Talking to Toruviel Follow the commando outside and ...
Hope Burns Bright
[Hope Burns Bright] The refugees are all dead. Zoltan will blame me for the rest of his days... The refugees are all dead. (4000 XP) Saved the refugees: I managed to extract the refugees out of Vizima. They should be safe in the cave in the swamp. I must lead them there. I must lead the refugees to the cave in the swam...
Hope Burns Bright
[Hope Burns Bright] Image:Primary quests.png|32px|primary quests default Primary quest desc none Hope Burns Bright is a quest in Act V which Geralt undertakes if he chooses the Scoia'tael path. Walkthrough Like The Flame That Cleanses and Under a Fiery Sky, this quest sees Geralt fight his way to the field hospital aid...
Hope Burns Bright
[Hope Burns Bright] Foltest rejects this proposal outright and the two part coolly. The king and his entourage are about to return to the castle to discuss further strategies when the main gates open revealing Geralt. At first, Foltest seems hardly pleased to see the witcher and grumbles about it to Velerad, but ultima...
Hope Burns Bright
[Hope Burns Bright] Zoltan asked me to help him. We must round up the refugees and lead them out of the city. We must gather the refugees and lead them out of the city. Another Group We gathered a group of refugees, just as Zoltan asked. I must protect them as we look for another group. We need to collect another group...
Hope Burns Bright
[Hope Burns Bright] I need to speak with Toruviel in private. The Barricade We're attacking the barricade, the Order's last line of defense in Old Vizima. We're attacking the barricade, the Order's last line of defense. Assaulting the Barricade I'll join the battle for the barricade. Flanking on the Right We're making ...
Horm
[Horm] Horm was one of King Akerspaark's five legitimate sons, his brothers were Orm, Gorm, Torm, and Gonzalez. He also had six sisters: Alia, Valia, Nina, Paulina, Malvina, and Argentina. In , he participated in the Toussaint Knights' Tourney, his fourth year competing. Associated quest The Warble of a Smitten Knight ...
Horn of Plenty
[Horn of Plenty] Horn of Plenty is received if Geralt of Rivia allows the Man of Glass to take Olgierd von Everec's soul, and then chooses "Never wanna go hungry again" as his reward. Associated quest Whatsoever a Man Soweth... Notes Unsurprisingly the healing provided by this item is weaker than all other consumable f...
Horned Hoskuld's sword
[Horned Hoskuld's sword] Horned Hoskuld's sword is a possible quest item in . During Iron Maiden, Jutta may send Geralt out to retrieve this sword to prove he's worthy of fighting her. If so, it can be found on the western shore of Faroe Isle, in a sunken chest. Associated quest Iron Maiden
Hornwall horn
[Hornwall horn] Hornwall horn is an item in . It may be placed in one of the pocket slots in the inventory panel, and activated at will to cause nearby sirens to drop to the ground. The horn was stolen from Hjalmar by one of his crew. It can be found near a warrior's remains, north of the Abandoned Village on Undvik, n...
Hornwort
[Hornwort] Hornwort is an alchemy ingredient that can be found in or near water. It is needed to craft the following items: Enhanced hybrid oil Enhanced insectoid oil Superior insectoid oil Nigredo Vitriol
Horse
[Horse] A horse is a domesticated animal, often used as a mount or pack beast. In the novels, it is the primary method of transportation. Distances are also often measured in multiples of a "day's ride", which is said to be between 35 and 50 miles per day for very good specimens and perhaps closer to 20 miles per day f...
Horse blinders
[Horse blinders] Horse blinders are simple blinders for Roach that add 20 to the fear level. they can be bought, found as loot, or given as a reward if Geralt beats Black Bogdan at the horse races near Crow's Perch. Associated quests Races: Crow's Perch Gallery
Horse deity
[Horse deity] An unnamed deity of horses possess several shrines throughout Northern Realms. It's symbols are double horse head and a horseshoe with an arrow. Trivia Beauclair's Epona Square seems to be named after real world Gallo-Roman goddess of fertility, patron od horses, ponies, donkeys and mules, therefore it co...
Horse equipment
[Horse equipment] Horse equipment can be acquired throughout and its expansions, and . The equipment can be broken down into 3 categories: Blinders: increase Roach's fear level limit so they won't panic as easily Saddle: increase Roach's stamina so Geralt can gallop further before having to rest Saddlebags: increase ...
Horse racing
[Horse racing] thumb|300x300px In and its expansions, horse racing is an activity in which Geralt may partake along with his horse Roach. In general, a horse race will have a quest associated with it, in which Geralt must place a bet with a bookmaker. If Geralt loses a race, the amount bet on it will be lost, and in s...
Horsehide
[Horsehide] Horsehide was a man living in the city of Claremont in Ebbing. When Windsor Imbra and his company arrived in the arena where Ciri was forced to fight, he, along with Dreadlocks, Stavro and Amaranth, tried to kill Ciri for a reward, but the girl managed to kill Dreadlocks and Stavro and seriously injure Hors...
Horst Borsodi
[Horst Borsodi] Horst Borsodi was the first son of Maximilian Borsodi, older brother of Ewald Borsodi, and later on the owner of Borsody Auction House. He had a reputation as a snob and self-centered buffoon, but under his leadership, the Borsodi family managed to sneak into the royal favor of Radovid V, with many frie...
Horst Borsodi
[Horst Borsodi] Sometime after becoming a head of the family, Horst witnessed the downfall of the von Everecs, a noble family. He demanded his money back immediately, but when they could not pay, Horst confiscated all of their property. When Olgierd heard about this, he ran to Horst pleading for mercy and tearing his s...
Horst Borsodi
[Horst Borsodi] One such wish was for Geralt to bring him the "house of Maximillian Borsodi", a casket with Horst's father's will. When the witcher got to the auction house, Vimme Vivaldi introduced him to Horst, who was uncomfortable with the Witcher's presence, treating him with obnoxious disdain. When Geralt mention...
Horst Borsodi
[Horst Borsodi] The witcher managed to incapacitate Ewald, before Horst confronted him; he told Ewald that he'd spare him in on one condition: that Ewald accepts him as head of the family and bows before him. When Ewald responded by trying to stab him with a dagger, Horst disarmed him and viciously beat Ewald until Ger...
Horst Borsodi
[Horst Borsodi] As soon as the witcher's back was turned, Ewald struck his brother with the ornament once more, killing him. Journal entry Horst Borsodi, owner of the most famous auction house in all the North, was a snob and a buffoon. He looked down his nose at Geralt from the very moment they met, and when he heard ...
Horst Borsodi
[Horst Borsodi] Horst Borsodi of House of Borsodi, is the brother of Ewald Borsodi and the owner of The Borsodis' Auction House. Journal entry Horst Borsodi, owner of the most famous auction house in all the North, was a snob and a buffoon. He looked down his nose at Geralt from the very moment they met, and when he he...
Horst Borsodi
[Horst Borsodi] With their strength combined, they defeated Horst's hired muscle. A few moments later, Ewald killed his hated brother in a spectacularly cruel fashion. It was later said none walked behind the once rich and mighty Horst Borsodi's casket and none shed a tear over his grave... Appearences 82x82px Hearts o...
Horst Yensen
[Horst Yensen] Horst Yensen was a mage from Ard Carraigh who, sometime prior to the Second Nilfgaard War, worked for the Kaedweni army. He promised enchanted amulets but failed to supply them on time and risked execution. Triss Merigold, however, helped him with finishing the amulets and even gone to Oxenfurt to secure...
Hortense Estate
[Hortense Estate] Hortense Estate is an abandoned site overrun by giant centipedes in southern Toussaint. After liberating the area, people return, including a herbalist.
Hortense Vineyard
[Hortense Vineyard] Hortense Vineyard is one of the many vineyards in Toussaint, though a lot smaller in size compared to others. Just across the bridge lies its main estate. Map description Toussaint can boast many world-famous vineyards, such as Castel Ravello, Pomerol, Vermentino and Tufo. Their owners take great ca...
Hortensio
[Hortensio] Hortensio was a Temerian crossbowmen fighting as guerilla soldier under command of Vernon Roche during the Third Northern War. He guarded the entrance to the Temerian Partisan hideout. Associated quest Get Junior
Horvath
[Horvath] Count Horvath was a rich redanian noble-born magnate. He attended an auction at Borsodi Brothers' Auction House (when it was in Novigrad) around . He offered 2,600 novigradian crowns for a witcher silver sword during the event, but Molnar Giancardi pipped him.
Hospital files I
[Hospital files I] is a book and quest item in . Journal entry Medical record of patient no.14 The woman manifests strong symptoms of schizophrenia. To avoid marring her beauty, I decided not to employ the standard therapy, the red-hot circlet, but instead to increase her herb dosages. As she was prone to having fits o...
Hospital files II
[Hospital files II] is a book and quest item in . Journal entry Medical record of patient no.19 The eldest of our residents, this patient has been with us longer than any other. Cold-water therapy has failed in his case, and there seems to be no promise of improvement. I have had him chained and reduced his food ration...
Hospital files III
[Hospital files III] is a book and quest item in . Journal entry Medical record of patient no.71 The patient has contracted Dysentery. There is no hope for him now. I had him isolated and ordered that prayers be said for him. I also increased the dosages of his herbs. They seem to have some healing properties, but inci...
Hospital files IV
[Hospital files IV] is a book and quest item in . Journal entry Appendix to medical record of patient no.14 The patient's drawings seem to confirm the diagnosis of schizophrenia. The cruelty in them undoubtedly stems from childhood events. A strong trauma (to be confirmed) coupled with a dominating mother have warped t...
Hoster Wythcliff
[Hoster Wythcliff] Hoster Wythcliff was a third year student at the Ban Ard Sorcerer's School. Whilst studying there, he attended a lecture by occassional guest orator at the academy, the sorcerer Dorregaray. The lecture concerned the events Dorregaray witnessed in the Kestrel Mountains some years ago, during which Yen...
Hot Potato
[Hot Potato] Hot Potato is an optional quest in Chapter I in which Haren Brogg gives the witcher a sealed parcel to bring to a man named Coleman in Vizima. Walkthrough link=Haren Brogg's parcel After clearing the riverside of drowners, allowing Haren Brogg's merchandise to once again move unfettered, Geralt asks him if...
Hot Potato
[Hot Potato] I need to deliver a small parcel to Vizima, to a man named Coleman - no questions asked. I can find him at The Hairy Bear. Easy money or lots of trouble - we'll see... I have to deliver a parcel to the Hairy Bear in Vizima. Missing Parcel Haren's parcel is missing from my things. Did Jethro have anything d...
Hot Potato
[Hot Potato] Then I gave him a piece of my mind... about any further attempts of that kind. Coleman didn't know I was a witcher. He seemed a bit intimidated by my skills. I should tell Coleman that he's messing with the wrong person. (2000 XP) Coleman Trembling Coleman looked scared after he saw how I dealt with his bo...
Hot Potato
[Hot Potato] Walkthrough Image:Quest_Items_Harens_parcel.png Coleman can initially be found in the back room of the Hairy Bear Inn, usually in the company of Ramsmeat. When Geralt first speaks to Coleman about the parcel and the fact that it is missing, he has three conversation possibilites: admit the parcel was confi...
Hot Potato
[Hot Potato] I need to tell Coleman about the parcel. The Parcel The bartender at the Hairy Bear claims he doesn't know where Coleman is. I guess I should look around the city for him. I need to find Coleman. He must be in town. Compensation I admitted I lost the parcel and agreed to pay compensation. I have to find 10...
Hotsch Woods
[Hotsch Woods] Hotsch Woods, also known simply as Novigrad forest, is an ancient, though not very dense, woodland on the western part of Grassy Knoll, the island just to the south of Novigrad (hence its nickname). The trees from this forest were used largely in the building of the huts in and around the area. The fores...
Hotspurn
[Hotspurn] Hotspurn (Polish: Hotsporn) (d. ) was a member of the Guild of Merchants who seemingly took an interest in the Rats, among other bands. His position within the guild meant that he was quite well informed about politics, local authorities and the movements of shipments. In fact, he was quite well acquainted w...
Hotspurn
[Hotspurn] They were, however, set upon by Windsor Imbra, the seneschal of Baron of Casadei from Geso, and his company. Hotspurn was mortally wounded in their scape by a crossbow bolt. Using his last opportunity, he convinced Ciri to give herself to him, but died in her arms before he could complete the deed. Ciri took...
Hotspurn
[Hotspurn] Hotsporn was a merchant who took an interest in the Rats, among other bands. He was quite well informed about politics and the local authorities. He knew that Leo Bonhart had a contract on the Rats. He was the original owner of the horse Kelpie. When he decided to go north on business, Ciri decided accompany...
Hound of the Wild Hunt
[Hound of the Wild Hunt] Hounds of the Wild Hunt are monsters in . They either follow riders of the Wild Hunt or are summoned by them. Bestiary entry Baying at the heels of the Wild hunt are its Hounds, fierce beasts which follow it like dust clouds trailing after a comet. Hushed legends speak of them losing their way ...
Hound of the Wild Hunt
[Hound of the Wild Hunt] thumb|294x294px The icy nature of the hounds makes them perfect targets for igni. It also makes it so that any cold environment empowers them. Back off from the hounds if they start forming ice spikes. These barriers will pierce through you if you attempt to strike. If Yrden can catch multiple ...
Hound of the Wild Hunt
[Hound of the Wild Hunt] Hounds of the Wild Hunt are monstrosity loyal to Red Riders. “Baying at the heels of the Wild Hunt are its hounds, fierce beasts which follow it like dust clouds trailing after a comet. Hushed legends speak of them losing their way at times and descending from the night sky to earth, cold and d...
Hound of the Wild Hunt
[Hound of the Wild Hunt] The icy nature of the hounds makes them perfect targets for Igni. It also makes it so that any cold environment empowers them. Back off from the hounds if they start forming the ice spikes. These barriers will pierce through you if you attempt to strike. If Yrden can catch multiple hounds in on...
House of Ademeyn
[House of Ademeyn] House of Ademeyn was a noble house, the one-time rulers of the Kingdom of Caingorn. During its reign, members of the House sat on the council of the Kaedweni king. Members: Deidre Ademeyn (heiress) Merwin Ademeyn (heir, member of Henselt's council) Inconsistencies From lore it is known that Cairngorn...
House of Creigiau
[House of Creigiau] House of Creigiau is a noble family from the Malleore. Their main estate is Creigiau Castle in the Barony of Creigiau. They, and therefore the Barony as a whole, profit by trading wood with Kovir and Poviss as it's cheaper for wealthy merchants of Pont Vanis and Lan Exeter to import from Creigiau th...
House of Denesle
[House of Denesle] The House of Denesle is a Redanian heraldic family with a stronghold on Castle Denesle. They are considered as ideal knights, following strict moral and religious codes, to the point that they sometimes border with fanaticism. Family members Eyck of Denesle Sophia of Denesle Siegfried of Denesle Refe...
House of Esteken
[House of Esteken] House of Esteken is one of the noble families in Redania. They own a large estate in Ghelibol province named Esteken Manor. Members Male Hans von Esteken Norbert von Esteken Female Suzanna von Esteken Eleonore von Esteken References
House of Everec
[House of Everec] House of Everec is a noble family of Redania with wild boar for a dynastic beast. Its founder, Ratibor von Everec, was knighted after proving feats of exceptional wartime prowess to King Vridank. They owned the large Von Everec Estate with lush gardens and the monumental family crypt located in Gustfi...
House of Eyegrid
[House of Eyegrid] House of Eyegrid is one of the noble families in Redania. They own a large estate in the Blaviken region known as Huntington Manor. Emblems The Dynastic animal is a crane on a blue field. This particular coat of arms was created by resident witcher expert Juraj103 and is influenced by polish crests. ...
House of Glass
[House of Glass] House of Glass is mysterious old manor somewhere in Angren in the Black Forest. The house takes its name from the multitude of stained glass mosaics that are located there.
House of La Valette
[House of La Valette] House of La Valette is a Temerian noble house with long-standing ties to the royal dynasty. In , the head of the family was Baroness Mary Louisa La Valette. Members Male Old Baron La Valette Orvall La Valette Aryan La Valette Boussy La Valette Female Mary Louisa La Valette Anaïs La Valette History...
House of Raven
[House of Raven] House of Raven or House of Ravens-Cerbins, sometimes known as the Coram dynasty or simply the Cerbins, is a Cintran royal family descending from Cerbin, the first king of Cintra whose name means "raven" in the Elder Speech. He owed the name to a helmet adorned with black raven wings. Apart from having ...
House of Raven
[House of Raven] He then introduced the three lions into the Lyrian emblem. At some point the lions of Cintra became part of Rivia's blazon as well. Most of the Cintran royal family and its branches died in the slaughter of Cintra fighting Nilfgaard with the only exception being Ciri who went missing (and whose place i...
House of Raven
[House of Raven] House of Raven or House of Cerbin was noble house long time ruling Kingdom of Cintra and its fiefs. Dynasty was founded by Cerbin (known as Raven) of Cintra. Its members were called as the Sons (or the Daughters) of the Raven. History Ceran from this House was founder of second ruling dynasty in Lyria ...
House of Respite
[House of Respite] House of Respite is a leisure club hosting parties for high-ranking Nilfgaardian officers to shake the steam off after long and tense battles and is located in the southeast of Velen just beside their base camp. Map description The House of Respite's motto: "A soldier does not live on war alone." Thi...
House of Thyssen
[House of Thyssen] The House of Thyssen was a dynasty founded by Godamba Thaess'en. By the time of Esteril's rule, the dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Kovir and Poviss. History The origins and growth of Thyssens The founder of the family was Godamba Thaess'en, an impoverished nobleman from Kovir. He had 15 sons, however, ...
House of Thyssen
[House of Thyssen] This heightened Guido's (and therefore the family's) status and the king himself trusted him, as this position was almost equal to the king. With this title, Margrave Guido received the hand of Klaudia Starhemberg, which gained him even more prestige. From this marriage the couple had three children:...
House of Troyden
[House of Troyden] The House of Troyden (Polish: Trojden) was a dynasty originated by Troyden, earl of Kovir. While it was expected that the House pay tribute to the king of Redania, they chose not to and passed all titles on to family members. As a result, they were not welcome in Tretogor nor were they invited to any...
House of Varnhagen
[House of Varnhagen] The Varnhagens was a Nilfgaardian clan who established the fortress at Sarda in Geso. Remiz was once employed by them. They were sworn enemies of the Sweers family. As it happens, this age-old vendetta was settled (quite finally for both sides), when the knights faced off against one another en rou...
House of the Night signet ring
[House of the Night signet ring] House of the Night signet ring is a fancy gold ring with a fuchsia stone that is given to Geralt by Erkin von Blunt, Thaler's "mute" friend in Chapter III, during the banquet after a drinking contest loosens his tongue. Although this ring can not be bought initially, once acquired, it c...
House of the Queen of the Night
[House of the Queen of the Night] House of the Queen of the Night is considered the finest brothel in Vizima and is in the Trade Quarter. All the local politicians and courtiers can be found there in the evenings enjoying the company of the many lovely ladies found there. The madame of this brothel is the Queen of the ...
House of the Queen of the Night
[House of the Queen of the Night] 300px|right|House of the Queen of the Night For people who can't complain about the lightness of their purses, Vizima's Trade Quarter offers entertainment of the highest quality. The most beautiful women await their clients at the House of the Queen of the Night. They offer refined ple...
Houtborg
[Houtborg] Houtborg is a castle now in ruins. It was where Falka imprisoned Riannon during the rebellion. After the death of Falka, the castle remained defended for some time but was ultimately taken by Goidemar. pt-br:Houtborg
Houtborg triplets
[Houtborg triplets] The Houtborg triplets were not in fact triplets, but a set of fraternal twins, Fiona and Amavet and a third child, a girl named Adela. The three children were born at roughly the same time at the fort of Houtborg where Riannon, the mother of the twins was imprisoned and Falka, Adela's mother was qua...
Hov
[Hov] Hov is one of the two villages located on the island of Spikeroog. The arena found in this town is the one used to host fights to between the current Champion of champions and the contender. Map description Village known throughout all of Skellige for the infamous arena which once hosted fierce fights between the...
How Luis Alberni Became Golyat
[How Luis Alberni Became Golyat] is a book in the . It can be found on a small table in The Cockatrice Inn, against the wall opposite the main entrance. Journal entry There were many brave and true knights in the service of the old duke, but the greatest of them all was Luis Alberni. His crest showed a red field with a...
How to Avoid Colossal Vessels
[How to Avoid Colossal Vessels] How to Avoid Colossal Vessels is a book in . Journal entry On the rolling deep, when there's nothing to rest your eyes upon save the horizon, you get lulled into a false sense of security which can easily spell your doom. For no man knows the day or the hour, nor does any sailor know whe...
How to Kill a Bullvore
[How to Kill a Bullvore] How to Kill a Bullvore is a book in . Journal entry The bullvore can be compared to a heap of muscles constrained by a sack of hard, elastic skin. It's head is that of a buffalo's, yet it's mouth is filled with sharp teeth adapted to rending flesh. Bullvores are post-conjunction beasts. The vis...
Howler
[Howler] Howler (Polish: Wyjec) is a powerful chort which has made its home near the village of Lindenvale. Bestiary entry Here about the contract? Any idea what this monster is?Naye, but proper huge it must be. Slaughtered no less than a dozen wolves– Conversation overheard in Lindenvale One is hard-pressed to name an...
Hrodeberth
[Hrodeberth] Hrodeberth was a solider from Nazair in the Nazairi Brigade, having been sent to fight for Nilfgaard during the Third Northern War in . He was well known for having red hair, a very unusual trait to have for a Nilfgaardian, and which he inherited from his Mag Turga-born father. Biography While stationed at...
Hräsvelg
[Hräsvelg] Hräsvelg, alternatively also Hraesvelg is, according to some myths and legends, a mythical winged giant who lives on the edge of the world and births wind with the waving of his wings. He is supposed to be a father of sirens with his daughters seeking out company out the company of other giants, building the...
Hubert Rejk
[Hubert Rejk] Hubert Rejk is a secondary character in . He appears during the quest Carnal Sins. Biography Little is known about Hubert Rejk's origins. For some time prior to , he taught medicine at the University of Oxenfurt. Among his students was Joachim von Gratz who later became the chief surgeon at Vilmerius Hosp...