And itвЂ™s not just bigness for bignessвЂ™ sake. The sheer scope of characters, lands and backstory of Witcher 3 is practically Westerosian. So as you can see, thereвЂ™s a lot going on, and this little summary of mine doesnвЂ™t even begin to scratch the surface. Geralt must get to her before they do, and this chase forms the backbone of the gameвЂ™s main quest. These guys want to drink her magic blood or some such in order to bring about the end times. For unclear reasons, sheвЂ™s being hunted by a group of extra-dimensional warlords known as the Wild Hunt. Meanwhile, GeraltвЂ™s adopted charge, Ciri, is missing.

But weвЂ™re to understand that the occupation isnвЂ™t an ideal state of affairs for the common folk.ДҐ. This isnвЂ™t a huge problem for him, as witchers are apolitical by nature. When the game begins, a militaristic regional empire known as Nilfgaard has invaded and largely conquered the northern kingdoms where Geralt resides. Witchers are characterized by a few noteworthy traits, including yellow, cat-like eyes, two swords strapped to their back (one steel and one silver), prominent facial scars, otherworldly mutant powers, a penchant for hopping into bed with willing sorceresses at the slightest provocation, and eliciting fear and mistrust among the very people theyвЂ™re meant to protect.Д¤. But itвЂ™s not for a lack of bloodthirsty necrophages.ДЈ. In the current age, for whatever reason, no new witchers are being trained. It was decided that monsters were needed to kill monsters, and the witchers were bred to hunt them. Why do monsters exist in the first place? A prehistoric cataclysm known as the вЂњConjunction of the SpheresвЂќ permanently filled the world with murderous beasts. Geralt of Rivia is a вЂњwitcher,вЂќ card-carrying member of a group genetically engineered to be really, really sweet at killing monsters.Дў. Edward GibbonвЂ™s zombie himself would have trouble keeping track of it all.ДЎ. It adds an element of practical levity to the well-worn Game of Thrones refrain вЂњwinter is coming.вЂќ But frozen, urine-flavored popsicles will be the least of everyoneвЂ™s worries if the worst comes to pass and Geralt of Rivia fails to stop the forces of darkness from covering the land.ДЇirst things first: The politics, history and mythology of the WitcherвЂ™s sprawling world will make your head spin.

The load screens in The Witcher 3: The Wild Huntdispense all kinds of helpful advice, but this maxim is my favorite. вЂњWhen the time of the White Frost comes, donвЂ™t eat the yellow snow.вЂќ

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