Who is Geralt of Rivia? | Witcher Lore

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Published 2021-12-17
Learn about the origins and skills of the eponymous Witcher and protagonist of Andrez Sapkowski's Witcher series! We'll uncover the truth behind the legend of the famous White Wolf, Geralt of Rivia.

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References:
The Witcher novel series by Andrez Sapkowski
The World of the Witcher Artbook
Gwent the Witcher Card Game Artbook
The Witcher video game series by CD Projekt Red
The Witcher series by Netflix

Music Used:
Beautiful Oblivion by Scott Buckley | soundcloud.com/scottbuckley
The Fury by Scott Buckley | soundcloud.com/scottbuckley

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All Comments (21)
  • @lyingmongoose
    Dude, you have single-handedly ignited my passion to read these books. The pacing and level of detail in these videos was perfect to keep me thoroughly engaged and wanting more. Thank you so much for the care and effort you've put into explaining this lore; I really appreciate the concise and beautiful summary so I can go into the books with a clear picture and better understanding of all the history and conflicts. Amazing work, man.
  • @solahaze8948
    Nothing warms my heart more than when I turn down a bounty reward cause a couple needs the money to feed their child, and I'm met with a resounding "bless ye" and talk of how "i thought all witchers are heartless, but you've been kind to us". Really takes away any regret I had for my decision.
  • @Kiryu_chan0
    It's quite good to see how splendidly CDPR made the games! They respected every events from novel and sticked to the lore (which is quite rare nowadays how may adaptations just disrespect their source material and create some shite!). Thanks to CDPR to continue Geralt's journey to a better end and giving us some more quality content along with ofcourse the author Andrzej Sapkowski.
  • @Kiryu_chan0
    Just binged watched the whole Witcher lore series. As a fan of both Novels and the games, there were so many events splashed across the timeline that it was very tough to comprehend. This series just compiled all of them together and helped understanding the lore better. Loved the series and keep up the good work!
  • @augustagger4616
    Great video! Been waiting for it and blew my expectations out the water👍
  • @h80np39
    Im so glad to see this video, i loved the other witcher videos by this channel and its amazing to see one about Geralt himself!
  • @sonnyr.3842
    I really like the way you mentioned Geralt's companions. Like, nilfgardian deserter, a higher vampire etc. When you tell the name of that nilfgardian deserter for example then non book reader or non gamer would know who that is and would've been spoiled for show the already. But you mentioned how Geralt would meet his fate so.. I dunno. A big reveal I guess? 😂
  • A man, with no emotion who staind his hands in both human and monster blood yet determined to see his justice done even when down to the wire. Geralt is definitely an inspiration to be held in fame. For his friends or lovers (both current and former) no price needs to be paid, saving someone like Dandelion or Ciri will always be on the house because he trusts them.
  • @alexmorgan8814
    Great video. The witcher is one of my favorite fantasy stories
  • @DominZiomek
    In Poland Geralt is like Luke Skywalker thanks to te game. Thanks for video
  • @shurupack
    awesome content here thanks for this series
  • @lifeofbekahh
    I’m currently reading the last wish, I’m also started reading the Witcher comics, the Netflix series got me interested in the Witcher 😊 really cool video
  • @mattjohnson5855
    I really enjoyed your video I think Gerald is absolutely nothing but a hero and a legend and yes he is misunderstood but to his friends that know him the most truly understand how he really is despite the ignorance of the masses who failed to give him the chance so they may understand him the way his friends and allies do
  • @blues4509
    The story of the Witchers and of course Geralt evokes such a somber feeling in me. Boys abandoned by the world and then fashioned by cruelty into men. All this so that they can deliver goodness to their world only for it to respond to their deeds with mistrust, hate and betrayal. Witchers are humans that lost their humanity for the sake of other humans who see them as less than them. Regardless the witchers remain on the path, safeguarding humanity, if not out of morality then out of duty. It's so sad yet so romantic, a masterclass example of writing hero in such a dark world.