Geralt had been on Yens trail for 6 months. When he finally found her(or she found him) he expected at least a little peace and quiet. Instead Emhyr threw him into the maelstrom. His adoptive daughter Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon, Ciri for short, had reappeared. However she was being persued by the Wild hunt, spectral riders from another world who often invade ours in search of magical items or,more sadiciously...slaves. Geralt had finished his audience with the emperor and was now discussing the plan with Yen.
Y: Stunning doublet, goes well with your eyes.
G: Ugh, dying to take it off.
Y: Hmm, I'd consider that an offer under different circumstances but we have more pressing matters to discuss.*she gestures over to the sheets on the desk* Look thats more or less what she looks like now according to our agents.
G: Look at that, shes all grown up. Vesemir would be proud.*Geralt grabs the paper gently rubbing it* Scar's healed nicely.
Y: She has changed a bit has she.*she lightly smiles at the photo*
G: *looks at her fondly and smiles* You haven't, not a bit.
Y: I've missed those awkward compliments of yours. Always added to your cute smile.
They share a deep kiss
G: Back on track, how'd the hunt find us?
Y: *sigh* Me, i've been useing everything i can. Geomancy, baubles and bits a plenty exhausting ever source i had to find a trail but...nothing. I knew they would find me but it was a risk i was willing to take. Which is why i need you.
G: Uhm Yen, theres people not too far. I'm sure they would here us...
Y: *slightly annoyed* Not like that i'm afraid. You're the best tracker i know. If anyone can find her, its you.
G: Alright, these "spies" give you any leads?
Y: Yes. You're to head to Velen and Novigrad. The trails more promising in Velen so i'd head there first. Ask for Hendriks at the Inn at the Crossroads, he's an agent with Nilfgard and can tell you more about her reappearance.
G: What about you?
Y: I'm off to Skellige. There was a magical explosion there, blew down half a forrest. I'll also have to make a stop at the kings palace in Dirnyrien.
G: Dirnyrien? Wheres that?
Y: Geralt i am pressed for time i'm afraid. If you wish to know more about what happened while you and Vesemir mulled about the wilderness you need but to ask Ambassador var Attre.
Yen then opens a portal walking through but not vefore shooting the witcher a sly look. Geralt then goes to talk to the ambassador who directs him to the war table in Yens laboratory.
G:So what's new besides the new kingdom and that Nilfgards triumph is imminent.
A:*Looks around* I hope this is a private conversation, we've no witnesses after all. Our offence was going splendidly. Most of the north was in chaos and kingless. We moved through Cintra and Sodden taking Brokilon which gave us a massive advantage over Temerias army in both supplies but men. So much so that taking them proved little effort but when it came winter we settled thinking the rest would sue for peace perhaps even submit to vassilization. Instead. Radovid meanwhile bolstered his ranks and dug in even deeper. He then trudged across the snow ridden Kaedwen mountains to find a new threat. One whos neutrality we must keep.
G:*looks at map* Is that what Dirnyrian is? Some new king on your board?
A:Not just a king mind you. He's the last son of Aedirns previous king Alexandrios.
G:Wait, i thought all the heirs were asassinated across the kingdoms? Letho isn't known for being sloppy
A:He isnt, nor was he this time. Its a long story thats filled with rumor. We created this problem i'm afraid.
G: What happened?
A: First Kaedwin fell then Lyria. Alexandrios's youngest son was a recluse. He was known to study magic and...well...anything. Our spies suggested he studied alchemy, sorcery, phylosophy, anatomy, ect. He was remarkably intelligent. He would have made a great ally. Instead he is now a roadblock. He went to warn his father of the impending asassination...
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The Dimeritium King
AbenteuerThe 3rd northern war has started with Nilfgard. Temeria's king lies dead the north at the mercy of Radovid and Emhyr var emreis. Pestilence grips the continent. Cirilla Fiona Elen Riannon returns under pressing constraints while the fabled Witcher G...