The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Lore & Background

Geralt of Rivia, a witcher of the Wolf School, is bound by the Law of Surprise to the child of destiny, Cirilla of Cintra. After the fall of Cintra to the Nilfgaardian Empire, Ciri becomes a fugitive, hunted by the spectral riders of the Wild Hunt—an interdimensional force seeking her Elder Blood powers, which allow her to tear holes between worlds. The war between Nilfgaard and the Northern Kingdoms ravages the land, turning villages into ash and fields into graveyards. Geralt must navigate political intrigue, monster contracts, and personal loyalties to find her before the Hunt does—knowing that every choice he makes could light a path to salvation or damnation.

In Their Own Story

The wind howls through the ruins of a burned village. Geralt kneels, touching the frozen ground where Ciri’s trail went cold. A raven cries overhead, and the sky darkens as the Wild Hunt’s horn sounds in the distance. He rises, hand on his silver sword, and whispers, 'I’m coming, Ciri. No matter how far you run.'

Reader's Guide

The main campaign of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt begins with Geralt tracking Yennefer of Vengerberg to the war-torn region of White Orchard. After reuniting with his former lover, he learns that Emperor Emhyr var Emreis of Nilfgaard has also tasked him with finding Ciri. Geralt travels to the free city of Novigrad, the Skellige Isles, and the witcher fortress of Kaer Morhen, following leads on Ciri’s whereabouts. The narrative branches based on player choices, affecting which characters survive and which ending is achieved—Ciri may become a witcher, empress, or vanish into another world. The story culminates in a confrontation with the Wild Hunt’s leader, Eredin Bréacc Glas, on the frozen isle of Undvik. The campaign’s emotional core lies in Geralt’s fatherly bond with Ciri and the moral weight of decisions that shape the fates of kingdoms and loved ones.

Did You Know?

• The game’s script contains over 450,000 words, roughly the length of two large novels.
• Ciri’s Elder Blood power allows her to travel between worlds, referencing the concept of the 'Conjunction of the Spheres' from the books.
• The character of Vesemir, Geralt’s mentor, was voiced by actor Richard Epcar, who also voiced him in the previous games.