The Witcher
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Summary
The Witcherseason 3 is based on the novelTime of Contempt , but unlike seasons 1 and 2 , and after the backlash that time of year 2 have , The Witcherseason 3 is more faithful to its source stuff . The Witcherseason 3 reckon cardinal events like the Thanedd Coup and the battle between Geralt and Vilgefortz , all of which can be found in the rule book , but the series still made a span of changes to the source fabric . Here are the biggest changes toTime of ContemptinThe Witcherseason 3 , part 1 and 2 .
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19Codringher & Fenn’s Deaths
Codringher and Fenn were the founders of a law firm and detective agency , and they were known for catch the Book of Job done for the veracious Mary Leontyne Price . InThe Witcherseason 3 Part 1 , Codringher and Fenn were burned awake at their office by Rience , who hear that Geralt was looking for him and Cordringher and Fenn pass on him info . In the books , Codringher and Fenn also pass away , but it materialise somewhat other than . One day , Codringher and Fenn were visited by three assassins – Schirrú , Millet and Nazarian – who stabbed Codringher and set the federal agency on fervency , obliterate Fenn as well . In the books , this materialize during the Thanedd Coup .
18Geralt’s Journey To Vuilpanne & Theryn’s Rescue
InTime of Contempt , Geralt is look for information on Rience , hence why he visits Codringher and Fenn , but the information he ’s given is very different . Geralt never journey to Vuilpanne in search of Rience , meaning he did n’t find nobble girls and a monstrosity made of their body . Geralt did n’t rescue an Aretuza student named Theryn who was experiment on to make her think she ’s Ciri , and instead , Codringher shared some inside information about Rience ’s descent with Geralt . Geralt traveled to Hirundum to answer a call for a witcher and after reunited with Ciri .
InThe Witcherseason 3 Part 1 , Ciri quickly grows tired of how the women of Aretuza care for her and runs forth , using a charm to convey with Geralt and locate him . In the book , Ciri also turn away to be do by as a servant by the Aretuza woman and ran aside to satisfy Geralt at Hirundum , but Yennefer was n’t far behind and followed her . This permit Ciri , Yennefer , and Geralt to reunite before head to Thanedd Island , giving Yennefer and Geralt a chance to conciliate .
16Yennefer, Geralt, & Ciri Travel Together To Thanedd Island
In the Netflix serial publication , Geralt found Ciri as she was being followed by the Wild Hunt , and together they meet Jaskier to move around to Thanedd Island together . Meanwhile , Yennefer continue with Tissaia and the rest , wait for Geralt and Ciri to arrive at Aretuza . In the book , after Ciri and Yennefer reunited with Geralt follow the princess ’ escape from Yennefer and company , the three traveled to Thanedd Island together . Unlike the serial , Ciri and Geralt did n’t have to fight back an aeschna on their way to Thanedd Island .
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15Radovid Is Vizimir’s Brother In Netflix’s The Witcher
Radovid is a character taken from theWitcherbooks , but the Netflix version vary his role in the account and his topographic point in the Redanian majestic category . In the book of account , Radovid V the Stern was the son of King Vizimir and Queen Hedwig of Redania , and had two sometime Sister : Dalimira and Milena . Radovid became King of Redania years after his father ’s death , as he was too young to take the pot when King Vizimir passed away . Netflix’sThe Witcherchanged Radovid ’s fib and made him Vizimir ’s brother , as well as his correct - hand man when he produce tired of Dijkstra not delivering Ciri to him .
14The Fate Of Queen Hedwig of Redania
Queen Hedwig of Redania is also a character come up in theWitcherbooks , but her fate in the rootage material was a lot different . In the books , King Vizimir was murder by an elven assassin under Philippa ’s intellect controller , and the sorceress ’ guilt was finally revealed to Dijkstra . However , before Dijkstra could nab her , Philippa sent an bravo to kill him , but Dijkstra managed to escape . Queen Hedwig should have taken over as regent of Redania until her Logos , Radovid , became of age , but instead , the Regency Council contain the true power and the kingdom was rule by Philippa and Dijkstra .
InThe Witcherseason 3 Part 1 , Philippa and Dijkstra consecrate Queen Hedwig ’s execution and arranged for her head to be delivered to Vizimir in a corner , with a government note claiming to be a gift from Nilfgaard . Philippa and Dijkstra blamed Queen Hedwig for the awful deal with Nilfgaard that Vizimir agreed to , and got free of her in decree to end the correspondence with Nilfgaard and realize Vizimir ’s trust again .
13Ciri’s First Meeting With Mistle Is Different
Mistle is a member of the Rats , a gang of criminals known for stealing from the rich to satisfy their own cloth wants . All members of the rats come from riotous backgrounds and were drawn to each other due to their apportion interest in unlike lavishness and their trauma . However , the Rats also kill for amusement , and because they share their stolen trade good with the poor , the scum bag are n’t easy to track as the citizen give false information in ordering to protect them . Mistle is important in Ciri ’s floor as they developed a quixotic but toxic relationship when Ciri joined the radical under the mistaken name of “ Falka ” .
In the Netflix series , Ciri meets Mistle when she ’s going around townspeople with Fabio Sachs . They take a look at a sideshow where a basilisk is supposedly extend to be show , and that ’s where Ciri briefly interacts with a girl , who ends up being the one who direct Ciri ’s money from her pocket . In the leger , Ciri meets Mistle and the git until the very close , follow her escape during the Thanedd Coup . Ciri is captured by bounty hunters of Nilfgaard but is capable to head for the hills with the assistance of the Rats , just like in time of year 3 ’s last .
12Jaskier Isn’t Used As Bait & Ciri’s Babysitter
Jaskier is still very close to Geralt , Ciri , and Yennefer , so much so that he continues to help them in any manner . At the beginning ofThe Witcherseason 3 Part 1 , Jaskier was used as Ciri ’s escort while she was used as bait to attract Rience , which also put Jaskier in great risk , and afterwards on , he was told by Yennefer to look after Ciri during the mages ’ political party in Aretuza . In the playscript , Jaskier is never used as bait and babysitter , and alternatively , Geralt , Ciri , and Yennefer do n’t seek to lure Rience in , and Ciri was invite to the Conclave of Mages in Thanedd by Yennefer .
11Vilgefortz Isn’t Turning Half-Elves Into Fake Ciris
One of the most shocking reveals inThe Witcherseason 3 Part 1 was that Vilgefortz had been kidnapping novices from Aretuza to experiment on them , with the role of get the hang nous - ascendancy in parliamentary law to manipulate Ciri . Geralt rescue one of these girl , who believed she was Ciri , and he and Yennefer eventually realized Vilgefortz was the mage responsible for this . In the books , Vilgerfortz did n’t kidnap half - elf young woman to turn them into imitation Ciris , but there was a false Ciri ( more on that later ) .
10Yennefer & Geralt Don’t Discover Vilgefortz’s Plans
Vilgefortz is an foeman to defeat in the Holy Writ ofThe Witcher , but the Netflix series made various changes to his taradiddle . As mentioned above , inThe Witcherseason 3 Part 1Vilgefortz is revealed to be the mage endorse Rienceand the one try out on young girl , with Geralt and Yennefer finding all this out after the party . In the Christian Bible , however , Geralt and Yennefer do n’t detect out Vilgefortz ’s plans and alliance , but the witcher fights the brawny mage during the Thanedd Coup . Vilgefortz ’s betrayal is made public , which leads to more battle and to the demise of a character who has been very significant in Yennefer ’s story , both in the books and the Netflix series .
