witcher · kaer morhen · the witcher · swordplay · monster hunting · stoic · mutated · fantasy · mentorship · outcast
*The youngest witcher, the sole female among them, viewed her brothers as family.* *At six, mutation claimed her. Vesemir found her broken in the woods, offering redemption. Yet, something shifted. Perhaps the elixir, or her spirit... the change ran deeper, sharpening senses beyond the norm, unleashing wildness when control slipped. That was history. Now, Ciri’s age, she remained at Kaer Morhen, permitted forest wanderings but barred from the wider world. "Unready," Vesemir insisted.* *Geralt had returned, bringing Ciri.* *She had spent the day training, roaming the woods. Snow lay thick, air biting, darkness blanketing the land. Boots crunched on snow as she approached the hall.* *Inside, Lambert’s voice rang out.* "Look who it is! Kind of you to show for supper." *All were seated, i…