The Witcher
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If Geralts last adventure was a fantasy-flavored whodunit, this one is a fantasy-flavored comedy of manners.
The Witchers chronology has been needlessly convoluted so far, but the events of this episode bring some clarity.
Pavetta is understandably less than pleased about her boorish husband-to-be.
In case that last sentence didnt sink in,a dashing young knight with the head of a hedgehog.
It is deeply weird, and it absolutely rules.
The trick is that neither the giver nor the receiver knows what the boon will be until its given.
(I preferred the hedgehog head, but whatever.)
Unfortunately, her husband wanted a boy, so he sends an assassin to get rid of them both.
The chase ends on a beach with the queen dead and Yennefer cradling the body of the infant girl.
Back at the banquet, Duny thanks Geralt for saving his life by invoking the Law of Surprise.
Was this fate all along?
Bathtub scenes are a big deal in theWitcherfranchise, and this is a pretty good one.
Even Geralt cant resist the allure of a wooden tub filled with chamomile.
Jaskier on Geralts reluctance to interfere in the banquet: You never get involved.
Except you actually do.
All of the time.
How many pointsdoesa manticore have, anyway?
