This child has the power to change the world-for good, or for evil.Īs the threat of war hangs over the land the child, Ciri, is hunted for her extraordinary powers.

Geralt of Rivia, the hunter known as the Witcher, has been waiting for the birth of a prophesied child. But times have changed, the uneasy peace is over, and now the races are fighting once again. Don’t forget to keep an out for more updates on season 3 of The Witcher.Andrzej Sapkowski created an international phenomenon with his New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series about Geralt of Rivia, which has gone on to inspire the hit Netflix show and the blockbuster video games. Now, for the first time in a single boxed set, and featuring stunning new cover designs, the five novels that comprise the Witcher Saga: Blood of Elves, The Time of Contempt, Baptism of Fire,The Tower of Swallows, and Lady of the Lake.įor over a century, humans, dwarves, gnomes, and elves have lived together in relative peace. Want more Witcher content? Check out our coverage of Henry Cavill leaving the series (and the fan speculation about why he left). It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly where it fits in the Witcher timeline, but the majority of fans agree that it takes place during or after the events of The Last Wish. Season of Storms is more lore-heavy, therefore, more enjoyable after you’ve read the other books.

It’s more of a standalone adventure whose events don’t necessarily relate to the main saga. From Blood of Elves to The Lady of the Lake, readers are ultimately following one overarching story featuring the relationship between Geralt and Ciri, and Geralt’s turbulent relationship with Yennefer.įinally, Season of Storms is best saved for last.

These two are more anthological in their storytelling, while Blood of Elves, the first book in what fans refer to as the “main saga,” takes on a more linear narrative. Essentially, these books are a more accessible entry point into the Witcher world. Sword of Destiny takes place right before the events of the main novels, builds on The Last Wish, and introduces Ciri. The Last Wish introduces Geralt, the importance of his silver sword, and establishes the Continent as the backdrop for all the events to come.

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