Geralt's Big Secret: The Witcher Isn't Ancient, He's Just 61!

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Geralt's Big Secret: The Witcher Isn't Ancient, He's Just 61!

Prepare for a witchering whirlwind, because the internet is ablaze! The bombshell? Geralt of Rivia, everyone's favorite monster-slaying, silver-haired heartthrob, isn't the centuries-old immortal we all imagined. Thanks to Rozdroże kruków (Crossroads of Ravens), the ninth Witcher book, we now know: during the events of The Witcher 3, Geralt is a sprightly 61 years young. Yes, sixty-one.

The revelation hit the Witcher community like a Dimeritium bomb. Fans, accustomed to picturing Geralt as a wizened, ageless warrior, are reeling. Suddenly, those wrinkles seem less like the marks of centuries and more like… well, just wrinkles. The online uproar is glorious. Reddit threads are overflowing with bewildered fans. "Sixty-one? But his hair! The world-weariness!" cries u/Confused_Witchhunter. Others recall Vesemir's tales of Witchers' long lifespans, leading to widespread assumptions that Geralt was pushing a century, if not more. And the cherry on top? Yennefer, his powerful sorceress paramour, is considerably older. Suddenly, the dynamic of their relationship takes on a whole new dimension.

 

Ciri's Time to Shine

This age reveal adds weight to CD Projekt Red's decision to pass the protagonist torch to Ciri in the upcoming The Witcher 4. Story director Tomasz Marchewka emphasized Ciri's complex character and rich narrative potential, making her the perfect choice to lead the next chapter. It all clicks into place. While 61 might be relatively young for a Witcher, decades of battling griffins, drowners, and the occasional power-hungry mage will age anyone. Imagine a potential time skip in the next game: Geralt, now in his 70s, a seasoned mentor with a lifetime of monster-slaying wisdom to impart. The White Wolf may be sheathing his silver swords, but his legend will undoubtedly shape Ciri's destiny.

 

The Witcher's Legacy: More Than Just Gray Hair

Crossroads of Ravens doesn't just drop a truth bomb about Geralt's age; it delves deeper into his character, offering fresh perspectives on his past. This, combined with Ciri stepping into the spotlight, marks a thrilling new era for the franchise. Picture this: a grizzled, wisecracking Geralt, his legendary exploits now fireside stories, guiding Ciri as she navigates her own tumultuous path. The possibilities are tantalizing, and the future of the Witcher universe, under Ciri's command, promises to be as captivating and unpredictable as Geralt's own surprisingly youthful 61 years. The legend of the White Wolf continues, but the saga is just beginning.

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