We have reached the midway level with this episode, Redanian Intelligence, and we lastly get to satisfy spymaster extraordinaire, Sigmund Dijkstra. He pays King Vizimir a go to in Redania, murdering the 2 advisors current. We additionally get to see the world by means of the eyes of an owl—as a Witcher aficionado, I am going to guess my December wage that that is Phillipa Eilheart. The violence towards elves escalates on this episode regardless of them discovering refuge underneath Fringilla and Francesca in Cintra, and we meet the mysterious Sandpiper who’s smuggling elves to security from Oxenfurt to Cintra.
Triss and Ciri lastly meet this episode as Vesemir requires her to hitch them at Kaer Morhen. He reckons that Triss can information Ciri in the usage of her powers higher than any stodgy outdated Witchers can, in addition to ensure her wants are being met. Spoiler alert: consistently badgering a teenage woman is not one of the best ways to get her onside. Triss makes an attempt to rekindle some romance with Geralt however is promptly shot down—Group Yen strikes once more!—nevertheless it’s clear {that a} robust friendship exists between the 2.
Episode particulars
Episode 4
“Redanian Intelligence”
Written by: Sneha Koorse
Directed by: Sarah O’Gorman
★★★★★
In the meantime, Geralt discovers that each Eskel and the Leshy contained stellacite, a cloth present in historic monoliths that scatter the continent. He visits Istredd in Nilfgaard and the 2 got down to the monolith Ciri toppled close to Cintra in season 1 when she screamed at Cahir. It is unclear at this level whether or not the monsters have been lurking beneath the monoliths or there’s some type of gateway concerned, however relaxation assured Ciri has one thing to do with it.
Vesemir additionally finds a uncommon breed of flower, Feainnewedd, that grows solely the place elder blood has been spilt. They join Ciri to it and work out that, probably, they may use her blood to breed a brand new era of Witchers. After the sacking of Kaer Morghen, the preserve’s mage and strategies to create new Witchers was misplaced endlessly. With this new mixture, extra unwilling recruits might be put by means of the Trial of the Grasses and start their lengthy journey on the Path.
Sigmund Dijkstra makes his grand entrance in episode 4, declaring that Cintra is ripe for the taking from Nilfgaard. That is about to throw the battle in a distinct path and units up what I assume can be much more battle in Season 3 properly. He appears to be speaking animatedly to nobody specifically afterward within the episode however control the owl within the background. As I stated earlier, I am positive it is Phillipa whispering in his ear.
And eventually, we return to Yen who witnesses much more degradation of Elves than ever earlier than. The persecution of the Elves is getting more and more tougher to observe and Yen struggles with out her powers to do something about it. They enter the sewers on their technique to discover the Sandpiper and are available throughout two Elves. Whereas the youthful elf desires to assist Cahir and Yen escape, the elder is extra reluctant. When a wierd sewer monster assaults he flees, leaving the youthful elf to drown and Yen and Cahir scramble to security. However what’s that I can hear? One other emotive ballad a few sure White Wolf?
The Sandpiper seems to be none apart from Jaskier, carrying an outfit that is extra just like the flamboyant purple ensemble Dandelion wears within the video games. He has a brand new music, too—Burn, Butcher, Burn—as a result of he is nonetheless pissed off at Geralt for leaving him. Is there anybody on the Continent who’s not obtained a beef with the Witcher at this level? Yen approaches Jaskier and hugs him, a lot to the bard’s shock, and whereas they preserve they dislike each other, have a playful banter earlier than he agrees to ship them each to security. He additionally delivers the road “no-one leaves a style in my mouth, thanks very a lot”; it is good to have my favorite bard again!
However, as soon as once more, Jaskier cannot resist completely fucking it. When a dockhand begins to criticise his newest tunes, he bites again a bit too onerous and it leads to a struggle. The elder elf from earlier than steps in to shout “Fuck people!”, sacrificing himself in order that Jaskier, Yen and the remaining can board the ship safely and flee Oxenfurt. Solely Jaskier finally ends up getting himself captured, Yen jumps off the boat and the episode ends on a cliffhanger. Dammit, Jaskier!
Geralt of Trivia
- Ciri’s outdated pal Dara returns on this episode.
- Ciri mentions December which implies this model of the Witcher runs on our calendar.
