1 00:00:28,125 --> 00:00:31,414 Where would you be headin', little thief? 2 00:00:31,875 --> 00:00:33,034 Skellige. 3 00:00:33,125 --> 00:00:34,204 Hmm. 4 00:00:35,915 --> 00:00:37,915 Do you know how long it is to the coast? 5 00:00:38,457 --> 00:00:39,787 With a fast horse, 6 00:00:40,540 --> 00:00:41,540 about a week. 7 00:00:42,250 --> 00:00:43,420 And what about by foot? 8 00:00:47,040 --> 00:00:48,540 You need to be careful, child. 9 00:00:49,375 --> 00:00:51,284 This place isn't safe if you're alone. 10 00:00:53,250 --> 00:00:55,250 Then it's the same as every other place. 11 00:01:46,625 --> 00:01:48,745 Out of nowhere, you send word to meet you. 12 00:01:49,290 --> 00:01:51,331 All this time, I thought you were dead. 13 00:01:51,415 --> 00:01:54,996 I told you last time I was in Cintra that I wasn't coming back. 14 00:01:55,332 --> 00:01:56,712 Yet here you are. 15 00:01:58,290 --> 00:01:59,290 Why? 16 00:02:01,375 --> 00:02:03,325 You've come for your Child of Surprise... 17 00:02:03,790 --> 00:02:04,790 haven't you? 18 00:02:04,832 --> 00:02:05,832 The opposite. 19 00:02:05,915 --> 00:02:09,536 I want you to tell me that he's safe and healthy so I can keep on riding. 20 00:02:09,625 --> 00:02:10,625 He... 21 00:02:11,582 --> 00:02:12,752 is a girl. 22 00:02:15,082 --> 00:02:16,082 Yes. 23 00:02:16,415 --> 00:02:20,036 Princess Cirilla has been raised by Calanthe since her parents died. 24 00:02:21,082 --> 00:02:21,923 What? 25 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:24,579 Pavetta and Duny's ship was lost at sea. 26 00:02:24,665 --> 00:02:27,075 Have you been hiding your head in the sand? 27 00:02:30,500 --> 00:02:31,500 Why now? 28 00:02:33,415 --> 00:02:35,665 Why do you think she's not safe? 29 00:02:36,707 --> 00:02:39,168 I saw an army making camp at the Amell Pass. 30 00:02:40,250 --> 00:02:42,079 A sea of black and gold. 31 00:02:43,582 --> 00:02:45,962 Nilfgaard is set on sweeping the Continent. 32 00:02:46,040 --> 00:02:48,381 But since that night at Pavetta's banquet, 33 00:02:48,457 --> 00:02:52,578 the Queen's done everything she can to keep her family safe from threats. 34 00:02:53,290 --> 00:02:54,790 Shut the walls. 35 00:02:54,875 --> 00:02:56,034 Fortified the gates. 36 00:02:59,750 --> 00:03:01,289 Sent assassins! 37 00:03:01,707 --> 00:03:02,707 What? 38 00:03:03,082 --> 00:03:04,502 Were you followed? 39 00:03:05,207 --> 00:03:06,207 No! 40 00:03:06,415 --> 00:03:07,455 Hmm. 41 00:03:56,457 --> 00:03:57,538 Hmm? 42 00:03:59,290 --> 00:04:00,290 Hmm. 43 00:04:09,040 --> 00:04:11,251 You want me, you kill him first! 44 00:04:15,832 --> 00:04:16,832 Geralt! 45 00:04:19,665 --> 00:04:20,875 Do something! 46 00:04:20,957 --> 00:04:23,627 - This is on your Queen. - We will both die. 47 00:04:24,082 --> 00:04:25,502 Blame destiny. 48 00:04:44,707 --> 00:04:47,038 The Nilfgaardians don't strike me as foolish. 49 00:04:47,540 --> 00:04:49,540 Coming at us now would be right stupid. 50 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:54,170 The army whose stink I can smell on a strong breeze is one I worry about. 51 00:04:55,000 --> 00:04:57,420 So we prepare, same as always. 52 00:04:58,665 --> 00:05:01,165 When does the King return from Skellige, Your Majesty? 53 00:05:01,250 --> 00:05:04,129 This morning. Be good to see that craggy face. 54 00:05:04,208 --> 00:05:06,877 Be better to see the 50 ships the Skelligens promised. 55 00:05:08,625 --> 00:05:09,625 Your Majesty. 56 00:05:10,540 --> 00:05:11,961 No offense taken, Danek. 57 00:05:12,915 --> 00:05:13,915 You know I agree. 58 00:05:14,415 --> 00:05:17,495 We've taken on every pissant pretender for a dozen years. 59 00:05:18,207 --> 00:05:20,788 If Nilfgaard need to learn the lesson the rest of them have, 60 00:05:20,875 --> 00:05:22,495 we'll be ready for them. 61 00:05:22,582 --> 00:05:25,382 I want reports from the Amell Pass every hour... 62 00:05:33,082 --> 00:05:35,002 I warned you about coming back. 63 00:05:35,457 --> 00:05:39,577 I've been away 12 years and I'd planned on staying that way... 64 00:05:40,040 --> 00:05:41,831 till you sent eight men to kill me. 65 00:05:46,625 --> 00:05:47,995 Well, I'm asking you now. 66 00:05:49,415 --> 00:05:51,165 Do not do this. 67 00:05:51,250 --> 00:05:53,959 If you treated me more like a friend than a threat... 68 00:05:55,415 --> 00:05:57,625 Do you know the difference anymore? 69 00:06:00,415 --> 00:06:01,415 I'm here 70 00:06:01,875 --> 00:06:03,125 to protect the girl. 71 00:06:03,790 --> 00:06:05,711 Who I've raised as my own. 72 00:06:06,540 --> 00:06:08,040 Why would I give my only heir 73 00:06:08,125 --> 00:06:10,824 to someone who never cared enough to come back for her? 74 00:06:11,708 --> 00:06:14,168 Move along, Witcher. I'll pay whatever you want. 75 00:06:14,250 --> 00:06:15,790 I can't be bought. 76 00:06:18,665 --> 00:06:19,956 You should remember. 77 00:06:20,040 --> 00:06:23,081 Money can't undo the Law of Surprise. 78 00:06:24,290 --> 00:06:27,790 Kings who've tried to outbid destiny 79 00:06:27,875 --> 00:06:29,454 end up on pikes. 80 00:06:30,207 --> 00:06:32,747 And if I win the war but lose Ciri, 81 00:06:33,375 --> 00:06:35,165 what victory is that? 82 00:06:38,707 --> 00:06:42,288 Maybe that army won't come, and if they do, maybe you'll be ready. 83 00:06:42,375 --> 00:06:45,784 But if you have any doubt in your mind that she's safe here, 84 00:06:46,540 --> 00:06:47,630 give her to me. 85 00:06:47,707 --> 00:06:51,288 Call it destiny, security, what larger forces at work, 86 00:06:51,665 --> 00:06:52,706 I don't care. 87 00:06:53,250 --> 00:06:55,579 I will take her, protect her, 88 00:06:56,290 --> 00:06:58,880 and bring her back unharmed, I promise you that. 89 00:07:01,540 --> 00:07:03,630 Ciri is all I have left of my daughter. 90 00:07:05,000 --> 00:07:08,209 If Ciri survives, then Pavetta lives on too. 91 00:07:19,457 --> 00:07:21,707 Law of Surprise has been called. 92 00:07:22,957 --> 00:07:24,707 I'll tell Cirilla myself. 93 00:07:27,250 --> 00:07:29,829 Oh, sweet Cintra, you were so promising, 94 00:07:29,915 --> 00:07:33,165 from your spoiled princess to your stupid old king! 95 00:07:33,250 --> 00:07:35,709 But when I arrived, the royals were dead! 96 00:07:35,790 --> 00:07:37,391 Tossed out a window or shot in the head! 97 00:07:37,457 --> 00:07:40,168 So, what to do now? Where's the devil to go? 98 00:07:40,250 --> 00:07:42,500 Anywhere but here. Back in your hole! 99 00:07:42,582 --> 00:07:44,752 No, don't cast me out on a whim! 100 00:07:44,832 --> 00:07:46,832 Who needs you when I've got him? 101 00:08:06,708 --> 00:08:07,708 Hey! 102 00:08:16,665 --> 00:08:18,375 Where'd you get a piece like this? 103 00:08:19,457 --> 00:08:20,627 It was my mother's. 104 00:08:29,040 --> 00:08:30,170 Hey, girl! 105 00:08:32,207 --> 00:08:34,128 What's so special about Skellige? 106 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,330 Those roads aren't safe, 107 00:08:39,915 --> 00:08:41,745 and the Skelligens are a grumpy lot. 108 00:08:43,082 --> 00:08:44,082 How about this? 109 00:08:44,457 --> 00:08:45,457 Come with me. 110 00:08:46,875 --> 00:08:48,455 I've got one more thing to buy. 111 00:08:48,832 --> 00:08:50,832 And then we'll make room on Clip and Clop 112 00:08:51,457 --> 00:08:52,577 and be home by dark. 113 00:08:53,957 --> 00:08:57,288 We don't have much, but we've got a sight more than you do. 114 00:08:57,375 --> 00:08:58,375 Roof, 115 00:08:58,790 --> 00:09:01,041 food, space on the floor to sleep. 116 00:09:02,207 --> 00:09:05,957 A lot's happening on this Continent, but we're safer when we stick together. 117 00:09:07,375 --> 00:09:08,375 Okay? 118 00:09:10,332 --> 00:09:11,332 Grand. 119 00:09:41,957 --> 00:09:43,707 It's what has been promised. 120 00:09:46,540 --> 00:09:49,540 We must sacrifice... to fulfill destiny. 121 00:09:54,415 --> 00:09:55,576 Shh... 122 00:10:04,375 --> 00:10:05,575 He may take you, 123 00:10:07,541 --> 00:10:09,421 but you will always be mine. 124 00:10:12,500 --> 00:10:14,919 I need you to be brave now, because who are you? 125 00:10:15,832 --> 00:10:17,253 The Lion Cub of Cintra. 126 00:10:29,707 --> 00:10:31,288 Pleased to meet you, Princess. 127 00:10:37,040 --> 00:10:40,000 - Can I say goodbye to my friends now? - Of course. 128 00:10:48,457 --> 00:10:50,128 I'll summon you when she's ready. 129 00:12:03,791 --> 00:12:06,671 Go on, Korin, do it! Oh! Gimme. 130 00:12:07,582 --> 00:12:09,962 Korin, Anton, I have to go. 131 00:12:10,041 --> 00:12:11,331 - What? No! - I know! 132 00:12:13,582 --> 00:12:14,582 Take care. 133 00:12:15,457 --> 00:12:16,457 Your Highness. 134 00:12:27,875 --> 00:12:28,995 Throw those knuckles. 135 00:12:35,832 --> 00:12:38,633 First, you try to kill me, then you lie to me. 136 00:12:39,707 --> 00:12:41,878 I'm just trying to keep Cirilla safe. 137 00:12:42,332 --> 00:12:46,462 Ciri is safe, with me, until the day she takes over my throne. 138 00:12:47,332 --> 00:12:49,212 - Listen to me. - I did listen once. 139 00:12:49,290 --> 00:12:51,040 Let a hedgehog into my court. 140 00:12:51,540 --> 00:12:53,461 It got me Pavetta dead. 141 00:12:54,165 --> 00:12:55,665 I won't lose Ciri too. 142 00:12:56,375 --> 00:12:58,955 So you and destiny can both fuck right off. 143 00:12:59,540 --> 00:13:03,500 Because if Nilfgaard comes, will destiny carry a banner into battle? 144 00:13:04,041 --> 00:13:05,041 No. 145 00:13:05,082 --> 00:13:07,173 We have an army, a navy... 146 00:13:08,166 --> 00:13:08,995 and me. 147 00:13:09,082 --> 00:13:11,793 A dynasty can't survive on arrogance alone. 148 00:13:11,875 --> 00:13:13,205 Says a witcher. 149 00:13:13,875 --> 00:13:15,625 She needs family. 150 00:13:15,707 --> 00:13:17,628 You know nothing about that. 151 00:13:17,707 --> 00:13:20,378 Your own mother cared so little, she discarded you. 152 00:13:21,500 --> 00:13:25,379 You lecture me on a mother's love yet offer up someone else's daughter. 153 00:13:27,291 --> 00:13:30,461 Queen to all of Cintra, grandmother to one. 154 00:13:32,040 --> 00:13:33,540 I won't orphan that girl. 155 00:13:33,625 --> 00:13:35,284 You're sentencing her to death. 156 00:13:35,915 --> 00:13:37,375 - What did I miss? - Nothing. 157 00:13:38,082 --> 00:13:39,332 Get him out of my sight. 158 00:13:43,290 --> 00:13:45,961 I remember when you honored the Law of Surprise. 159 00:13:46,500 --> 00:13:47,830 What changed? 160 00:13:47,915 --> 00:13:49,165 I had a granddaughter. 161 00:13:49,250 --> 00:13:50,460 So protect her. 162 00:13:51,040 --> 00:13:53,040 - Your Majesty. - What if Calanthe's wrong? 163 00:13:53,415 --> 00:13:55,495 What if they come and Ciri is trapped? 164 00:13:55,582 --> 00:13:57,712 I fight side by side with my Queen. 165 00:13:58,625 --> 00:14:00,625 You put too much faith in that woman. 166 00:14:00,707 --> 00:14:02,128 Well, you weren't there. 167 00:14:03,750 --> 00:14:07,710 After Pavetta died, Calanthe would wake up howling in the night. 168 00:14:09,207 --> 00:14:11,788 The Lioness, nearly broken. 169 00:14:11,875 --> 00:14:14,664 Someone who's able to pull themselves out of that, 170 00:14:14,750 --> 00:14:17,080 they'll have my confidence till my final day. 171 00:14:23,707 --> 00:14:25,748 I need your promise you won't come back. 172 00:14:29,166 --> 00:14:30,826 If I hear Ciri's in danger, 173 00:14:32,250 --> 00:14:33,580 you know I can't do that. 174 00:14:37,790 --> 00:14:38,790 I know. 175 00:14:50,707 --> 00:14:51,878 Just move it! 176 00:14:52,750 --> 00:14:54,210 Faster! 177 00:14:55,250 --> 00:14:57,830 That's right! No water till you've finished! 178 00:15:01,125 --> 00:15:02,284 Move it! 179 00:15:04,207 --> 00:15:05,378 That's right! 180 00:15:08,082 --> 00:15:09,753 All right, ditch diggers! 181 00:15:09,832 --> 00:15:10,832 Move it! 182 00:15:19,207 --> 00:15:21,707 Report any findings immediately! 183 00:15:23,457 --> 00:15:27,038 All visitors must declare themselves to the officers! 184 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,750 Is it cleared yet? 185 00:15:30,291 --> 00:15:31,421 Safe conduct? 186 00:15:39,000 --> 00:15:40,120 You're coming from Caingorn? 187 00:15:41,500 --> 00:15:43,080 How long will you be in Nazair? 188 00:15:44,500 --> 00:15:46,000 That is yet to be determined. 189 00:15:59,375 --> 00:16:00,375 Hello, Yennefer. 190 00:16:03,916 --> 00:16:06,206 The... the runes described a... 191 00:16:06,291 --> 00:16:10,130 a "magnalith" in Nazair, but no one could find it till I got here. 192 00:16:10,875 --> 00:16:13,705 Until Nilfgaard tore through all the lands. 193 00:16:15,500 --> 00:16:16,879 They allow my research. 194 00:16:17,541 --> 00:16:19,041 That's all I care about. 195 00:16:19,125 --> 00:16:21,245 Hmm. A man of principle. 196 00:16:25,041 --> 00:16:26,791 You don't understand. Every glyph has a clue 197 00:16:26,875 --> 00:16:28,664 to something across the Continent... 198 00:16:28,750 --> 00:16:30,710 from a time before the Conjunction. 199 00:16:31,041 --> 00:16:33,331 Most are history, but some might be more. 200 00:16:33,415 --> 00:16:36,165 The prophecy, the future, I want to explore all of it. 201 00:16:40,290 --> 00:16:41,581 Wow. 202 00:16:42,082 --> 00:16:44,082 That's a face. You hate it that much? 203 00:16:44,165 --> 00:16:45,745 Only because I have taste buds. 204 00:16:46,165 --> 00:16:48,625 Well, these people were starving before Nilfgaard. 205 00:16:49,375 --> 00:16:52,534 See, most kings only care about their cocks and their coffers. 206 00:16:53,082 --> 00:16:55,923 They look out for their people. Everybody gets something. 207 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:57,169 The same thing, 208 00:16:57,582 --> 00:16:59,832 which tastes as if someone pissed in my cup. 209 00:17:01,750 --> 00:17:03,710 Sounds to me like you bought in. 210 00:17:05,290 --> 00:17:06,830 No. No, it's, uh... 211 00:17:08,333 --> 00:17:09,333 It's just that... 212 00:17:11,750 --> 00:17:13,630 sometimes, boring is better. 213 00:17:15,875 --> 00:17:16,875 No, it's not. 214 00:17:21,708 --> 00:17:22,708 Come on. 215 00:17:27,875 --> 00:17:29,704 How long do you see yourself here? 216 00:17:32,915 --> 00:17:35,205 There's a lot of hill left to dig. Why? 217 00:17:39,165 --> 00:17:40,746 Because I may be missing you. 218 00:17:44,915 --> 00:17:47,286 See, the Yennefer I remember didn't miss anyone. 219 00:17:47,375 --> 00:17:48,535 Yeah, well... 220 00:17:54,958 --> 00:17:56,077 What if... 221 00:17:58,500 --> 00:18:02,000 it's not too late for what we talked about in the cave? 222 00:18:03,915 --> 00:18:05,286 We could go somewhere with, 223 00:18:05,708 --> 00:18:07,417 I don't know, two types of ale. 224 00:18:08,040 --> 00:18:09,040 You could... 225 00:18:09,790 --> 00:18:11,000 play with your rocks, 226 00:18:12,040 --> 00:18:13,461 and I'll work as a mage. 227 00:18:14,958 --> 00:18:16,327 You hate monoliths. 228 00:18:16,415 --> 00:18:17,786 - Yes, but... - But what? 229 00:18:20,040 --> 00:18:22,171 I mean, look at you. You could have anyone. 230 00:18:22,665 --> 00:18:23,665 I have. 231 00:18:24,625 --> 00:18:26,704 And it was fun to be wanted. 232 00:18:28,290 --> 00:18:29,750 The object of desire. 233 00:18:31,083 --> 00:18:33,083 After where I came from, I lapped it up. 234 00:18:36,165 --> 00:18:40,496 But they all loved the power that came with my position at court. 235 00:18:43,750 --> 00:18:44,920 Not my power. 236 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,789 And no one's ever seen that but me? 237 00:19:21,915 --> 00:19:22,915 You know, 238 00:19:23,625 --> 00:19:24,625 I spent... 239 00:19:25,958 --> 00:19:27,417 I spent years... 240 00:19:28,540 --> 00:19:32,040 waiting for this moment where you realized we're meant for each other. 241 00:19:34,500 --> 00:19:37,130 You know, coming up with excuses to study at Aedirn. 242 00:19:38,665 --> 00:19:42,326 Henges, dead languages, anything to get closer to you again, and... 243 00:19:44,708 --> 00:19:46,958 every request I made was denied. 244 00:19:51,458 --> 00:19:52,788 You shut them all down. 245 00:20:01,208 --> 00:20:03,627 Stregobor, of all people, snapped me out of it. 246 00:20:05,583 --> 00:20:08,583 "Forget about the girl. Get back to work." And work saved me. 247 00:20:10,458 --> 00:20:13,208 Remembered why I loved it. The beauty, the purity. No... 248 00:20:15,958 --> 00:20:17,708 distractions when I'm in it. 249 00:20:21,833 --> 00:20:23,583 You went after the thing you loved. 250 00:20:26,208 --> 00:20:27,788 So you chose power. 251 00:20:41,790 --> 00:20:43,250 At least you kept your eyes. 252 00:21:01,125 --> 00:21:02,125 His loss. 253 00:21:02,625 --> 00:21:03,625 Piss off. 254 00:21:04,665 --> 00:21:06,955 Well, I would, but we don't have much time. 255 00:21:07,040 --> 00:21:08,211 Who the fuck are you? 256 00:21:09,833 --> 00:21:11,633 I'm Vilgefortz of Roggeveen. 257 00:21:12,790 --> 00:21:13,790 Why are you whispering? 258 00:21:19,665 --> 00:21:23,665 Nilfgaard is conscripting mages like us into their service. 259 00:21:23,750 --> 00:21:24,920 Now, since... 260 00:21:28,083 --> 00:21:30,042 Now, since I don't have a letter of safe conduct, 261 00:21:30,125 --> 00:21:33,164 and yours is probably fake, we should go, 262 00:21:33,790 --> 00:21:35,881 before those lads start asking questions. 263 00:21:35,958 --> 00:21:36,958 Go where? 264 00:21:39,333 --> 00:21:40,333 Aretuza. 265 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,789 Well, the feeling's mutual. 266 00:21:45,875 --> 00:21:47,575 The Chapter thinks you're rash, 267 00:21:47,665 --> 00:21:49,746 unpredictable and dangerous. 268 00:21:50,790 --> 00:21:51,830 But right now, 269 00:21:52,540 --> 00:21:55,040 that's exactly what Tissaia and I need. 270 00:21:58,458 --> 00:21:59,748 Tissaia asked for me? 271 00:22:02,165 --> 00:22:04,665 She said you're the best student she ever taught. 272 00:22:36,958 --> 00:22:38,167 Let's talk. 273 00:22:38,250 --> 00:22:39,079 About what? 274 00:22:39,165 --> 00:22:40,165 Nilfgaard. 275 00:22:40,833 --> 00:22:44,292 Their army's camped near Cintra, and we think they're going to attack. 276 00:22:44,375 --> 00:22:45,825 And they won't stop there. 277 00:22:45,915 --> 00:22:47,996 We need allies from the Northern Kingdoms. 278 00:22:48,083 --> 00:22:51,462 I'll leave this to the people who actually give a shit. Where's Tissaia? 279 00:22:51,875 --> 00:22:53,035 Tissaia can wait. 280 00:22:53,125 --> 00:22:55,704 Fine, I'll just follow the sound of crying girls. 281 00:22:55,790 --> 00:22:57,500 She has no idea you're here. 282 00:23:00,540 --> 00:23:01,921 You said she asked for me. 283 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:03,000 No. 284 00:23:03,500 --> 00:23:06,170 I told you that she said you were her best student. 285 00:23:06,250 --> 00:23:07,750 I'm the one that wants you here. 286 00:23:09,000 --> 00:23:11,329 It took five minutes for the lies to start. 287 00:23:12,415 --> 00:23:15,875 Why did I expect anything else from a place held together by bullshit? 288 00:23:24,040 --> 00:23:27,540 Do you know how many people wouldn't blink if you died? 289 00:23:32,208 --> 00:23:34,208 Let me out! 290 00:23:34,290 --> 00:23:35,421 Let me out! 291 00:23:41,875 --> 00:23:45,125 Sometimes, the best thing a flower can do for us is die. 292 00:23:47,875 --> 00:23:49,664 You should've let me die. 293 00:23:49,750 --> 00:23:51,579 At least I had control over that. 294 00:23:52,540 --> 00:23:55,080 Mm, that's adorable, piglet. 295 00:23:57,458 --> 00:23:58,917 You weren't taking control, 296 00:23:59,875 --> 00:24:01,075 you were losing it. 297 00:24:01,958 --> 00:24:04,627 - You were losing it. - What the hell's going on in here? 298 00:24:06,125 --> 00:24:07,954 We were studying. Botany. 299 00:24:12,208 --> 00:24:15,877 If I gave Rectress de Vries your pitiful excuse about that pitiful plant, 300 00:24:16,415 --> 00:24:17,875 I'd be gone by nightfall. 301 00:24:23,415 --> 00:24:25,375 But fuck that old bag! 302 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,210 This was my room. 303 00:24:34,790 --> 00:24:36,421 Before anyone you know was born. 304 00:24:37,415 --> 00:24:38,665 So, you've been to court? 305 00:24:43,958 --> 00:24:44,958 Aedirn. 306 00:24:49,375 --> 00:24:50,494 It's very elegant. 307 00:24:51,625 --> 00:24:53,875 - Very boring. - Why are you back, then? 308 00:24:55,958 --> 00:24:57,077 Why am I back? 309 00:25:24,165 --> 00:25:26,375 I bet you hate botany as much as I did. 310 00:25:34,540 --> 00:25:37,250 Who wants to know what those herbs are really good for? 311 00:25:47,708 --> 00:25:49,788 Rhwydwaith carthion. 312 00:25:50,790 --> 00:25:53,330 They've taught you about its healing powers 313 00:25:53,415 --> 00:25:54,826 and fortifying blah, blah, blah. 314 00:25:55,290 --> 00:25:58,881 But they leave out that if you mix these two together, 315 00:25:59,333 --> 00:26:01,542 you'll see colors like never... 316 00:26:02,750 --> 00:26:03,750 before. 317 00:26:04,790 --> 00:26:07,040 Miss tells us never to mix herbs. 318 00:26:09,165 --> 00:26:12,036 They tell you that so you have to go to them for all the answers. 319 00:26:12,875 --> 00:26:14,204 A word of advice. 320 00:26:14,915 --> 00:26:16,786 Think for yourselves. 321 00:26:18,915 --> 00:26:20,996 It'll save you a lifetime of heartbreak. 322 00:26:22,500 --> 00:26:23,960 The ceiling's melting. 323 00:26:24,415 --> 00:26:25,455 No. 324 00:26:25,540 --> 00:26:26,921 The herbs are working. 325 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:30,130 Well, I don't feel... 326 00:26:30,208 --> 00:26:32,208 What was I saying? 327 00:26:33,250 --> 00:26:34,579 Gods, you're pretty. 328 00:26:36,958 --> 00:26:38,167 Oh, don't worry, Fola. 329 00:26:38,250 --> 00:26:39,920 You'll look like that too. 330 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:42,000 Nobody starts off that way. 331 00:26:42,083 --> 00:26:45,173 - You want to know a secret? - Nobody starts off that way. 332 00:26:45,250 --> 00:26:46,250 It's overrated. 333 00:26:48,040 --> 00:26:49,631 Look, I'm levitating! 334 00:26:49,708 --> 00:26:51,167 Levitating, I'm levitating. 335 00:26:51,250 --> 00:26:54,630 Glacella, whatever you lack in talent, you make up for in confidence. 336 00:26:54,708 --> 00:26:57,288 She doesn't need confidence. Her father owns half of Creyden. 337 00:26:57,375 --> 00:26:59,785 So he could swap a hundred horses for her spot here. 338 00:27:04,040 --> 00:27:06,461 Your parents paid Aretuza? 339 00:27:08,915 --> 00:27:11,786 The Chapter decided it needed students from the best families. 340 00:27:13,290 --> 00:27:15,540 But you all must have had a conduit moment? 341 00:27:16,500 --> 00:27:19,789 We shouldn't be mixing herbs. We shouldn't even be here. 342 00:27:22,915 --> 00:27:25,665 You know, if they catch us, they really will expel us. 343 00:27:25,750 --> 00:27:27,710 There are far worse things than expulsion. 344 00:27:30,665 --> 00:27:31,665 Like what? 345 00:27:50,540 --> 00:27:52,000 What is this place? 346 00:27:52,083 --> 00:27:53,423 Aretuza's windmill. 347 00:27:54,165 --> 00:27:56,665 Enough bridled chaos to keep the curtains hung... 348 00:27:57,208 --> 00:27:59,877 and the torches lit, but that's not what we're here for. 349 00:28:03,415 --> 00:28:06,996 - I think we should go. - Wait. I've got so many questions. 350 00:28:08,833 --> 00:28:10,542 You want to know more. 351 00:28:10,625 --> 00:28:11,625 Yes. 352 00:28:12,665 --> 00:28:13,665 Everything. 353 00:28:22,583 --> 00:28:24,712 The ability to create life, 354 00:28:26,375 --> 00:28:27,535 real life, 355 00:28:30,790 --> 00:28:32,461 they take that from you. 356 00:28:36,665 --> 00:28:38,076 And then send you out, 357 00:28:39,000 --> 00:28:41,579 so the only family, the only loyalty you have, 358 00:28:41,665 --> 00:28:42,665 is to them. 359 00:28:45,083 --> 00:28:46,583 And you'll trade it all for what? 360 00:28:48,375 --> 00:28:49,704 Looks that never change. 361 00:28:50,915 --> 00:28:52,375 A court full of idiots. 362 00:28:55,958 --> 00:28:57,498 But you don't have to do it. 363 00:28:57,915 --> 00:28:59,036 But what if I want to? 364 00:28:59,583 --> 00:29:01,962 - We're leaving. Come on. - Lesson's not over yet! 365 00:29:02,040 --> 00:29:03,961 Just because you fucked up, doesn't mean we will. 366 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,579 - You? - Come on. 367 00:29:05,665 --> 00:29:07,576 With all the magical talent of shoe leather? 368 00:29:09,000 --> 00:29:11,579 You'll have a home here forever, Glacella. 369 00:29:14,250 --> 00:29:15,380 Right here. 370 00:29:17,165 --> 00:29:19,286 With my sisters who never ascended. 371 00:29:23,915 --> 00:29:25,036 What's happening? 372 00:29:30,540 --> 00:29:31,750 Anica, is that you? 373 00:29:33,875 --> 00:29:36,075 You turned my friend into a slug. 374 00:29:36,165 --> 00:29:37,705 An eel. 375 00:29:39,040 --> 00:29:41,290 Come, push your friend into the pool. 376 00:29:43,708 --> 00:29:46,498 I don't care what you do, but remember this. 377 00:29:46,583 --> 00:29:48,502 Even if you do everything right, 378 00:29:48,583 --> 00:29:50,042 follow their rules, 379 00:29:50,125 --> 00:29:52,494 that's still no guarantee you'll get what you want. 380 00:29:52,583 --> 00:29:53,673 Enough! 381 00:29:55,125 --> 00:29:56,664 Back to your rooms, girls. 382 00:30:08,333 --> 00:30:09,583 You ruined one life. 383 00:30:11,290 --> 00:30:12,290 Stop there. 384 00:30:21,708 --> 00:30:23,627 I never even wanted to come back here! 385 00:30:24,625 --> 00:30:27,575 Then you failed at that, too. 386 00:30:28,250 --> 00:30:29,460 Look at this place. 387 00:30:30,290 --> 00:30:31,330 It's a joke. 388 00:30:32,790 --> 00:30:34,921 Letting in girls who can't even do magic! 389 00:30:35,415 --> 00:30:38,125 Sometimes, you have to compromise in order to survive. 390 00:30:38,625 --> 00:30:42,035 You say I never took responsibility for the way my life turned out. 391 00:30:42,125 --> 00:30:43,125 What about you? 392 00:30:43,750 --> 00:30:45,710 But what's happening? I don't understand... 393 00:30:45,790 --> 00:30:47,040 What's going on? 394 00:30:47,125 --> 00:30:48,164 It's happening. 395 00:30:50,625 --> 00:30:51,625 Triss! 396 00:30:53,833 --> 00:30:54,833 Yennefer. 397 00:30:55,625 --> 00:30:58,164 - I tried finding you for years. - Why are you all here? 398 00:30:58,250 --> 00:31:00,539 An emergency conclave of the Northern Mages. 399 00:31:01,040 --> 00:31:03,580 - Nilfgaard took Marnadal. - What? 400 00:31:03,665 --> 00:31:04,996 They're attacking Cintra. 401 00:31:06,040 --> 00:31:09,080 Going to war against Nilfgaard is madness. 402 00:31:09,165 --> 00:31:10,286 And for Cintra? 403 00:31:11,290 --> 00:31:15,461 They've rejected our mages for decades, so let's grant them their wish. 404 00:31:15,540 --> 00:31:17,171 It's not just about Cintra. 405 00:31:17,915 --> 00:31:20,746 Nilfgaard won't be satisfied until they have the whole Continent. 406 00:31:20,833 --> 00:31:24,002 - And how do you know this? - Because that's the same lie I would tell. 407 00:31:24,375 --> 00:31:26,494 I'm the only one here that's led soldiers into battle. 408 00:31:26,540 --> 00:31:28,080 Oh, yes, and don't we know it? 409 00:31:28,165 --> 00:31:29,496 You wear your silly costume 410 00:31:29,583 --> 00:31:31,083 every chance you get. 411 00:31:31,165 --> 00:31:36,326 All those years swinging his sword around were years he wasn't serving as a mage. 412 00:31:36,415 --> 00:31:39,375 Or killing babies born at an eclipse. 413 00:31:41,915 --> 00:31:46,326 We can stop Nilfgaard, if we act now. 414 00:31:47,250 --> 00:31:49,579 The south... well, is the south. 415 00:31:49,665 --> 00:31:51,665 It is up to the north to unite. 416 00:31:52,040 --> 00:31:55,711 It is time to convince our kings to send their armies. 417 00:31:55,790 --> 00:31:56,911 They could cross the Yaruga, 418 00:31:57,833 --> 00:31:59,633 make it to Sodden by week's end. 419 00:31:59,708 --> 00:32:00,708 They could save Cintra. 420 00:32:00,790 --> 00:32:02,631 If Cintra falls, who cares? 421 00:32:02,708 --> 00:32:03,917 I care! 422 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:06,079 Because our kingdoms will be next. 423 00:32:08,500 --> 00:32:12,460 Our fight is with Cintra, and only Cintra. 424 00:32:13,915 --> 00:32:17,165 In Nilfgaard, we know what it's like to have corrupt leaders. 425 00:32:17,250 --> 00:32:21,130 But under our new leader, Emperor Emhyr, we've changed. 426 00:32:21,958 --> 00:32:23,627 We've strengthened trade. 427 00:32:23,708 --> 00:32:24,827 We've funded research. 428 00:32:24,915 --> 00:32:26,576 We have torn down walls, 429 00:32:26,665 --> 00:32:29,746 whilst Queen Calanthe has done nothing but put them up. 430 00:32:29,833 --> 00:32:32,883 I am not here to defend Cintra. 431 00:32:33,875 --> 00:32:36,204 But I will defend our way of life. 432 00:32:36,915 --> 00:32:39,165 The Brotherhood, the Academies, 433 00:32:39,250 --> 00:32:42,670 the order that we have built up over centuries. 434 00:32:42,750 --> 00:32:45,130 You've rejected it all, Fringilla. 435 00:32:45,208 --> 00:32:47,498 Not true. We've modified it. 436 00:32:47,583 --> 00:32:49,712 Most of us came from Aretuza and Ban Ard. 437 00:32:49,790 --> 00:32:52,211 We've simply charted a different path, 438 00:32:52,290 --> 00:32:53,671 guided by the White Flame. 439 00:32:54,208 --> 00:32:56,208 That makes us cousins, not enemies. 440 00:32:56,290 --> 00:32:58,421 You force mages into servitude! 441 00:32:58,500 --> 00:33:01,210 When in training, yes. Like soldiers. 442 00:33:01,290 --> 00:33:03,040 We believe in shared sacrifice. 443 00:33:03,125 --> 00:33:04,954 You also believe in forbidden magic. 444 00:33:05,040 --> 00:33:07,171 Demonology, necromancy, fire magic! 445 00:33:07,250 --> 00:33:10,880 Forbidden magic is one of the ghost stories taught to us here. 446 00:33:10,958 --> 00:33:13,788 There is no such thing as dark or light magic. 447 00:33:14,790 --> 00:33:17,040 Nothing in this world is as simple as that. 448 00:33:18,750 --> 00:33:21,539 You think that we're destroying the Continent. 449 00:33:22,415 --> 00:33:26,826 We know that if we take Cintra, we have a chance of saving it. 450 00:33:28,583 --> 00:33:32,883 If you won't take sides, then at least stay out of our way. 451 00:33:36,415 --> 00:33:39,286 Ah, enough of this tiring debate. 452 00:33:39,375 --> 00:33:40,994 Cintra's a lost cause. 453 00:33:41,083 --> 00:33:42,583 Let them reap what they sow. 454 00:33:42,665 --> 00:33:43,576 I say we vote. 455 00:33:43,665 --> 00:33:45,205 - Yes, vote. Vote! - Vote? 456 00:33:46,208 --> 00:33:48,127 First, you install your niece at Nilfgaard, 457 00:33:48,208 --> 00:33:49,788 and now you want to ram through a vote. 458 00:33:49,875 --> 00:33:51,704 To be fair, Yennefer of Vengerberg 459 00:33:51,790 --> 00:33:53,921 is the one I have to thank for my posting. 460 00:33:55,375 --> 00:33:58,125 If she had taken it, I wouldn't be where I am today. 461 00:33:58,208 --> 00:33:59,417 Neither would Nilfgaard. 462 00:33:59,500 --> 00:34:01,710 If only Yennefer had gone to Nilfgaard. 463 00:34:01,790 --> 00:34:04,631 With her at the helm, they'd still be a shitty backwater. 464 00:34:06,583 --> 00:34:07,583 You're right. 465 00:34:08,916 --> 00:34:12,706 Instead, I went to a prized kingdom and did fuck all for decades. 466 00:34:12,791 --> 00:34:14,170 Just as you taught us. 467 00:34:15,000 --> 00:34:17,829 Helped murderers and rapists keep their crown. 468 00:34:18,708 --> 00:34:20,458 Maybe it is time for something different. 469 00:34:20,541 --> 00:34:22,630 Pipe down. You... you don't get a vote. 470 00:34:22,708 --> 00:34:24,378 If I did, I'd vote to burn it all down. 471 00:34:24,458 --> 00:34:25,918 There! There you have... 472 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:28,130 - There you have it! - It's true. 473 00:34:28,208 --> 00:34:31,288 Cintra has chosen to turn its back on us. 474 00:34:32,708 --> 00:34:35,208 They are proud, and smart, and difficult, yes. 475 00:34:36,083 --> 00:34:38,003 But I'd wager above all else... 476 00:34:39,083 --> 00:34:40,672 - they are scared. - It's true. 477 00:34:41,500 --> 00:34:44,500 We have called them a lost cause for years. 478 00:34:44,833 --> 00:34:47,172 But we stopped trying too. 479 00:34:47,625 --> 00:34:49,324 And it is time now... 480 00:34:49,791 --> 00:34:52,791 that we risk not only our lives, but our pride, 481 00:34:53,250 --> 00:34:54,920 and try again. 482 00:35:06,083 --> 00:35:07,213 With your permission, 483 00:35:08,250 --> 00:35:09,670 all those in favor 484 00:35:10,416 --> 00:35:13,576 of letting Cintra continue their proud tradition 485 00:35:13,666 --> 00:35:15,536 of fending for themselves? 486 00:35:29,750 --> 00:35:30,750 Well... 487 00:35:32,416 --> 00:35:33,746 there you have it. 488 00:35:37,625 --> 00:35:40,784 I know you hate this place, but there are girls who need it. 489 00:35:41,708 --> 00:35:45,208 Those who have only ever known chaos until we teach them control. 490 00:35:47,458 --> 00:35:49,288 You were right, in Rinde. 491 00:35:51,083 --> 00:35:52,882 Aretuza is all I have. 492 00:35:55,541 --> 00:35:57,041 If Nilfgaard wins... 493 00:36:06,083 --> 00:36:09,382 That's why Vilgefortz and I and some others are going to fight. 494 00:36:11,000 --> 00:36:12,079 You should join us. 495 00:36:12,500 --> 00:36:14,380 Did you hear a word I just said? 496 00:36:15,833 --> 00:36:17,333 Why would I protect this? 497 00:36:18,666 --> 00:36:22,576 If you will not do it for the Brotherhood, then do it for me. 498 00:36:25,208 --> 00:36:26,208 Please. 499 00:36:36,125 --> 00:36:37,954 Have you ever used that word before? 500 00:36:41,375 --> 00:36:42,454 Your Majesty, 501 00:36:42,541 --> 00:36:44,670 the Nilfgaardians will breach the castle gates. 502 00:36:47,125 --> 00:36:48,125 Have breached. 503 00:36:48,541 --> 00:36:49,751 Now what? 504 00:36:49,833 --> 00:36:51,293 What do we do? 505 00:37:19,500 --> 00:37:20,539 Hmm. 506 00:37:26,708 --> 00:37:27,708 The Witcher... 507 00:37:33,250 --> 00:37:34,539 I couldn't let him go. 508 00:37:36,750 --> 00:37:38,000 I know what I've done. 509 00:37:41,083 --> 00:37:42,422 He's in the gate keep. 510 00:37:48,375 --> 00:37:49,914 If I can bring him here... 511 00:37:50,750 --> 00:37:51,750 to Ciri... 512 00:37:53,125 --> 00:37:55,875 destiny may yet side with us. 513 00:38:00,875 --> 00:38:01,875 Danek. 514 00:38:04,750 --> 00:38:05,750 It's time. 515 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,460 Wait, where are you going? 516 00:38:22,583 --> 00:38:23,583 Geralt! 517 00:38:45,166 --> 00:38:46,166 Your Majesty... 518 00:38:50,708 --> 00:38:51,708 He's gone. 519 00:38:52,291 --> 00:38:54,041 Looks like he's escaped. 520 00:38:55,958 --> 00:38:57,168 If he is out there, 521 00:38:58,166 --> 00:39:00,126 then there is still hope for her. 522 00:39:01,875 --> 00:39:04,875 - What is it? - Lazlo, bring her cloak. 523 00:39:06,750 --> 00:39:08,250 What? No! 524 00:39:09,541 --> 00:39:11,920 Continue to be brave. Promise me. 525 00:39:12,375 --> 00:39:14,454 You are the Lion Cub of Cintra. 526 00:39:14,541 --> 00:39:17,181 - You are destined for great things. - I can't do this without you. 527 00:39:17,208 --> 00:39:19,788 - We must go, Your Highness. - No! 528 00:39:26,375 --> 00:39:27,375 Go. 529 00:39:28,958 --> 00:39:30,458 The world depends on it. 530 00:39:35,458 --> 00:39:36,668 I love you. 531 00:39:40,791 --> 00:39:43,130 Find Geralt of Rivia. 532 00:39:44,875 --> 00:39:46,574 He is your destiny. 533 00:39:49,458 --> 00:39:50,788 We must go, Your Highness. 534 00:40:54,458 --> 00:40:55,458 Princess, come. 535 00:41:15,833 --> 00:41:18,003 Tell me what I want to know and you'll live. 536 00:41:21,666 --> 00:41:23,246 I am already saved. 537 00:41:39,625 --> 00:41:40,704 Where is Cirilla? 538 00:41:42,291 --> 00:41:44,880 No one... is left. 539 00:41:47,166 --> 00:41:49,666 Ah... we shall be born anew. 540 00:41:49,750 --> 00:41:51,130 Thus it shall be. 541 00:41:51,208 --> 00:41:52,538 Watch for the signs. 542 00:41:52,625 --> 00:41:54,875 What signs these shall be I say unto... 543 00:42:10,125 --> 00:42:12,074 I should've traded that ring for food. 544 00:42:14,041 --> 00:42:15,081 You're right, Clop. 545 00:42:16,125 --> 00:42:17,204 Or are you Clip? 546 00:42:19,166 --> 00:42:22,416 Gods, what kind of crazy person talks to a horse? 547 00:43:01,291 --> 00:43:02,291 It's all right. 548 00:43:04,875 --> 00:43:06,244 It's all right. We're Cintrans. 549 00:43:08,375 --> 00:43:09,375 Anton! 550 00:43:09,916 --> 00:43:12,326 You made it out. You're all right! 551 00:43:12,416 --> 00:43:14,246 I told you it was her at the market. 552 00:43:15,833 --> 00:43:16,833 Hey. 553 00:43:17,250 --> 00:43:19,130 What are you doing? 554 00:43:19,833 --> 00:43:21,083 Hey, stop that! 555 00:43:21,166 --> 00:43:22,786 Anton. Please, stop it! 556 00:43:22,875 --> 00:43:25,244 You don't give the orders anymore, Princess. 557 00:43:25,333 --> 00:43:27,882 Rumor is Nilfgaard's looking for you. 558 00:43:29,166 --> 00:43:31,376 And willing to pay a barrel of orens, too. 559 00:43:32,083 --> 00:43:33,632 I'm sorry for what happened. 560 00:43:35,333 --> 00:43:37,132 I'm sorry if your family got hurt. 561 00:43:39,875 --> 00:43:41,625 We played knucklebones together. 562 00:43:42,291 --> 00:43:44,041 This isn't you. I know it. 563 00:43:45,416 --> 00:43:46,456 You know fuck all. 564 00:43:47,875 --> 00:43:50,534 You thought you were better than us because we had to let you win? 565 00:43:51,000 --> 00:43:54,500 The only thing special about you was the fucking crown on your head. 566 00:43:55,833 --> 00:43:56,833 No! 567 00:43:57,333 --> 00:43:59,083 No! 568 00:43:59,791 --> 00:44:00,791 I... 569 00:44:16,375 --> 00:44:18,074 Verily, I say unto you 570 00:44:18,166 --> 00:44:20,996 the era of the sword and the ax is nigh, 571 00:44:21,083 --> 00:44:22,922 the era of the Wolf's Blizzard. 572 00:44:23,375 --> 00:44:26,704 The Time of the White Chill and the White Light is nigh... 573 00:44:27,708 --> 00:44:30,748 the Time of Madness and the Time of Contempt.