As soon as Geralt scoffs when Borch mentions golden dragons, it is very obvious that Borch will turn out to be a golden dragon. But the danger of riffing on fairytales is that your actual story can turn out fairly simple. Part of the fun of The Witcher is watching the series poke at those old fairytale tropes, so it’s entertaining to watch the “chivalrous” Sir Eyck of Denesle kill a monster for no reason, chastely and patronizingly refuse to share a tent with Yennefer, and end up with explosive diarrhea before a rival sneaks up and slits his throat. (Of course, Geralt’s real motive is spending time alongside Yennefer again.) I’m surprised the king didn’t throw in the princess’ hand in marriage as well. The winner will get to keep the treasure the dragon has been hoarding, and lordship over a vassal state. The dragon hunt comes at the behest of a king, with four different teams - including an earthy gang of dwarves and an archetypal white knight who happens to be traveling with Yennefer - who are all vying for the prize. A mysterious old man named Borch Three Jackdaws, flanked by two fearsome warriors named Téa and Véa, enlists the witcher’s help to track down the Witcher equivalent of the most dangerous game: a green dragon.Įven more than most Witcher stories, this adventure smacks of a classic fairytale. So it’s no surprise that “Rare Species” begins with Geralt finishing one monster hunt and then jumping almost immediately into another. You know that freelance life: If work comes your way, you should probably take it, because you never know how long it’ll be until the next opportunity arrives.

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