Geralt is a witcher, a man stronger and more resilient than any human, who earns his living by slaying creatures that terrify even the most daring: demons, orcs, evil elves... Torn from his family as a child, Geralt underwent brutal training, during which he was administered herbs and potions that profoundly changed him. No warrior can beat him, and the very people who hire him fear him. They consider him a necessary evil, a mercenary to be paid for his services and disposed of as quickly as possible. Even Geralt, however, has learned not to trust men: many of them conceal ruthless decisions under the lie of the common good or spread vile superstitions to justify their misdeeds. They often prove worse than the monsters he hunts. Just like the knights now hot on his trail: they've discovered Geralt is gravely wounded and don't want to miss the chance to eliminate him once and for all. That's why he's sought asylum with Nenneke, a priestess of the temple of the goddess Melitele and an exceptional healer, and the only person who can help him find Yennefer, the beautiful and mysterious sorceress who stole his heart.