Geralt

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Geralt of Rivia (杰洛特)
Alias(es)	White Wolf 47
Species/Race	Witcher
Gender	Male
Affiliation	School of the Wolf 45
Occupation/Role	Witcher; monster hunter, tracker, and swordsman
Status	Active; intends to travel to Skellige after locating Grego 99
First Appearance	Mentioned in Chapter 1; physically appears in Chapter 45 1 45

Appearance

Geralt is a white-haired witcher with distinctive catlike eyes. He commonly carries two swords and wears a School of the Wolf medallion. 45

• White hair. 45
• Catlike pupils and unusual eyes. 45 47
• Carries two swords on his back, including a silver sword. 45 47 90
• Wears the School of the Wolf witcher medallion. 45

Personality

Geralt is terse, detached, and rarely explains himself unless necessary. Even when facing danger, accusations, or unwelcome news, he usually remains composed and focused on the immediate objective. 47 50 77

Despite his stated neutrality as a witcher, he repeatedly helps people in danger: he agrees to search for Anna and Tamara, seeks Dandelion after his disappearance, assists persecuted mages, and ultimately joins the conspiracy against Radovid to protect people close to him. 46 77 93 96

His dry humor emerges most often around Ron, especially when discussing the trouble that follows him or Ron's political schemes. 64 70 88

Abilities & Skills

Swordsmanship

Geralt is an elite swordsman whose speed, timing, and precision impress trained soldiers and veteran fighters.

• Defeated a Crow's Nest bodyguard in a sparring match by breaking his offensive rhythm and stopping a thrust at the guard's throat. 48
• Uses evasive footwork, deceptive angles, and precise counterattacks rather than relying on brute force. 48
• Sparred Ron with a two-handed training sword, treating the match as a serious assessment rather than an exhibition. 48
• Cleared several witch hunters in moments while rescuing Annis and Bether. 93

Tracking & Investigation

Geralt relies on observation, physical evidence, and witcher senses to follow leads others miss.

• Traced Ciri's route through Hendrik's notebook and investigated leads in Midcopse and Crow's Nest. 45
• Identified an archgriffin from a victim's wounds and feathers found along its trail. 65
• Performed a ritual that transformed the baron's botchling into a lubberkin, then followed it to evidence concerning Anna and Tamara. 50
• Was specifically chosen by Roche to locate the missing informant Grego because he is considered the best tracker available. 99

Monster Hunting

Geralt is a professional monster hunter with practical knowledge of creature behavior, contracts, and specialized countermeasures.

• Investigated and killed the cursed creature in the Oxenfurt sewers later identified as an Ofiri prince. 70
• Worked with Ron to kill an archgriffin threatening farmers near Oxenfurt. 65
• Fought Wild Hunt hounds and a warrior while exploring elven ruins with Ron and Keira. 52
• Helped defeat a Katakan in Novigrad's sewers. 83

Signs, Bombs & Alchemy

Geralt uses witcher tools and knowledge to counter supernatural threats.

• Used a Moon Dust bomb and the Yrden Sign against the Katakan. 83
• Shared witcher apprentice potion formulas with Ron to support the training of ordinary soldiers; Keira undertook to adapt the dosages safely. 49
• Identified white cinquefoil as an ingredient used in the healing potion Swallow. 68

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Silver sword — one of Geralt's two swords; left with Hattori for repairs in Novigrad. 47 90
• Steel sword — carried alongside his silver sword. 45
• School of the Wolf medallion — identifies his witcher school. 45
• Moon Dust bomb — used during the fight against the Katakan. 83
• Faded cloth doll — carried to Tamara while investigating Anna's disappearance. 50

Relationships

• Ron — close ally and frequent traveling companion. They investigate Ciri's trail, hunt monsters, protect one another in combat, and later cooperate in Novigrad's political conflict. 46 51 65 78 96
• Ciri — Geralt is determined to find and protect her. His search drives his movements through Velen, Novigrad, and his planned journey to Skellige. 45 56 87 99
• The Bloody Baron — Geralt agrees to locate Anna and Tamara in exchange for the baron's information about Ciri. 46
• Keira Metz — an old acquaintance who provides intelligence about Ciri and joins Geralt and Ron in the elven ruins. 47 51
• Ves — old acquaintance; she recognizes him immediately at Calrad Manor and challenges him to spar. 47
• Dandelion — Geralt's missing friend. Geralt investigates Sigi Reuven, Whoreson Junior, and Temple Isle to find and rescue him. 77 81 86
• Zoltan Chivay — old friend reunited with Geralt at the Kingfisher Tavern. 77
• Triss Merigold — ally in Novigrad. They work together against witch hunters and lead mages toward safety. 83 84 93
• Sigi Reuven / Dijkstra — former acquaintance with a tense history; Geralt accepts his help in exchange for investigating the stolen treasury and later joins his plot against Radovid. 79 96
• Vernon Roche — old friend and ally who entrusts Geralt with finding the missing informant Grego. 85 99
• Yennefer of Vengerberg — someone Geralt intends to reunite with in Skellige; protecting her from Radovid's persecution helps persuade him to join the conspiracy. 96 99

Story Role / Major Arcs

Search for Ciri in Velen

Geralt arrives in Velen seeking Hendrik, a suspected Nilfgaardian spy, and follows the information in Hendrik's notebook toward Crow's Nest. There he learns that Ron had rescued Ciri and Gretka earlier, then accepts the Bloody Baron's bargain to find Anna and Tamara in return for further information. 45 46

He investigates Tamara's whereabouts in Oxenfurt, explores elven ruins with Ron and Keira, encounters evidence of the Wild Hunt, and learns more about the danger posed by the crones of Crookback Bog. 50 51 52

Partnership with Ron

Geralt's initial appraisal of Ron develops into a practical partnership based on shared danger and mutual respect. They travel together, spar at Calrad Manor, fight monsters including an archgriffin and a Katakan, and repeatedly protect each other during confrontations. 48 65 78 83

Ron offers Geralt a position and a home should he ever retire from witchering, but Geralt insists that finding Ciri must come first. 56

Novigrad and the Search for Dandelion

In Novigrad, Geralt reunites with Zoltan and learns from Priscilla that Dandelion disappeared after attempting to rob Sigi Reuven's treasury. He follows the trail through Reuven's bathhouse, Marquis Henckel's mansion, and the witch hunter network. 77 78 81

Geralt works with Ron and Triss to capture Caleb Menge, gaining intelligence that confirms Dandelion is alive on Temple Isle. 84 86

Opposition to Radovid

Geralt assists the escape of persecuted mages from Novigrad and offers Velen as a potential refuge for those unwilling to flee by sea. 93

Though reluctant to abandon witcher neutrality, he agrees to support Dijkstra and Ron's plan to assassinate Radovid, motivated by the threat Radovid poses to Yennefer, Triss, and Geralt's nonhuman friends. 95 96

Departure Toward Skellige

Roche assigns Geralt to locate Grego, a missing informant carrying intelligence on Redanian opposition figures. After pursuing that lead, Geralt plans to sail for Skellige, where he expects Yennefer to be. 99

Notable Quotes

“Before retirement, I need to find her first.” 56

“Mm-hmm. I'd like to know the answer too. But this time, it's hard to say who dragged whom into trouble.” 64