1 00:00:10,921 --> 00:00:12,463 [gentle music] 2 00:00:21,963 --> 00:00:23,463 [fire crackling] 3 00:00:32,546 --> 00:00:34,005 [door opens] 4 00:00:36,338 --> 00:00:37,546 [door closes] 5 00:00:44,255 --> 00:00:45,546 [Geralt] Alone at last. 6 00:00:49,963 --> 00:00:51,005 What a night. 7 00:00:52,671 --> 00:00:55,213 I heard they put an aphrodisiac in the wine. 8 00:00:56,421 --> 00:00:57,546 Are you surprised? 9 00:01:09,296 --> 00:01:11,546 Did you see what Sabrina was wearing, by the way? 10 00:01:12,130 --> 00:01:13,005 [chuckles] 11 00:01:13,088 --> 00:01:15,296 -She's older than me by about-- -Yen. 12 00:01:15,380 --> 00:01:16,380 [Yennefer laughs] 13 00:01:17,463 --> 00:01:19,796 Hmm. I'm just glad it's over. 14 00:01:35,963 --> 00:01:37,713 [Yennefer] Are you sure about this? 15 00:01:38,296 --> 00:01:40,796 -[Geralt] Are you? -[troupe playing lively music] 16 00:01:42,380 --> 00:01:44,213 [lively chatter and laughter] 17 00:01:44,921 --> 00:01:46,255 [Geralt sighs] 18 00:01:48,505 --> 00:01:51,588 I don't know which I'd like to do more, tear this costume off 19 00:01:51,671 --> 00:01:54,088 or run Stregobor through with the nearest ice sculpture. 20 00:01:54,171 --> 00:01:56,130 Look how she hangs on him. 21 00:01:58,380 --> 00:02:00,255 Aah, the White Wolf. 22 00:02:00,338 --> 00:02:03,421 -[woman] Gelda! Come here. -[man laughs] How wonderful! 23 00:02:03,505 --> 00:02:05,713 [lively, intriguing music] 24 00:02:17,005 --> 00:02:19,005 [flames roaring] 25 00:02:20,921 --> 00:02:22,338 Thanks for coming. 26 00:02:22,421 --> 00:02:23,463 [woman] Mmm! 27 00:02:24,421 --> 00:02:25,463 [man] That's right! 28 00:02:26,213 --> 00:02:28,671 -Is there always this much staring? -No. 29 00:02:28,755 --> 00:02:30,630 -[man] Come over here! -It's all for us. 30 00:02:31,130 --> 00:02:34,213 Get used to it. They'll be watching us all night. 31 00:02:34,296 --> 00:02:35,380 Oh. Good. 32 00:02:35,880 --> 00:02:38,505 Now, you should know the territory before we step in. 33 00:02:39,296 --> 00:02:43,421 Over there, we have Sabrina Glevissig and Marti Sodergren. 34 00:02:43,505 --> 00:02:45,296 -They're… passionate. -…have some fun… 35 00:02:48,046 --> 00:02:53,171 By the fountain, we have Margarita Laux-Antille, current headmistress. 36 00:02:53,255 --> 00:02:56,463 And Keira Metz. Quite the spitfire. 37 00:02:56,546 --> 00:02:59,546 We have Carduin, Bianca, Marquard, 38 00:02:59,630 --> 00:03:01,463 Detmold and his brother Drithelm, 39 00:03:01,546 --> 00:03:03,463 Radcliffe the Obnoxious. 40 00:03:03,963 --> 00:03:07,296 Artaud Terranova, good mage, even better drunk. 41 00:03:07,380 --> 00:03:10,588 Vilgefortz, who's grown on me despite my best efforts. 42 00:03:10,671 --> 00:03:12,796 Tissaia de Vries, whom you already know. 43 00:03:12,880 --> 00:03:14,338 And Gerhart of Aelle. 44 00:03:14,421 --> 00:03:15,296 -I was saying… -What? 45 00:03:15,380 --> 00:03:17,213 -The oldest living sorcerer. -[sighs] 46 00:03:17,713 --> 00:03:20,130 Are you expecting me to remember all those names? 47 00:03:20,630 --> 00:03:22,213 I thought you went to Oxenfurt? 48 00:03:22,296 --> 00:03:23,505 Hmm. 49 00:03:30,713 --> 00:03:32,296 Don't even think about it. 50 00:03:34,630 --> 00:03:36,005 [Geralt sighs] 51 00:03:37,005 --> 00:03:38,380 I gave you my word. 52 00:03:39,421 --> 00:03:41,463 She's safe in Loxia until dawn. 53 00:03:42,338 --> 00:03:45,255 When the ball ends and the true conclave begins… 54 00:03:45,338 --> 00:03:47,713 -[Geralt sighs] -…then we'll make our move. 55 00:03:48,463 --> 00:03:51,296 Tonight it's all about loosening spirits. 56 00:03:51,380 --> 00:03:54,505 And inspiring conviviality in one perfect evening. 57 00:03:55,338 --> 00:03:57,796 -So behave yourself. -I always behave myself. 58 00:03:57,880 --> 00:03:59,921 You have no memory of my party in Rinde? 59 00:04:00,421 --> 00:04:03,588 To say nothing of enchanted hedgehogs and the Law of Surprise? 60 00:04:04,671 --> 00:04:05,921 That was complicated. 61 00:04:06,005 --> 00:04:07,380 Well, this is simple. 62 00:04:08,088 --> 00:04:10,255 We need this ball to go off without a hitch, 63 00:04:10,338 --> 00:04:12,713 so please… dearest, 64 00:04:12,796 --> 00:04:14,921 stop eating like an underfed ghoul. 65 00:04:16,421 --> 00:04:20,421 When someone asks to speak to you, you must accept, and quickly. 66 00:04:22,213 --> 00:04:26,463 And no matter how ludicrously anyone is dressed, don't stare. 67 00:04:27,296 --> 00:04:28,421 Yennefer. 68 00:04:32,588 --> 00:04:33,921 And her witcher. 69 00:04:35,088 --> 00:04:37,130 We haven't yet had the pleasure. 70 00:04:39,713 --> 00:04:44,296 Geralt, this is Sabrina Glevissig of Ard Carraigh, a school friend of mine. 71 00:04:44,380 --> 00:04:47,963 We've welcomed our share of spies, thieves, and murderers at Aretuza, 72 00:04:48,755 --> 00:04:51,255 but not yet hosted a witcher. 73 00:04:52,046 --> 00:04:55,421 -Huh. -Yen's been hiding you for far too long. 74 00:04:58,796 --> 00:04:59,880 [Geralt sighs] 75 00:05:01,630 --> 00:05:03,380 [muffled sound] 76 00:05:03,963 --> 00:05:05,838 [Sabrina] You look hungry. 77 00:05:05,921 --> 00:05:08,005 -Would you like a taste? -[sighing] 78 00:05:08,588 --> 00:05:10,588 What do you… What do you think… 79 00:05:10,671 --> 00:05:11,546 witcher? 80 00:05:13,338 --> 00:05:14,713 [sounds return to normal] 81 00:05:14,796 --> 00:05:18,880 I think Yen looks particularly lovely this evening. Don't you? 82 00:05:22,671 --> 00:05:25,380 And he's not even lying. How dull. 83 00:05:25,463 --> 00:05:27,838 -Sabrina, that's no way to treat a guest. -Hmm. 84 00:05:27,921 --> 00:05:29,880 He has so little experience in telepathy. 85 00:05:29,963 --> 00:05:33,838 Why did you bring your pet along, if not for us to, uh… 86 00:05:35,171 --> 00:05:36,296 play with him? 87 00:05:36,796 --> 00:05:38,838 Dearest, why don't you go and get a drink? 88 00:05:38,921 --> 00:05:40,171 That's a great idea. 89 00:05:42,296 --> 00:05:44,505 What on earth do you think you're playing at? 90 00:05:45,005 --> 00:05:48,088 -Yen, do you know what's better than sex? -What? 91 00:05:48,171 --> 00:05:50,713 Getting a rise out of the Savior of Sodden. 92 00:05:52,046 --> 00:05:53,005 [chuckles] 93 00:05:53,088 --> 00:05:55,088 -[rhythmic stamping] -[Valdo's troupe] ♪ All is not ♪ 94 00:05:55,713 --> 00:05:57,213 ♪ As it seems ♪ 95 00:05:57,755 --> 00:06:00,005 ♪ Fair maid by day ♪ 96 00:06:00,088 --> 00:06:01,921 ♪ Her lips are sweet ♪ 97 00:06:02,005 --> 00:06:05,505 ♪ Her words a gentle trill ♪ 98 00:06:05,588 --> 00:06:07,588 ♪ A beast by night ♪ 99 00:06:07,671 --> 00:06:09,380 -♪ My love takes flight… ♪ -[sighs] 100 00:06:09,463 --> 00:06:12,630 ♪ Her fangs sharp for the kill ♪ 101 00:06:13,255 --> 00:06:17,755 -♪ I kiss my dear and thrill with fear… ♪ -Philippa, what a surprise. 102 00:06:17,838 --> 00:06:19,796 ♪ She haunts my waking dreams… ♪ 103 00:06:19,880 --> 00:06:21,796 -Catch any mice tonight? -[scoffs] 104 00:06:21,880 --> 00:06:24,755 -♪ Her whisper dancing in my ear… ♪ -Vilgefortz. Tissaia. 105 00:06:24,838 --> 00:06:27,838 -♪ All is not as it seems… ♪ -There you are. Thank goodness. 106 00:06:27,921 --> 00:06:30,255 -I wouldn't miss it. -[Vilgefortz] Welcome back. 107 00:06:30,921 --> 00:06:35,588 Remember, you need to build bridges with Artorius as well, not just Stregobor. 108 00:06:36,255 --> 00:06:39,963 Whilst we're doing pastoral analogies, are you mending any fences? 109 00:06:41,963 --> 00:06:44,713 …just like the rest of this den of snobs and liars. 110 00:06:44,796 --> 00:06:48,463 Here's hoping you convinced her to behave. There's no room for error tonight. 111 00:06:48,546 --> 00:06:50,088 -[Vilgefortz] Tissaia… -[Tissaia] What? 112 00:06:50,171 --> 00:06:52,963 [Vilgefortz] Trust in what you see. Hmm? 113 00:06:53,046 --> 00:06:56,088 Give Yen at least a couple of hours to piss everyone off. 114 00:06:56,171 --> 00:06:57,671 Excuse me. 115 00:06:57,755 --> 00:06:59,338 -Dijkstra-- -Step aside, mage. 116 00:07:00,838 --> 00:07:02,963 -[Geralt] Must be a reason for it. -[Dijkstra] Ahem… 117 00:07:03,046 --> 00:07:04,088 [chuckles] 118 00:07:04,171 --> 00:07:08,546 You know, Philippa, I should scold you for monopolizing the witcher's time. 119 00:07:10,213 --> 00:07:13,713 Geralt of Rivia, it is good to have another non-magical brother here, 120 00:07:13,796 --> 00:07:16,588 and a… well, fellow commoner, if you will. 121 00:07:17,921 --> 00:07:19,046 -[sighs] -♪ All is not… ♪ 122 00:07:20,338 --> 00:07:23,421 Philippa, I need to speak to the witcher alone. 123 00:07:24,380 --> 00:07:25,296 Man to man. 124 00:07:26,255 --> 00:07:27,296 Hmm. 125 00:07:32,588 --> 00:07:35,546 [Yennefer] "Man to man." Typical Dijkstra. 126 00:07:36,630 --> 00:07:39,338 You know those two are going to be a problem tomorrow. 127 00:07:39,421 --> 00:07:42,921 Of course. Only a fool would trust a spymaster and his mage. 128 00:07:43,755 --> 00:07:47,713 -Always more trouble than they're worth. -And they're clearly up to something. 129 00:07:48,463 --> 00:07:50,421 As is to be expected, but one would hope 130 00:07:50,505 --> 00:07:53,421 they'd at least provide enough gossip to earn their invitation. 131 00:07:56,838 --> 00:07:58,463 Hmm? [chuckles] 132 00:07:59,421 --> 00:08:01,213 I love watching you think. 133 00:08:02,255 --> 00:08:04,130 But I had so much more to say. 134 00:08:06,338 --> 00:08:08,796 -[Geralt] We'll go back to it in a moment. -[Yennefer giggles] 135 00:08:08,880 --> 00:08:10,130 ♪ All is not ♪ 136 00:08:10,838 --> 00:08:12,380 ♪ As it seems ♪ 137 00:08:15,796 --> 00:08:18,088 …not just across the Continent, but here in Aretuza. 138 00:08:18,796 --> 00:08:21,171 This conclave may gather the mages, 139 00:08:21,255 --> 00:08:23,588 but it can't change the inevitable. 140 00:08:23,671 --> 00:08:26,963 One would be wise to abandon neutrality and choose a side. 141 00:08:27,046 --> 00:08:30,338 Redania is your only hope of keeping the Lion Cub safe. 142 00:08:31,171 --> 00:08:33,255 Speak in simple terms, Dijkstra. 143 00:08:34,380 --> 00:08:36,380 Don't forget you're talking to a commoner. 144 00:08:36,463 --> 00:08:37,713 Hmm. 145 00:08:38,213 --> 00:08:41,713 Speaking plainly, give us the girl before it's too late. 146 00:08:41,796 --> 00:08:43,130 No. Excuse me. 147 00:08:43,880 --> 00:08:47,088 -♪ All is not as it seems… ♪ -Fucking prick. 148 00:08:47,171 --> 00:08:48,588 -[laughter] -♪ All is not ♪ 149 00:08:49,546 --> 00:08:50,796 ♪ As it seems… ♪ 150 00:08:50,880 --> 00:08:55,005 Thank you for coming tonight. It means everything to us. 151 00:08:59,963 --> 00:09:03,130 Gods, I'm happy to see you. I, uh, need a word. 152 00:09:04,046 --> 00:09:06,046 [speaking softly] 153 00:09:14,921 --> 00:09:17,505 Tissaia mentioned they were together as young mages. 154 00:09:18,463 --> 00:09:19,713 [sighs] 155 00:09:20,296 --> 00:09:21,296 First love. 156 00:09:22,005 --> 00:09:23,338 Never goes away, does it? 157 00:09:27,213 --> 00:09:28,380 If you don't mind… 158 00:09:29,296 --> 00:09:30,421 No, not at all. 159 00:09:31,880 --> 00:09:34,421 Best of luck tomorrow at the conclave, witcher. 160 00:09:35,213 --> 00:09:36,255 [door opens] 161 00:09:37,296 --> 00:09:38,963 [wistful music] 162 00:09:48,213 --> 00:09:50,046 -Where have you been? -What did Istredd say? 163 00:09:50,130 --> 00:09:51,046 [music stops] 164 00:09:51,130 --> 00:09:55,171 -We don't have time for that. -The Melange is about to begin! 165 00:09:55,255 --> 00:09:57,213 [cheering and applause] 166 00:09:57,296 --> 00:09:59,130 Come on, girl. Yes, yes, yes. 167 00:10:00,005 --> 00:10:01,921 -[laughter and squeals] -[woman 1] Yes! 168 00:10:02,588 --> 00:10:04,588 -[Keira] Come on. Artaud! -Keira. 169 00:10:04,671 --> 00:10:06,671 [Keira chuckles] Yennefer. 170 00:10:06,755 --> 00:10:08,171 [man] Would you care… 171 00:10:08,796 --> 00:10:10,588 -Yes. -[man] Would you, my fair lady? 172 00:10:11,505 --> 00:10:12,755 [Geralt] What's the Melange? 173 00:10:12,838 --> 00:10:13,755 It's a dance. 174 00:10:14,921 --> 00:10:16,005 It's not optional. 175 00:10:21,755 --> 00:10:23,296 [sultry music] 176 00:10:24,713 --> 00:10:25,630 Geralt. 177 00:10:45,963 --> 00:10:47,546 Are you enjoying your evening? 178 00:10:50,296 --> 00:10:51,130 Good. 179 00:10:54,880 --> 00:10:57,088 Oh, witcher! [laughing] 180 00:10:57,171 --> 00:11:00,213 I've been waiting to get my hands on you all evening. 181 00:11:01,380 --> 00:11:05,130 I studied as a contortionist, you know? I'm quite bendy. 182 00:11:05,213 --> 00:11:07,755 I hope we can count on your support tomorrow, Artorius. 183 00:11:07,838 --> 00:11:11,005 You might, Yennefer. Although I've not forgotten your past. 184 00:11:11,088 --> 00:11:14,046 Nor the kings who are still waiting on a particular princess. 185 00:11:14,130 --> 00:11:16,505 [Yennefer] Of course, but my priorities have changed. 186 00:11:16,588 --> 00:11:17,588 I'm here to help. 187 00:11:18,130 --> 00:11:21,421 We'll see. I've found trying to predict the actions of Yennefer of Vengerberg 188 00:11:21,505 --> 00:11:24,088 as hopeless as seeking a black cat in a coal cellar. 189 00:11:25,921 --> 00:11:27,338 They are worrisome. 190 00:11:38,255 --> 00:11:41,421 -Have you tried the wine yet? -I'm not thirsty. 191 00:11:41,505 --> 00:11:42,463 Aww. 192 00:12:06,046 --> 00:12:06,921 Geralt. 193 00:12:08,421 --> 00:12:09,296 Istredd. 194 00:12:11,088 --> 00:12:14,463 Well, well, well. If it isn't the neck-breaking chaperone. 195 00:12:14,546 --> 00:12:17,338 -I know. I owe you an apology. -[scoffs] 196 00:12:17,421 --> 00:12:19,880 -Perhaps a drink later? -[scoffs] I can't. 197 00:12:20,921 --> 00:12:23,046 I plan on getting pregnant tonight. 198 00:12:23,130 --> 00:12:24,463 [chuckles] 199 00:12:24,546 --> 00:12:26,963 Exciting times ahead, don't you think? 200 00:12:27,921 --> 00:12:29,338 [both laugh] 201 00:12:43,796 --> 00:12:44,921 [Triss sighs] 202 00:12:45,005 --> 00:12:46,755 It's good to see you, Triss. 203 00:12:48,421 --> 00:12:49,505 You too. 204 00:12:59,380 --> 00:13:00,213 How is Ciri? 205 00:13:01,213 --> 00:13:03,213 She's safe. For now. 206 00:13:51,005 --> 00:13:52,546 [music finishes] 207 00:13:52,630 --> 00:13:53,921 [applause] 208 00:13:54,005 --> 00:13:55,838 [cheering and whooping] 209 00:13:58,630 --> 00:13:59,671 [man] Well played! 210 00:14:00,171 --> 00:14:01,296 Thank you. 211 00:14:05,963 --> 00:14:08,088 -[Sabrina] That was marvelous. -[Valdo] Thank you. 212 00:14:08,171 --> 00:14:09,171 Geralt. 213 00:14:09,671 --> 00:14:11,505 -[Sabrina] I've never seen… -[man] Wonderful! 214 00:14:11,588 --> 00:14:13,255 -[woman 1] Exciting! -[woman 2] Yes, well… 215 00:14:13,338 --> 00:14:16,088 Artaud, have you sampled the wine this evening? 216 00:14:16,171 --> 00:14:19,005 -Ah, you know me too well. -I think you're ready for another. 217 00:14:19,088 --> 00:14:22,171 [Geralt] You've been trying to win Yen back all evening. Do you deny it? 218 00:14:22,255 --> 00:14:24,088 Why the fuck would I deny it? 219 00:14:24,588 --> 00:14:26,463 -She knows I'm the better man! -Ooh! 220 00:14:26,546 --> 00:14:27,838 Then prove it. 221 00:14:32,963 --> 00:14:34,713 [guests gasp] 222 00:14:34,796 --> 00:14:36,005 Unbelievable. 223 00:14:40,130 --> 00:14:40,963 Coward. 224 00:14:49,088 --> 00:14:50,588 [Istredd coughing] 225 00:14:55,171 --> 00:14:56,755 -[guests gasp] -[Geralt grunts] 226 00:14:56,838 --> 00:14:58,296 [chuckling] 227 00:14:58,380 --> 00:15:00,088 -[Sabrina laughing] -Whew! 228 00:15:03,088 --> 00:15:05,755 -[woman] Finally, some entertainment. -[man] The witcher is… 229 00:15:05,838 --> 00:15:08,505 I promised Yen I wouldn't make a mess of this evening. 230 00:15:08,588 --> 00:15:09,838 [man] Make a mess of him! 231 00:15:09,921 --> 00:15:11,588 -[Geralt] So I won't. -[woman groans] 232 00:15:13,171 --> 00:15:14,046 Truce? 233 00:15:14,630 --> 00:15:15,546 Oh shit! 234 00:15:16,213 --> 00:15:19,505 -[laughter] -[woman] Who gave him champagne? 235 00:15:19,588 --> 00:15:21,421 -[man] Look at you! -[Artaud yelps] 236 00:15:23,088 --> 00:15:25,171 [Sabrina] Artaud's wasted again! 237 00:15:29,755 --> 00:15:30,713 [Yennefer chuckles] 238 00:15:30,796 --> 00:15:33,421 A fight was quite the creative choice. 239 00:15:33,505 --> 00:15:35,671 -Just admit that you loved it. -[laughs] 240 00:15:36,338 --> 00:15:40,046 As duels in my honor go, this one certainly broke into the top three. 241 00:15:40,130 --> 00:15:41,546 Oh, well, it was an honor 242 00:15:41,630 --> 00:15:44,671 to fight for the capricious heart of Yennefer of Vengerberg. 243 00:15:45,880 --> 00:15:49,005 And I hope to fight many more battles with you, my dear. 244 00:15:50,296 --> 00:15:52,421 With me, or against me? 245 00:15:53,421 --> 00:15:54,588 Depends on the evening. 246 00:15:54,671 --> 00:15:56,088 [Geralt sighs] 247 00:15:58,046 --> 00:15:59,755 I shouldn't like to lose you, Yen. 248 00:16:02,546 --> 00:16:03,880 But you have me. 249 00:16:06,296 --> 00:16:07,380 Tonight will end. 250 00:16:12,046 --> 00:16:13,213 Everything ends. 251 00:16:13,296 --> 00:16:16,838 [Tissaia] And now, to bring this wonderful evening to a close, 252 00:16:16,921 --> 00:16:18,588 a toast! 253 00:16:22,171 --> 00:16:25,505 To peace amongst mages of the North! 254 00:16:26,338 --> 00:16:29,005 [all] To peace! 255 00:16:31,380 --> 00:16:33,796 There is much work to be done tomorrow. 256 00:16:33,880 --> 00:16:37,796 But Tissaia and I are optimistic about the future of this Continent, 257 00:16:37,880 --> 00:16:40,046 based on what we've seen here tonight. 258 00:16:40,880 --> 00:16:42,005 To peace! 259 00:16:42,088 --> 00:16:43,671 [all] To peace! 260 00:16:46,713 --> 00:16:50,713 And we have Yennefer of Vengerberg to thank. 261 00:16:51,296 --> 00:16:53,130 [cheering and applause] 262 00:16:53,213 --> 00:16:54,421 [man] Yennefer! 263 00:16:54,921 --> 00:16:56,255 [Gerhart] Whoo! Brilliant. 264 00:17:00,838 --> 00:17:01,838 To us. 265 00:17:04,171 --> 00:17:06,421 And a nearly perfect evening. 266 00:17:06,505 --> 00:17:08,005 -…everyone. -That was good. 267 00:17:08,880 --> 00:17:10,130 So. 268 00:17:10,213 --> 00:17:11,130 Now what? 269 00:17:11,213 --> 00:17:12,296 Hmm. 270 00:17:12,796 --> 00:17:16,380 -What a night indeed. -[chuckles] 271 00:17:17,130 --> 00:17:19,005 I can't believe they bought it. 272 00:17:19,505 --> 00:17:21,838 I thought our performance was quite convincing. 273 00:17:21,921 --> 00:17:26,046 And a good thing, too. Philippa was watching the whole ballroom like a hawk. 274 00:17:26,546 --> 00:17:28,130 She comes by it naturally. 275 00:17:28,213 --> 00:17:32,630 We weren't the only ones plotting tonight. I could tell from the moment we entered. 276 00:17:33,213 --> 00:17:34,213 [Geralt] Hmm. 277 00:17:37,213 --> 00:17:38,838 Lilac and gooseberries. 278 00:17:38,921 --> 00:17:40,505 Now, that I can tolerate. 279 00:17:41,671 --> 00:17:42,963 Are you sure about this? 280 00:17:44,463 --> 00:17:45,505 Are you? 281 00:17:51,921 --> 00:17:53,588 …finding spell. 282 00:17:53,671 --> 00:17:55,088 -Just a courtesy. -Hmm… 283 00:17:56,088 --> 00:17:57,838 Oh yes, here they are. 284 00:18:01,213 --> 00:18:04,171 I don't know which I'd like more, to tear this costume off 285 00:18:04,255 --> 00:18:07,005 or run Stregobor through with the nearest ice sculpture. 286 00:18:07,088 --> 00:18:10,046 I know, and I hate the fucker just as much as you do. 287 00:18:10,130 --> 00:18:11,963 But here, we need to do things differently. 288 00:18:12,046 --> 00:18:13,921 The nearest serving fork, then. 289 00:18:14,630 --> 00:18:18,546 Or… rather than murder an esteemed member of the Brotherhood 290 00:18:18,630 --> 00:18:20,130 in front of the entire North, 291 00:18:21,421 --> 00:18:22,338 we wait. 292 00:18:22,963 --> 00:18:24,838 -We seek out proof tonight. -[sighs] 293 00:18:24,921 --> 00:18:27,546 We expose Stregobor at the conclave tomorrow. 294 00:18:28,755 --> 00:18:29,963 He'll be put on trial. 295 00:18:30,546 --> 00:18:33,046 Until then, we have to play nicely 296 00:18:33,130 --> 00:18:35,838 if you-know-who's going to have any kind of a future here. 297 00:18:36,463 --> 00:18:38,463 I saw what he did to those girls, Yen. 298 00:18:39,213 --> 00:18:41,671 I won't be leaving until I know she's safe here. 299 00:18:42,546 --> 00:18:44,338 I hear you. But, Geralt… 300 00:18:45,796 --> 00:18:46,755 trust me. 301 00:18:48,088 --> 00:18:50,380 -[musicians stomping] -Mmm. 302 00:18:53,463 --> 00:18:55,088 [lively, intriguing music] 303 00:19:06,671 --> 00:19:07,921 The witcher! 304 00:19:10,338 --> 00:19:12,046 Is there always this much staring? 305 00:19:12,755 --> 00:19:15,130 No. It's all for us. 306 00:19:15,796 --> 00:19:17,921 Get used to it. They'll be watching us all night. 307 00:19:18,838 --> 00:19:20,171 Hmm. Good. 308 00:19:23,296 --> 00:19:24,588 ♪ All is not ♪ 309 00:19:25,296 --> 00:19:26,755 ♪ As it seems ♪ 310 00:19:27,505 --> 00:19:29,588 ♪ Fair maid by day ♪ 311 00:19:29,671 --> 00:19:31,380 -♪ Her lips are sweet… ♪ -[man] Louder! 312 00:19:31,463 --> 00:19:34,796 ♪ Her words a gentle trill ♪ 313 00:19:35,296 --> 00:19:37,088 ♪ A beast by night ♪ 314 00:19:37,171 --> 00:19:39,130 ♪ My love takes flight ♪ 315 00:19:39,213 --> 00:19:42,713 ♪ Her fangs sharp for the kill ♪ 316 00:19:42,796 --> 00:19:47,005 -♪ I kiss my dear and thrill with fear… ♪ -Philippa, what a surprise. 317 00:19:47,088 --> 00:19:49,380 ♪ She haunts my waking dreams… ♪ 318 00:19:49,463 --> 00:19:51,588 -Catch any mice tonight? -[scoffs] 319 00:19:52,338 --> 00:19:56,755 You know quite well I make my killing catching secrets. 320 00:19:56,838 --> 00:19:58,463 -So Jaskier told me. -♪ All is not ♪ 321 00:19:58,546 --> 00:20:00,630 -Nice try there, by the way. -♪ As it seems… ♪ 322 00:20:00,713 --> 00:20:04,296 -You should know I'm not so easy to fool. -Oh, of course. 323 00:20:05,963 --> 00:20:09,838 By the way, Marti Sodergren put an aphrodisiac in that wine hours ago. 324 00:20:09,921 --> 00:20:13,463 -♪ A flower's sweetest bud… ♪ -[sighs] 325 00:20:13,546 --> 00:20:15,130 -♪ The lady's love… ♪ -Some caviar? 326 00:20:15,213 --> 00:20:18,046 Not to mention the caviar on that plate is an illusion. 327 00:20:19,338 --> 00:20:22,296 Just like the rest of this den of snobs and liars. 328 00:20:22,380 --> 00:20:24,421 Den of nymphomaniacs is more like it. 329 00:20:25,005 --> 00:20:28,713 I suffered quite the greeting from Sabrina Glevissig earlier. 330 00:20:28,796 --> 00:20:30,088 Hmm. 331 00:20:30,838 --> 00:20:33,838 What Sabrina showed you was child's play. 332 00:20:34,463 --> 00:20:35,338 Come. 333 00:20:36,005 --> 00:20:39,005 Would you like the experience of one orgasm or more? 334 00:20:40,130 --> 00:20:41,130 ♪ All is not ♪ 335 00:20:42,046 --> 00:20:43,421 -♪ As it seems… ♪ -Oh. 336 00:20:45,296 --> 00:20:47,921 -You're keeping an eye on the witcher. -Mm-hmm. 337 00:20:48,005 --> 00:20:50,796 You know, I was… sorry 338 00:20:51,296 --> 00:20:53,880 to hear of Codringher and Fenn's fiery demise. 339 00:20:56,546 --> 00:20:57,463 Oh. 340 00:20:57,546 --> 00:21:00,588 I am surprised you haven't heard, 341 00:21:01,171 --> 00:21:04,130 since you've been tracking the mage so diligently. 342 00:21:04,630 --> 00:21:05,880 You must mean Rience. 343 00:21:05,963 --> 00:21:08,380 -[woman] Wonderful! -[Geralt] Do you think his master's here? 344 00:21:08,463 --> 00:21:09,588 [chuckles] 345 00:21:10,088 --> 00:21:11,588 Good attempt, Geralt. 346 00:21:12,421 --> 00:21:14,630 But I'm not as loose-lipped as some. 347 00:21:14,713 --> 00:21:16,421 -♪ All is not… ♪ -And yet you're here. 348 00:21:16,505 --> 00:21:18,838 -♪ As it seems… ♪ -There must be a reason for it. 349 00:21:18,921 --> 00:21:20,880 -♪ All is not… ♪ -I could say the same for you. 350 00:21:20,963 --> 00:21:22,380 -♪ As it seems… ♪ -[Dijkstra] Ahem. 351 00:21:22,463 --> 00:21:23,671 [chuckles] 352 00:21:23,755 --> 00:21:28,421 You know, Philippa, I should scold you for monopolizing the witcher's time. 353 00:21:28,505 --> 00:21:33,213 [chuckles] Geralt of Rivia, it is good to have another non-magical brother here. 354 00:21:33,296 --> 00:21:35,921 -There's no room for error tonight. -Tissaia… 355 00:21:37,713 --> 00:21:38,921 ♪ All is not… ♪ 356 00:21:39,588 --> 00:21:41,546 -Trust in what you see. -[chuckles] 357 00:21:41,630 --> 00:21:43,963 Give Yen at least a couple of hours to piss everyone off. 358 00:21:44,046 --> 00:21:46,130 -[both laugh] -No promises. 359 00:21:48,421 --> 00:21:49,671 Speak of the devil. 360 00:21:50,630 --> 00:21:51,755 And she will appear. 361 00:21:55,838 --> 00:21:56,671 Philippa. 362 00:21:57,630 --> 00:21:58,463 Tissaia. 363 00:21:59,546 --> 00:22:00,380 Vilgefortz. 364 00:22:02,588 --> 00:22:04,463 And Yennefer of Vengerberg. 365 00:22:05,338 --> 00:22:07,296 What a pleasure to see you again. 366 00:22:07,921 --> 00:22:10,296 Care for a stroll? Alone. 367 00:22:12,796 --> 00:22:15,463 [Dijkstra] This conclave may bring the mages together, 368 00:22:15,546 --> 00:22:17,338 but it can't change the inevitable. 369 00:22:17,421 --> 00:22:18,630 War is brewing. 370 00:22:18,713 --> 00:22:21,671 Not just across the Continent, but here in Aretuza. 371 00:22:22,921 --> 00:22:26,338 There are traitors who will soon turn their loyalty to Nilfgaard 372 00:22:26,421 --> 00:22:27,755 and not the North. 373 00:22:27,838 --> 00:22:30,963 One would be wise to abandon neutrality and choose a side 374 00:22:31,046 --> 00:22:33,171 or risk losing everything. 375 00:22:33,255 --> 00:22:36,838 Redania is your only hope of keeping the Lion Cub safe. 376 00:22:37,838 --> 00:22:42,171 Speak in simple terms, Dijkstra. Remember you're talking to a commoner. 377 00:22:42,255 --> 00:22:46,296 Hmm. Speaking plainly, give us the girl before it's too late. 378 00:22:46,380 --> 00:22:48,171 No. Excuse me. 379 00:22:49,338 --> 00:22:51,088 Fucking prick. 380 00:22:51,171 --> 00:22:52,421 You're staff. 381 00:22:52,505 --> 00:22:54,755 -And you will conduct yourself as-- -♪ All is not ♪ 382 00:22:54,838 --> 00:22:56,296 ♪ As it seems ♪ 383 00:22:56,838 --> 00:22:58,171 -♪ All is not… ♪ -Butcher. 384 00:22:58,713 --> 00:22:59,963 ♪ As it seems ♪ 385 00:23:02,005 --> 00:23:04,130 I wondered whether I'd see you again. 386 00:23:04,838 --> 00:23:07,380 I wondered if I'd see your head on a pike. 387 00:23:07,880 --> 00:23:09,296 I'm hurt, Geralt. 388 00:23:09,880 --> 00:23:13,505 After all, it wasn't me who plunged my dagger into poor Renfri. 389 00:23:14,505 --> 00:23:16,755 I'll make you pay for everything you've done. 390 00:23:17,630 --> 00:23:19,588 I'm saving the Continent. 391 00:23:20,421 --> 00:23:24,838 Rooting out the deadly creatures that threaten us all, not unlike you. 392 00:23:26,671 --> 00:23:27,755 I am nothing 393 00:23:28,671 --> 00:23:29,713 like you. 394 00:23:30,755 --> 00:23:32,380 Then show me, witcher. 395 00:23:34,046 --> 00:23:36,838 I want to see just how different we are. 396 00:23:37,838 --> 00:23:38,880 [Geralt] Hmm. 397 00:23:48,005 --> 00:23:49,255 ♪ All is not ♪ 398 00:23:49,880 --> 00:23:51,380 ♪ As it seems… ♪ 399 00:23:51,880 --> 00:23:54,380 Thank you for coming tonight. It means everything. 400 00:23:54,463 --> 00:23:56,713 -[applause] -[woman] My favorite song! 401 00:23:57,796 --> 00:24:00,255 [Istredd] Gods, I'm happy to see you. I need a word. 402 00:24:00,338 --> 00:24:03,255 -What's going on? -There's an artifact. 403 00:24:03,338 --> 00:24:06,088 The Book of Monoliths, ancient Elven text. 404 00:24:06,880 --> 00:24:08,088 Never heard of it. 405 00:24:08,171 --> 00:24:10,338 Not surprising. They didn't teach it at Aretuza. 406 00:24:10,421 --> 00:24:13,755 But it gives the holder the ability to travel through time and space. 407 00:24:13,838 --> 00:24:16,630 -How is that possible? -I don't know. It should be impossible. 408 00:24:16,713 --> 00:24:20,838 But Triss and I traced the book here and… Stregobor has it. 409 00:24:21,463 --> 00:24:23,130 And we know where he's hiding it. 410 00:24:23,630 --> 00:24:26,505 I told Istredd about you being attacked in the illusion. 411 00:24:27,296 --> 00:24:30,588 This is our chance, Yen. We can get him for everything he's done. 412 00:24:30,671 --> 00:24:32,880 Someone needs to get to his office, undetected… 413 00:24:32,963 --> 00:24:33,838 If you don't mind… 414 00:24:33,921 --> 00:24:36,296 -[Triss] …get the book before he uses it. -Not at all. 415 00:24:36,380 --> 00:24:38,255 Best of luck tomorrow at the conclave. 416 00:24:38,796 --> 00:24:39,838 [sighs] 417 00:24:41,546 --> 00:24:43,380 [woman] It's my very favorite song. 418 00:24:45,338 --> 00:24:47,213 -Where have you been? -What did Istredd say? 419 00:24:47,296 --> 00:24:49,630 -We don't have time for that. -[whispering] 420 00:24:49,713 --> 00:24:51,505 Look, forget about what I said before. 421 00:24:51,588 --> 00:24:54,130 Stregobor has stolen a very dangerous book, 422 00:24:54,213 --> 00:24:55,671 and he has plans for it. 423 00:24:55,755 --> 00:24:56,755 And for Ciri. 424 00:24:56,838 --> 00:25:00,130 The Melange is about to begin! 425 00:25:00,838 --> 00:25:03,505 We need to figure it out and nail him tonight. 426 00:25:06,463 --> 00:25:08,213 [Geralt] What's the Melange? 427 00:25:08,296 --> 00:25:09,130 It's a dance. 428 00:25:09,713 --> 00:25:10,838 It's not optional. 429 00:25:12,005 --> 00:25:14,005 -[man] Would you care to… -[woman] Yes, of course! 430 00:25:17,296 --> 00:25:18,380 Even for me? 431 00:25:19,421 --> 00:25:20,380 Especially for you. 432 00:25:23,213 --> 00:25:24,713 [sultry music] 433 00:25:26,255 --> 00:25:27,130 Geralt. 434 00:25:45,880 --> 00:25:46,880 [Triss] How is Ciri? 435 00:25:46,963 --> 00:25:48,963 She's safe. For now. 436 00:25:49,588 --> 00:25:51,671 What if someone could take away what makes her special? 437 00:25:52,755 --> 00:25:56,046 Her powers are innate. You know that better than most. 438 00:25:56,130 --> 00:25:58,588 What if she could have a chance for a normal life? 439 00:25:58,671 --> 00:26:01,255 I don't know what Ciri would consider normal. 440 00:26:02,171 --> 00:26:04,130 I just need her to survive this. 441 00:26:11,838 --> 00:26:13,963 We need to immobilize Stregobor. 442 00:26:16,796 --> 00:26:19,296 I'll create a distraction so you can slip away. 443 00:26:31,671 --> 00:26:33,755 The signal will be "truce." 444 00:26:37,796 --> 00:26:40,088 -[applause] -I'll pass that on to Artaud. 445 00:26:41,255 --> 00:26:43,713 We can do this. Good luck. 446 00:26:49,963 --> 00:26:50,838 What? 447 00:26:56,255 --> 00:26:59,338 Geralt, I wanted to apologize. Yen and I had important matters-- 448 00:26:59,421 --> 00:27:00,755 -Follow my lead. -Wh-- 449 00:27:03,421 --> 00:27:06,630 You've been trying to win Yen back all evening. Do you deny it? 450 00:27:08,088 --> 00:27:09,880 Why the fuck would I deny it? 451 00:27:10,838 --> 00:27:12,421 She knows I'm the better man! 452 00:27:13,463 --> 00:27:14,296 Prove it. 453 00:27:15,046 --> 00:27:15,880 Unbelievable. 454 00:27:17,088 --> 00:27:18,463 -[Istredd grunts] -[energy whooshes] 455 00:27:18,546 --> 00:27:19,671 [guests gasping] 456 00:27:22,838 --> 00:27:23,963 [door opens] 457 00:27:30,588 --> 00:27:31,755 [guests gasping] 458 00:27:36,713 --> 00:27:38,088 [guests exclaim] 459 00:27:55,755 --> 00:27:57,213 [lock whirring] 460 00:27:59,880 --> 00:28:01,255 [guests gasp] 461 00:28:04,463 --> 00:28:05,463 [Istredd grunts] 462 00:28:06,046 --> 00:28:08,046 Oh… gods! 463 00:28:11,546 --> 00:28:13,505 -Now punch me. -Oh, for-- 464 00:28:17,088 --> 00:28:19,005 -[guests exclaim] -[Geralt groans] 465 00:28:19,755 --> 00:28:21,005 [Istredd] Whew! 466 00:28:21,088 --> 00:28:22,463 [woman] Give him another. 467 00:28:23,630 --> 00:28:25,213 -Go on. -[whispering] 468 00:28:25,296 --> 00:28:26,380 [sighs] 469 00:28:26,463 --> 00:28:27,296 Truce? 470 00:28:27,880 --> 00:28:30,130 -[Artaud] Oh shit! -[glass smashing] 471 00:28:30,213 --> 00:28:31,838 [laughter] 472 00:28:33,546 --> 00:28:34,671 [Sabrina laughing] 473 00:28:34,755 --> 00:28:36,921 Artaud's wasted again! 474 00:28:49,005 --> 00:28:51,421 [Stregobor] I'll take that, half-breed! 475 00:28:59,838 --> 00:29:01,671 [Stregobor] You don't belong here! 476 00:29:01,755 --> 00:29:03,463 -Hate to interrupt. -[gasps] 477 00:29:04,463 --> 00:29:06,213 Stregobor, you piece of shit. 478 00:29:06,796 --> 00:29:09,463 You never gave a damn about unity, did you? 479 00:29:09,546 --> 00:29:13,130 Mere smoke and mirrors to hide what you'd returned to do. 480 00:29:13,213 --> 00:29:14,838 Raze Aretuza to the ground. 481 00:29:16,130 --> 00:29:18,171 Your kind never changes. 482 00:29:18,255 --> 00:29:20,796 And yet, our feckless leaders forgive and forgive. 483 00:29:20,880 --> 00:29:23,380 Well, mercy isn't my cup of tea. 484 00:29:23,463 --> 00:29:24,713 [Geralt] Nor mine. 485 00:29:26,046 --> 00:29:27,630 You've been hard at work, haven't you? 486 00:29:27,713 --> 00:29:30,755 Corrupting portals, kidnapping novices. 487 00:29:30,838 --> 00:29:32,880 Torturing those young women to get to Ciri. 488 00:29:32,963 --> 00:29:35,213 This doesn't concern you, witcher. 489 00:29:35,296 --> 00:29:38,213 And I don't care two rat tails about that Cintran brat. 490 00:29:38,296 --> 00:29:40,963 With any luck, she lies dead in a ditch by now. 491 00:29:41,046 --> 00:29:43,880 That Cintran brat has more power than you could dream of. 492 00:29:44,505 --> 00:29:48,671 Or you could dream of. You have no idea what you're dealing with here. 493 00:29:49,255 --> 00:29:51,838 The only threat you pose is in your dirty blood. 494 00:29:51,921 --> 00:29:55,296 You're a monster who will soon meet her reckoning. But the girl… 495 00:29:56,838 --> 00:30:00,796 The girl will most likely leave this world 496 00:30:00,880 --> 00:30:03,338 by your own mutant hands, Butcher. 497 00:30:03,421 --> 00:30:05,921 -I'll kill you myself. -[Tissaia] Stop! 498 00:30:07,963 --> 00:30:10,671 [Triss] We came as soon as we realized you were both gone. 499 00:30:12,046 --> 00:30:16,505 -Now would be the time to explain. -Yes. Please, do. 500 00:30:17,005 --> 00:30:21,255 Stregobor has been keeping a list of elven students 501 00:30:21,338 --> 00:30:22,838 and their belongings. 502 00:30:22,921 --> 00:30:25,921 The ones who went missing this month. Nissa. 503 00:30:27,213 --> 00:30:28,588 -Elisabet. -Teryn. 504 00:30:29,171 --> 00:30:31,588 He's been conducting experiments. 505 00:30:31,671 --> 00:30:33,171 Practicing mind control. 506 00:30:33,255 --> 00:30:35,338 What? That's absurd! 507 00:30:35,421 --> 00:30:37,880 He tried to kill me using a botched portal. 508 00:30:37,963 --> 00:30:39,088 [splutters] 509 00:30:40,838 --> 00:30:43,088 Are you really gonna believe a word she says? 510 00:30:43,171 --> 00:30:46,588 And we believe his ultimate aim is set on Cirilla of Cintra. 511 00:30:48,296 --> 00:30:50,963 -You have proof of this? -[Triss] We do. 512 00:30:55,588 --> 00:30:57,505 [Stregobor] What are you expecting to find there? 513 00:31:12,213 --> 00:31:14,671 [Istredd] The Book of Monoliths. An ancient elven tome. 514 00:31:14,755 --> 00:31:15,588 But-- 515 00:31:15,671 --> 00:31:17,921 Rumored to contain knowledge since before the Conjunction. 516 00:31:18,005 --> 00:31:18,880 [Stregobor] But-- 517 00:31:18,963 --> 00:31:21,796 This holds the key to how the human sphere collided with the elves'. 518 00:31:21,880 --> 00:31:24,838 More importantly, how humans could get rid of elves again. 519 00:31:25,463 --> 00:31:27,255 And you stole it. Didn't you? 520 00:31:27,838 --> 00:31:30,921 Do I want to rid these halls of you and your ilk? Yes. 521 00:31:31,005 --> 00:31:33,380 -But speculating that I-- -But nothing. 522 00:31:34,255 --> 00:31:36,421 These are serious allegations. 523 00:31:38,213 --> 00:31:40,713 I propose Stregobor is held until the conclave concludes 524 00:31:40,796 --> 00:31:42,755 and we can have a full trial. 525 00:31:42,838 --> 00:31:45,838 -I concur. -[scoffs] Yes, of course you do. 526 00:31:45,921 --> 00:31:47,005 Artorius? 527 00:31:51,671 --> 00:31:55,255 You've turned against our own in a time of unity, Stregobor. 528 00:31:56,171 --> 00:31:57,505 I cannot stand by you today. 529 00:31:58,213 --> 00:32:01,046 Get off me! You're deranged! 530 00:32:01,671 --> 00:32:02,671 All of you! 531 00:32:03,171 --> 00:32:05,130 A pack of lies! 532 00:32:05,213 --> 00:32:07,088 I'll hide this for safekeeping. 533 00:32:08,088 --> 00:32:10,713 Make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands again. 534 00:32:17,713 --> 00:32:19,338 You've saved the night. 535 00:32:21,046 --> 00:32:22,046 And you too. 536 00:32:23,213 --> 00:32:25,046 Let's go and enjoy our party. 537 00:32:34,713 --> 00:32:36,171 She'll be missing this. 538 00:32:40,171 --> 00:32:41,213 I need a drink. 539 00:32:42,796 --> 00:32:44,130 Or twelve. [sighs] 540 00:32:46,380 --> 00:32:47,255 A toast! 541 00:32:48,296 --> 00:32:51,546 To peace amongst mages of the North! 542 00:32:51,630 --> 00:32:54,296 [all] To peace! 543 00:32:54,380 --> 00:32:55,255 [Sabrina] Hmm. 544 00:32:55,338 --> 00:32:57,671 There is much work to be done tomorrow, 545 00:32:58,255 --> 00:33:01,546 but Tissaia and I are optimistic about the future of the Continent, 546 00:33:01,630 --> 00:33:03,921 based on what we've seen here tonight. 547 00:33:04,838 --> 00:33:05,796 To peace! 548 00:33:05,880 --> 00:33:08,046 [all] To peace! 549 00:33:11,005 --> 00:33:14,005 And we have Yennefer of Vengerberg to thank! 550 00:33:14,671 --> 00:33:16,755 -[cheering and applause] -[woman] To Yen! 551 00:33:17,963 --> 00:33:19,671 -[Sabrina] Mmm. -[Dijkstra] Mm-hmm. 552 00:33:26,963 --> 00:33:27,880 To us. 553 00:33:29,171 --> 00:33:31,463 And a nearly perfect evening. 554 00:33:35,088 --> 00:33:36,171 I love you. 555 00:33:41,255 --> 00:33:43,255 That's the first time you've ever said that. 556 00:33:45,546 --> 00:33:46,505 It can't be. 557 00:33:47,255 --> 00:33:48,505 You used to think it. 558 00:33:49,796 --> 00:33:51,505 But tonight, you actually said it. 559 00:33:56,338 --> 00:33:57,671 You can kiss me now. 560 00:33:59,671 --> 00:34:01,005 In front of everyone. 561 00:34:12,463 --> 00:34:14,046 [breathing shakily] 562 00:34:15,255 --> 00:34:17,463 [whispers] It's our first night out together. 563 00:34:18,171 --> 00:34:20,880 And all I can think about is getting you alone. 564 00:34:25,796 --> 00:34:26,880 [chuckles] 565 00:34:27,921 --> 00:34:29,505 [gentle splashing] 566 00:34:30,046 --> 00:34:31,838 [Geralt] This I can also tolerate. 567 00:34:31,921 --> 00:34:32,921 [Yennefer chuckles] 568 00:34:33,421 --> 00:34:36,046 It took far too long to get you back in a bathtub. 569 00:34:36,130 --> 00:34:37,671 [both chuckle] 570 00:34:40,380 --> 00:34:42,046 Did we actually pull it off? 571 00:34:42,130 --> 00:34:44,088 Hmm… It's hard to say. 572 00:34:46,505 --> 00:34:49,838 -Can't get Philippa out my head. -How do you mean? 573 00:34:51,421 --> 00:34:53,421 When I visited her in Redania, 574 00:34:53,921 --> 00:34:55,755 she said I was one of them. 575 00:34:55,838 --> 00:34:58,671 But tonight, it's like she wanted me on her side. 576 00:34:59,963 --> 00:35:02,255 -Her side of what? -She didn't say. 577 00:35:05,130 --> 00:35:06,338 Tell me everything. 578 00:35:06,421 --> 00:35:09,005 Care for a stroll? Alone. 579 00:35:09,088 --> 00:35:12,255 ♪ Her whisper dancing in my ear ♪ 580 00:35:12,338 --> 00:35:14,671 -♪ All is not as it seems… ♪ -Art! 581 00:35:14,755 --> 00:35:16,046 -Tissaia. -Margarita. 582 00:35:16,130 --> 00:35:17,921 -♪ All is not… ♪ -[man] Might make a beautiful… 583 00:35:18,005 --> 00:35:19,088 ♪ As it seems… ♪ 584 00:35:19,671 --> 00:35:23,088 I just live for nights like this, don't you? 585 00:35:25,713 --> 00:35:28,505 If this is about Ciri, you're not getting your hands on her. 586 00:35:28,588 --> 00:35:30,338 -Hmm! -♪ A flower's sweetest bud… ♪ 587 00:35:30,421 --> 00:35:32,130 All in due time, Yen. 588 00:35:33,296 --> 00:35:36,588 But that is not why I pulled you away. 589 00:35:39,921 --> 00:35:41,838 Hmm. Poor thing. 590 00:35:42,546 --> 00:35:43,921 Lydia van Bredevoort? 591 00:35:44,005 --> 00:35:45,046 [Philippa] Mmm. 592 00:35:45,713 --> 00:35:47,880 Heartsick, I've recently learned. 593 00:35:48,755 --> 00:35:50,213 She'd follow her lover anywhere, 594 00:35:50,296 --> 00:35:52,796 even blindly towards death, if he asked it of her. 595 00:35:54,796 --> 00:35:56,671 I wondered if you knew the truth. 596 00:35:58,796 --> 00:36:00,671 What happened between Tissaia and I. 597 00:36:02,213 --> 00:36:06,130 Tissaia told me the friendship went cold. She never shared the details. 598 00:36:07,296 --> 00:36:08,338 Oh. 599 00:36:08,421 --> 00:36:11,588 -Her loyalty is hard earned. -♪ All is not… ♪ 600 00:36:11,671 --> 00:36:13,963 -And hard lost. -♪ As it seems ♪ 601 00:36:14,046 --> 00:36:16,671 We only grew closer as the years went by. 602 00:36:16,755 --> 00:36:19,546 Until the days leading up to the First Northern War. 603 00:36:19,630 --> 00:36:20,505 Sodden? 604 00:36:20,588 --> 00:36:21,963 [applause] 605 00:36:22,046 --> 00:36:24,880 I tried to convince Tissaia not to go. 606 00:36:26,046 --> 00:36:28,005 Not to ally with Vilgefortz. 607 00:36:28,588 --> 00:36:32,171 To let the Continent fight their own impossible battle. But she refused. 608 00:36:32,255 --> 00:36:34,296 -And we won. -But at what cost? 609 00:36:35,963 --> 00:36:39,338 They held on by a thread until you tapped into fire magic. 610 00:36:40,421 --> 00:36:43,421 Too many mages were lost by the time you began. 611 00:36:44,421 --> 00:36:46,130 And you lost too, didn't you? 612 00:36:46,213 --> 00:36:49,838 Tissaia wasn't just following Vilgefortz. 613 00:36:49,921 --> 00:36:51,796 She was fighting for the Brotherhood. 614 00:36:52,296 --> 00:36:54,338 The North, same as we're doing now. 615 00:36:54,421 --> 00:36:56,546 You're fighting on a sinking ship. 616 00:36:57,921 --> 00:37:01,213 The Brotherhood has no place in the future of the Continent. 617 00:37:02,255 --> 00:37:03,671 Tissaia has good intentions, 618 00:37:03,755 --> 00:37:07,671 but her loyalty to this supposed home will be her downfall. 619 00:37:08,463 --> 00:37:09,296 And mine too. 620 00:37:10,421 --> 00:37:14,546 Tell me, why did you come tonight, if you're so certain Aretuza is doomed? 621 00:37:15,255 --> 00:37:19,255 Because you and I aren't like Tissaia. 622 00:37:20,921 --> 00:37:23,588 We break rules. We aren't afraid of power. 623 00:37:24,713 --> 00:37:26,213 There's still hope for you. 624 00:37:27,255 --> 00:37:29,463 Traitors are already working with Nilfgaard. 625 00:37:29,546 --> 00:37:32,505 -As they always have been. -Oh, see what you want to see. 626 00:37:33,671 --> 00:37:36,046 But if Tissaia and you stick to this plan, 627 00:37:36,546 --> 00:37:39,380 neither of you will be any better off than poor Lydia. 628 00:37:40,171 --> 00:37:42,963 In love with a poison that kills you slowly. 629 00:37:44,255 --> 00:37:45,505 Look, I hear you. 630 00:37:46,546 --> 00:37:47,505 I do. 631 00:37:47,588 --> 00:37:51,171 But Tissaia and I have weathered our fair share of Brotherhood infighting. 632 00:37:52,755 --> 00:37:55,838 We will triumph tomorrow. Just like we did at Sodden. 633 00:37:56,338 --> 00:37:59,671 And though I wish you'd have joined us on the battlefield that day, 634 00:38:01,046 --> 00:38:02,796 we will fight without you again. 635 00:38:04,630 --> 00:38:07,880 When tomorrow's meetings unite the North, I truly hope you can see 636 00:38:07,963 --> 00:38:10,421 that there are still some things worth protecting. 637 00:38:10,505 --> 00:38:11,630 [Philippa scoffs] 638 00:38:13,046 --> 00:38:14,505 Thank you for coming tonight. 639 00:38:16,046 --> 00:38:17,130 It means everything. 640 00:38:21,088 --> 00:38:23,755 Tonight means everything to us as well. 641 00:38:27,255 --> 00:38:29,671 [Yennefer] Maybe she just wanted to stir up drama. 642 00:38:30,338 --> 00:38:31,838 Wouldn't be her first offense. 643 00:38:32,463 --> 00:38:34,755 It would explain Dijkstra's warning. 644 00:38:34,838 --> 00:38:36,796 They clearly know something we do not. 645 00:38:38,463 --> 00:38:39,671 But why wouldn't she speak up? 646 00:38:40,421 --> 00:38:43,421 Nothing we accused Stregobor of had anything to do with Nilfgaard. 647 00:38:43,505 --> 00:38:46,046 And why the interest in a mage who doesn't speak? 648 00:38:46,130 --> 00:38:47,255 I don't know. 649 00:38:48,671 --> 00:38:50,296 Why doesn't Lydia speak? 650 00:38:50,880 --> 00:38:53,630 Her lower jaw is an illusion. A masterful one. 651 00:38:54,380 --> 00:38:58,130 She was wounded, horribly, and now she can no longer speak aloud, 652 00:38:58,838 --> 00:39:00,713 only communicate telepathically. 653 00:39:01,463 --> 00:39:02,921 "The woman with the funny voice." 654 00:39:03,630 --> 00:39:05,963 -Hmm? -Something Teryn said. 655 00:39:06,046 --> 00:39:08,838 -Do you still have Tissaia's bracelet? -Somewhere here. 656 00:39:13,505 --> 00:39:16,421 I passed Lydia on the way to the Gallery of Glory. 657 00:39:17,296 --> 00:39:19,463 I think her earrings were made of the same thing. 658 00:39:19,546 --> 00:39:21,130 What were you doing up there? 659 00:39:21,213 --> 00:39:23,463 [Geralt] I went up after I nearly murdered Stregobor. 660 00:39:23,546 --> 00:39:25,588 -After what? -Nearly. 661 00:39:27,963 --> 00:39:30,088 I left him so I could get some peace. 662 00:39:31,338 --> 00:39:32,463 ♪ All is not ♪ 663 00:39:33,171 --> 00:39:34,505 ♪ As it seems ♪ 664 00:39:35,088 --> 00:39:36,380 ♪ All is not ♪ 665 00:39:37,088 --> 00:39:38,338 ♪ As it seems… ♪ 666 00:39:39,796 --> 00:39:43,338 ♪ Fair maiden, lips like ♪ 667 00:39:43,421 --> 00:39:46,921 ♪ A flower's sweetest bud… ♪ 668 00:39:47,421 --> 00:39:48,588 The First Landing. 669 00:39:49,463 --> 00:39:51,796 When Jan Bekker bent the Power to his will. 670 00:39:53,296 --> 00:39:57,421 He calmed the waves, proving magic need not be evil or destructive. 671 00:39:57,505 --> 00:40:01,588 Bekker formed what would henceforth be known as the Brotherhood that day. 672 00:40:02,755 --> 00:40:03,921 My favorite piece here. 673 00:40:05,005 --> 00:40:07,755 Outcasts, uniting under a common banner. 674 00:40:09,796 --> 00:40:10,880 An apt story. 675 00:40:12,296 --> 00:40:16,046 The only apt part is the pageant of events I've witnessed this evening. 676 00:40:17,505 --> 00:40:20,130 It has indeed been worthy of a painting. 677 00:40:21,255 --> 00:40:22,421 It would be titled 678 00:40:23,380 --> 00:40:27,130 "Geralt Leaves the Isle of Thanedd, Shaking with Laughter." 679 00:40:28,963 --> 00:40:34,088 Be that as it may, I'd hoped to find time to speak with you this evening, Geralt. 680 00:40:34,880 --> 00:40:37,546 I'd wager we have more in common than you realize. 681 00:40:38,671 --> 00:40:42,088 I doubt the parallels between us are completely parallel. 682 00:40:42,171 --> 00:40:43,713 ♪ As it seems… ♪ 683 00:40:46,005 --> 00:40:47,546 We're both outcasts ourselves. 684 00:40:48,630 --> 00:40:50,380 [Philippa murmuring] 685 00:40:51,463 --> 00:40:53,171 [applause] 686 00:40:55,546 --> 00:41:00,005 Like you, I cannot define myself as mere man, mage, or druid. 687 00:41:02,588 --> 00:41:04,005 More than anything, 688 00:41:04,588 --> 00:41:05,630 I was an orphan. 689 00:41:06,505 --> 00:41:08,505 Left to die in a gutter in Lan Exeter. 690 00:41:10,005 --> 00:41:14,255 I was bounced around this cruel world by every monstrous creature imaginable. 691 00:41:15,005 --> 00:41:16,213 Men, most of all. 692 00:41:17,046 --> 00:41:18,546 Until I became cruel myself. 693 00:41:19,880 --> 00:41:22,296 And rather than remain an unwanted mutant, 694 00:41:23,380 --> 00:41:25,380 I chose to become a sorcerer. 695 00:41:26,213 --> 00:41:27,046 Out of spite. 696 00:41:28,046 --> 00:41:29,630 Be careful, Vilgefortz. 697 00:41:30,338 --> 00:41:33,380 Careful that the similarities you're so desperately searching for 698 00:41:33,463 --> 00:41:34,796 don't lead you too far. 699 00:41:34,880 --> 00:41:39,213 Oh, not to worry, witcher. We have but one likeness that remains. 700 00:41:39,296 --> 00:41:43,671 I left that headstrong young boy behind the day I fell in love with Tissaia. 701 00:41:43,755 --> 00:41:47,380 That bond, that sense of family, changed me. 702 00:41:47,463 --> 00:41:51,171 And I know the same has happened to you with Yennefer of Vengerberg. 703 00:41:54,171 --> 00:41:56,713 You seem to know a great many things. 704 00:41:56,796 --> 00:41:59,838 [chuckles] Then tell me when I reach a mistruth. 705 00:42:00,713 --> 00:42:05,171 The longer Yennefer stays at Aretuza, the stronger the Brotherhood will be. 706 00:42:05,921 --> 00:42:09,421 The more likely we'll be able to hold off the powers that threaten the Continent. 707 00:42:11,171 --> 00:42:15,046 Have you… ever been attracted by the art of sorcery, Geralt? 708 00:42:15,921 --> 00:42:18,130 -Hmm. -Have you considered joining her here? 709 00:42:19,296 --> 00:42:21,630 If you want to protect what you love, 710 00:42:22,213 --> 00:42:24,171 join our side in the battle to come. 711 00:42:27,380 --> 00:42:29,380 The child will not remain safe for long, 712 00:42:29,463 --> 00:42:33,505 and your… passivity will be no weapon with which to save her. 713 00:42:34,713 --> 00:42:38,380 It is incredible how much my neutrality outrages everyone. 714 00:42:40,088 --> 00:42:43,130 How it subjects me to offers of pacts and agreements 715 00:42:43,213 --> 00:42:46,130 and lectures of the necessity of making a choice 716 00:42:46,213 --> 00:42:47,921 and joining the right side. 717 00:42:49,755 --> 00:42:52,088 I am not your equal partner in this game. 718 00:42:52,171 --> 00:42:54,713 So, no, I shall continue on my path. 719 00:42:55,880 --> 00:42:57,588 I shall respond to events. 720 00:42:57,671 --> 00:42:59,921 I'll adapt with the world as it changes. 721 00:43:00,713 --> 00:43:04,380 I understand, witcher. But adapting may not be enough. 722 00:43:05,463 --> 00:43:08,171 Just know there is only one way you do not lose her. 723 00:43:10,630 --> 00:43:12,421 And if I refuse to join your side? 724 00:43:15,630 --> 00:43:17,921 No matter where you go, what you do, 725 00:43:18,755 --> 00:43:21,463 there will always be enemies waiting for you. 726 00:43:27,171 --> 00:43:28,296 [chuckles] 727 00:43:28,380 --> 00:43:31,005 Tissaia mentioned they were together as young mages. 728 00:43:33,088 --> 00:43:34,671 [sighs] First love. 729 00:43:36,380 --> 00:43:37,796 Never goes away, does it? 730 00:43:43,005 --> 00:43:44,171 If you don't mind… 731 00:43:45,088 --> 00:43:46,213 No, not at all. 732 00:43:47,588 --> 00:43:50,713 Best of luck tomorrow at the conclave, witcher. 733 00:43:51,213 --> 00:43:52,505 [door opens] 734 00:43:54,005 --> 00:43:55,380 [Yennefer] "The battle to come"? 735 00:43:56,380 --> 00:43:58,838 Vilgefortz encouraged this conclave to ensure peace. 736 00:44:00,713 --> 00:44:02,380 Maybe he didn't think it was possible. 737 00:44:05,296 --> 00:44:06,463 Scarlet ammonite. 738 00:44:07,338 --> 00:44:09,338 Rumored to protect loved ones. 739 00:44:09,421 --> 00:44:10,921 Or valuable property. 740 00:44:11,005 --> 00:44:14,463 Scarlet ammonite is only found in the mines in West Redania. 741 00:44:16,338 --> 00:44:18,630 That's where I found those girls locked in that castle. 742 00:44:18,713 --> 00:44:21,338 Geralt, the painting. The First Landing. 743 00:44:21,421 --> 00:44:23,963 It's where that corrupt portal took me when I was attacked. 744 00:44:24,046 --> 00:44:26,255 There was a black mountain with water below. 745 00:44:26,338 --> 00:44:27,880 It's Vilgefortz' favorite painting. 746 00:44:27,963 --> 00:44:31,588 He gave Tissaia that bracelet. And I bet he gave Lydia that jewelry too. 747 00:44:34,505 --> 00:44:35,671 She's in love with him. 748 00:44:36,380 --> 00:44:38,171 "A poison that kills you slowly." 749 00:44:39,546 --> 00:44:41,963 -Stregobor wasn't our man. -Vilgefortz is. 750 00:44:44,796 --> 00:44:45,713 [speaking in Elder] 751 00:44:45,796 --> 00:44:47,713 -What are you doing? -Trying to locate Tissaia. 752 00:44:47,796 --> 00:44:50,546 -If she's in danger, I need to know. -We don't have time. 753 00:44:50,630 --> 00:44:53,838 I'm not leaving her. Make sure the path is clear. 754 00:44:54,713 --> 00:44:56,046 [speaking in Elder] 755 00:44:56,713 --> 00:44:58,713 [repeating spell] 756 00:45:01,255 --> 00:45:02,880 [distant screams] 757 00:45:15,213 --> 00:45:16,921 [woman] Secure the Great Hall! 758 00:45:17,963 --> 00:45:19,880 Go! Put a man there! 759 00:45:22,505 --> 00:45:24,005 [man shouts] 760 00:45:29,755 --> 00:45:31,630 Should have chosen a side, witcher.