Wiccan, or witchers. An elite and mysterious caste of warrior-monks. In popular lore, they are portrayed as possessing magic powers and superhuman abilities.
“Where bindweed and briar entwined splintered marble, buildings of captivating beauty had once stood. Today only the ruins of the baths and elven statues remain, testifying to the past splendor of the place.”
As commander of Temerian Special Forces - an elite squadron known as the «Blue Stripes» – Vernon Roche had been one of King Foltest's most trusted subordinates. Time and time again Roche proved himself loyal, effective and a thorough professional. Few could match his skill at subduing revolves, fighting off Nilfgaardians or snuffing out bands of Scoia'tael.At the start of our story, however, he had lost his king, his men and his homeland, and so had resorted to waging a guerilla war against the overwhelmingly occupying forces.