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This discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Season 3 was recorded in July 2023 prior to the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes. Bo from the US and Elora from the Netherlands join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 304 “The Invitation". Very important bits include: Emperor Emhyr's beliefs, Yennefer's place within the Brotherhood of Sorcerers, a short return to ‘monster of the week', the search for self-worth, and the heightening of conflict before the end of Season 3, Part 1. [0:00] Cold Open [1:02] Introduction [3:19] Guest Introductions [7:59] Episode Recap [11:32] Overall Thoughts [15:48] Easter Eggs [17:13] The Reconciliation Scene [21:19] A Little Sacrifice & Adapting Short Stories [25:58] The Seasons: Length and Subjects [29:18] Emhyr's Morals & Cahir's Isolation [37:22] Yennefer's Role in the Brotherhood [46:11] Monster of the Week [52:08] Worthiness [53:43] Valdo Marx [57:54] Worthiness (Continued) [1:04:49] Final Thoughts [1:11:32] Outro [1:13:38] End Credits The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.
This discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Season 3 was recorded in July 2023 prior to the Hollywood writers' and actors' strikes. Emma from the US and Tracie from the US join Alyssa for our discussion of Netflix's The Witcher Episode 303 “Reunion". Very important bits include: new aspects of Jaskier's character, Yennefer's journey to motherhood, the difficult choices that parents make, and tests of allegiance and loyalty across the Continent. [0:00] Cold Open [0:52] Introduction [3:00] Guest Introductions [10:11] Episode Recap [14:18] Overall Thoughts [26:54] Jaskier's Queerness [32:52] Yennefer's Journey to Motherhood [39:16] Choice in Parenthood [46:54] Hedwig's Death [52:40] Emhyr and Cahir [57:32] Gallatin's Death [1:03:08] Final Thoughts [1:06:46] Outro [1:08:39] End Credits The full episode transcript, show notes, merchandise store, and access to our social platforms are available at breakfastinbeauclair.com.
Discussion of The Time of Contempt, Chapter 5 After last week's cataclysmic conclave, you'd think Sapkowski might slow down for a chapter, maybe coast for a few pages. NOPE. We've got a spiraling smoothie of spellbinding storytelling structures, brilliantly combining short story efficiency with cinematic montages and television editing. We've got a deep dive into Emhyr var Emreis that pointedly echoes and contrasts last week's examination of Vilgefortz, and Cam suggests that these characters are working together as split foils for Geralt. Yennefer manages to jump out of every page too, despite not being in a single scene, thanks to Sapkowski's relentless mysteries and misdirections. We also debate Geralt's declarations about neutrality / destiny and try to figure out if he's really changed his beliefs about self-interest at all, and Maggie leads us through a conversation about evolving Tolkien-isms and the role of recaps in fantasy. Subscribe to our Substack here: https://secondbreakfastpod.substack.com/ Feedback & Theories: secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com Instagram & TikTok: @secondbreakfastpod Cam's Work: https://www.cameronfucile.com/
Sono veramente poche le aziende videoludiche che sono riuscite a farsi spazio nel cuore dei fan. Solitamente si prova affetto per un videogioco, per un franchise o in alcuni casi per una console in particolare, ma le aziende no, sono sempre in secondo piano. Certo ci sono eccezioni ovviamente, prima su tutte Blizzard che tra il 2000 ed il 2015 è stata l’azienda più amata del panorama con tanto di evento (il Blizcon) da migliaia e migliaia di utenti, per non parlare di Bioware nel periodo Mass Effect o di Lucas Arts negli anni 90. Recentemente però la casa di sviluppo più lodata e osannata era CD Projeckt e lo era per un ben più che valido motivo: The Witcher 3.Diciamocelo, i primi due Witcher non sono granché. Al di la dell’impatto grafico un po’ datato, ciò su cui peccano enormemente è proprio il sistema di movimento, la legnosità di qualsiasi cosa, del combattimento, dell’esplorazione… ma l’ambientazione era superlativa e poco a poco questo venne notato dai videogiocatori di tutto il mondo… e poi ci fu il trailer di lancio di The Witcher 3 nel 2013 e porca misera se l’attenzione e l’attesa per il gioco crebbe a dismisura. Cd Project mostrò un mondo dettagliatissimo, creature differenti, un impatto grafico senza precedenti e tanti tanti binomi diversi. Prometteva una avventura senza precedenti, densa, enorme, ricca di trama e di divertente da giocare… e la sorpresa è che ci riuscì in pieno.Sei mesi dopo l’invasione, le legioni di Nilfgaard sono penetrate nel cuore dei Regni Settentrionali. Alle loro spalle lasciano campi grondanti sangue e macerie della guerra. Un lupo solitario si aggira per queste lande devastate. Un cacciatore di mostri, un turbine di rabbia e violenza. Dicono che sia un uomo ossessionato, che insegue ricordi, volti, profumi. Ma nel mezzo del caos può solo seguire il suo cuore.Alla ricerca di Yennefer, sua amata, il Witcher Geralt di Rivia si aggira per i Regni Settentrionali in compagnia del suo fidato maestro Vesemir. La ricerca giunge finalmente a compimento se non per darne il via ad un’altra. L’imperatore di Nilfgard, Emhyr var Emreis, incarica i due di ritrovare sua figlia, Ciri, Witcher anche lei, protetta di Geralt, erede del sangue ancestrale e viaggiatrice di mondi in fuga dalla caccia Selvaggia. Ha così inizio uno dei viaggi videoludici più interessanti e narrativamente densi ed appaganti degli ultimi 7 anni.The Witcher 3 è un tripudio di scelte morali, di story line parallele mai banali, di missioni secondarie di una profondità mai più raggiunte. Con un comparto tecnico sbalorditivo, un sistema di combattimento traballante ma divertente ed un mondo in continua evoluzione.Basato sulla saga letteraria di Andrzej Sapkovski, promotore della serie omonima prodotta da Netflix, vincitore di oltre 259 premi come gioco dell’anno, vincitore del Game of The Year 2015, con una media di 92 su 100 su metcritic e una fan base letteralmente sterminata e innamorata. Ma soprattutto per noi un gioco con una colonna sonora super interessante.Benvenuti o bentornati su mangianastri, io sono Jonathan e oggi parliamo della colonna sonora di The Witcher 3 the wild Hunt.SITOGRAFIAWIKIPEDIAThe Witcher (serie)The Witcher 3 Wild HuntThe Witcher 2 Assassins of king CD ProjektGeralt di RiviaCiriPersonaggi di The WitcherMarcin PrzybyłowiczMikolai StroinskiPercival ARTICOLIA Relatively Formal Analysis on the Sounds of The Witcher 3: Wild HuntSoundtrack Review: The Witcher 3 Wild HuntThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – is this OST perfect?Music Director Marcin Przybyłowicz about the musical approach of The Witcher 3Interview: 'The Witcher 3' Composer Mikolai Stroinski Talks About How Music Helps Bring The Game To LifeChild of the Elder Blood: A Semiotics of Folklorism in the Soundtrack of The Witcher 3: Wild HuntWhy The Witcher 3 endures, five years laterVIDEOGDC 2016: Slavic Adaptation of Music in The Witcher 3 Wild huntCreating The Sound - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Official Developer DiaryWiki di The WitcherQuesto episodio non è a fini di lucroI diritti dei brani musicali di questo brano non appartengono al sottoscritto.Ogni episodio di LATO A è una lettera d'amore all'industria videoludica, ai suoi produttori, direttori, sviluppatori, ma sopratutto ai suoi compositori. Per questo ogni episodio di LATO A è a scopo divulgativo e informativo.JonathanGrazie per leggere ed ascoltare Mangianastri’s Podcast! Iscriviti per non perdere nessun contenuto e per sostenere questo piccolo podcast :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mangianastripodcast.substack.com
We're finishing up our chats about the series with our Witcher Season 2 Finale Podcast as we discuss the final four episodes in full spoiler filled detail. Spoilers for The Witcher Episodes 5 - 8 In this Podcast we discuss the final four episodes of The Witcher Season 2. Based on the book series by Andrzej Sapkowski and the game series "The Witcher" from CD Projekt Red Showrunner and Lead Writer: Lauren Schmidt-Hissrich Main Cast of The Witcher Geralt of Rivia played by Henry CavillYenefir played by Anya ChalotraCiri played by Freya AllanCahir played by Eamon FarrenJaskier played by Joey BateyTriss played by Anna ShafferIstredd Played by Royce PierresonVesemir played by Kim BodniaSigismund Dijkstra played by Graham McTavishDara played by Wilson MbomioKing Vizimir of Redania played by Ed BirchTissaia played by MyAnna BuringFringilla played by Mimi NdiweniVilgefortz played by Mahesh Jadu Nenneke played by Adjoa Andoh Episode 5 - Turn Your Back Directed by: Edward Bazalgette Episode Written by: Haily Hall With Staff Writer: Matthew D'Ambrosio Synopsis: Rience, a powerful fire mage, is freed from prison and tasked to find Ciri by the sorceress Lydia, who is serving an unknown master. Geralt and Istredd travel to the fallen monolith outside Cintra. Yennefer, having disembarked from the rescue ship, frees Jaskier from Rience; they are then separated and captured by city guards. Vesemir reveals his plan to create new witchers to Ciri, who agrees, but insists on being the first candidate. Investigating the ruins of the monolith, Geralt and Istredd hypothesize that the monoliths are gateways that, when activated, allow monsters to enter their world. Geralt learns from Istredd that Yennefer is alive. Triss, attempting to dissuade Ciri from the experiment, conducts a ritual in hopes of discovering Ciri's source of power. They uncover Ithlinne's prophecy, which predicts that a child of the Elder blood will destroy the world. Ciri's powers activate the Cintra monolith, causing a Chernobog to appear before flying off into the skies above The continent. Geralt portals back to Kaer Morhen, stopping Ciri from taking part in the conversion. Cahir arrives at Cintra. Yennefer summons the Deathless Mother and disappears; she is tasked with delivering Ciri to a location outside Cintra. Episode 6 - Dear Friend... Directed by: Louise Hooper Episode Written by: Matthew D'Ambrosio With Staff Writer: Matthew D'Ambrosio Synopsis: Geralt takes Ciri away from Kaer Morhen, but both are attacked by the Chernobog Geralt encountered at Cintra. Geralt's horse Roach is mortally wounded, though Geralt manages to kill the monster. At Kaer Morhen, Vesemir and Triss are ambushed by Rience, who steals the mutagens and escapes. After Geralt puts Roach out of her misery, he and Ciri travel to the Temple of Melitele where Geralt hopes Ciri will learn to control her powers. They meet Yennefer when she arrives shortly after them. Francesca successfully gives birth to the first full elf born in years. Cahir reveals to Fringilla that Emhyr is visiting Cintra. Istredd uncovers a link between Ciri and Lara Dorren, a legendary elven warrior. Yennefer tells Geralt that Jaskier is in trouble, and being pursued by the fire mage, whom Geralt deduces is looking for Ciri. Rience appears at the temple with the Michelet Brothers. Geralt tells Yennefer to take Ciri while he holds Rience off. Yennefer and Ciri lock themselves in a room and Yennefer teaches Ciri to open a portal. Rience escapes and Geralt catches up with Yennefer and Ciri as they disappear through a portal. Triss tells Tissaia of Ciri's Elder blood. Episode 7 - Voleth Meir Directed by: Louise Hooper Written by: Mike Ostrowski With Staff Writer: Matthew D'Ambrosio Synopsis: Yennefer and Ciri portal to the home of the woman who took Ciri in and discover the family was murdered by Rience.
B07-E10 | Join us as we recap the second part of Chapter 9 of Lady of the Lake, in which Geralt and Yennefer face off against Vilgefortz, reunite with Ciri, and run into Emhyr var Emreis, the White Flame dancing on the Barrows of His Enemies. Strategic incest, murder, twists – this chapter has it all![Wine talk and tangents begin at 36:24. Skip ahead to the analysis at 44:22]Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher so you never miss an episode. And if you really like us, review us on Apple Podcasts! Toss a coin to this podcast by donating to us at buymeacoffee.com/midnightpod. Follow us on Instagram.Read along with us by picking up The Lady Of The Lake by Andrzej Sapkowski.Theme song for Midnight Book Club is Everyone is Happy Here by Meavy Boy.
B05-E08 | Our quest through Baptism of Fire is ending, so it's time for us to come back with our bullshit and give a final summary of every single chapter of our favorite book (so far) in the saga. You won't want to miss our conversation about vampires, orphan archers, and tragedy orgies (hint: it's not a New Wave band)![Cider talk and tangents begin at 05:39. Skip ahead to the discussion at 13:02]Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher so you never miss an episode. And if you really like us, review us on Apple Podcasts! Toss a coin to this podcast by donating to us at buymeacoffee.com/midnightpod. Follow us on Instagram.Read along with us by picking up Baptism of Fire by Andrzej Sapkowski.Theme song for Midnight Book Club is Everyone is Happy Here by Meavy Boy.
Emhyr var Emreis: A Biography by The Voice of Nick
Part 2 of the Witcher story! We started from the beginning of the story of our protagonist Geralt of Rivia, and in this episode we explore more of Ciri's journey and the story of The Witcher 3,(Again, apologies if i sound a bit stuffy!)CONTINENT MAP: https://i.redd.it/vk0vvfsivw621.pngGlossary of termsDoppler – Shapeshifters of sorts who can mimic man or beast. Naturally rather hideous, but their shapeshifting skills are exceptional. They are naturally gentle and kind.Djinn – being that can grant 3 wishes, much like genies. No take-backsies.Witcher- A person who has trained and developed physically via the use of Mutagens to become an effective monsterslayer for hire. Longer life spans, accelerated healing and disease resistance, but sterile with cat like eyes.Sorceress – Woman educated in magic, doomed to madness unless their latent powers are harnessed and controlled. Study in various schools on the continent and have political influence.Continent – The land in which the events of the series mostly take place. There are other areas beyond the continent mentioned but they aren’t visited.Skellige – Nordic inspired islands set off to the east of the mainland. Ruled by Jarls.Rivia – Small kingdom in the North west mountains.Novigrad – Free city on the North West area of the continent, within Redania but not ruled by it. Major port, very busy and one of the biggest cities on the continent.Temeria – A Kingdom in the North, not particularly strong, ruled by Foltest until his assassination, for which Geralt was wrongly blamed.Redania – Very wealthy Northern Kingdom containing Novigrad. Ruled by King Radovid. Largely at war with Nilfgaard.Radovid – King Radovid rules over Redania, succeeding his father, Vizimir, who was assassinated. Strong hatred for mages as he correctly suspects one mage, Phillipa Eilhart, advisor to the throne, was to blame for his fathers death.Nilfgaard – Empire based in the South of the Continent, set on the domination of the continent, pushing into the North. Particularly disliked by the Northern Kingdoms, Nilfgaard is industrial and economic.Emperor Emhyr – Ruler of Nilfgaard by blood. His father, Fergus, previous ruler, was murdered in a political coup and Emhyr forced to flee. He took on the alias Duny and through destiny or otherwise, married Princess Pavetta of Cintra, who birthed their child, Cirilla. Power called his name, and he plotted to return to the South, killing his wife and abandoning his daughter in the process, but succeeding in reclaiming his throne. Now rules ruthlessly and intelligently, and after turbulent years, tries to look out for Cirilla. Aen Elle – A race of Elves inhabiting another world, with long life spans and natural power. At war with unicorns on their home planet, due to the elves harmful intentions.Aen Sidhe – A race of Elves that once inhabited the continent but have since been driven to near extinction.Conjunction of the Spheres – an event occurring 1500 years ago that clashed worlds together, bringing humans to the continent… alongside other monsters. Thought to be cyclical.Lodge of Sorceresses – A group of the most powerful Sorceresses in the continent, coming together to use their positions to influence the politics in the land. Formerly the Brotherhood, who were all but slaughtered in the coup of Thanedd.Source – One who is born with considerable power within themselves, who must learn to control it.Elder... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Have you had a gander at the Witcher Netflix series and wondered how it all ties into the game universe? Or maybe you've played through The Witcher series but you're still curious about some of the history and stories the iconic characters are involved in?In this podcast we look at the story right from the beginning, following Geralt, Yennefer and Ciri's journeys all the way up to the end of the Witcher 3, asking what exactly is a Witcher? Why is Ciri so special? and why is Emhyr such a tw*t?(Note: I was suffering with some intense congestion while recording this for some reason, sorry if I sound stuffy!)This is part 1 of 2.CONTINENT MAP: https://i.redd.it/vk0vvfsivw621.pngGlossary of termsDoppler – Shapeshifters of sorts who can mimic man or beast. Naturally rather hideous, but their shapeshifting skills are exceptional. They are naturally gentle and kind.Djinn – being that can grant 3 wishes, much like genies. No take-backsies.Witcher- A person who has trained and developed physically via the use of Mutagens to become an effective monsterslayer for hire. Longer life spans, accelerated healing and disease resistance, but sterile with cat like eyes.Sorceress – Woman educated in magic, doomed to madness unless their latent powers are harnessed and controlled. Study in various schools on the continent and have political influence.Continent – The land in which the events of the series mostly take place. There are other areas beyond the continent mentioned but they aren’t visited.Skellige – Nordic inspired islands set off to the east of the mainland. Ruled by Jarls.Rivia – Small kingdom in the North west mountains.Novigrad – Free city on the North West area of the continent, within Redania but not ruled by it. Major port, very busy and one of the biggest cities on the continent.Temeria – A Kingdom in the North, not particularly strong, ruled by Foltest until his assassination, for which Geralt was wrongly blamed.Redania – Very wealthy Northern Kingdom containing Novigrad. Ruled by King Radovid. Largely at war with Nilfgaard.Radovid – King Radovid rules over Redania, succeeding his father, Vizimir, who was assassinated. Strong hatred for mages as he correctly suspects one mage, Phillipa Eilhart, advisor to the throne, was to blame for his fathers death.Nilfgaard – Empire based in the South of the Continent, set on the domination of the continent, pushing into the North. Particularly disliked by the Northern Kingdoms, Nilfgaard is industrial and economic.Emperor Emhyr – Ruler of Nilfgaard by blood. His father, Fergus, previous ruler, was murdered in a political coup and Emhyr forced to flee. He took on the alias Duny and through destiny or otherwise, married Princess Pavetta of Cintra, who birthed their child, Cirilla. Power called his name, and he plotted to return to the South, killing his wife and abandoning his daughter in the process, but succeeding in reclaiming his throne. Now rules ruthlessly and intelligently, and after turbulent years, tries to look out for Cirilla. Aen Elle – A race of Elves inhabiting another world, with long life spans and natural power. At war with unicorns on their home planet, due to the elves harmful intentions.Aen Sidhe – A race of Elves that once inhabited the continent but have since been driven to near extinction.Conjunction of the Spheres – an event occurring 1500 years ago that clashed worlds together, bringing humans to the continent… alongside other monsters. Thought to be... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
"It's a long story" Lore Party episode on the Scoia'tael link below. Past Witcher episodes have been about the Hearts of Stone DLC from the Witcher 3, history of Nilfgaard, and Emhyr and Ciri's relationship. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lore-party/id1352758135 https://loreparty.com/episodes?category=Witcher Email: witcherpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/witcherpodcast Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/thefoxbride All music is from the Witcher 3 soundtrack. Sound Effects from Gwent: The Witcher Card Game
Brett and Abu (@abu_zafar) explore the twisted relationship between Ciri and Emhyr. They discuss Emhyr’s motivations for hunting Ciri (4:59), how the role of the Wild Hunt was changed for the games (11:58), and how Ciri views her biological father (16:30). This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.
Troy, Patrick, Chris, and Sabel talk about headaches, rolls, trains, pelicans, engagements, and chihuahuas. This week on BADAM! Radio Quests: Party of Four in "The Quest for the Arcane Crystal" (Pt. 2) Music used: Emhyr van Emreis - Marcin PrzybylowiczThrough the Valleys - Jeremy SouleInto Darkness - Jeremy SouleCaught Off Guard - Jeremy SouleShadows and Echoes - Jeremy SouleSecunda - Jeremy Soule