Nithral

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- Nithral, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Audio version: Media:Nithral voice line.ogg

Nithral was an Aen Elle warrior and a member of the Wild Hunt.

What role does Nithral play in the Wild Hunt? toggle section

In the Witcher 3, Nithral serves as an Aen Elle warrior within the Wild Hunt. He confronts Geralt and Keira Metz within an ancient elven ruin during their quest for Ciri. Nithral wields a two-handed weapon, attacking slowly but with significant damage. The encounter with Nithral is inescapable until he is vanquished. Upon defeating Nithral, Geralt acquires a Wild Hunt warrior's sword, the Diagram: Angrenian cuirass, and various crafting materials.

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How do Geralt and Keira Metz encounter Nithral in Witcher 3? toggle section

In the quest 'Wandering in the Dark', Geralt and Keira Metz come across Nithral, a Hunt general, in the ruins. Nithral is defeated by Geralt in a combat. Post-battle, they unearth a projection for Ciri, cautioning her about the Crookback Bog witches. Keira deciphers the legend of these witches to Geralt, leading him to pursue them in his search for Ciri.

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Why were Nithral and the Wild Hunt unable to find Ciri? toggle section

Despite the Wild Hunt's navigator, Caranthir, aiding in their search, they couldn't locate Ciri due to her teleportation abilities and the intervention of others. Nithral, left behind in the ruins, was defeated by Geralt and Keira. Ciri, assisted by an elf, Avallac'h, escaped to Skellige. The Wild Hunt located them, but a curse on Avallac'h led to their separation during teleportation. Ciri was discovered by the Crones in Crookback Bog, but they didn't surrender her to the Wild Hunt.

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Who is Caranthir in relation to Nithral in Witcher 3? toggle section

In Witcher 3, Caranthir is a formidable mage, utilizing spells and supernatural abilities during combat. He is not directly related to Nithral, but both are significant adversaries within the game. Caranthir is recognized for his agility and speed in wielding a steel staff.

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Biography

After Geralt and Keira Metz entered an old elven ruin in search for Ciri, they found that the Wild Hunt had arrived there first. As the Wild Hunt had their navigator, Caranthir, with them, they were able to travel through the ruins with ease, leaving Keira and Geralt to search the ruins for portals in order to get through. However, the riders were unable to find Ciri. Once Geralt and Keira arrived, they found that Caranthir and Eredin were gone, with Nithral having stayed behind.

The two engaged in a battle with Nithral but the elven warrior was ultimately slain by Geralt, who continued to search the ruins with the sorceress.