Basilisk

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Basilisk is an ornithosaur, which sometimes terrorizes communities.

Contents 1 Notes 2 In The Witcher computer game 2.1 Journal Bestiary Entry 2.2 Details 2.3 Location 2.4 Source

[edit] Notes

• The short story, "Granica możliwości" (The Limits of Possibility), features a basilisk. Geralt met Borch after the witcher had slain the ornithosaur.
• The fourth episode of The Hexer, "Smok", was based on the short story, and thus featured a basilisk.

[edit] In The Witcher computer game

In the game, basilisks do not appear until Act IV. The first encounter with them is usually on Black Tern Island, but possibly in the crypt in the fields. They are an excellent source of XP.

[edit] Journal Bestiary Entry

"Simple people call the basilisk the king of the Zerrikanian deserts and often mistake it for a cockatrice. They claim that the beast is filled with such hatred towards all living things that even its breath is venomous and its glance turns the unwary to stone. The fact that witchers often encounter basilisks in dungeons and cellars contradicts the legend and suggests these creatures can reproduce under any conditions like many of their nasty monster brethren. In fairy tales, the only certain way to kill a basilisk is by holding a mirror in front of its eyes to divert its deadly gaze. Witchers reply that it is far better to smash the mirror on the creature's head."

[edit] Details

Class: Ornithosaur Occurrence: Basilisks choose dark and damp places like caves and abandoned canal branches as their dwellings Immunity: Immune to most poisons; resistant to stun attempts Susceptibility: Sensitive to silver and Ornithosaur Oil Tactics: A basilisk's most dangerous weapon is its venom – one of the strongest known toxins Alchemy: Venom glands Additional goods: Basilisk hide

[edit] Location

• Black Tern Island
• Raven's crypt
• Kaer Morhen valley (In "The Price of Neutrality" premium module)

[edit] Source

• In Act III, Geralt can talk with a "Townswoman" sitting at The New Narakort. She's blonde and wearing a green dress with a yellow shirt. She'll tell him she's in the mood to spin a tale but she's thirsty. Depending on her mood, she'll ask for "a mug of beer" or milk. She'll tell Geralt about Basilisks, Wyverns and eventually Archespores.
• Geralt must exit and then re-enter the inn (or meditate) after each tale to speak to her again. After Geralt has acquired all the entries she knows about, she'll still ask for milk and beer but will not give any new tales or journal entries.
• Ornithosaurs