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Dandelion

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Dandelion, bard and womanizer

Dandelion (Polish: Jaskier, supposed real name: Julian Alfred Pankratz viscount de Lettenhove, although the title might be false) - a poet, minstrel, bard and the closest friend of witcher Geralt of Rivia. He studied poetry and music for four years at the Academy of Oxenfurt (during he studies, he achieved the reputation of a sloth, drunkard and idiot), later becoming a professor (after passing the exams with exceptional results) and taught students for a year, and then left the academy to travel the world. He still visits Oxenfurt from time to time to give guest lectures.

In very few years he gained worldwide fame and became known as one of the best minstrels in the Northern Kingdoms, and his best known song is the Ballad of the Lion Cub of Cintra. He also gained the reputation of the biggest womanizer in the world - he even managed to conquer the heart of Anna Henrietta, the ruler of Toussaint. He is very handsome and sometimes is mistaken for an elf or half-elf.

During his travels with Geralt Dandelion started to write his memoirs, entitled "Half a Century of Poetry". His poems were also bound in two collections: The Adversities of Loving and Time of the Moon.

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[edit] In the Movie and TV series

In The Hexer movie and TV series, Dandelion was played by Zbigniew Zamachowski.

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[edit] In The Witcher computer game

In the game, Dandelion seems no less of a womanizer than his depiction in the books, but "womanizer" sounds so pejorative, perhaps "ladies man" might be more apt. He has a ready smile for any and all the lovely ladies he meets, and is more than willing to give of not just his time and singing talents. His profession as a bard has lead him to acquire quite a vast amount of folklore, which comes in handy on occasion for his best friend, Geralt of Rivia, the witcher.

Spoiler warning: Significant plot details follow.

Geralt only hears about Dandelion in the first Act of the game, but in Act II he finally gets to meet him face to face at Shani's house when she has a little get together to celebrate his arrival in town. This is when they get a chance to catch up and we get to hear a little about Geralt's past.

He is also an avid dice poker player, a sharper even. From Act III onward, Geralt can play him for the sheer pleasure of the game and orens, but for experience points, it is only in Act IV that he can play the bard as part of the Sharper quest.

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[edit] Journal Entry

I've heard rumors that the famous bard and poet Dandelion visited the Outskirts.

I met Dandelion, who has supposedly always been my best friend. From what I've heard, Dandelion is an indefatigable windbag, a buffoon and a wastrel. He is also a womanizer with an incredible talent for getting into trouble. At the same time, Dandelion is a truly talented artist, despite his tendency to wander the countryside and eke out a living through occasional preformances.

Dandelion got into trouble and I had to help him out. Everything I've heard about him has proven to be true.

A friend in need is a friend indeed. Dandelion somehow convinced Triss that I needed him and she teleported him here. He has joined me in my exile in Murky Waters.

I ran into Dandelion again and I think it was no coincidence. Either Dandelion wants to aid me in my search or he wants to witness the end of this journey so he can compose a ballad afterwards. It could also be both.

[edit] In the "Side Effects" premium module

In the premium module "Side Effects", Dandelion serves as the narrator and is seen in the opening and closing cut scenes, he is also the central character around which the story revolves.

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A troubadour and bon-vivant, Dandelion is an old friend and companion. Known for his promiscuous lifestyle and romances, he also has an incredible talent for getting into trouble.

[edit] In "The Price of Neutrality" premium module

In the premium module "The Price of Neutrality", Dandelion serves only as the narrator and is seen in the opening and closing cut scenes, but does not appear as a character in the story.

Significant plot details end here.

[edit] Notes

  • Dandelion's mount, Pegasus, is a gelding.
  • Dandelion's original Polish name, "Jaskier", literally means "Buttercup", but was changed in the English translation because "Buttercup" sounds too feminine in English.
  • In the Czech translation of the books and the game, Dandelion's name is "Marigold" and Triss Merigold is called "Triss Ranuncul".
  • Danusia Stok translated the name as Dandilion in both The Last Wish and Blood of Elves.

[edit] In other languages

  • Czech - Marigold
  • English - Dandelion (also, Dandilion)
  • French - Jaskier
  • German - Rittersporn
  • Italian - Dandelion
  • Lithuanian - Vėdrynas
  • Polish - Jaskier
  • Russian - Лютик
  • Spanish - Jaskier
  • Bulgarian - Лютиче

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Dandelion in the computer game

In the graphic novels

In The Hexer movie

In The Witcher computer game

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