Nilfgaard
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Nilfgaard - the mightiest empire in the history of the known world, located in the southern part of the Continent, with both a thriving economy and a strong, well trained army and talented commanders. It has expanded mostly through conquest of foreign countries, which were turned into provinces of the Empire. The Empire's inhabitants believe that real Nilfgaardians are only those born in the heart of the Empire, and not in the conquered provinces. Provinces are ruled by either stewards or kings (in cases where a king willingly gave up his country to the Empire, he retained his throne, but was dependant on the ruling Emperor). The empire has expanded throughout the years, conquering new lands and going as far to the north as the Yaruga river during the reigns of Emhyr var Emreis.
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[edit] In The Witcher computer game
- "The Nilfgaadian Empire is a powerful and ancient realm in the far south. Its capital is the city of Nilfgaard, located on the river Alba. The Empire arose through conquests, assimilating nearby kingdoms. Only the inhabitants of lands near the river Alba have the right to call themselves Nilfgaardians. A significant amount of elven blood runs in the veins of the people, while their language is a variant of the Elder Language. The Empire is aggressive and willingly invades neighboring lands. Its war with the Northern Kingdoms ended five years ago, yet in spite of the peace treaty, Nilfgaard has failed to give up its claims on the northern territories."
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[edit] Notes
- Nilfgaardian Lemon is one of the many beverages available for Geralt's consumption.
- There are occasionally references to Nilfgaard, Black Ones and specific persons in the conversations Geralt can participate in or overhear, and in the books he can read in the game.
[edit] Known Nilfgaardians
Emperors
Aristocracy
Intelligence
Army
- Menno Coehoorn
- Ardal aep Dahy
- Joachim de Wett
- Eldar de Casteberg
- Declan Ros aep Maelchlad
- Pitcairn Godyvron
- Elan Trahe
- Rhetz de Mellis-Stoke
- Markus Braibant
- Puttkammer
- Lamarr Flaut
- Kees van Lo
- Sweers
- Ouder de Wyngalt
- Ramon Tyrconnel
- Liam aep Muir Moss
- Tibor Eggebracht
- Devlin aep Meara
- Sievers
- Vreemde
- Morteisen
Wizards
Bailiffs
Mistresses and lovers
Others
- Reef
- Bertram Skellen
- Flourens Delannoy
- Robin Anderida
- Restif de Montholon
- Xarthisius
- Count Roderick de Wett (only in game)
- Merchant Declan Leuvaarden (only in game)
[edit] Provinces
- Vicovaro
- Etolia
- Gemmera
- Ebbing
- Maecht
- Metinna
- Geso
- Nazair
- Mag Turga
- Toussaint
- Cintra
- Attre
- Upper Sodden
- Ymlac
- Rowan
[edit] Cities and towns (also in provinces)
- Assengard
- Belhaven
- Metinna
- Neunreuth
- Forgeham
- Thurn
- Ebbing
- Cintra
- Armeria
- Mayena
- Razwan
- Vidort
- Carcano
- Claremont
- Dun Dâre
- Fano
- Goworożec
- Malhoun
- Tegamo
- Zazdrość
[edit] Castles (also in provinces)
[edit] Armed forces
The army count during the 2nd Northern War was ca. 320,000, as 300,000 attacked the Northern Kingdoms, while the remaining 20,000-50,000 remained in the Empire.
Army Groups:
Smaller groups
Divisions and brigades:
- Impera
- Vrihedd
- Deithwen
- Venendal
- Magne
- Frundsberg
- 7th Daerlan Brigade
- 2nd Vicovaro Brigade
- Nauzicaa
- Ard Feainn
- Alba
Smaller units:
