Scoia'tael

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The Scoia'tael are non-human guerillas also known as the Squirrels, likely due to their habit of attaching squirrel puffs to their caps or other parts of clothing, but other theories suggest it is because they live in the woods and subsist on nuts. They fought against all humans in the Northern Kingdoms, because of racism and discrimination of non-humans. Most of the Squirrels were elves, but some of them were halflings and dwarves. Scoia'tael were divided into commandos (considered to be a gnomish term) comprised of several or a dozen fighters. Bigger commandos were rare and formed only during battles or for special tasks (e.g. during the Thanedd Coup). The best known formation was the Vrihedd Brigade, commanded by Isengrim Faoiltiarna, which used silver lightning bolts as its symbol. Scoia'tael were allied with Nilfgaard and used by Emperor Emhyr var Emreis for diversion, as well as support for the Nilfgaardian army. In exchange for their support, Emperor Emhyr var Emreis gave the elves Dol Blathanna as their own, independent state, and made Enid an Gleanna its queen.

Contents 1 Notable Scoia'tael 2 In The Witcher computer game 2.1 Glossary Entry 3 Gallery 3.1 Source 3.2 Additional goods 3.3 Notes

[edit] Notable Scoia'tael

• Angus Bri Cri
• Cairbre aep Diared
• Ciaran aep Dearbh
• Coinneach Dá Reo
• Isengrim Faoiltiarna
• Riordain
• Echel Traighlethan
• Filavandrel
• Yaevinn
• Iorweth
• Toruviel

[edit] In The Witcher computer game

[edit] Glossary Entry

Elves "The Scoia'tael are a group of elven and dwarven rebels fighting against the discrimination of nonhumans. They are divided into commando groups, or independent squads. Their protest against racism quickly turned violence. Scoia'tael rob merchant caravans, plunder and burn villages, and kill. Instead of finding a peaceful solution, humans send troops to fight them. Scoia'tael means 'squirrel' in elven and the name probably comes from the rebels' habit of attaching squirrel puffs to their clothing. According to the author of "The Aftermath of the War", the Scoia'tael are inspired by Nilfgaard and other powers. The leaders of the rebellion send their people to certain death because they are blind or manipulated. The author also claims that wars between humans and nonhumans will never cease because there is too much hostility between the races. In his opinion, the elves are doomed to extinction."

[edit] Gallery

[edit] Source

• The Aftermath of the War
• Against Nonhumans

[edit] Additional goods

• Squirrel puff

[edit] Notes

• Zoltan Chivay is in the Outskirts in order to meet a Scoia'tael friend of his by the name of Hoog. It's possible that Haren Brogg sold him out to the guards, though.
• A Guard Officer in the Trade Quarter boasts about how lucrative it is to turn in Scoia'tael supporters: "Capture? One need only identify a nonhuman collaborator."