Shani
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Shani is a red-haired medic, and a student at the Academy of Oxenfurt. While still a student, she, Dandelion and Philippa Eilhart helped Geralt chase down Rience. She participated in the Battle of Brenna as part of the staff of Milo "Rusty" Vanderbeck's field hospital. A friend of Dandelion and Geralt. Many years after the Witcher Saga, she became the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Oxenfurt.
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[edit] In The Witcher computer game
In The Witcher, Geralt meets Shani in the Outskirts of Vizima, trying to get into the city and St. Lebioda's Hospital to help treat the Catriona-victims. She's surprised to see him, because, as she tells him, "I heard you died." While in the Outskirts, Shani stays at the Inn, healing Geralt whenever he enters and she looks after Alvin until Abigail takes him under her wing.
Once in Vizima, Shani can be found in St. Lebioda's Hospital during the day (roughly from 9:00 to 18:30), in the streets or at home during the evening, night and early morning. If Geralt visits her at the hospital, Shani will heal him. She does not need to be asked, this is automatic. In fact, I believe that Shani heals Geralt whenever he is down in vitality, wherever they may be.
She lives near the statue of the aesculapian snake off the merchant's area in the Temple Quarter of Vizima. Her apartment upstairs can be difficult to get to because of Grandma who stands vigil downstairs. It seems that Grandma has lived a full life, but now, in retirement she prefers to play sentry.
To get past Grandma, Geralt can use sweet talk, gifts (alcohol or a pair of gold gloves), some orens or a ring. Sometimes this will gain him entry only that one time, other times permanent entry is gained.
Old Friend of Mine, a quest, takes place almost completely in Shani's House. Over the course of the evening, we learn that years ago, Dandelion interrupted something between Shani and Geralt. After the party ends, and Geralt's thank-you or apology, Shani reveals just what it was that the bard had so rudely interrupted.
The medic is also an invaluable resource during the witcher's investigation in Vizima. As the only medical professional, she is the only one who can conduct an autopsy. Luckily for Geralt, she's a friend.
In Act III, Geralt is forced to choose a guardian for Alvin, his only options being Shani and Triss Merigold. If he chooses Shani, he gets a second chance to know her better. If not, he neither sees nor hears from her again until Act V, where she relocates to create a field hospital of her own, treating plague victims and the casualties of the battle regardless of race or affiliation.
[edit] Associated quests
- Alvin
- Anatomy of a Crime
- Frozen Reflections
- Memory of a Blade
- Of Monsters and Men
- Old Friend of Mine
- The Salamander's Tail
- The Source
- Sweet Revenge
- What Lies Beneath
[edit] Shani's journal entry
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Soon after I arrived in the Outskirts I met Shani, an acquaintance from a long time ago, in quite dramatic circumstances. Shani is completely devoted to medicine, her passion, and she had plenty to do in the Outskirts, so there was no time for small talk. I got the impression that this sensible, intelligent girl likes me a lot. I dragged Shani into the business with Salamandra, and although the girl was in danger, it all ended well. Shani finished what she had to do in the Outskirts and returned to Vizima, to her house in the Temple Quarter. Shani works at Saint Lebioda's Hospital during the day and spends evenings at her lodgings in the Temple Quarter. She hates it when people disturb her at work so it's best to visit her later in the day. During the party Shani recounted her experiences during the Battle of Brenna, where she tended to the wounded. I have a feeling Shani has come to like me a lot. Dandlion delivered a letter from Shani. The girl asks me to find Alvin, who has gone missing. Her letter exudes worry for the boy and me - Shani hopes to see us both soon and also hopes we can become a family. I answered Shani's letter and explained my feelings. |
[edit] Notes
- Shani dated Thaler at one time in the past
- In Act II, she can be found at St. Lebioda's Hospital during the day (9:00 to 18:30), and at her place or en route otherwise
- In Act III, she pretty much stays at home
- In Act V, she is at the field hospital. If Geralt chooses the Witcher / neutral path, then later she'll be in the Druids' Cave
- Shani means red in Hebrew
- In her first sex card she is reading what appears to be an illustrated erotic text. In the censored version, the text is also censored and devoid of images.
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 Shani in her nightie |
 Shani's journal portrait |
 Shani's place |
 Shani's first sex card |
 Shani's second sex card |
