Witcher Wiki
Advertisement
Witcher Wiki

Template:BigQuoteTissaia de Vries was a sorceress and a member of the Chapter of Sorcerers. She was one of the rectors at Aretuza and the author of The Poisoned Source. She was also extremely obsessive about her appearance and things in general. Tissaia was the one who took a young Yennefer of Vengerberg under her wing. It was she who fixed Yennefer's hunchback and cured her of her various afflictions.

During the coup on Thanedd Island, it was she who teleported a heavily wounded Geralt and Triss away from the hands of the approaching Redanian army. After the coup on Thanedd Island, Tissaia committed suicide. Together with the other losses, her death spelled the end of the Council, making way for Lodge of Sorceresses.Template:Toccenter

Quick Answers

Is Tissaia de Vries featured in Witcher 3 game? toggle section
No, Tissaia de Vries is not featured in the Witcher 3 game. She is a character from Andrzej Sapkowski's Witcher books and is also portrayed in Netflix's The Witcher series.
Provided by: Fandom
Does Tissaia de Vries know about Vilgefortz in the Witcher series? toggle section
Yes, Tissaia de Vries is well aware of Vilgefortz in the Witcher series. They have interacted on multiple occasions, with Tissaia even sharing crucial information with Vilgefortz. They've held meetings together and Vilgefortz has been described as considering Tissaia his equal partner. However, she is not aware of his actual intentions.
Provided by: Community
Who is the author of 'The Poisoned Source' in the Witcher universe? toggle section
In the Witcher universe, 'The Poisoned Source' is authored by Tissaia de Vries. This book discusses the nature of magic talents and whether individuals are born mages or not.
Provided by: Fandom
What is the appearance of Tissaia de Vries in the Witcher series? toggle section
In the Witcher series, Tissaia de Vries is portrayed as a powerful sorceress and a member of the Chapter of the Gift and the Art. She is also the rectoress of Aretuza, a magic academy for young women. Tissaia is known for recruiting young women who have conduit moments. She is portrayed by the actor MyAnna Buring in Netflix's adaptation of the Witcher series.
Provided by: Fandom

Andrzej Sapkowski (Time of Contempt)

Template:BigQuote

CD Projekt's The Witcher franchise

The Witcher

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

She is mentioned by Geralt as co-author of the compendium Masters of Magic on Curses – Selected Writings, with Margarita Laux-Antille.

Trivia

  • De Vries is a common Dutch surname meaning, essentially, the Freeze.
  • 'Vries'' can also mean freeze
Advertisement