Triss Merigold

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Triss Merigold of Maribor is a sorceress known for her magnificent mane of red hair. She is called the "Fourteenth of the Hill" because she was erroneously thought to have been killed during the Battle of Sodden Hill. She is a friend of Yennefer and witcher Geralt, and unhappily in love with the latter. She took care of Ciri at Kaer Morhen for some time and is like an older sister to her. It was through her intervention that Ciri was not inadvertently given harmful hormones which might have negatively impacted her "womanly assets". She is a member of the Lodge of Sorceresses, as well as, along with Fercart and Keira Metz, King Foltest's royal council.

She is a skilled healer and carries with her many magical potions, but she never uses them on herself because she is allergic to magic. She is also quite a powerful mage, certainly when it counts most.

In the non-canon short story "Coś się kończy, coś się zaczyna", it would appear that she has found love with another witcher, Eskel sometime after the events in the novels.

Contents 1 In The Witcher computer game 1.1 Associated quests 1.2 Journal entry 1.3 Notes 2 Gallery

[edit] In The Witcher computer game

Triss is one of the major characters in The Witcher computer game. She is one of the first people Geralt meets after being found unconscious in the woods by fellow witchers, who are possibly the last witchers anywhere. After dealing with the Salamandra invasion of Kaer Morhen, Triss is gravely wounded and needs a special potion which Geralt must brew to help her recover. After drinking the potion, she offers Geralt his first sexual encounter of the game.

She is also the one to nurse Geralt back health after his first battle with Azar Javed in the Swamp. Once Geralt regains conciousness, he finds himself in the bedroom of her luxurious Trade Quarter home. She diligently "checks him for internal injuries".

[edit] Associated quests

• A Posh Reception
• All the King's Men
• Alvin
• Armor, indirectly and only on the Witcher / neutral path
• Defending Kaer Morhen
• Frozen Reflections
• Lock and Key
• The Ashes of Vizima
• The Source
• The Unforgiven
• Under a Fiery Sky

[edit] Journal entry

Along with me and the other witchers, Triss fought in defense of Kaer Morhen. The sorceress stood against the mysterious mage, one of the leaders of the assault. She was injured and lost consciousness. Ironically, Triss is allergic to magic and she can only be administered natural healing potions. Triss Merigold is my friend. She saw me die and my return to the world of the living surprised her. Triss is a sorceress - one of the most influential and talented of her kind. She has numerous powerful friends, and she knows the Kaer Morhen witchers. She is one of the few people who know the way to the fortress. I have a feeling Triss likes me a lot. After Leo's funeral, the sorceress teleported to Vizima. She decided to use her extensive contacts and search for information on Salamandra. Triss promised to find me as soon as I arrive in Vizima. Triss found me in the swamp, where I lay unconscious after my clash with Azar Javed. She transported me to her house in the Trade Quarter and took care of me until I came round. Lying there awake I overheard Triss gossip with her friend on the magic communicator, and I now know that other sorceresses are also interested in Salamandra. if Geralt leaves Alvin with Shani: I left Alvin in Shani's care. Triss decided that I don't trust her and that I prefer the medic. She is angry with me and it seems our affair is over. if Geralt leaves Alvin with Triss: I concluded that it would be best to leave Alvin in Triss' care. She saw my choice as proof of my trust. She decided I liked her more than Shani, which only improved our relationship. Dandelion delivered a letter from Triss. The sorceress has asked me to take good care of Alvin. She is also worried about me - she hopes we can have a steady relationship and raise Alvin together when I complete my mission. I answered Triss' letter and explained my feelings. After Foltest's return to Vizima, Triss fell into disfavor - the monarch didn't approve of her political scheming. The sorceress is practically a hostage at the Royal Palace and her fate is in my hands. Triss joined me during the attack on the Old Manor. As a friend, she aids me in my search. I think she seeks revenge on Azar Javed for their magical duel at Kaer Morhen. I met Triss, or rather a vision of her, in the Ice Plains. The sorceress helped me pursue the Grand Master.

[edit] Notes

• If you decide to get her a ring, it must have a ruby in it or be a gold diamond ring. She will not take any other types. On top of that, you have to behave like a good father, by being strict with Alvin at least once.
• The gift of a ring will provide a second opportunity for sex, third if you count the checking for internal injuries mentioned earlier.
• In the Czech translation of the books and the game, Dandelion's name is "Marigold" and Triss is called "Triss Ranuncul".

[edit] Gallery

Triss in her nightie	Journal image	Screenshot	First sex card censored version is identical
Second sex card	second censored sex card	Promotional poster