Fringilla Vigo

The Nilfgaardian mage whose strike blinded a legend at the Battle of Sodden Hill.

Fringilla Vigo is a Nilfgaardian sorceress known for her pivotal role in the Battle of Sodden Hill. During this conflict, she blinded Yennefer of Vengerberg, one of the most powerful mages on the continent. Her actions at Sodden Hill marked a significant turning point for Yennefer, leading to her temporary blindness until her sight was magically restored later.

Lore & Background

Fringilla Vigo is linked to the events of the Battle of Sodden Hill. In this battle, she confronted Yennefer of Vengerberg and successfully blinded her. This act was a major blow to Yennefer, who is described as one of the most powerful mages on the continent, surpassed only by a few others. While Yennefer eventually had her sight magically restored, the moment remains a defining interaction between the two sorceresses in the series' history.

Reader's Guide

Fringilla Vigo is the sorceress who blinded Yennefer at the Battle of Sodden Hill. In Baptism of Fire she helps Yennefer escape from the Lodge so that Yennefer can find Ciri on her own, and in the Netflix series she is a sorceress who trained alongside Yennefer and later aids the Nilfgaardian Empire.