Avallac'h

Lore & Background

His connection to Ciri is the central pillar of his modern narrative. Recognizing her as the Child of the Elder Blood, Avallac'h has pursued her across time and space, often acting as both mentor and antagonist depending on the shifting tides of fate. He possesses unique knowledge regarding the Conjunction of Spheres and the nature of the Elder Blood, believing that Ciri's power is the key to saving his people or perhaps reshaping reality itself, even if it requires her to endure immense suffering.

In Their Own Story

The air in the ruined temple tasted of ozone and old ash. Avallac'h stood before the shimmering rift, his eyes reflecting a timeline not yet written. He watched as the young girl stumbled through the portal, her fear palpable even across the void. 'You must understand,' he whispered, his voice echoing with the weight of centuries, 'I do not seek to control you, Ciri, but to ensure that your blood does not extinguish the last hope of our kind.' He extended a hand, not in command, but in desperate alliance against a darkness that threatened to swallow all worlds.

Reader's Guide

Avallac'h's origins are rooted in the ancient elven civilization that once thrived on the Continent before the Conjunction of Spheres. While many elves fled or were destroyed during the human migration, Avallac'h remained, dedicating himself to mastering the secrets of magic and mutation. He is widely credited with engineering the original Witcher mutations at Kaer Morhen, a project that required immense sacrifice and resulted in the creation of the school that would later be led by Lambert and Vesemir. His work laid the biological foundation for all subsequent witchers. In later eras, Avallac'h became a key player in the saga of Ciri, utilizing his unique ability to traverse time to guide her away from the Wild Hunt and other threats. He views himself as a guardian of the Elder Blood, believing that only through Ciri's survival can the balance between worlds be maintained.

Did You Know?

• Avallac'h was responsible for creating the original mutations that allowed the first Witchers to survive the Trial of the Grasses.
• He possesses the rare ability to travel through time, a skill he uses to manipulate events surrounding Ciri's destiny.
• Unlike many elves who despise humans, Avallac'h often works alongside them when it serves his larger goal of preserving the Elder Blood.
• He was a member of the Wild Hunt but eventually broke away to pursue his own agenda regarding the Child of Prophecy.