|
This fan-fiction article, Adalwulf of Aedirn, was written by Adalwulf of Aedirn. Please do not edit this fiction without the writer's permission. |
|
This article, Adalwulf of Aedirn, is part of the Extended Ancient Pantheon Expanded Universe. It may not be consistent with other timelines. |
Article waiting to be rewritten, some things may change in the future.
Biography[] |
| Adalwulf of Aedirn He was an active Witcher before and following the Second Conjunction of Spheres. He would survive many events that would decimated the School of the Wolf's numbers and was among the oldest known still living Witchers from the school, though he is still younger than Vesemir. At the time of the Wolf School's closing, his surviving brothers Geralt, Eskel and Lambert assumed he had died. In the latter part of the 13th century, Adalwulf was knighted in the lands of Aedirn thus has land in the region that provides him shelter and a bit of income. And in the 14th century became the Grandmaster of the School of the Fox bringing many changes both to the School and to the Witcher world itself. He would die just before the start of the 17th century at the age of six hundred and sixty-nine years old making him the longest lived witcher in known history. |
History[]
Early life (1121-1131)[] |
| Born to a seemingly normal peasant Aedirnian couple named Ralluald Ulvenson and Ugga in the village of Hoarton, he was one of three children out of seven which turned out to be Sources, Adalwulf himself, his twin sister Eishe and their younger sister Arrah, his sisters. Born as the fifth child just after his older twin Eishe by a minute, six days after the start of the Imbolc Savaed and the holiday of Imbaelk. Adalwulf was the second born son of the peasant Ralluald Ulvenson, he was given a lucky token which he wore on his neck from his parents in hopes that he would grow up strong and brave. For the most part Adalwulf's childhood was fairly normal until at the age of 4 when his father became cursed by a mage and suffered a major psychosis. Ralluald became violent, irrational and depressive.
In desperation, Ralluald privately promised his eldest son Daskel to a Witcher of the School of the Wolf in exchange for a cure from the curse.
Treatment was given in the form of rituals similar to the rituals to stave off a Striga curse and Ralluald was told to follow the ritual exactly and to never forget to do it every few days. Adalwulf and his sister Eishe were favorites of the local witch who they would do light chores for, they were given black magic dolls and told that they would help keep them safe. Four years later, the Witcher came to take Adalwulf to Kaer Morhen, Ugga of course was against this, Ralluald having not told her anything until the Witcher came for their son, and Eishe in particular was very distraught at her brother being taken away but Adalwulf took the witcher's hand and was calmly led away to his new life. |
The beginning of his training in Kaer Morhen (1131)[] |
| Upon his arrival to the keep he was put with the other Witcher novices at the time, Adalwulf was allowed to keep certain items of his past like his doll and lucky token as they were viewed as negligible towards interference with his training. Like most potential Witcher apprentice groups, Adalwulf was placed with a large group of other boys which were viewed and trained as a unit.
Before undergoing his mutations, Adalwulf and the other trainees were under the care of the instructor Varin at the bastion for a year preparing their bodies for the changes to come, Varin's training was ruthless on the boys especially the youngest of the group Razan. Between lessons to improve their stamina and breathing techniques, Varin had the boys run the 'Witchers Trail' also known as 'The Killer'. Adalwulf paced himself with Razan, making sure the younger trainee didn't get hurt though this earned him the disdain of a lot of the other trainees who thought him trying to slack off in his training. Adalwulf also befriended Abbas who was made fun of by the other boys for his taupe colored skin as well as his strange foreign language and accent. The boys were drilled in fencing with meteorite steel swords, horse-riding, martial techniques and monster lore. Varin had no favorites only viewing the boys as dull knives needing to be sharpened into something useful. |
Adalwulf has a Source flare-up (1131)[] |
Due to Adalwulf's interference in the hazing of both the youngest and easiest targets of their training group, two of the oldest boys Aleid and Diederik decided to try to teach Adalwulf a lesson. They boys went through Adalwulf's personal possessions and took a doll, he had received as a child from local witch that had secretly been keeping Adalwulf's unidentified Source powers repressed. Adalwulf got mad at the other boys resulting in a large flare-up of latent magical power which injured the boys and threatened the structural integrity of the keep, if not for the efforts of the resident mages Dagobert Sulla, Reidrich, and resident priest/witcher Jarrow, the keep might have collapsed, following the incident Adalwulf was placed under observation by the resident mages. |
Adalwulf's Trials[]
Trial of the Grasses (1131)[] |
 The potions of the Mother's Tears, Wildrye Juice and Speargrass Sap were used during the process. Another boy by the name of Aleid died of cerebral hemorraging after he was administered the Speargrass Sap potion. Adalwulf's 'advanced age' actually helped Adalwulf at this time as his many memories of his childhood were the only thing he could cling to during the experience that bolstered him during the seven days in which he took the Trial of the Grasses. In the end Adalwulf was marked as having passed The Trial of the Grasses without any major problems other than losing his memories as a product of the trial. A few of the other boys were not as lucky. Though they survived both trainees Diederik and Jaap later died of complications from the trial multiple organ failure and extensive brain damage respectfully. Trainee Koenrad like Adalwulf survived and the two boys spent the next month healing before resuming their training. |
Consequences of a mage's experiments (1131)[] |
| Between the Trial of the Grasses and the Trial of the Dreams, Adalwulf was kidnapped by the school resident mage Anfrert Of Lod and had experiments run on him. Like Jerome Moreau, Adalwulf was subjected to experiments which only made him more of a Witcher than he already was, not a super-witcher, but they improved him more than he already was instead of making him human, as the Anfrert had intended. Instead, the mutations bonded to his Source blood boosting his abilities in moments of high stress. He was rescued by Vesemir and other veteran Witchers of the School of the Wolf, Anfrert of Lod was expelled from the school after having his memories purged and Adalwulf was put back into the training program. |
Trial of the Dreams (1131)[] |
After his rescue, he underwent the Trial of the Dreams to mutate his eyes. He showed no issues during the procedure. The mages induced psychedelic visions in the boy and recorded his ramblings, finding them to be within the norms except for a few parts. Though when he got his cat's eyes, they developed the same previous color, Silvery-grey central heterochromia but more vivid. but not the characteristic amber color of most witchers which made him stick out among his fellow trainees as being more easily able to blend in with humans. |
Trial of the Pendulum (1132)[] |
The next trial after the Trial of the Dreams. Rescued from the School of the Cat by Adon of Carreras when he visited that school and refined. The trial helps to further improve reflexes, speed, footwork, balance, precision, and swordplay by training on the pendulum, a vertical hanging log with spikes along its bottom that would swing to the side, Adalwulf eventually learned to move along evenly spaced out poles as he weaved between the log and struck it at the same time. |
Training at the temple of Melitele (1135-1137)[] |
 Adalwulf during his later years of witcher training (15-18 years old)
Adalwulf and the other trainees of 'his generation' were sent to the Temple of Melitele in Ellander to learn how to cast signs under the head priestess at the time Mother Laurien. It wasn't long into the training that Laurien discovered that Adalwulf's signs conducted far more force then they should have (i.e. instead of moving a large statue a few feet it was flung into a forest snapping a few trees before making a hole in the ground), a limiting measure was put into place to prevent accidents, Adalwulf was given a dimeritium earring and was told to wear it at all times to help him focus. Over his two year tenure, Adalwulf was taught the signs of Aard, Igni, Quen, Yrden and Axii as was standard practice for his school. He also helped in the background at the temple studying curing curses and hexes under Mother Laurien. |
Trial of the Mountains and the Circle of Elements (1141)[] |
Adalwulf was subjected to the Trial of the Mountains to see how much of his training he took to heart. Adalwulf was again teamed up with Abbas and Jacques, the boys swam across a pond near Kaer Morhen, comin to a cave inhabited by an old cyclops called Old Speartip, remembering the rhyme Vesemir would teach them "Old Speartip is one deep sleeper, wake him up and you'll sleep deeper" the boys were left with the decision to try to defeat Old Speartip with their lent silver swords or to sneak past him, they chose the later and successfully snuck through the caverns without waking him up. The boys then climbed Troll's Head, dealing with its mistrustful rock trolls who threw boulders at the Witcher trainees Adalwulf was able to get close to one and cast Axii on him, calming the Troll enough to convince him to temporarily call off his friends long enough for the boys to reach the Circle of Elements at the peak. After the boys activated their medallions at the Circle their Trial was complete, the Trolls seeing they had done no harm to them let them pass down the mountain. After this was over Vesemir explained that all this was done in groups, as mentors believed that even though Witchers were lone hunters they could still benefit from cooperation. He was also impressed that this group didn't have to use their silver swords. |
Graduation (March, 1141)[] |
| Adalwulf graduated with full honors and was given a silver sword of his very own from the Armory. Thus he officially became a recognized Witcher of the School of the Wolf. And in that same month, he would leave the school along with his other fellow graduates to start his first year in The Path. |
Time as a simple witcher on the Path[]
Time as a caravan guard (1141-1144)[] |
| Not finding any noteworthy monster hunting work and being an unknown name at the time, Adalwulf signed up with the Northern Kingdoms Caravan Company, as a caravan guard and scout for a three-year contract, the president of the company Gemorlo of Sodden originally offered up a contract he wrote himself but Adalwulf got a weird feeling from him and decided to write up his own contract by hand, something which Gemorlo was clearly displeased with but signed anyway. Adalwulf removed nekkers from under bridges, cleared routes of ghouls and arachas nests. Just before the end of his contract Adalwulf found another contract. One talks about a mysterious monster found in Redania and thus he set off from Temeria. |
First Hunt (Yule Savaed, (January 7th) 1144)[] |
|
Hunting Sirens (Feainn Savaed, (July 28th) 1159)[] |
| Adalwulf is contracted to hunt three nixas, in Kerack who had nested in a warehouse owned by the fish merchant Erles of Kerack, Adalwulf was paid in advance with tradeable goods. Adalwulf slayed the three sisters but spared the eggs, saving a sailor Hatos in the process, Adalwulf brought Hatos to his brother-in-law's Bert who happened to be a doctor. Adalwulf turned the Nixas' heads into to Erles but lied about the eggs claiming one of the Nixa was still pregnant, counting on the foreign physiology of the monsters to cover up his lie. After leaving Erles with a list, Adalwulf made his way to the coast, to a place of power where he found a Cecaelia, named Aris. Adalwulf gave the eggs to Aris to return to the Deep Folk, as he had tried to get the Nixa sisters to leave peacefully despite their clear feeding on humans because they were sentient. Adalwulf stated he believed the eggs to be innocent of their parent's crime. Aris used her magic to coat the eggs in a magic bubble and sunk beneath the waves, thanking Adalwulf for returning the children to the sea. |
Time in Nilfgaard (1160)[] |
| Adalwulf takes a contract in Vicovaro, and is approached by a enchantress, Eishe of Vicovaro during his time there. At first she approaches as though the Witcher should know her, when Adalwulf tells her that he does not know her, because of losing his pre-trial memories, she attempts to flirt with him. He brushes off her advances. He completes his contract which turned out to be a Bruxa and heads back north. |
Adalwulf's time as a Adept Witcher[]
Adalwulf is promoted by Grandmaster Barmin to the Adept rank (1161)[] |
| After twenty years on the path, Barmin decided to promote Adalwulf to the rank of Adept Witcher, increasing his responsibilities and duties while wintering at Kaer Morhen. |
Hunt for a Werewolf (Birke Savaed, (Sometime in April) 1166)[] |
| While hunting a werewolf who was accompanied by a Warg and its five packmates in a hamlet in Toussaint, Adalwulf saves the Earth mage Rune Le Torneau, he is paid in trade by his employer and makes a fast ally in the sorceress. |
Time between hunts (1167-1173)[] |
| Adalwulf kept busy for the next 6 years making ends meet: handling smaller contracts like nekkers and ghoul nests, breaking small time curses, helping alchemists obtain ingredients and such, before he heard of his friend Razan's plight. |
Kaer Morhen Pogrom (1170)[] |
| Adalwulf was not present during the Kaer Morhen Pogrom but heard of it during the following winter when he came back to winter with his fellow Wolves. The School's Founder and Grandmaster Barmin was lost in the attack. The older witcher Rennes took over as Grandmaster of the school, Adalwulf worked with him and the others to try to balance out the damage but was ultimately unsuccessful, the school being a former shadow of its former glory. |
Razan is freed from prison (1173)[] |
| Rumors reach Adalwulf of his friend Razan being imprisoned in Deireadh prison for the kidnapping and subsequent murder of a village child. Making his way to the village in question, despite a particularly unwelcome reaction to his presence Adalwulf manages to investigate the claim ending up tracking and killing the actual guilty party, a Cemetaur who had taken residence in the local graveyard and had kidnapped the child, killed them and buried them to let its meal putrefy. Adalwulf was able to recognize the body by their bracelet which their father had given the young girl, a detail Adalwulf had discovered in his investigation. Adalwulf returned the corpse of the little girl to her family and forced the father to come with him to the prison to see to Razan's release, despite the guards resistance they accepted the witcher's reasons when presented with the Cemetaur's head. |
Helping Rune (Saovine Savaed, December 15th 1178)[] |
| Adalwulf is contracted by Rune Le Torneau again in Toussaint. At the request of the the Duchess Adela Marta, the pair are charged with identifying and stopping a beast which had been interrupting the budding wine industry of Toussaint. The beast turned out to be a starving Hirikka, after a bit of convincing Rune allowed Adalwulf to feed the beast and it departed in peace. The Duchess was told about the peaceful nature of the beast, unfortunately the news reached her to late as moments later a knight came to present the Hirikka's head to the Duchess. The knight was reprimanded while Rune and Adalwulf were rewarded for their efforts. |
Befriending Dreavust the Bounty Hunter (1181)[] |
| One evening at the inn he was staying at while on The Path, Adalwulf had a couple of rounds of drinks with Dreavust, a bounty hunter. The two becoming good friends swapping stories, playing Gwent and getting into a bar fight. |
Adalwulf saves a pair of girls outside of Aretuza (1187)[] |
| Adalwulf choose to visit his friend Rune Le Torneau as she stays at Aretuza to apply for her Mistresship. He alongside a sorceress named Arrah of Verden (Who is later revealed to be his younger sister), ended up saving a pair of apprentice sorceresses named Mevre and Itlem from being assaulted by a trio of shady men. |
Hunt for the Arachasae (1194)[] |
| Adalwulf ended up hunting an large venomous Arachasae in the Brokilon forest in Verden, Adalwulf was attacked by Dryads but after deflecting a few arrows and explaining his target of the Arachas which had been attacking Dryads as well, he was given permission by the tribe to pursue his bounty then leave. After completing his task, the employer was displeased as he had failed to mention he wanted it caught alive and so he tried to get out of paying the witcher but paid (approx. 1000 crowns) regardless with a little 'gentle witcherly coaxing'. |
Hunt for the Mula (Imbolc Savaed, March 15th, 1202)[] |
| Adalwulf was contracted to hunt an unknown creature plaguing the Gustfields region. The villagers of Carsten are very wary of Adalwulf despite him being there to hunt the creature terrorizing them. Yava the nine-year old alderman's daughter chooses to tag along with him and helps his investigation with her help questioning the villagers, the Witcher is able to deduce that the village is being attacked by a Mula, a dangerous intelligent higher vampire which usually inhabited mountainous areas, it had followed the Pontar and instead of preying on the people of Novigrad, it had instead chosen to go after the sparser populated region to the Northeast retreating to the the hills between hunts. Fearing for the girl's safety, he sent her home, promising to visit her upon finishing his hunt. It was a tough fight befitting hunting a higher class vampire, but between his application of Vampire Oil on his silver sword and Adalwulf manifesting a foreign magical entity and his 'Piercing Cold' Aard for the first time, he was able to best the beast by flash freezing then decapitating the Mula, when presented with the trophy from the hunt, Adalwulf's mate Achill who had become Alderman tried to convince the villagers to raise the money to pay for a Mula but they refused to pay the proper price for a Mula, instead insisting they couldn't and wanting to pay the price drowner (approx. 10 crowns) or ghoul (approx. 30) in price much to Adalwulf's ire. Yava being the alderman's daughter, convinced the townspeople to pool their money together to at least afford Adalwulf a better reward then the measly payment he was offered. Adalwulf settled to three-quarters of the rate for a Mula (approx. 1500 crowns at a rate of 3/4th came to 1125 crowns) in trade, for the sake of his young friend. He promised to repay the favor one day, but Yava instead asked, that as friends he visit again. |
Grave Hag Hunt (Saovine Savaed, 'Sometime in November' 1202)[] |
| Adalwulf was contracted to clear a Grave hag from a graveyard. The beast's poisonous tongue kept Adalwulf at bay for several exchanges until it was severed with a swift stroke of his silver sword. The fight was tough but ended with the Hag's demise. Adalwulf presented the client his trophy, was summarily paid in coin (approx. 500 crowns) and moved on. |
Witcher Tournament ( 1210s - 1220s )[] |
| Adalwulf was not present during the Witcher Tournament due to a contract hunting a rare mated pair of Mula in the Amell Mountains. He had been sought out for his previous experience against the monsters. The Grandmaster at the time Rennes as well as many more Wolf School Witchers died during the events of the Tournament. Adalwulf was not pleased when he heard of Radowit's treachery, he purposely avoided and ignored contracts in and from the Kingdom of Kaedwen for a few decades as his own personal way of punishing the kingdom. |
Exploring the Elven ruins of Shaerrawedd (Velen Savaed, (sometime in October) 1214)[] |
| While body-guarding for an archaeological expedition along with a bounty hunter named Maksymilian Kost, the group stumbles onto the ruins of Shaerrawedd, and Adalwulf finds an elven enchantment in the ruins. He later has it applied to his Dwarven Cloak at a Craftsman's workshop. |
Adalwulf invokes the Law of Surprise (Sometime in August, 'Lammas Savaed', 1226)[] |
After completing a contract with payment listed as The Law of Surprise, Adalwulf ends up with an Aedirnian War Shepherd puppy he ends up naming Lenok. He raises Lenok to help him on hunts. |
Adalwulf is visited by his nephew Cornall (1233)[] |
| Adalwulf is approached by a middle-aged Northern man dressed in Nilfgaardian doctor's robes, claiming to be a relative of his. Curious, Adalwulf allows him to perform a test on Adalwulf's blood. The man Cornall lets Adalwulf know about the death of Adalwulf's sister Taeka, the death of her daughter Tipha and the Source bloodline that runs in their family. Cornall tells Adalwulf about two other Sources in their bloodline but leaves out their names as Adalwulf does not seem to show interest, concluding his research into the gene complete for the time being. |
Lenok I passes and gaining an ally (Feainn Savaed, (Sometime in July) 1236)[] |
Lenok I passes of old age for a dog, he is buried beneath his favorite tree at Kaer Morhen. Adalwulf leaves Kaer Morhen with Lenok's son whom Adalwulf also named 'Lenok'. Shortly afterward Adalwulf runs into Maksymilian Kost who he had butted heads with in the past. After tossing back a few rounds and getting in a fight, he gains a better appreciation of a witcher's skills. The two part on sociable terms. |
Adalwulf attends Dreavust's Funeral (Saovine Savaed, November, 1241)[] |
| Adalwulf attends Dreavust's funeral where he learns he was killed by a monster, a cyclops. Adalwulf hunts down the creature for free to avenge his friend, leaving the creature's head beside his gravestone. |
Adalwulf courts a young lass (Lammas Savaed, September, 1245)[] |
| Adalwulf becomes the object of affection of a village lass by the name of Lilly during his time in Temeria. The relationship lasts a few weeks before they decide to break it off due to inconsolable differences name Adalwulf being a Witcher and Lilly turning out to be a Bruxa.
Lilly is later killed by Geralt of Rivia during his time in Vizima, her head turned in as a bounty to the Royal Huntsman. |
Lenok II passes away and Adalwulf meets an in-training Łukasz (1248)[] |
| Lenok II passes away while wintering at Kaer Morhen, Adalwulf buries him near Lenok I. Adalwulf starts to notice the effects magic is having on the dog's lineage when he takes on another pup sired by Lenok II, whom he of course names Lenok III.
Adalwulf helps with the training of the apprentice witcher: Łukasz. Adalwulf as well as Lambert mentor the boy on monster lore and swordfighting. |
Fiend Hunt (Lammas Savaed, (August) 1255)[] |
| Adalwulf took up a contract hunting a Fiend who had been taking ambushing travelers in an abandoned building. It was a really rough fight but in the end the witcher got paid (appox. 1500 crowns) and moved on. |
Lenok III dies (1260)[] |
| Near the end of the winter Lenok III passes Adalwulf takes on another pup. |
Carria is born (Yule Savaed, January, 1261)[] |
A daughter is born to Yava who recently lost her husband to suicide, Adalwulf attends the funeral at his friend's request. Yava names Adalwulf the girl's godfather. Even as a baby Carria is very attached to Adalwulf and is upset when he leaves down the Path again. Adalwulf leaves Lenok IV with the girl. |
Adalwulf goes to Mahakam (Velen Savaed, October, 1262)[] |
| Adalwulf gains a large amount of coin providing security to miners in Mahakam. The reward was presented to Adalwulf by none other than the head Mahakamen Elder Brouver Hoog. While in Mahakam, Adalwulf invested coin into a Dwarven Cloak. |
Second Northern War (1267 - 1268)[] |
| Adalwulf participated in the Second battle of Aldersburg at the request of King Demavend III of Aedirn. The Witcher held his own supporting and ensuring the survival of many of his fellow fighters on the front. Adalwulf killed Nilfgaardian 79 soldiers during the Second Battle of Aldersburg. |
Adalwulf is knighted by the King of Aedirn, Demavend III (1270)[] |
| Due to his service during the Second battle of Aldersberg and his famed title 'of Aedirn'. Demavend III decided to knight Adalwulf as an honorary knight of the realm of Aedirn, he awarded the witcher a parcel of land in the kingdom, a mountainous area in eastern Aedirn mostly hidden because of its location. Thornwood Manor consisted of a single small keep, a separate manor house, farmland and forest and was staff with a decent pool of people to keep the place running as well as to run the small farm which grants the property for the most part self-sufficiency financially under the care of its Majordomo, Selim Edgar Sadler of Vengerberg. Adalwulf starts wearing a Aedirn nationality badge when roaming the kingdom, and has taken to the idea of going by his fully knighted title "Sir Adalwulf of Aedirn, wolves mirrored pale gris in full, per saltire gules, over a cross sable his crest" the next time he is in Toussaint, perhaps to participate in the Knights Tourney. |
Adalwulf acquires Aine's Contract (1271)[] |
| During a contract in the Skellige Islands for a Ancient Leshen, Adalwulf stumbles onto a slave auction, and ends up turning in his trophy to purchase the contract for an Ulfur Dyrian by the name of Aine Aep Avuffu, with the intention of setting her free, he tries to dispose of the contract with Igni but is stopped by Aine. Adalwulf agrees to take her on as a companion. The pair is later attacked by a rival bidder and two thugs. Adalwulf ends up killing the bidder and one of the thugs, while Aine ends up convincing the other thug to leave. |
Adalwulf and Aine cross over to Redania (1271)[] |
| Adalwulf books himself and his new companion passage on a Skelligen merchant vessel back over on to the mainland. |
Third Northern War (1271 - 1272)[] |
Adalwulf and his companion Aine do their best to avoid the advance of the Nilfgaard Empire heading to Redania to stay with his friend Yava.
|
Adalwulf runs into Eskel and learns about the death of Vesemir at the Battle of Kaer Morhen (1273)[] |
"And so man will think they have weathered the storm, but they haven't. Because The Conjunction of the Spheres will come, the Witcher will be needed again and again, the Conjunction of the Spheres will return, Witchers are the key to maintaining balance, restoring order among Chaos, To the innocent, both human or monster. "”
In the spring Adalwulf ran into fellow Wolf Witcher Eskel who was on his way to join up with the School of the Manticore in Zerrikania. Eskel told the older witcher about the Battle of Kaer Morhen, the death of Vesemir and the dissolution of the Witcher School. Adalwulf resolved to visit the keep with his sisters and his lover Aine to emotionally deal with the loss of his foster father Vesemir. Adalwulf found the spot they held the funeral and was so overcome with grief, in that moment that The Source made him enter a trance and gave him a vision. Adalwulf spoke in an otherworldly, metallic voice the voice of The Source speaking of a Second Conjunction of the Spheres and the others that would periodically follow after, how witchers would be all that truly stood between man and monster, that bridged the gap, that witchers would become the guardians of the balance and the eventual brokers of peace between sentient races across the Spiral. Adalwulf resolved right then and there to see the Witchers' Guild properly restored, he asked for his sisters' help over the winter they searched the valley gathering and copying what they could from the records of the School and the various other sites around the valley, fondly telling his sisters about his time among the Wolves and his time at Kaer Morhen. |
Adalwulf and company return to Thornwood Manor (1274)[] |
| In the spring Adalwulf and company travel to his lands in Aedirn to the safety of Thornwood Manor, securing all the materials and knowledge retrieved from Kaer Morhen. |
Putnam visits Thornwood Manor (June 1285 AR)[] |
| TBA |
Integration into then promotion to Grandmastership at the School of the Fox (1300)[] |
| In spring of the year 1300, Adalwulf, his twin sister Eishe of Vicovaro, their younger sister Arrah of Verden, Arrah's lover former Verdenian court mage Marvos of Verden and Adalwulf's lover the Ulfur-Dyrian bard Aine aep Avuffu made the journey to Vicovaro after receiving an invitation by other former wolf witchers and within a year of operating within the school Adalwulf of Aedirn was promoted as the new Grandmaster of the School of the Fox by the acting grandmaster Velcal, after he told the acting grandmaster of his vision as well as presenting new resources such as the three new powerful mages and their research to the school, as well as gathered research/notes from other schools. |
Adalwulf proposes a training initiative with the other Witcher schools (1301)[] |
| Wanting to strengthen the bond between the Schools, Adalwulf started the Witcher Training Initiative sends Witchers to the School of the Bear and Griffin respectively asking for the exchange of mentors to strengthen the Schools' curriculum and produce stronger Witchers for the future. The messenger was received fairly well at the Eagle School of Kaer Seren, the Witcheress Birrexi of Poviss, as well as the Witchers Kemro of Cintra and Zivor of Redania were sent in positive response to the training initiative. However the messenger that went to the Bear School of Haern Caduch was not as warmly received, only through the backing of the Bear Witchers Razan of Cintra, and his subordinates Sustor of Redania and Jag Laittatrson did the message receive backing by the school who only sent the Master Witcher Cormac for the training initiative, though Razan, Sustor and Jag would make the trip to Burov Mylne at times to help as well. Cormac would decide to integrate officially into the school later that year. |
Adalwulf sends a research team to Kaer Nytk (1302)[] |
| Hearing of an abandoned Witcher keep in Gemmera, Grandmaster Adalwulf and a few other Foxes, made their way to the abandoned Kaer Nytk. Not expecting to find much, they were surprised to find that the library for the School had been sealed, they broke the seal and took the surviving documents back down to Vicovaro and the safety of Burov Mylne, where Jalast saw to there restoration and preservation for future generations. One of the documents listed the mutagenic formula for the School's Trial of the Grasses and their unique mutagen that produced Witchers that were faster than others. Adalwulf did his best to locate any survivors of the school, whether he found any is unknown at this time. |
Adalwulf creates the Witcher Reformation Act at Burov Mylne (1305)[] |
After thinking over the different school that had become basically extinct and the Witchers left without home or companions, in honor of the School's founder Velcal's original goal, Fox School Grandmaster Adalwulf of Aedirn created and enacted the Witcher Reformation Act. He sent Witchers out into the far lands beyond Vicovaro, Nilfgaard even the Continent to bring their foreign brothers into solidarity. He also bartered with the Nilfgaardian Empire to have them collect any Witcher 'criminals' and give them the option of willing reformation into the school. This led to Witchers from many different schools which had failed in the past being integrated into the School of the Fox.
Adalwulf along with Master witchers Cormac and Kemro of Cintra travelled to the Bear School keep of Caern Haduch in the Amell Mountains and the Griffin School keep of Kaer Seren in the lands of Kovir and Poviss to have the respective Grandmasters of the School of the Bear and the Griffin to sign the document themselves as well as to help the schools barter with their affiliated lands for the same deal of amnesty for witcher crimes in return for reformation. Due to the nomadic nature of the School of the Lynx it would take two years beyond the creation of the document to track down Grandmaster Lambert of the School of the Lynx to gain his support and signature. |
Adalwulf of Aedirn makes moves to financially and legally secure Witchers' rights in the future. (1306)[] |
| Grandmaster Adalwulf of Aedirn invests a great deal of coin in the dwarven banks of Giancardi, Cianfanelli, and Vivaldi creating special protected accounts for Witchers that cannot be confiscated by officials for any reason, (Adalwulf heard of Geralt of Rivia's trouble in Kerack and did not want the same thing to happen ever again to a Witcher.) as well as putting law firms on retainer for witchers across the Continent (and later on the other landmasses) in the event of legal troubles. Money was also invested in other profitable pursuits, through a business man in Novigrad (who turned out to be a friend of Adalwulf's younger foster brother Geralt of Rivia) who after a bit of time getting to know the Witcher gave his true name as Tellico Lunngrevink Letorte, these businesses wielded good profits both local and across the sea, Adalwulf arranged for a small portion of dividends to be paid to the School of the Fox, while the rest of the profit was given to the businessman to improve and maintain the businesses, Adalwulf would regularly send witchers and sometimes himself to check on the businessman to make sure he was thriving and not being harassed. (See Dudu for the full story of the witcher and Doppler's interaction.) |
Adalwulf travels to the School of the Lynx (1307)[] |
| Due to the nomadic nature of the School of the Lynx it would take two years beyond the creation of the document to track down Grandmaster Lambert of the School of the Lynx to gain his support and signature. |
Adalwulf attends the Vicovaro magic school of Gweison Haul for a proper course in magic as well as funds orphanages across Vicovaro (1308-1328)[] |
| Adalwulf under the urging of his sister Eishe of Vicovaro, enrolls in Gweison Haul to learn to cast 'proper magic'. He was told that he would be attending the academy for twenty years, he received permission to use a Megascope to continue to lead his school from his room at Gweison Haul. During his time at the Academy he did not apprentice under another mage. He was placed alongside the much younger students where he clearly stuck out, much to the annoyance of his teachers and the Mage Hunters, the latter of whom were constantly breathing down Adalwulf's neck, due to Adalwulfs status and the political protection of his sister Eishe, neither of which were able to act too extreme against him. In one case, a scout posing as a young boy tried to turn Adalwulf in for asking a question about the utility use of magic for survival and monster hunting, the Mage Hunters took this as permission to use magic outside of use for the Empire, something other students were not allowed to even entertain the thought of, they attempted to take Adalwulf into custody for questioning. Adalwulf pointed out, he was a Witcher by trade and obviously he wasn't suggesting that others do as he did, was just looking for a way to make monster hunting easier as it aided the Empire if he improved his monster hunting skills, the Mage Hunters begrudgingly had to accept his reason as he was there under protection from the Vicovaro Court and to a degree the protection of the Nilfgaardian Empire.
Two years into his classes, Adalwulf decided to start funding orphanages throughout Vicovaro as a means of both improving the lives of the unfortunate and as a recruitment point for future witchers of the school. Ten years into his classes, Adalwulf was charged by his teachers with exploring the school catacombs where he found a scroll detailing the Journeyman level earth spell, Bekker's Rockslide. For awhile, Adalwulf hid the scroll and learned its contents in secret, mastering the spell before turning it over to his teachers. During his final year at Gweison Haul, Adalwulf was charged by his teachers with exploring the school catacombs where he found a scroll detailing the Journeyman level water spell, Anialwch. For awhile, Adalwulf hid the scroll and learned its contents in secret, mastering the spell before turning it over to his teachers. Adalwulf mastered the following spells during his time at Gweison Haul:
Adalwulf's sisters attended his graduation and escorted him back to Burov Mylne afterwards. |
Haak Invasion of the Northern Kingdoms (1350)[] |
| Adalwulf went with a few witchers from his school who had been knighted in various lands and joined the Northern Front against the invasion under the Aedirnian colors, where he ran into the witcher Putnam Pitch who had firsthand knowledge of the Haaki people. The two Witchers had many talks between skirmishes one in particular about the need for new Witcher Schools, Adalwulf acknowledging Putnam's skills recommended that him starting a new school would be an excellent idea for the world whether it knew it or not needed Witchers. Adalwulf worked alongside and even taught his fellow Witcher when he had the chance, and was present at the final battle of the invasion, The Battle of Mahakam. During the battle due to the high stress of war as well as The Source's own disdain for the blatant disregard shown for life, Adalwulf was able to manifest an aspect of The Source's original domains: Death, which took the form of a cloak made of cobalt and azure flame-like energy that covered Adalwulf's form. This form while extremely efficient in terminating life was extremely taxing on the host's body He fought bravely and ferociously amidst the mixed armies saving many soldiers from different kingdoms lives, and causing the Haaki that escaped to speak in fear of the Witcher known as the 'Blue Demon of the Continent'. Adalwulf during one particularly bloody battle 'The Blue Demon' killed 56 Haaki with him going on to kill many more in other battles. An exhausted Adalwulf attended Putnam Pitch's knighting ceremony and was among the crowd applauding the Witcher's war efforts. After the invasion Adalwulf shook his new friend's hand and made the trip along with his Witchers (excluding Jalast who fell during the invasion, he was brought back in a coffin and given a funeral) back down to their keep in Vicovaro. In the end the cost for his service had been high as The Source's voice was clearer than ever in Adalwulf's mind and he had frequent prophetic visions and dreams after his return. |
Second Conjunction of the Spheres (1358)[] |
| In 1358, The Second Conjunction of the Spheres occurred and most elves leave the World (Including Adalwulf's friends and subordinates the Elite elven Witchers Neicrubriel and Thesaall, as well as the 'new generation' elven Witcher Krianall go to ensure the safety of the Aen Seidhe in the 'New World'.) Adalwulf receives another vision of the future and makes a deal with 'The Source' for more time in exchange for his body and soul, the entity agrees with more of his body being taken by the entity in the coming centuries. |
Adalwulf teams up with Putnam Pitch on a case (1360)[] |
While on a field trip with a unit of apprentices in their seventh year Adalwulf would run into his friend Putnam Pitch who after explaining he was seeking new job opportunities was drawn by a contract for a Basilisk. Seeing an opportunity to have the apprentices see a trained witcher in action, he asked if him and the students could accompany him and observe, to which Putnam agreed. Tradgedy would however strike as a magical terrorist attack would happen in the capital city, fire magic rained down suddenly Adalwulf on had enough time to pull a few of the student's into the range of his Quen shield range, and four students ended up injured due to their inability to either throw up a Quen or losing concentration while using it, the witchers assessed the situation, the attack had killed several civilians and injured hundreds others. Putnam and Adalwulf would help aid the civilians to the best of their abilities which included helping them bury the dead. Adalwulf would then use the telecommunicator ritual on his medallion to contact his sister Eishe of Vicovaro about the situation requesting that she take the students to a safe place and that Oca of Toussaint be placed in charge of their training while he investigated and avenged this event. Putnam being of a similar mind would spend some time investigating the mysterious attack, during which time their friendship would grow stronger and become close.
Following the magic trail to Rowan[]After what had happened and an arduous investigation, both witchers set out for the duchy of Rowan, following the magical trail that the magical attack had generated. This led them to Darn Rowan, where they discovered that there had been a prison riot and several political prisoners had escaped. Among them were some mages who did not agree with the imperial directives. And just like other experiences the witcher had lived through, it was more than likely that they would stage a coup d'état, which both witchers would try to stop. Because the chaos would be worse than the current order. Not knowing which way to go, both witchers after discussing it for a while, decided that if they could find a clue as to where the criminals might be and their true objectives ( since Putnam's was only speculation ) they marched to Nilfgaard Capital, more specifically, to its "Underworld" thanks to a contact of Caldigi, one of Adalwulf's subordinates who was a former witcher of the School of the Cat. Investigating the darkness of the City of the Golden Towers[]Once they were in the city, thanks to the contact of the other witcher, they managed to access the underworld, the less "shiny" part of the city. Having to go to a place of clandestine fights, visited by mages, supposing that perhaps, these mages, could be the ones who had escaped and were there, trying to earn money to be able to escape from the empire to distant lands. At the site of the clandestine fights, at first, the witchers could not get the information diplomatically, so they were forced to team up and fight for it, resulting in a somewhat costly victory, but finding out what they wanted. It was that these mages had been arrested not only for political reasons, for attempting against several important figures of the empire, but also for religious reasons, since they were worshiping a mysterious being known as Iukhuztotl, The Gate of the Cosmic Horrors, offering him blood sacrifices in Gemmeria. Using the knowledge granted to him by The Source, Adalwulf explained to his friend, the whole situation in depth, upon learning that it was what the mages worshipped. And although Putnam was reluctant at first, he eventually joined in, remembering his encounter with Ciri many years before, and explaining it to Adalwulf. Who could never draw clear conclusions, but that perhaps the girl's request could be related to what was happening at that moment. But it was certain that the terrorist attack was another act of worship to the Cosmic Horror, with the intention of giving him enough pain to heal him so that he could invade the world. So they had to find the cultists and stop it. So without thinking twice, both witchers left the city and headed for the Nilfgaardian province. |
Adalwulf travels to the School of the Crane (1390)[] |
| TBA |
Adalwulf travels to the School of the Serval (1393)[] |
| TBA |
Adalwulf travels to the School of the Boar (1396)[] |
| TBA |
Adalwulf travels to the School of the Flamingo (1400)[] |
| TBA |
Adalwulf travels to the School of the Condor (1402)[] |
| TBA |
Adalwulf travels to the School of the Bat (1405)[] |
| TBA |
Adalwulf attends Putnam Pitch's funeral (1555)[] |
Adalwulf heard news of his friend and fellow grandmaster Putnam Pitch's death, and of the debate between the Schools of the Griffin and the Crane over where he should be laid to rest a matter which Adalwulf mediated, leading to Putnam's funeral at Kaer Seren. Adalwulf attended Putnam's funeral afterwards he was approached by one of Putnam's adopted sons and his friend's very first pupil, Stefan "The Crane", who gave Adalwulf many books and personal diaries that had belong to Putnam, stating that though Putnam had not left a will, he knew that this is what Putnam would have wanted. |
Adalwulf avenges Razan's death (1567)[] |
| TBA |
Death[]
- “I feel it... the echoes of true eternity.... I go to answer it... I've done what I could, far more than anyone asked of me... I trust the lot of you to pick a worthy replacement for me... I'm proud of each and everyone of you...”
- ―Adalwulf to the Master Council before his resignation as Grandmaster
- “I'm finally ready to let go. I leave the future to you, old friend.”
- ―Adalwulf before he gives up his body and passes on.
Adalwulf relinquishes his body and The Source is reborn (1790)[]
Having seen many people, he has cared about taken by the ravages of time, and war. As well as having done what he could to prepare the new witcher caste for the future, Adalwulf relinquished his role as Grandmaster of the School of the Fox, so that he could follow an instinctual pull which lead him to the castle ruins of Gwydberg, to the holy sycamore tree of the Lady of Ravens, where The Source unseals Morrigan having done so the last fragment of Adalwulf is taken over by The Source, who is reborn as his former godly self.
Relationships[]
Family/Appearances[]
Parents[]
Adalwulf's Siblings[]
Taeka Ulvenson of Hoarton[] |
 |
Dheiphi Ulvenson of Hoarton[] |
 |
Daskel Ulvenson of Hoarton[] |
|
Eishe of Vicovaro (
|
|
Oki Ulvenson of Hoarton[] |
 |
Arrah of Verden (
|
|
Second Generation Relatives[]
The Children of Taeka
The Child of Dheiphi
Iskan[] |
  Adalwulf's blood-relative nephew through Dheiphi. By 1272, he is dead, his only legacy was his daughter Valath. |
The Child of Daskel
Cenhu Ulvenson[] |
  Adalwulf's blood-relative nephew through Daskel. Like his father, he became a [bard]. |
The Child of Oki
Stebik[] |
  Adalwulf's blood-relative nephew through Oki. He was a peasant. |
Third Generation Relatives[]
The Child of Cornall
Aedha[] |
  Adalwulf's blood-relative grand-niece through Cornall, first son of Taeka. She is a doctor. |
The Child of Stecast
The Child of Iskan
Valath[] |
  Adalwulf's blood-relative grand-niece through Iskan, the son of Dheiphi. She had two daughters. |
The Child of Stebik
Duva[] |
  Adalwulf's blood-relative grand-niece, daughter of Stebik, son of Oki. She was a peasant. |
Fourth Generation Relatives[]
The Children of Valath
Lelas[] |
  |
Liodda[] |
  |
The Child of Cenhu
Naeda of Verden[] |
  Adalwulf's blood-relative grand-niece, through Cenhu, son of Daskel Like her father, and grandfather before him Naeda was a trobairitz. |
The Child of Duva
Baron Eoltan of Aedirn[] |
  Adalwulf's blood-relative great-grand nephew, son of Duva, daughter of Stebik, son of Oki. He was a Man at Arms, a professional soldier before he was granted the Thornwood Manor estate by his great grand uncle Adalwulf from there he would establish a barony of the land, and formally lift the Ulvenson family to that of nobility in the lands of Aedirn, gathering the members outside of Adalwulf, Eishe, and Arrah to form a noble household. |
Friends/Appearances[]
Humans[]
Carria[] |
Adalwulf's Goddaughter and daughter of his friend Yava. She was a peasant like her mother.
|
Dreavust[] |
A Bounty hunter who became a good friend of Adalwulf in the short amount of time they spent around each other. He was killed by a Cyclopes, but avenged by Adalwulf.
|
Maksymilian Kost[] |
| A Bounty hunter who acted as Adalwulf's companion on an archeological expedition, they find the ruins of Shaerrawedd together. |
Selim Edgar Sadler of Vengerberg[] |
The Majordomo of Thornwood Manor so by technicality a servant of Adalwulf.
|
Trode Fiona Shields Hunter[] |
|---|
 |
Yava[] |
 Her and Adalwulf would maintain a strong friendship through her life, to the point of her naming Adalwulf the godfather of her only child.
|
Mages[]
Rune Le Torneau[] |
|
'Monsters'[]
Coradia[] |
One of three Nixa sisters that were spared as eggs by Adalwulf and returned to the sea to grow up under the care of the Cecaelia named Aris.
|
Undilis[] |
One of three Nixa sisters that were spared as eggs by Adalwulf and returned to the sea to grow up under the care of the Cecaelia named Aris.
|
Ariebelle[] |
One of three Nixa sisters that were spared as eggs by Adalwulf and returned to the sea to grow up under the care of the Cecaelia named Aris.
|
Aris[] |
[Cecaelia]
|
Tellico Lunngrevink Letorte AKA Dudu[] |
|
Witchers[]
==== School of the Bear ====[] | |
 Jag Laittatrson[]TBA | |
| |
 Sustor of Redania[]TBA |
==== School of the Fox ====[] |
 Caldigi[](Was a Master Witcher at the time of Adalwulf's integration into the School, when Velcal named Adalwulf as Grandmaster, Caldigi was against his promotion as he was still holding out hope for Narce to turn up, but after Adalwulf started putting in place policies and revamping the School Caldigi became his biggest supporter in the Master's Council.) |
 Clerwa Erte[](Was a Master Witcheress at the time of Adalwulf's integration into the School, when Velcal named Adalwulf as Grandmaster, Clerwa Erte was surprised at the decision but grew to trust him as he started putting in place policies and revamping the School, she was especially glad for the addition of the Ulvenson mage sisters as she got more women to talk to. Overall Adalwulf respects Clerwa Erte and she respects him.) |
 Cormac de Trastamasta[](Integrated into the School of the Fox from the School of the Bear following the announcement of the interschool Witcher Training Initiative, joining the Master Council as a sort of stand in voice for the School of the Bear. Due to the harshness of life as a School of the Bear witcher he has been in support of the life improving changes that Adalwulf has enacted for witcherkind. Cormac and Adalwulf are good friends overall both inside the Council chamber and out.) |
 Geastras[](Was a Master Witcher at the time of Adalwulf's integration into the School, when Velcal named Adalwulf as Grandmaster) |
 Jalast[](Integrated to the School of the Fox after being exiled from the School of the Griffin, while originally keeping only to himself, the two became friends over the years wintering at Burov Mylne.) |
 Kemro of Cintra[](Integrated to the School of the Fox from the School of the Griffin alongside Zivor of Redania, the two became friends over the years wintering at Burov Mylne.) |
 Natka[](Was a Master Witcher at the time of Adalwulf's integration into the School, when Velcal named Adalwulf as Grandmaster) |
 Ozul[](Was a Master Witcher at the time of Adalwulf's integration into the School, when Velcal named Adalwulf as Grandmaster) |
 Ukok[](Was a Master Witcher at the time of Adalwulf's integration into the School, when Velcal named Adalwulf as Grandmaster)
|
 Velcal[](Was originally the acting Grandmaster of the School of the Fox following the disappearance of Grandmaster Narce following his exploration of some ruins, Velcal named Adalwulf the grandmaster a year after his integration into the school.) |
 Visul[](Was a Master Witcher at the time of Adalwulf's integration into the School, when Velcal named Adalwulf as Grandmaster)
|
 Zivor of Redania[](Integrated to the School of the Fox from the School of the Griffin alongside Kemro of Cintra, the two became friends over the years wintering at Burov Mylne.) |
====School of the Griffin====[] |
 Birexxi of Poviss[]Birexxi was originally a witcheress/sword instructor on loan from the School of the Griffin, the two became friends over the years wintering at Burov Mylne. |
 Putnam Pitch[]Putnam was a witcher that Adalwulf had many meetings with throughout their lives, with the two witchers becoming good friends and allies.
|
====School of the Wolf====[] |
 Abergard of Angren[]Abergard was like a younger foster brother during Adalwulf's time with the wolves. Abergard was originally a part of the group of trainees that tried to bully Abbas, Adalwulf, and Razan, but following the deaths of many of the group during the Trial of the Grasses this behavior died out.
|
 Abbas of Zerrikania[]Abbas was like a foster brother and good friend to Adalwulf during his time with the wolves, especially during his time as an apprentice witcher, the two boys were good friends.
|
Aubry[]Aubrey was like a much younger foster brother during Adalwulf's time with the wolves, he was a part of the surviving group that trained alongside Geralt. Aubrey died some time between 1210-1220s during the events of the Witcher Tournament. |
Barmin[]
Barmin was the founder and original grandmaster of the school of the Wolf following their departure from the Order of Witchers, Barmin was a inspiration for Adalwulf and another foster father besides Vesemir. Barmin died during the Witcher Pogram.
|
Berengar[](Older foster brother during his time with the wolves) [Witcher] {Died around the time of the Salamandra attack, killer unknown} |
Ceirdrih[][Witcheress] {Unknown status, presumed dead} |
Chassalla[][Witcheress] {Unknown status, presumed dead} |
Clovis[](Younger foster brother during his time with the wolves) [Witcher] {Presumebly deceased} |
Eskel[](Younger foster brother during his time with the wolves) [Witcher] |
Gardis[](Younger foster brother during his time with the wolves) [Witcher] |
Gascaden[](Younger foster brother during his time with the wolves) [Witcher] |
Geralt of Rivia, 'The Butcher of Blaviken, or The White Wolf'[](Younger foster brother during his time with the wolves) [Witcher] |
Gweld[](Younger foster brother during his time with the wolves) [Witcher] [Died some time between 1210-1220s during the Witcher Tournament, tragically killed by his best friend Geralt of Rivia due to magical interference] |
Gwen[](Younger foster brother during his time with the wolves) [Witcher] [Died some time between 1210-1220s during the Witcher Tournament] |
Hemminks[](Younger foster brother during his time with the wolves) [Witcher] [Died some time between 1210-1220s during the Witcher Tournament] |
 Irsin[][Witcheress] {Unknown status, presumed dead} |
 Jacques[](Younger foster brother during his time with the wolves, they were friends during their training together) [Witcher]
|
Jarrow[]Jarrow was like a older foster brother to Adalwulf, Jarrow oversaw part of Adalwulf's trials. Jarrow would die during the events of the Witcher Pogram.
|
Keitan[]Keitan was like a younger foster brother to Adalwulf. |
 Lambert[]Lambert was like a younger foster brother to Adalwulf, one of the last Wolves to be mutated, he would later became the Founder and Grandmaster of the witcher School of the Lynx. |
 Łukasz, 'The Lion of Temeria'[]Łukasz was like a younger foster brother to Adalwulf, even training under Adalwulf and Lambert. |
 Nili[][Witcheress] {Unknown status, presumed dead} |
Osbert[]Osbert was like a older foster brother to Adalwulf, one of the instructors for the school. Osburt would die during the Witcher Pogram}
|
Remus[]Remus was like a younger foster brother to Adalwulf, he trained in the same unit as Geralt of Rivia. Remus would die hunting what he was misinformed to be a 'Vukodlak' which actually turned out to be a Striga in Temeria |
Rennes[]Rennes was like an older foster brother to Adalwulf, he would became the School of the Wolf grandmaster following the Witcher Pogram, holding the post until his death during the witcher tournaments which took place sometime between 1210-1220.
|
Varin, 'The Old Bastard Swordtrainer'[]One of the fencing instructors at Kaer Morhen, due to his attitude towards recruits he was not well-liked by anyone who trained under him. Varin would die during the Witcher Pogram.
|
 Veseldre[][Witcheress] {Unknown status, presumed dead} |
Vesemir, 'The Last Grandmaster'[](Foster father during his time with the wolves and the school's final though informal Grandmaster) [Witcher] {Killed by the Wild Hunt in 1272}
|
Wildezan[][Witcheress] {Unknown status, presumed dead} |
School of the Viper[]
Letho of Gulet[]
TBA
Lovers[]
 Aine Aep Avuffu[]Adalwulf's travelling companion in the later part of the 13th century, she posed and considered her self to be his slave, though usually she acted as a typical bard, later they would become lovers and eventually be married.
|
Lilly[]A former lover of Adalwulf who turned out to be a Bruxa, the witcher and the higher vampire chose to part ways before they a reason to hurt each other could present itself. She would die at the hands of a fellow of Adalwulf's the younger School of the Wolf witcher Geralt of Rivia, though Adalwulf would never find out.
|
Known enemies[]
- Bandits
- Church of the Eternal Fire
- Remanants of the Church of the Etenal Fire
- Fallen Knights
- Haaki Invaders
- Hostile, non-sentient monsters
- Witch Hunters
Pets[]
- Albion (Rouncey Horse breed)
- Lenok I (Aedirnian War Shepherd Dog breed) {Deceased}
- *Adalwulf invokes the Law of Surprise (1226)* Adalwulf earns a puppy from a Law of Surprise, he names the puppy Lenok and raises him to help him track and hunt monsters.
- *Lenok I passes and gaining an ally (1236)* After sireing a litter of puppies, Lenok passes due to old age, Adalwulf claims a puppy from the litter naming him Lenok after his father.
- Lenok's Descendants
Religious beliefs and thoughts on Religion[]
| Adalwulf, because of his education as a Witcher is an atheist. He shows respect to religious figures as long as they are not hostile to him or his friends/family. Due to that condition, he loathes organizations like the Church of the Eternal Fire, but is willing to work with them for the benefit of others, until they try to inevitably backstab or betray him. | |
Organized Churches[] | |
|---|---|
| Icon | Relationship |
The Eternal Fire[]Adalwulf loathes the Church of the Eternal Fire but is willing to work with them for the benefit of others, until treachery occurs as it usually does. He is unsurprised when the Church falls decades later. | |
Kreve[]Adalwulf is respectful of the religion and they of him, the priests view Adalwulf not as an abomination but as a champion of men like they do other Witchers, the priesthood has not forgotten the reason Witchers were made nor who made them and at what cost. | |
|
The Great Sun[]Adalwulf finds the zeal of the religion of the Great Sun to be abnormal but he respects that for the most part it looks after its people. He learned more about the religion from his sister Eishe in the early 14th century. |
Melitele[]Adaluwlf has the utmost respect for the Cult of Melitele as he has been healed many times at the hands of its priestesses and was even taught Signs at one of Melitele's temples. | |
Prophet Lebioda[]Adalwulf views this religion with some scrutiny, as he obviously views the prophet as an idiot for preaching at a dragon and getting eaten, but has also seen the good it has done for the general populace that practices it. | |
The Old Gods[] | |
|---|---|
| Icon | Relationship |
Cosmic Horrors[]Adalwulf knows next to nothing about these ancient eldritch beings. Dagon[]Adalwulf does not know anything about this Great Old One or his connection to the Vodyanoy. Cthugha, The Living Flame[]Adalwulf only knows about Cthugha because of his involvement in stopping one of his cultist from trying to bring Great Old One back into the mortal planes, which Adalwulf and his travelling companion Aine managed to stop alongside a priest of the Eternal Fire and a small group of Eternal Fire Witch Hunters. Iukhuztotl, The Gate of the Cosmic Horrors[]Adalwulf would discover that Mimit the brother of his friend Putnam Pitch was planning to turn his friend into a vessel for the Cosmic Horror a event which would have brought back a return of the nightmarish Cosmic Horrors, luckily for the world the two witchers prevented this from taking place saving countless lives that were unaware of the tragedy they narrowly avoided. | |
The Protas[]Adalwulf does not know anything about these ancient gods. The Source[]Adalwulf does not know that the entity that from time to time tries to take possession of his body known as 'The Source' is the disembodied soul of the male Prime Protas. | |
The Grigori[]Adalwulf's knowledge of these relatively new god-like beings is limited. Dana Meadbh[]Adalwulf believes in the existence of Dana Meadbh a subject he has talked about with his lover, Aine aep Avuffu. Epona[]Adalwulf does not know much about this 'horse goddess'. Though he has past through many lands that worship this goddess and he knows that the Ofieri worship an aspect of this goddess. Freya[]Adalwulf treats the priestesses with respect as long as they treat him with respect. Lilvani[]Adalwulf knows of the goddess' connection to the sword, Moonblade. Morrigan[]Adalwulf has heard whisperings about this goddess, and once at night, he heard an ominous whispering coming from the distant lands of Angren calling to him. With his enhanced vision he could see in the distance, a funnel cloud of ravens circling a mountain peak. At the end of his life, Adalwulf actually gets to meet Morrigan when The Source unseals the goddess and Adalwulf fully surrenders himself to the entity's control. Nehaleni[]Adalwulf knows nothing of this goddess as she is rarely spoken of outside her few remaining faithful who Adalwulf has never met. | |
Veyopatis[]
Adalwulf knows nothing of this god as he is rarely spoken of outside his few remaining faithful who Adalwulf has never met.
Skills and Abilities[]
Inherited Genetic Abilities[]
Source[] | |||
| As a Source, Adalwulf is capable of channeling strong amounts of Chaos through his body, making him capable of incredible magic beyond a normal mage's level, his lack of training in the subject however limits his use of this power to the degree that mages can use theirs as his is mostly uncontrollable, his sisters have been able to teach him a few simple spells but he prefers using the Witcher signs as they feel more natural to him. In moments of heavy rage or intense emotion, his condition as a Source can flair up so Adalwulf tries to be in control of his darker emotions at all times. Adalwulf has actually attended classes at the Gweison Haul Academy along with lessons from his sisters to tap into and learn to control his Source abilities in a beneficial non-destructive way. His eyes are an indicator of his Source abilities as they glow when channeling raw Chaos. |
Trained Abilities and Skills[]
Alchemy[]
A brewing process for making potions, oils, decoctions, etc of the witcher trade.
Witcher Decoctions[]
Weapon Oils[]
Bomb Recipes[]
| Through alchemy Adalwulf was able to make bombs with different effects. | |||
| TBA |
Archery and Ranged Combat[]
Bowmanship[] |
| Adalwulf took the opportunity to learn from the archery instructors when he enlisted a batch of Elven instructors from Dol Blathanna and Nilfgaard. |
Throwing Weapon Proficiency[] |
| Adalwulf was trained in the fundamentals of throwing weapons, as such he can throw bladed objects in a manner that can be effective at a distance. |
Gwent[] |
| Adalwulf is an avid collector of Gwent cards and favors the Northern Realms deck, he collects all the decks eventually and finds the Scoia'tael deck to be the hardest to use. He likes to take part in Gwent tournaments. |
Herbology[]
As a witcher, Adalwulf was trained at Kaer Morhen to be able to identify and mix herbs to use as various potions, elixirs, tonics, etc.
Horsemanship[]
As a witcher, Adalwulf has owned and raised many horses throughout his life, he has purchased trained horses as well as trained his own horses from foals.
Multilingual[]
Due to his training at Kaer Morhen and later study at various other places of learning, Adalwulf learned to speak more than just the Northern language referred to as 'Common'.
Dwarven Tongue - Dwarves' Mother Tongue, Elder Tongue, Second, Cont. old age.
Elder speech -
Nilfgaardian -
Swordsmanship[]
Like most Wolves, Adalwulf was thoroughly trained in fencing. He has learned multiple sword-fighting styles during his lifetime.
The Temerian Devil (Wolf School Style)[]
The sword style Adalwulf is well known for using, it is a heavy striking style meant to strike through with the most damage possible to a target.
The Addan Aenye, The Fiery Dancer (Cat School Style)[]
A sword style used primarily by the School of the Cat, it emphasizes swift yet more shallow cuts, more suited to hunting humans then monsters.
The Viroledan Naev'de Feaine Glaeddyv, Nine Sun Swords (Griffin School Style)[]
A sword style used primarily by the School of the Griffin, this style is meant more for handling groups of enemies rather than singular opponents.
The Crevan A'baeth Glaeddyv, Fox's Kiss Sword Style (Fox School Style)[]
Wilderness Survival Training[]
As a witcher, Adalwulf was trained at Kaer Morhen to be able to survive long or semi-permanent stints in the wilderness, due to a witcher never being guaranteed comfort He could easily start a fire, create a campsite, forage and track game for food.
Standard Witcher genetic mutations[]
Before even entering adolescence, Witchers apprentices were subjected to painful and potentially lethal mutative procedures with the goal of reshaping their bodies. The result of these mutations, when successful, were strength and speed far exceeding that of a normal human, capable of matching those creatures which preyed upon humanoids.
Sterility (-)[]
A condition which a mage during his trials tried to circumvent by doing experiments on Adalwulf, and something that Adalwulf's twin Eishe of Vicovaro hates intensely about both the Witcher trials and the process to become a sorceress, like Yennefer of Vengerburg, she is conducting research to cure these conditions.
Over developed Libido (-)[]
Despite being sterile, many witchers have a super-charged sexual libido a trait which caused many salacious rumors about the caste.
Disease Resistance (+)[]
Witchers possess a disease resistance that borders on absolute immunity. This tremendous resistance to disease (which functions in most cases as complete immunity) and a boosted immune system, allowing them to consume large quantities of potions that could prove easily deadly if consumed even in small amounts by a normal man.
Emotion Negation (+)[]
Witchers (are thought to be able to) suppress or negate emotions, allowing them to ignore emotional distractions and/or feeling from affecting their thinking-processes. They can reach states of uncaring, detached, indifferent and even catatonic.
Supernatural Condition (+)[]
Witchers possess a enhanced human condition and mind brought about by training and mutations which results in exceptionally enhanced strength, speed, reflexes, and endurance, far beyond any normal or well-trained human, that allows them to swiftly end fights with minimal effort, and perform physical feats non-witchers couldn't hope to match.
Supernatural Human Endurance (+)[]
Witchers have also been shown to shrug off hits that would normally render normal men unconscious. Additionally, they have been known to survive the strikes of powerful monsters such as giants, or other beings possessing herculean strength, that would otherwise kill others with a single blow.
Supernatural Human Senses (+)[]
A Witcher's entire sensory system has been overall enhanced, trained and refined to an inhuman degree.
Supernatural Hearing (+)[]
Witchers can hear with amazing clarity, distance, and even frequencies outside the normal range. Used with the Supirre Sign Witchers can pick up every single sound, can decipher layer upon layer of differing sounds/conversations, locate the source of noise or pick up a sound from a mile away in a busy city.
Supernatural Smell (+)[]
Witcher are trained to detect specific persons, creatures, monsters, objects, substances or even places, locate their origin, and track targets with nothing but their nose. A Witcher can identify the species of animal from the scent of their blood alone.
Supernatural Vision (+)[]
Witchers can see with amazing clarity/detail, distance, or color. Witcher possess cat-like eyes that grant very acute night-vision - witchers can constrict their pupils to see in blinding light or open them to see in near pitch darkness. This night-vision can be further enhanced with the cat potion, but in general, it is good enough by itself to not require further enhancement.
Night Vision (+)[]
Using the Cat potion, witchers eyes change to allow them to see in pitch blackness.
Supernatural Human Strength (+)[]
A Witcher's physical skills alone are sufficient to defeat most monsters single-handedly if combined with extensive training and proper weaponry, whereas regular men could only hope to accomplish this in large groups. Its generally thought that a Witcher is 2 to 3 times physically stronger than a normal man, able to cleave through cleave through monstrous flesh and bone but still capable of dying from a more skilled opponent or obviously fatal wounds like decapitation or having a lung run through by a pitchfork.
Supernatural Running/Sprinting (+)[]
Due to an extensive pre-mutation exercise program and later the mutations of the Witcher Trials, witchers are able to run faster than normal humans beyond what can be emulated via natural training and with little to no maintenance exercise.
Enhanced Stamina (+)[]
Due to an extensive pre-mutation exercise program and later the mutations of the Witcher Trials, witchers are able to summon vast quantities of stamina, far more than what a normal human could without natural training.
Fall Damage Resistance (+)[]
A Witcher is able to leap off tall structures being able to land without pain or injury from heights that would shatter the bones of most men.
Regenerative Healing Factor: Level 2 (+)[]
Witchers usually have quick(er) recovery from injuries. While not instant healing a witcher's healing time is highly unusual taking a fraction of the time to heal as well as surviving more deadly wounds possible. For example when slashed in the neck by a Striga's talons the famed Witcher Geralt of Rivia it only took him a few days to heal before he was back on The Path. Minor to moderate wounds such as small cuts, bruises, and burns usually take a few seconds to fully heal, with more severe injuries like lost limbs, internal organs, and damaged nerves and cells taking minutes or hours to heal.
Demi-Immortality (+)[]
A Witcher's cellular senescence is drastically reduced, if not completely halted. It is unknown if a witcher has semi-immortality or a life extension as no known Witcher has died of natural causes but Witchers have incredibly long lifespans and prolonged youth. While each Witcher is different, a Witcher's known life expectancy is varied as they usually died in battle. Adalwulf's life expectancy has been greatly altered through his Source blood mutating through the Trial of the Grasses as well as later in life undergoing the age arresting progress mages use.
Mutagenic mutation (+)[]
Witchers' possess the ability to receive mutagenic materials from monsters and process it into their being through Witcher decoctions. This allows a Witcher to take on traits and the improved conditions of the monster, this is a incredibly dangerous process so a Witcher can only handle one or two decoctions at a time, as a inbred safety precaution if a Witcher already has two decoctions in their system and takes a third one, the oldest decoction's effects are overwritten.
Monster & Beast Physiology (+)[]
By consuming certain Witcher concoctions, a Witcher is able to take on traits of the decoction's donor.
Extra and Additional Mutations[]
Because of the experiments he was subjected to by the school resident mage at the time Anfrert Of Lod, Adalwulf acquired certain capabilities that his original mutations did not give him.
Enhanced Hearing Sensitivity (-)[]
Adalwulf's enhanced hearing was stronger than an ordinary Witcher's, to the point that even the noise of a simple bug can get to annoy him. Adalwulf learned to tune out this ability when necessary.
Enhanced Smell (+)[]
Adalwulf's enhanced sense of smell was stronger than an ordinary Witcher's, to the point that he could smell human pheromones as well as recognize animals and monsters at a distance by scent.
Enhanced Lung Capacity (+)[]
Adalwulf had the an increased ability to hold his breath underwater for inhuman periods of time even before imbibing Killer Whale potion which allowed him to stay beneath the waves or in vacuums for long period without ill effects.
Enhanced Pressure Resistance (+)[]
Adalwulf had an increased resistance to pressure such as found in deep water, when buried, being crushed, smashed, flattened or exposed to high gravity.
Supernatural Durability/Impact Resistance (+)[]
Adalwulf had an increased almost unworldly resistance to sudden, strong impacts like the ram attack of a fiend or the punch of a giant.
Supernatural leaping (+)[]
Adalwulf is able to jump over large fences, small/medium trees, clear big holes in the ground, jump from building top to building top.
Further mutation[]
In the 14th century Adalwulf opted to undergo further mutation via the Moreau Method giving him access to stronger mutagenic abilities than your average Witcher, though only one can be active at a time. Adalwulf only has access to three, changing between them requires concentration so he cannot do it in the midst of combat.
Deadly Counter (+)[]
This mutation allows Adalwulf to overpower weakened enemies to kill them with a finishing move.
Euphoria (+)[]
This mutation turns every bit of toxicity that Adalwulf subjects his body to into power, he is able to hit harder with his swords and his signs strengthen accordingly.
Piercing Cold (+)[]
Adalwulf's preferred mutation, it empowers his Aard sign with the ability to flash freeze a target though this only occurs a quarter of the time he uses it.
Longevity (+)[]
Adalwulf, due to being a witcher, as well as later becoming a mage, was particularly long-lived, not losing his physical fitness even after many centuries. It should be noted that due to the unique combination of witcher and mage longevity techniques, Adalwulf was particularly resistant to aging, and his witcher mutations and the further experiments done to him only exacerbated this. (In the year 1271, when he had already reached 150 years old, he still looked like he was in his early to mid twenties, maybe in his early thirties if he didn't shave.) Later this condition would be augmented as he became a Protas hybrid as The Source took over his body.
Magic (+)[]
Unlike other Witchers, later in life after reuniting with his mage sisters, Adalwulf would start to learn a few spells and attend a mages academy to learn to properly control his Source abilities. Over the centuries following his magical education, Adalwulf would increase his repertoire of spells.
- Gesture Casting: The ability to cast mystical/supernatural phenomena through hand gestures/seals/signs.
- Incantation: The ability to use magic by using magic words from a certain language, in most cases Elder Speech.
- Inscription Casting: The power to cast spells by using magical writing, symbols, or arrays. Adalwulf is cabpable of implementing this form of spell casting through use of Luthien's Quill to physically draw out magic formulae. He has used this many times for the improvement of Burov Mylne's structure and amenities.
- Magecraft
- Spells: Mage level complicated magic usually beyond the capabilities of a normal Witcher. Adalwulf is not particularly comfortable casting mage magic and only uses them when absolutely necessary, finding signs to be 'more comfortable'. Adalwulf has not currently learned any Master level spells, and such, only learned a few Novice spells. Magic done by an unskilled mage require somatic incantations, and gestures. The more skilled the mage, the less is required for the magic with the most skilled mages able to cast even the most difficult spells with a flick of the hand.
- Novice Spells
- Aether Based Spells
- Magic Compass- (Learned sometime between 1308-1328) A Spirit based spell which allows the user to instantly determine the direction of a place they have already been before. Alternatively, the spell can be used to determine which direction is north.
- Air Based Spells
- Freshen Air- (Learned sometime between 1308-1328) An Air based air clearing spell to cleanse the air of smoke, poison or any kind of tainted air for the duration of the spell.
- Earth Based Spells
- Cryfhau - A Earth based spell that allows the caster to designate a single 2m cubed area of cover and permanently increase its density of the material.
- Luthien's Quill- (Learned sometime between 1308-1328) A Earth based spell that allows the caster to etch writing or drawings onto any surface. Though not on living creatures. Adalwulf has used this spell to etch spell formulae into stone for continous activation such as with the Puro Dwr spell in Burov Mylne's water system or the Cryfhau to reinforce the stones of the keep.
- Fire Based Spells
- Aine Verseos- (Learned sometime between 1308-1328) A Fire based spell which creates a four meter area of bright light centered on the caster. It is bright enough to temporarily drive back nocturnal enemies and certain kinds of vampires. Requires active use, will end when the caster stops casting it.
- Water Based Spells
- Puro Dwr- (Learned sometime between 1308-1328) A Water based water purification spell which can purify even the most polluted water but only as long as the spell lasts if the body of polluted water is bigger than the spell area.
- Aether Based Spells
- Journeymen Spells
- Earth Based Spells
- Bekker’s Rockslide- (Learned 1318) A Earth based spell that rips a large stone from beneath the ground and drop it on a target. The stone has a tendency to shatter explosively in a 6 meter radius causing additional damage.
- Water Based Spells
- Anialwch- (Learned 1328) A Water based spell that sucks some of the liquid from a target’s body, damaging and exhausting them.
- Earth Based Spells
- Novice Spells
- Spells: Mage level complicated magic usually beyond the capabilities of a normal Witcher. Adalwulf is not particularly comfortable casting mage magic and only uses them when absolutely necessary, finding signs to be 'more comfortable'. Adalwulf has not currently learned any Master level spells, and such, only learned a few Novice spells. Magic done by an unskilled mage require somatic incantations, and gestures. The more skilled the mage, the less is required for the magic with the most skilled mages able to cast even the most difficult spells with a flick of the hand.
- Magecraft
Living Magic Conduit (+-)[]
In moments of true, extreme emotional stress or anger, Adalwulf is able to become a living conduit of an powerful otherworldy magical entity. This entity referring to itself as 'The Source' manifested itself for the first time during the Hunt for the Mula in 1202, and again during the Haak Invasion of the Northern Kingdoms in 1350. The entity has expressed interest in possessing Sources of the Ulvenson Bloodline but only Adalwulf has manifested the being so far. Adalwulf wears a Dimeritium earring to purposefully limit his connection to Chaos to prevent the being from taking over him.
Enigmatic Force (+-)[]
The being that possesses Adalwulf is mysterious, and alien to the ways of men. It sees no problem with ending human or monster lives as it sees fit. Its motivations are mostly unknown, other than possessing members of the Ulvenson bloodline for some unknown goal.
Self Physical Augmentation (+)[]
In this state Adalwulf is even stronger than usual. The angrier or more intense the emotional pain he is in, the stronger 'The Source's' power bleeds through his body, strengthening signs and physical traits.
Chaos Manipulation (+)[]
Unlike Adalwulf's extremely limited knowledge of Chaos, 'The Source' seems to know much about 'magic', able to cast spells way beyond Adalwulf's knowledge or even just casting stronger versions of the signs Adalwulf himself knows. Limitations with the connection between the being and Adalwulf however limit the strength of the Chaos, resulting in magical damage to Adalwulf's body.
Signs[]
Witchers have the ability to perform simple yet incredibly versatile simple magic in the form of signs. They also develop a sixth sense that allows them to "feel" things around them, be it items of importance or people's immediate intentions. This explains their uncanny ability to track and hunt people and monsters.
Gesture Casting[]
The ability to cast mystical/supernatural phenomena through hand gestures/seals/signs.
Air Signs[]
- Air Manipulation (Limited): Using the Sign of Aard, a witcher can cause a limited use bit of magical air.
- Aard: Aard is a simple magical sign that draws from the Plane of Air or the Astral Plane (Research has so far been inconclusive about the type of Chaos particularly) that is used by witchers. The Aard sign is a simple magical sign used by witchers that directs a blast of telekinetic energy to stagger opponents, leaving them open for a subsequent attack. Aard can also blow out any existing fires, blast open poorly secured doors, or punch through cracked or damaged walls.
- Aard Alternate Form- Sweep: Aard's alternate form turns it into a bubble of telekinetic energy that focuses around the witcher and expands outward with destructive force.
- Aard: Aard is a simple magical sign that draws from the Plane of Air or the Astral Plane (Research has so far been inconclusive about the type of Chaos particularly) that is used by witchers. The Aard sign is a simple magical sign used by witchers that directs a blast of telekinetic energy to stagger opponents, leaving them open for a subsequent attack. Aard can also blow out any existing fires, blast open poorly secured doors, or punch through cracked or damaged walls.
- Cold Air Manipulation (Limited): Using the Sign of Aard augmented with mutagens, a witcher can unleash a blast of instant freezing air.
- Piercing Cold: When casting the Aard Sign while channeling his Source abilities, Adalwulf's Aard could potentially freeze his opponents. If an opponent was knocked down and frozen simultaneously, they tended to die immediately. Opponents who were not frozen were dealt massive damage. Adalwulf used this to great effect on his first Mula hunt.
- Cold Air Manipulation (Limited): Using the Sign of Vyntyr, a witcher can can unleash a blast of cold air.
- Vyntyr is the antithesis of the Igni sign, rapidly cooling or even freezing anything the witcher touches while using the sign or in the cold wave radius. Adalwulf learned this sign in 1301 from Witchers of the School of the Griffin.
- Vyntyr Alternate Form- Icy Squall: Vyntyr's alternate form shoots a sustained stream of cold air and ice, rapidly freezing whatever it hits. Adalwulf learned this sign in 1301 from Witchers of the School of the Griffin.
- Vyntyr is the antithesis of the Igni sign, rapidly cooling or even freezing anything the witcher touches while using the sign or in the cold wave radius. Adalwulf learned this sign in 1301 from Witchers of the School of the Griffin.
- Aagni: The Aagni sign functioned as a combination of the Aard and Igni signs and created a burst of force-filled flame from the users' palm.
Earth Signs[]
- Earth Manipulation (Limited): Using the Sign of Quen, a witcher can envoke a bit of the magical properties of Earth.
- Quen: The Quen sign is a simple magical sign used by witchers that draws from the Plane of Earh to form a protective field around the caster. Quen's basic ability is to cover a witcher in a basic shield that absorbs a limited amount of damage.
- Quen Alternate Form- Active Shield: Quen's alternate form creates a bubble of protective energy to form around the witcher it is stronger than the original form but is more draining on the witcher and requires them to remain in place.
- Vorg is similar to the Quen spell but is more specialized as it creates a barrier that the witcher can walk away from. Useful for blocking narrow passages or creating choke points to deal with group combat easier. Adalwulf learned this sign in 1301 from Witchers of the School of the Griffin.
- Vorg Alternate Form- Boundary: Vorg's alternate form forms a glowing line or boundary where the witcher points after casting the hand sign then tracing the line, the boundary has an effect like Aard that telekinetic throws anything that comes into contact with it that the witcher deems hostile. Adalwulf learned this sign in 1301 from Witchers of the School of the Griffin.
- Quen: The Quen sign is a simple magical sign used by witchers that draws from the Plane of Earh to form a protective field around the caster. Quen's basic ability is to cover a witcher in a basic shield that absorbs a limited amount of damage.
Fire Signs[]
- Fire Manipulation (Limited): Using the Sign of Igni, a witcher can cause a limited use bit of magical fire.
- Igni: The Igni sign is a simple magical signs that draws from the Plane of Fire that is used by witchers and causes a burst of fire that can repel and ignite opponents, as well as start fires.
- Igni Alternate Form- Firestream: Igni's alternate form turns the burst of fire into a sustained stream of sparks and flames.
- Igni: The Igni sign is a simple magical signs that draws from the Plane of Fire that is used by witchers and causes a burst of fire that can repel and ignite opponents, as well as start fires.
- Lightning Manipulation (Limited): Using the Sign of Volun, a witcher can cause a limited use bit of magic plasma.
- Volun is used to shoot bolts of plasma/lightning from the witcher's fingertips, it is an effective scare tactic tool when dealing with peasant mobs. And is an effective weapon against armored enemies. Adalwulf learned this sign in 1301 from Witchers of the School of the Griffin.
- Volun Alternate Form- Chain Lightning: Volun's alternate form is able to shoot a sustained bolt of lightning controlled by the witcher that can jump from enemy to enemy, the more skilled the witcher the more targets it can hit. Adalwulf learned this sign in 1301 from Witchers of the School of the Griffin.
- Volun is used to shoot bolts of plasma/lightning from the witcher's fingertips, it is an effective scare tactic tool when dealing with peasant mobs. And is an effective weapon against armored enemies. Adalwulf learned this sign in 1301 from Witchers of the School of the Griffin.
Spirit Element Signs[]
- Aether Manipulation (Limited): Using the Sign of Yrden, a witcher can envoke a bit of the magical properties of Aether.
- Hatri (Hate-reflecting sign): Hatri is a telempathic sign which reflects the opponent's hate, bloodlust and hunger back to its source, making the monster afraid.
- Heliotrope: Heliotrop or Heliotrope is a magical sign used by witchers. It is made by crossing one's wrists, as well as interlocking ones pinkies and works as a buffer against physical attacks, combat magic and impacts with walls, ground etc. Contrary to Quen, which is active until broken or dispelled, the Heliotrop is active only for a moment and cushions from a single powerful attack or damage.
- Shadi is used to temporarily turn its caster intangible, the user can specify whether they fall through the ground as well, allowing for better mobility and the ability to avoid being trapped or barricaded against ones will. Adalwulf learned this sign in 1301 from Witchers of the School of the Griffin.
- Shadi Alternate Form- Invisibility: Shadi's alternate form is able to cloak a witcher in a field of light refractive magic rendering the witcher temporary invisbile to human sight. It does not negate scent, sound, or any of the other senses. Adalwulf learned this sign in 1301 from Witchers of the School of the Griffin.
- Somne is a simple magical sign used by witchers. It is used to put the target to sleep, and may possibly also leave them open to some form of suggestion.
- Yrden: The Yrden sign is a simple magical sign used by witchers that draws from the Astral Plane to form a circular, magical trap. The trap triggers a certain number of times when traversed by a foe, causing knock back, damage, and a chance of inflicting ailments on its targets Most foes that wander into the ring are significantly slowed, though some monsters are unaffected by it. Yrden is one of the witchers best tools for controlling multiple enemies in melee range. It's also particularly valuable for witchers when up against noonwraiths and nightwraiths, who remain incorporeal most of the time unless caught within a Yrden circle.
- Yrden Alternate Form- Magic Trap: Yrden's alternate form creates a stationary glyph of magical energy that strikes at and slows down hostile forces within a certain radius, as well as destroys and projectiles that happen to pass through that radius. Multiple Magic Traps can be placed down at once by experienced witchers.
Water Signs[]
- Water Manipulation (Limited): Using the Sign of Axii, a witcher can envoke a bit of the magical properties of Water.
- Axii: The Axii sign is a simple magical sign used by witchers that draws power from the Plane of Water that can charm an opponent's mind to stun them, temporarily eliminating them from combat. However, the stun effect disappears after seven seconds or when the target receives harmed. This sign can be used by witchers to calm their mounts or on people to gain information or benefits. This sign can usually only affect one person at a time and its effects are visible to other people in the vicinity. Uses: Brainwashing/Compulsion
- Axii Alternate Form- Puppet: Axii's alternate sign forces an enemy to temporarily become an ally and fight on your side during a conflict for a short time as well as boosting their physical abilities for the duration of the conversion. Uses: Mind Domination
- Moahk is capable of magically creating water, or shooting a wave of water at a target. A good preparation sign to use before Volun. Witchers can use this sign in survival scenarios like in the desert to conjure water. Adalwulf learned this sign in 1301 from Witchers of the School of the Griffin.
- Moahk Alternate Form- Torrent: Moahk's alternate form blasts a forceful torrent of water from the witcher's hand, the pressure can be adjusted by focusing more magic through the Sign. It can be used as a peasant mob deterrant, to put out fires or with enough skill and magic poured into it to cut through objects. Adalwulf learned this sign in 1301 from Witchers of the School of the Griffin.
- Axii: The Axii sign is a simple magical sign used by witchers that draws power from the Plane of Water that can charm an opponent's mind to stun them, temporarily eliminating them from combat. However, the stun effect disappears after seven seconds or when the target receives harmed. This sign can be used by witchers to calm their mounts or on people to gain information or benefits. This sign can usually only affect one person at a time and its effects are visible to other people in the vicinity. Uses: Brainwashing/Compulsion
Equipment[]
Mount and Stowed Equipment[]
Adalwulf's Rouncey Albion[]
A geldling Adalwulf raised from a colt alongside his previous horse also named Albion, he was equipped with a cavalry saddle and military saddlebags. When not in use Adalwulf kept his other sword and most of his gear in Albion's saddlebags.
Calvary Saddle[]
Had a built-in sheath Adalwulf kept his other sword in and helped Adalwulf control his horse.
Witcher's Silver Sword[]
A basic Witcher silver sword Adalwulf acquired from his time at Kaer Morhen. Repaired and maintained numerous times.
(Later Adalwulf acquired)
Mastercrafted Wolven steel sword[]
(Later Adalwulf acquired)
Moonblade[]
At one time, Adalwulf wielded this fabled silver sword.
Military Saddlebags[]
A set of rugged saddlebags that had enough room to carry 50kg each of small or medium items in each of the two bags, with straps for up to 6 large items on the outside.
Alchemy Set[]
A kit containing numerous bottles, and other brewing equipment for use in alchemy.
Bedrolls (x2)[]
Adalwulf originally only had a single bedroll for himself but following the acquisition of the Ulfur bard/slave Aine aep Avuffu, Adalwulf procured her a bedroll as well. Adalwulf had these tied on to his Military Saddlebags.
Black Magic Doll[]
A gift given to him and his sister to unconsciously suppress their Source abilities. He keeps it in a pouch on him usually. Adalwulf is aware of its dark powers and purposefully avoids using them.
Gwent Deck[]
A basic Northern Realms.
Adalwulf's Journal[]
Like any other Witcher, Adalwulf keeps a journal. Where he goes pointing out important facts and other things, like confrontations with monsters, etc. A part of the journal is also a bestiary where Adalwulf further develops his research into the creatures he faces. In addition to drawing them.
Large tent[]
Adalwulf once splurged and bought a tent large enough for eight people to sleep in comfortably. He uses the tent when he has companions or guests usually between towns or villages. Adalwulf had this tied on to his Military Saddlebags.
Map of the Continent[]
Silver chain[]
Used to combat and bind monsters such as strigas, and werewolves.
Witcher's Alchemy Record[]
As a way to share with and memorize the many Witcher alchemy recipes, Adalwulf has filled a journal with his recipes. He was gathering this knowledge with the intent of restoring lost Witcher knowledge for future use.
Military Service Record[]
Second Northern War (1267 - 1268)[] |
| Adalwulf participated in the Second battle of Aldersburg at the request of King Demavend III of Aedirn. The Witcher held his own supporting and ensuring the survival of many of his fellow fighters on the front. Adalwulf killed Nilfgaardian 79 soldiers during the Second Battle of Aldersburg. |
Haak Invasion of the Northern Kingdoms (1350)[] |
| Adalwulf went with a few witchers from his school who had been knighted in various lands and joined the Northern Front against the invasion under the Aedirnian colors, where he ran into the witcher Putnam Pitch who had firsthand knowledge of the Haaki people. The two Witchers had many talks between skirmishes one in particular about the need for new Witcher Schools, Adalwulf acknowledging Putnam's skills recommended that him starting a new school would be an excellent idea for the world whether it knew it or not needed Witchers. Adalwulf worked alongside and even taught his fellow Witcher when he had the chance, and was present at the final battle of the invasion, The Battle of Mahakam. He fought bravely and ferociously amidst the mixed armies saving many soldiers from different kingdoms lives, and causing the Haaki that escaped to speak in fear of the Witcher known as the 'Blue Demon of the Continent'. Adalwulf ended up killing 56 Haaki during his participation in the war. Adalwulf attended Putnam Pitch's knighting ceremony and was among the crowd applauding the Witcher's war efforts. After the invasion Adalwulf shook his new friend's hand and made the trip along with his Witchers back down to their keep in Vicovaro. |
Witcher Achievements[]
Beasts Slain[]
Warg (1x) {1166-Hunt for a Werewolf}
Wolves (5x) {1166-Hunt for a Werewolf}
Cursed Ones Slain/Curses broken[]
Werewolf (1x) {1166-Hunt for a Werewolf}
Draconids Slain[]
Wyvern (1x) {1144-First Hunt}
Elementa Slain[]
N/A
Humans/Non-humans Slain[]
Haaki soldiers (56x) {1350-Haak Invasion of the Northern Kingdoms}
Nilfgaardian soldiers (79x) {1268-Second battle at Aldersburg}
Skelligers (2x) {1271-Adalwulf acquires Aine's Contract}
Total= 137 Humans
Hybrids Slain[]
Nixa (3x) {1159-Hunting Sirens}
Insectoids Slain[]
Venomous Arachasae (1x)
Necrophages Slain[]
Cemetaur (1173-Razan is freed from prison)
Drowners (2x) {1271}
Grave Hag (1x) {1202-Grave Hag Hunt}
Ogroids Slain[]
N/A
Relicts Slain[]
Ancient Leshen (1x) {1271}
Fiend (1x) {1255-Fiend Hunt}
Specters Slain[]
N/A
Vampires Slain[]
Bruxa (1x) {1160-Time in Nilfgaard}
Mula (1x) {1202- Hunt for the Mula}, (2x) {1210s-1220s- Witcher Tournament}
Vukodlak (1x) (1567- The Death of Razan)
Quotes[]
- "I'm a Witcher by trade, Adalwulf of Aedirn, at your service."
- "I'm always up for a round of Gwent, old friend."
- "Razan of Cintra! It's good to see you, old friend! How are the boys doing these days!"
Prophecies[]
The Need for Witchers[]
Original Prophecy
"Ac felly bydd dyn yn meddwl eu bod wedi hindreulio'r gweiadur, ond nid ydynt wedi. Oherwydd y bydd croesi'r Sfferau yn dod, bydd angen y Vatt'ghern dro ar ôl tro, bydd cysylltiad sfferau yn dod, Vatt'gherns yw'r allwedd i gynnal cydbwysedd, adfer trefn ymhlith Anhrefn, I'r diniwed, yn ddynol neu'n anghenfil."
Translation
"And so man will think they have weathered the storm, but they haven't. Because The Conjunction of the Spheres will come again, Witchers will be needed again and again, the Conjunction of the Spheres will return, Witchers are the key to maintaining balance, and restoring order among Chaos, To the innocent, both human or monster. "
Trivia[]
- Adalwulf has wintered in multiple Witcher keeps and places.
- The Wolf School Keep of Kaer Morhen
- Thornwood Manor
- The Bear School Keep of Haern Caduch
- The Fox School Keep of Burov Mylne.
- Adalwulf remembers people who treated him well and would often return to check on them along the Path.
- Adalwulf comes from a Source bloodline, though the gene has been recessive following his generation, it is still present in his modern day relatives. Had he or his sisters had reproduced, there was a high probability of the child being a Source, being as it was more active in these individual's genetics.
- Adalwulf is friends and acquaintances with many other Witchers from the Bear, Griffin and Wolf Schools.
- He was trained and raised alongside the Witchers of the School of the Wolf, sharing good and bad times with them.
- He trained with School of the Bear Witcher Razan of Cintra, and considers him to be his best friend.
- He met with at the time School of the Griffin Witcher Putnam Pitch, before he became a grandmaster of his own school. He would later arrange meetings with Putnam and other grandmasters to promote comradery and to share knowledge.
- Unlike the case of a certain famous witcher, Adalwulf is actually from Aedirn.
- Adalwulf is a player character created in The Witcher TRPG for the player/Fandom user Adalwulf of Aedirn.
- Fandom user Adalwulf of Aedirn is writing a series of short stories based off of Adalwulf's past and future adventures. However, at this time, there are no plans to publish the stories, only glimpses through this article.
- The Trial of the Pendulum is inspired by this post in The Witcher Amino.
- The Trial of Remembrance is inspired by this post in The Witcher Amino.
- The Trial of the Stone Wall is inspired by this post in The Witcher Amino.
- The Trial of the Contract is inspired by this post in The Witcher Amino.
Fanart and collaboration art work[]
TBA
Notes by the author[]
If you want to write stories with him, make fanarts, etc... ( even NSFW, I know it's inevitable ) As long as you respect the lore. Everything is welcome, believe it or not, it makes me very happy to interact and build with others.
Oh, and if by any chance, you are someone who works at CD Projekt Red. I would love it if you could canonize him. It would make me very happy.
Gallery[]
Notes[]
- As of the writing of this line of text Adalwulf of Aedirn is a pure fanon creation as such there is no official proof of his existence in the Witcher works outside the fanon community.
- The existence of Adalwulf of Aedirn is the personal iteration inclusion for the fanon by Adalwulf of Aedirn, as such their existence in the fanon is not 'definitive' and is subject to the decision of inclusion in others head canons. Known users with Adalwulf of Aedirn collaboration content: LukasLaLlama, TPatricio, and Witcher190. If I missed anyone please contact the author of this article to clarify status.
- Although the character Adalwulf of Aedirn exists outside of the Expanded Ancient Pantheon Extended Universe, the data presented in this article is primarily about him inside the EU.
- Tthe TTRPG version of this character has been moved to The Witcher RPG Wiki at this link.
Biography[] | ||
| Adalwulf of Aedirn He was an active mage before and following the Second Conjunction of Spheres. History[]
|
Biography[] | ||
| Adalwulf of Aedirn He was an active Witcher before and following the Second Conjunction of Spheres. He would survive many events that would decimated the School of the Wolf's numbers and was among the oldest known still living Witchers from the school, though he is still younger than Vesemir. In the latter part of the 13th century, Adalwulf would be knighted by the King of Aedirn thus he was granted land in the region that provides him shelter and a bit of income.|} History[]
|