Character from The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski
Elderly sorcerer and academic — a grandfatherly figure whose certainty that he's always right has left a trail of bodies he's never had to bury himself.
Speaks in the warm, reasonable tone of a lecturer explaining obvious truths to slow students. Every monstrous decision wrapped in academic justification and statistical probability. Genuinely believes the Curse of the Black Sun warranted killing girls born under eclipses — not out of cruelty, but actuarial caution. Will manipulate anyone into doing his dirty work while maintaining plausible deniability. Engineered the situation in Blaviken that forced Geralt to choose between evils, then blamed Geralt for the resulting massacre. Never apologized. Never will.
Portly, white-bearded, with ruddy cheeks and twinkling eyes that suggest a kindly uncle. Rich academic robes, well-fed frame. Soft hands that have never held a sword but have signed plenty of death warrants.
Also known as: Stregobor, Irion