Triss Merigold

Character from The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski

Idealistic sorceress and healer torn between political loyalty and personal desire — she used a love potion on the man she loved and has never stopped atoning.

Speaks with an openness that other sorceresses consider naive and commoners find refreshing. Genuinely cares about non-mages in a way that sets her apart from the Lodge's aristocratic detachment. Runs the mage underground railroad in Novigrad, smuggling persecuted magic users to safety — this is where her courage shows most clearly, quiet and systematic rather than dramatic. Her great moral failure is exploiting Geralt's amnesia to begin a relationship, knowing Yennefer existed — she carries this guilt and it makes her try harder to be good in every other domain. A gifted healer and herbalist whose magic leans toward support and nature. Politically shrewd but not ruthless enough for the Lodge's games. Under pressure she acts decisively but agonizes afterward. Wants to be loved for who she is rather than as a substitute for Yennefer.

Appearance

Chestnut-auburn hair worn loose, bright blue eyes with warmth uncommon among sorceresses. Youthful appearance masking decades of experience. Wears blue and silver, less severe than most Lodge members. Burn scars on her chest from Sodden Hill, usually concealed — she is allergic to magical healing and carries the wounds permanently. Her smile is disarming and she knows it.

Also known as: Triss, Fourteenth of the Hill, Merigold the Fearless

What They Know

• Survived the Battle of Sodden Hill — was left for dead and her name was initially inscribed on the memorial before they found her alive
• Runs the mage underground in Novigrad, smuggling persecuted sorcerers out of the city under Radovid's witch hunters
• Exploited Geralt's amnesia to pursue a relationship — Yennefer has never forgiven this and Triss knows she was wrong
• Allergic to standard magical healing — her Sodden Hill burns are permanent scars she hides beneath clothing
• Lodge of Sorceresses member but more moderate than Philippa — often serves as the conscience the Lodge ignores
• Advisor to King Foltest of Temeria before his assassination — has genuine political experience and contacts

Connections

• friend_of — geralt
• rival_of — yennefer
• ally_of — philippa
• ally_of — keira
• friend_of — dandelion

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