Why did Yennefer betray Geralt?

The demon, better known as Voleth Meir, had spent the season manipulating the Witcher's foes from behind-the-scenes – even causing Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) to betray Geralt in an attempt to sacrifice Ciri.

Does Yennefer betray Geralt and Ciri?

In her quest to regain her powers, Yennefer deceives Cirilla and Geralt by pretending to keep the former and leading her to Voleth Meir. In the penultimate episode of The Witcher Season 2, Yennefer's betrayal becomes apparent to Geralt and Cirilla, who forgo their trust in her.

Why did Yennefer betray Ciri?

In the books, Yennefer is a maternal figure who teaches Ciri about sorcery, which is a glaring difference from the new season. After Yennefer loses her Chaos during the Battle of Sodden Hill, she attempts to use Ciri to get her magic back. This is a betrayal of the loving relationship they have in the source material.

Why did Yennefer leave Geralt?

She wants a baby above all else, something that's virtually impossible for sorceresses. Eventually she meets Geralt, setting off a few years of on-again-off-again romance. But Yennefer leaves him after finding out their devotion may have been caused by a wish Geralt made on a djinn.

What did Yennefer do to Geralt?

With Jaskier only making two wishes, Yennefer needs him to make his third and final wish so that she can capture the djinn. Geralt is taken over by the sudden smell of lilac and gooseberries. Yennefer kisses him and at that moment has full control of him.

"You betrayed us" Geralt disappointed in Yennefer

Did Yennefer cheat on Geralt?

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For starters, there are multiple instances in the story where Yennefer has slept with people behind Geralt's back, causing the witcher no end of grief when he found out.

Is Yennefer good or evil?

Yennefer of Vengerberg has always been one of the most interesting characters in the Witcher franchise. She's compelling because of how often she rides the line between hero and villain. While she has a good heart, she can sometimes do things or act in a certain way that wouldn't be considered heroic.

Does Yennefer forgive Geralt?

try. Yennefer never really tried to forgive Geralt for what he did – which, in her eyes, was taking away her choice. Geralt, however, is quicker to accept, if not forgive Yennefer, for her arguably worse betrayal of almost delivering Ciri to Voleth Meir, because he needs her. Because Ciri needs her.

Did Yennefer get pregnant?

In fact, in the novels (and in the show) both Yennefer and Geralt are incapable of having biological children. For Geralt, the show affords him a wide landscape of emotions — his story isn't pegged to his ability to father children.

Will Yennefer have a baby?

With Ciri's family now dead, Geralt is the only parent figure she has, and given that he's a witcher, Ciri is the closest to a daughter that he can ever have, as he – as well as Yennefer – can't have children.

Who is Witcher true love?

Yennefer is said to be Geralt's true love, so it would suggest their feelings are genuine. Saying this, their romance will be a tumultuous one throughout The Witcher stories.

Is Yennefer evil in Witcher?

While The Witcher game tends to portray Yennefer as someone who is an elusive love, more tragic than potentially evil, the Netflix series shows she really does have a dark side to her personality. As mentioned earlier, some of this is part of the dual-personality of Yennefer's character.

What was Yennefer trying to do with Ciri?

Yennefer's wish comes with a steep price: She has to betray her love, Geralt, by bringing Ciri to the Deathless Mother. While Yenn ultimately backtracks on delivering Ciri, it's not enough to stop the demon from possessing the girl.

Who betrayed Yennefer?

In The Witcher, Istredd is one of the few people Yennefer trusted at Aretuza. The blue-eyed sorcerer was a gifted historian who fell in love with Yennefer but ultimately betrayed her on multiple occasions. According to showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissirch, Istredd has a grander purpose for fans in The Witcher Season 2.

Who is Ciri's love interest?

Season three of The Witcher is set to introduce Mistle, a love interest for Ciri from the original series of novels. Mistle will be portrayed by Christelle Elwin, a relative newcomer best known for her roles in Bloods and the upcoming Netflix drama Half Bad, based on the young-adult novels by Sally Green.

Why does Yennefer want a baby?

Yennefer is yearning to be loved. By having a baby, she will have another purpose but this time, bigger than herself. As she learns to love her baby, in return and naturally, the baby will love her back. As she says in the series, her reason for wanting a baby is that the ability to have one has been taken from her.

Do Yennefer and Geralt get married?

Ciri says that she doesn't want the story to end like that, and says the tale ends with Yennefer and Geralt getting married, and that a celebration ensued between all the different dead and living characters of the saga and they live happily ever after. Ciri starts crying when finishing her story like a fairy tale.

Why is Yennefer deformed?

She was abused as a child and had a hunchback, this led her to depression and isolation. While she was a student at Aretuza, Yennefer tried to kill herself by cutting her forearms. She managed to do a great deal of damage to her tendons but did not die.

What did Yennefer sacrifice?

Tempted by a demon named Voleth Meir, Yennefer is told that the only way to get back her power is by sacrificing Ciri to Cintra, filled with elves and soldiers desperate to use the young princess for her power.

Does Yennefer sacrifice Ciri?

Yennefer sacrifices herself for Ciri, and it takes the two of them and Geralt through a portal to Voleth Meir's home plane. The evil witch leaves, sending Yen, Ciri, and Geralt back. Yennefer manages to survive all of this. She even gets her powers back for the sacrifice she was willing to make.

Why did Yennefer save?

Yennefer steals Ciri from Geralt (Henry Cavill) to take to the Deathless Mother in exchange for her power. Still, upon realizing her love for Ciri and the significance she presents for the world, Yennefer sacrifices herself to save Ciri. She gives up the chance to gain her magic back in a selfless act of love.

Why is Yennefer so powerful?

As for her ability to do magic, she's shown to have a talent much greater than that of her colleagues, conjuring portals with little to no effort and channeling lightning through her own body. This aptitude is attributed to her elven lineage. As Yennefer explains to Istredd, her biological father was a half-elf.

What was Geralt's last wish?

Geralt wished to die alongside Yennefer. Since a djinn can't kill its own master, this wish would provide a nice loophole that would save Yennefer's life and also ensure that Geralt and Yennefer's lives are bound together until their very ends.