Re: Signs

[thirteenth]

Re: Signs

I haven't read any of the older stories of Geralt. I actually only those found in here as links. Can anyone educate me about the different Signs? While I was reading the story A Grain of Truth, I came across one that I am not familiar with, the sign of the Heliotrop. It said that it cushioned the force of the bruxa's scream/blow. From the game, I know that Quen is the shielding spell. And I think some of the signs were spelled differently like Axia from the same story, as opposed to Axii in the game. Can anyone clear that up? Thanks. ;D

 

[ausir]

The Axii vs. Axia difference is just a matter of different translation. The Heliotrop Sign is the only sign that appears in the books and was left out in the game. Heliotrop Sign serves as protection from magic.

 

[thirteenth]

Thanks for the info. It makes sense that they didn't include in the game; not too many enemies used magic there. Besides it seems that Quen offers protection from burning already, which was the closest thing you can get as elemental damage. I hope the subsequent games develop the magical aspect of the game. Actually balance it a little 'cause, they were really strong in the game. (And not many enemies could use them so much.)