Screenshot: A bath in elven ruins

[Eri94_user70]

Screenshot: A bath in elven ruins

No great story is complete without a hint of love. Or… at the very least, some sort of emotional stuff. Today we present a SCREENSHOT that contains absolutely zero blood, no swords, and not even a boring old forest.[pagebreak] You will, however, find Geralt and Triss Merigold surrounded by beautiful red roses, enjoying the camaraderie that can only exist between two people taking a naked swim together. As with so many things in the world of The Witcher, these roses aren’t just there to tell a story of love.

 

[Corylea.723]

No great story is complete without a hint of love. Or… at the very least, some sort of emotional stuff.

Today we present a SCREENSHOT

Pretty.

As with so many things in the world of The Witcher, these roses aren’t just there to tell a story of love.

Oh? *ears perk up* What else are the roses for?

 

[Arkray_gog]

That is really beautiful =) And here is the direct link to the image for those who may want it:http://tw2.thewitcher.com/uploads/gallery/1124454974be421c3221b5-tw2-elvenruins-2.png

 

[Joyce.587]

As with so many things in the world of The Witcher, these roses aren’t just there to tell a story of love.

That sounds interesting... will it be explained in the game?

 

[rangarkash]

Maybe it's an analogy? Roses and thorns, beauty and danger, love and pain...

 

[petra_silie]

...contains absolutely zero blood...

Nevertheless blood is involved. Love and longing is in the air. it stir up Geralt's and Triss' blood.I admit... it's a wonderful picture.

Maybe it's an analogy? Roses and thorns, beauty and danger, love and pain...

oh, this is heart rendering. Are you a kind of poet or bard who wants to compete with Dandelion?

 

[Kodaemon5924]

Since these are elven ruins, this is probably a reference to the story of the Rose of Shaerrawedd from the books. Shaerrawedd was the palace of Aelirenn (who was known as the White Rose), who led the elven youth into a hopeless uprising against humans long ago (she's mentioned in the first game, and the Scoia'tael tend to shout her name in battle). Elves would later visit the ruins of Shaerrawedd in rememberance. White roses still grow there, and bloom throughout the whole year, more beautiful then ever, even though they should have long gone wild since no one's tending to them.The roses in the game are red, which might mean this is not Shaerrawedd but another elven ruin, with a different species of rose. Either that, or the roses actually changed colour for some magical, symbolic reason: remember, before Jacques de Aldersberg the Order of the Flaming Rose was called the Order of the White Rose.

 

[rangarkash]

oh, this is heart rendering. Are you a kind of poet or bard who wants to compete with Dandelion?

I wouldn't dream of it, especially since I'm tone deaf, can't play an instrument, and am not so good at poetry. Given Geralt's track record with women in general, and sorceresses in particular, his relationship with Triss is bound to end in a complete mess at some point. A beautiful romance, that's bound to draw "blood". Somehow I can't see it ending well.

 

[cassandra31eee]

Nice picture, thank you Alek. Arkay, i used your direct link, thank you.

Since these are elven ruins, this is probably a reference to the story of the Rose of Shaerrawedd from the books.

This piece is one of my favorites from Blood of Elves. When Geralt tells this story to Ciri. It 's very touching (or moving? Anyway, you know what i mean). Many times in books and games i feel a little bored when the characters are talking about their past, or even worse, about their nations past. But Sapkowski knows how to do all things right.

 

[Flitters]

Maybe it's an analogy? Roses and thorns, beauty and danger, love and pain...

Oh, I love the Yin and Yang thing, symmetry.Lovely pic.

 

[petra_silie]

Nice picture, thank you Alek. Arkay, i used your direct link, thank you.

Since these are elven ruins, this is probably a reference to the story of the Rose of Shaerrawedd from the books.

This piece is one of my favorites from Blood of Elves. When Geralt tells this story to Ciri. It 's very touching (or moving? Anyway, you know what i mean). Many times in books and games i feel a little bored when the characters are talking about their past, or even worse, about their nations past. But Sapkowski knows how to do all things right.

You hit the nail on the head! I found this passage in 'Blood of Elves' very moving as well. I hope the elven ruins refer to Shaerrawedd because I'd like to learn more about this place... or just go back there (in the game).

 

[Braag]

Nice, looks very "Emotionally Engaging" as Ray Muzyka would say.Though I'm still waiting for more entries to be added in the "Characters" section

 

[Eri94_user70]

Hi all! We really like your interpretations of the roses

 

[petra_silie]

Ha! Now as you explicitly mention the roses... The roses of Shaerrawedd flashes into my mind. But these roses aren't red Nevertheless they are special roses, they stand for Aelirenn, the 'White rose of Shaerrawedd". And these roses have more to tell than a lovestory.

 

[username_2084980]

Hahahaha that was my first thought as well What is happening with Yennefer? Will she appear in the W2?That would be an interesting choice Triss or Yennefer

 

[rangarkash]

Hahahaha that was my first thought as well What is happening with Yennefer? Will she appear in the W2?That would be an interesting choice Triss or Yennefer

Interesting, and potentially destructive. Maybe the wrong choice will trigger the ice age predicted by the grandmaster?

 

[username_2084980]

Indeed i am far more sure that destructive option is far more realistic than the peaceful optionbut, in first i would like to see yennefer at least in some scene

 

[illusivespatula]

I love this screenshot. I'm a little bit excited!I hope Yen will at least appear in some flashbacks.

 

[username_2084980]

hmmm has anyone ever seen some "official" drawing or any picture of Yennefer at all so far?

 

[Kodaemon5924]

Comic book version by Bogusław Polch:http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/1144/yenneferkomiks1.jpghttp://img687.imageshack.us/img687/5039/yenneferkomiks2.jpgFilm version, played by Grażyna Wolszczak:http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/7329/yenneferfilm1.jpghttp://img46.imageshack.us/img46/8329/yenneferfilm2.jpgSpanish book cover (well, I think):http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/111/344061.jpg