Little did they know humans would turn out to be the real enemy. This would explain why they might want to create a new race like the witcher: to even the playing field between the unwanted invaders and protect themselves. It stands to reason that the once mighty elves would have had the upper hand initially when the worlds came together, and with monsters emerging from their hell dimension and wreaking havoc, the elves could use the resource of humans from one newly arrived reality to manage the plague of creatures coming from the other. “Set in an elven world 1200 years before the world of The Witcher, The Witcher: Blood Origin will tell a story lost to time – the creation of the first prototype witcher and the events that lead to the pivotal ‘conjunction of the spheres,’ when the worlds of monsters, men, and elves merged to become one.”

The Witcher Season 2 Trailer Showcases Ciri’s Training By Michael AhrĪlthough character descriptions have not yet been shared, the elvish-sounding names and the logline for The Witcher: Blood Origin hint at a deep dive that could inform much about how monsters and witchers rose to power while the elves began their decline. UK fans may recognize a few faces among the cast, including comedian and children’s television cult star Lenny Henry who will play Balor, Dylan Moran ( Black Books) who will play the humorously named Uthrok One-Nut, and Huw Novelli ( The Capture), playing Callan “Brother Death.” But there are also several stage actors such as Zach Wyatt who will play the role of Syndril and Amy Murray who will portray Fenrik, as well as at least one actor, Lizzie Annis in the role of Zacaré, who is making her professional debut.

How are the elves involved in the creation of the witcher race, and why is the so-called “conjunction of the spheres” at the center of not only this origin story but also the beginning of the fall of the elves? With Netflix announcing the limited series’ cast, most of whom are playing elven characters, a few questions arise. Like other explorations into the world of The Witcher, the upcoming spin-off prequel The Witcher: Blood Origin both expands upon and provides context for the main series.

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