Still not sure about the difference between a Bruxa and a Striga? With Netflix’s The Witcher approaching faster than a teleporting Roach, we thought we’d put together a quick primer on some common terms, all straight from the books the show is based on.
Read on for all the Witcher terminology you need to know before the show debuts!
Witcher
First up, the most important… Witchers, of which our hero Geralt is one, are alchemically enhanced humans with incredible speed and strength, heightened senses, accelerated healing, and an extended lifespan. Witchers make their living as supernatural mercenaries and monster hunters. They also look great taking a bath. They’re basically like the Marvel mutants of this world. Think medieval Wolverine, but with swords instead of claws.