The Bloody Baron: Phillip Strenger
After the abandonment of the wooden fortress known as Crow’s Perch in northwest Velen, a new baron moved in with his motley band of men: a Temerian opportunist who negotiated this fortification with the Nilfgaard occupiers. The locals call him the “bloody baron,” for the handling of his vassals wasn’t the most tender. Now he sits and mopes. Some say with his violent bouts of drunkenness. Yet there may be a softer side to this sot.
The Crones of Crookback Bog
Beware the marshes of Crookback Bog, to the southwest of No Man’s Land for the three crones (Whispess, Brewess, and Weavess) are said to lure in childen with the promises of sweet treats. Some hypothesize that these unwanted orphans are devoured, but others seem to venerate these ancient crones, said to be around since the reign of the first human kings. Tributes to the crones (in the form of human ears) are demanded. But these are old washerwomens’ tales to frighten wayward children from drowning in the bog. Aren’t they?
Johnny the Godling
The witcher Geralt has a very difficult time believing such a little fellow as Johnny exists. No one could live in the stinking mire of Crookback Bog, unless they hope to become drowner food. But Johnny does indeed scurry about the marshes. He is a godling, a rare breed of creature of which little is known, and less is written about.