Talk:Triss Merigold/@comment-19281228-20160629030655/@comment-82.132.242.27-20160630030334

Yeah, great points. And all the following is purely my own perspective:

Well Geralt had lived for a Long time when he met Yennefer, and hadn't yet found anyone he felt he could love, especially considering he doesn't even think he is capable of even having emotions. Despite the contrary. I've done a few posts on the wikia's explaining many things, such as how he & Yen are quite similar, among them. Their age, outlook on life, beliefs, etc. He saw in Yennefer a kindred spirit, someone hated by many, like himself. And yes, fell in love with her. Mistake or not, he did it.

Their ups and downs I think were the result of how emotionally scarred they both were then, having emotional deficiencies because of their past. Her abuse, and his abandonment. Plus their upbringing in their profession. Yet they both grew as individuals, they each filled the hole in the other their childhood and upbringing left. Shed their issues, and became, as of "time of contempt" a stable and happy loving couple. It took a LONG while, but it's a crazy world they live in, with many obstacles and hindrances to conquer.

Yen did her necromancy out of necessity, with no other option. She didn't like, or wish to. And she is also a mother, so that adds insight to her actions. Justified or not, can be understood.

Just like Triss's choice to neglect two people's feelings, for self interest, and not disclose matters to him when he has every right to know them. But this also can be understood, she loves him. Like the game itself, there's no black and white, only shades of grey.

I think Yen is acting up because the love of her life has been ploughing her best friend for 2 years, and her daughter could be killed at any moment. If there was ever a reason for someone to act up, THIS is it. While Triss, I believe she acts nicer because of not being hurt as much as Yen, and though invested in Ciri, it's not near as much as Yen. All speculation.

I have listed some of the similarities Geralt & Yen share, on her wiki. But i cannot find any parallels between Geralt & Triss. Except maybe a good heart. Though I'll gladly accept any others found :)

It just shows the quality of a game, when it induces people to discuss all its aspects thoroughly.