Talk:Dettlaff van der Eretein/@comment-94.197.120.185-20160615185955/@comment-108288-20160622000009

Dettlaff actually did adapt and did follow rules prior to the DLC. However, he is emotionally volatile, and the events in the DLC are practically the worst-case-scenario for him. While someone like Geralt would be capable of a small-scale massacre with his abilities, Dettlaff with his own is capable of attacking a city.

Syanna is a manipulative monster in the end, and an incredibly petty individual. Dettlaff (and Syanna's sister, the Duchess) are both capable of being emotionally manipulated by people like Syanna. In the end, I'd definitely side with the Duchess and Dettlaff against Syanna, which is not a noticeable option. So in the case of Geralt and the books, Syanna and Dettlaff gone with the Duchess safe are probably the best decisions. However, I spare Dettlaff, as I think Regis's safety and friendship with Dettlaff will be more beneficial in the end, through the ages.