Adda the White



Pincess Adda the White is the daughter of Foltest, king of Temeria. She was born a striga as a result of Ostrit's curse. The magnate was in love with king's sister and Adda's mother, whose name was also Adda. When he learned of the incestuous relationship between the king and his sister, Ostrit put a curse on the king that transformed Adda into a striga.

For several years the striga roamed Old Vizima, stalking and devouring the unwary. Until witcher Geralt of Rivia arrived no one had been able to kill her or lift the curse. Adda did not fully regain her personality, however, and there is still danger of relapse. That's why the princess wears amulets and participates in rituals designed to ward off the curse. ("The Witcher" short story)

The princess has grown into a pretty, if some what wild and spoiled girl who met Geralt at Leuvaarden's reception.

According to the Professor's notes, Adda collaborated with Salamandra. She was behind the counterfeiting of the royal seal and forged the proclamations of the state of emergency, and therefore was responsible for the chaos in the Trade Quarter. She was promised the throne of Temeria, though in reality Salamandra believed her to be unpredictable. The organization planned to break the alliance.

When Ostrit put a curse on Adda, he described the process in his diary. Whoever possesses the diary may renew the curse and transform Adda back into a striga. Thanks to Triss' intervention, Geralt managed to escape Adda's claws by the skin of his teeth.

Movie and TV series
Adda appears in the 8th episode of The Hexer TV series, "Rozdroże" ("Crossroads"). As a striga, she is portrayed by Zbigniew Modej, while Adda after the curse is lifted is portrayed by Magdalena Górska.