Talk:Vernon Roche/@comment-24444169-20150804074958/@comment-172.254.84.165-20150822193242

Well, Toussaint never had its own organized army. As the other posted noted, it relied on knights errant to police it. Toussant was a small, wine-producing nation surrounded by mountains (think Switzerland). Nilfgaard only conquered them to cover all their bases in their northern conquest.

And as for obtaining status quo ante bellum, why would you? The north's kings are dead (except for Radovid, depending on your choices), its military leaders in hiding or missing. There's a reason the whole "cut off the head of the snake" phrase exists. General infantry have no idea how to run an army, so the north could outnumber Nilfgaard 5:1, but they would still probably lose, especially without the aid of mages this time.

Also, that's kind of the point/fun of these books and games. The fact that Geralt's actions only really affect his story and not the stories around him. He's not the Dovahkiin, where every side story is about him. Yes, his quest takes him to some interesting places where he helps out some interesting people, but ultimately, that is not his world, he doesn't care, and those people will decide their own fates. You have to remember, Geralt is seen as a mindless exterminator by the elite (which he often uses to his advantage).