The Ballad of Witcher Gerd

Associated quest

 * Scavenger Hunt: Bear School Gear

Journal entry

 * Righteous and brave, of death never scared,
 * Such a man had we in the witcher Gerd.
 * Pursued by foul foes with intentions most vile,
 * He made a last stand on Ard Skellig's fair isle.
 * Fighting, all the while.


 * He arrived on her shores 'midst sobs and bawls,
 * "Help! A dragon yon elven ruins crawls!"
 * Hefting his sword in an expert grasp,
 * He set off at once and slew the winged asp.
 * Smiling, as it drew its last gasp.


 * But fierce as fiends his foes followed his path,
 * Hounding his footsteps, hearts brim full of wrath.
 * At night they attacked, using darkness as shield,
 * To no avail — soon their own lives they did yield.
 * By witcher's hand was much blood spilled.


 * 'Tis a witcher's right nature to guard men from beasts,
 * And so Gerd's silver sword did not rust in its sheath.
 * Instead, to Clan Tuirseach from sirens defend
 * He forthwith to the Caverns of Melusine did mend
 * And took the first step towards his end.


 * [fragment missing]
 * Jarl Torgeir returned and exclaimed with pride:
 * Fortunate he who has friends at his side.
 * Proud is the jarl who can quit his home keep
 * And find in his absence no dangers did creep
 * And witcher saved all from death's deadly sleep.
 * [fragment missing]