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No evil can survive the Holy Fire! The Holy Fire enlightens, burns and cleanses! Behold the flame of grace and mercy! Special pyre for you, freak - nice slow burning. You'll beg for mercy in all the voices known to you, like the others of your species. |  | |
| - Menge as he burns a doppler impersonating Chappelle | |||
Caleb Menge was the commander of the Temple Guard and leader of the witch hunters for some time prior to, and until 1272.
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What role did Caleb Menge play in the witch hunts of Novigrad?
Caleb Menge, as the commander of the Church of the Eternal Fire's Temple Guard, led the witch hunts in Novigrad. This period was characterized by widespread persecution, mass arrests, and public trials ending in group executions. Menge's rule was bolstered by the witch hunters, who were empowered by Radovid. His defining moment was unmasking his superior, the ex-Temple Guard commander Chappelle, as a doppler.
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Who was Caleb Menge's main adversary during his time as commander?
The primary adversary of Caleb Menge, during his command of the Church of the Eternal Fire's Temple Guard, was his predecessor, Chappelle. Menge unmasked Chappelle as a doppler, marking a pivotal victory in his career.
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What led to Caleb Menge's rise to power in Novigrad?
Caleb Menge ascended to power in Novigrad due to his role as the Temple Guard's commander for the Church of the Eternal Fire. His power was solidified when he revealed his superior, Chappelle, as a doppler. Radovid's support, which allowed witch hunters to freely persecute mages, and his collaboration with Menge to suppress opposition in Novigrad, also contributed to Menge's rise.
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How did Caleb Menge's reign as commander of the Temple Guard end?
Caleb Menge's leadership of the Temple Guard concluded when he revealed his superior, ex-commander Chappelle, as a disguised doppler. This marked Menge's pinnacle of success, with Geralt witnessing Menge igniting Chappelle's pyre in the central square of Novigrad.
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Journal entry[]
- In those days rampant persecution and the smoke of a hundred pyres choked Novigrad's air. This grim climate provided cover in which a great many bloody butchers built comfortable nests for themselves. Drummed-up conspiracies, mass arrests and show trials resulting in group executions were the favorite building blocks.
- Caleb Menge, the fanatically ambitious commander of the Church of the Eternal Fire's Temple Guard, was one such opportunist, his moment of triumph coming when he unmasked his superior, the former Temple Guard commander Chappelle, as a doppler in disguise.
- Geralt first saw Menge lighting Chappelle's pyre in Novigrad's main square and had no doubt that, for this man, the appellation "fanatical whoreson" was too mild by far.
- Which is why I was not pleased - to say the least - when an unfortunate turn of events led to my capture by the agents of this vile man.
- The paranoid executioner never set a foot outside his fortified headquarters without a crowd of armed guards to accompany him. Knowing my life was on the line, my friends decided to pursue a risky plan to infiltrate Menge's offices - their only hope for a face-to-face meeting with the man.
- Menge only confirmed Geralt's initial impression of his bestiality upon closer acquaintance.
- If Geralt peacefully talked to Menge and didn't ask about the treasure:
- Luckily Triss' dagger ended this madman's life and rid the world of one the more hideous monsters to ever walk its surface.
- If Geralt fought the witch hunters or asked about the treasure:
- Luckily the witcher's blade ended this madman's life and rid the world of one the more hideous monsters to ever walk its surface.
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Notes[]
- Menge's entry originally stated that "the witcher's blade ended this madman's life" even if Triss was the one to kill him. This appears to have been fixed with a later patch.
Videos[]
The Witcher 3 Caleb Menge Boss Fight (Hard Mode)
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This is Novigrad
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