Gweld was a witcher from the School of the Wolf and a close friend of Geralt of Rivia during their training.[1]
Biography[]
Gweld was brought to Kaer Morhen to undergo training and the mutations required to become a witcher. During his time there, he developed a strong bond with fellow trainee Geralt. Both underwent the grueling Witcher Trials, one of which involved blocking incoming crossbow bolts with their swords. The experience left a lasting impact on Gweld, who later suffered nightmares about his training and the mutation process.
Later, Gweld and Geralt were among the group of Wolf students chosen to participate in an exam organized by King Radowit II of Kaedwen. The exam was designed as a Witcher Tournament between the Wolf School and the School of the Cat. As part of the arrangements, the schools were also ordered to exchange students, and Gweld was selected for the exchange.
At the inn where the exchange was to take place, Gweld and Geralt swapped medallions as a symbol of their friendship. This act, noticed by the Cat witchers, drew mockery from them, particularly from a Cat witcher Gweld derisively nicknamed "Mouse Hunter" and "Mouse-Eater." The tension escalated into a duel between Gweld and the Cat witcher. Gweld's superior swordsmanship allowed him to win easily, but before the situation could deteriorate further, a group of local peasants arrived. The Cats lied to the locals, accusing the Wolves of provoking the fight. The situation was defused only when Vesemir and Guxart intervened. Following this, it was decided that Gweld would stay at the Cat School while the other Wolves returned to their camp.
While at the Cat School camp, Gweld was asked to hand over Geralt's medallion and was given a Cat medallion in return. He excelled in sword fighting, easily besting all the Cat witchers and earning Guxart's admiration. However, unbeknownst to both Gweld and Guxart, the other Cat witchers were secretly training in wrestling to gain an advantage.
A week later, Gweld participated in the tournament, where he was paired against Geralt. During their duel, the two friends spoke in hushed tones and began to suspect that the Cats were plotting something. Their suspicions caught the attention of Astrogarus, the king's astrologer, who realized they were close to uncovering the truth: the tournament was a trap. To prevent them from exposing the plan, Astrogarus cast a spell on Gweld, sending him into a murderous frenzy.
Under the spell's influence, Gweld lunged at Geralt with lethal intent. In self-defense, Geralt was forced to fatally stab Gweld through the chest.[1]