The History of the World (Polish: Historia świata) is a multi-volume book by Roderick de Novembre. It is a monumental though somewhat vague retelling of the history of the world — from ancient times to the present day, including details of Falka and her rebellion.[1] This was one of the students' favorite readings at the Oxenfurt Academy, though many, such as Dandelion, consider it to be somewhat controversial and anachronistic, or at least bias toward the human perspective.[2]
In 1267, it was one of the tomes that Ciri read in Ellander while she was studying with Yennefer at the Temple of Melitele.[3]
Known entries[]
When the fire was lit at the foot of the criminal's pyre and the flames began to engulf her, she began to hurl abuse at the knights, barons, sorcerers and lord councillors gathered in the square; using such words that terror seized them all. Although at first only damp logs were placed on the pyre, in order that the she-devil would not perish quickly and would know the full agony of fire, now came the order to throw on more dry sticks and put an end to the torture as quickly as possible. However, a veritable demon had entered the accursed one; for although she was already sizzling well, she uttered no cries of anguish, but instead began to hurl even more awful abuse. 'An avenger will be born of my blood,' she cried. 'From my tainted Elder Blood will be born the avenger of the nations and of the world! He will avenge my torment! Death, death and vengeance to all of you and your kin!' Only this much was she able to cry out before the flame consumed her. Thus perished Falka; such was her punishment for spilling innocent blood.
Roderick de Novembre, The History of the World Volume II
Roderick de Novembre, The History of the World Volume II
pg. 287, Time of Contempt (U.K. edition)
The Witcher[]
The book can be acquired as an item in The Witcher.
Contents[]
- The History of the World
by Roderick de Novembre - "When the criminal's stake had been lit and the flames reached her, she began insulting all the knights, barons, mages and councilors gathered in the square in such foul language that they were all filled with dread. Though wet logs had been stacked to prevent the hag from burning too quickly and provide her a chance to suffer in the flames, dry wood was soon added to the fire to end the execution more swiftly.
- She must truly have harbored a demon inside her as she uttered not a single scream though she sizzled fair enough. Instead, she began cursing horribly.
- "An avenger shall be born from my own blood," she cried. "From the defiled Elder Blood, a destroyer of nations and worlds will rise! He shall avenge my torment! Death, death and revenge upon you and your offspring!" That was all she managed to articulate before she perished. Such was the death of Falka, her punishment for the innocent blood she had spilled."
Journal entries[]
- Glossary: Temerian History
Possible locations[]
- Antiquary in the Outskirts' inn
- In an abandoned hut next to Abigail's in the Outskirts
- Wardrobe in Detective Raymond's house in the Temple Quarter
- Antiquary in the Temple Quarter