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This article is about the creature. For the achievement, see Woodland Spirit (achievement). |
Woodland Spirit is a very old and very powerful leshen worshiped by the elders of the village of Fayrlund but is disliked by the younger inhabits of the village led by Sven.
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What is the Woodland Spirit in Witcher 3?
In Witcher 3, the Woodland Spirit is a powerful and ancient Leshen, a forest spirit with the ability to control nearby flora and fauna. It can also vanish temporarily. The creature is vulnerable to Dimeritium bombs, Relict oil, and Igni. It features in the 'In the Heart of the Woods' quest as a contract target. The Woodland Spirit has a complex relationship with a local village, seen by some as a punisher for a broken pact, and by others as a malevolent entity.
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Why is the Woodland Spirit worshiped by the elders of Fayrlund?
The elders of Fayrlund worship the Woodland Spirit, an ancient and mighty Leshen, due to their traditional beliefs and their practice of maintaining distance from their Skelliger counterparts. This worship has sparked a conflict with the village's younger warriors and hunters, who argue for the Woodland Spirit's destruction.
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What is the conflict between Sven and the Woodland Spirit?
The Woodland Spirit, a powerful Leshen, is venerated by Fayrlund's elders, who believe it strengthens their warriors. Sven, representing the village's younger population, sees the Woodland Spirit as a dangerous beast that kills intruders. This difference in views has sparked a major controversy in Fayrlund, with Sven advocating for the Woodland Spirit's destruction.
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Why do some monsters like the Woodland Spirit become worshiped as gods?
The Woodland Spirit, an ancient and potent leshen, is revered as a god due to its formidable power and control over its environment. Elders in Fayrlund village worship it, believing deviation from traditional ways provoked it. This worship, however, sparked conflict among younger villagers who saw the Spirit as a danger to be eradicated. The Woodland Spirit could manipulate animals, plants, and humans, leading villagers to worship and sacrifice to it for generations.
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How does the Woodland Spirit communicate its displeasure with the villagers?
The Woodland Spirit, an ancient and mighty Leshen, expresses its discontent with the Fayrlund villagers by inflicting punishment. This is seen as retaliation for a violated pact. The elders interpret this as a divine sign, while the younger villagers view the Leshen as a malevolent entity that needs to be eradicated.
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Bestiary entry[]
- We've offended him, Sven. The Woodland Spirit seeks revenge. This here is him saying we've strayed from the old paths.
–Harald of Fayrlund - Some monsters are so powerful local populaces begin worshiping them as gods. Such was the case with the leshen dwelling in the woods near the Skellige village of Fayrlund. The elders were absolutely convinced the monster watched over them by defending them from their enemies and training their hunters.
- The witcher had his doubts, however. Leshens are mean, self-serving creatures - and the ancient one living in the woods near Fayrlund was surely no exception.
- Geralt knew freeing the villagers from their supposed protector's grasp would be no easy task - if he decided to even try. The leshen known as the Woodland Spirit was so powerful as to have mastered the art of marking. This meant the monster had inserted his essence into one of the residents of Fayrlund. As long as this unfortunate soul remained alive and near the settlement, the leshen would always be reborn near its lair.
- Yet even with the marked one eliminated, killing the leshen would be no easy task. The monster commanded the obedience of the denizens of the woods - it could thus call on wolves, ravens or even the trees themselves for help. Luckily, it had a weakness as well: it was vulnerable to fire, that born of the Igni Sign in particular.
- If Geralt lets it live:
- In the end, however, there never was a battle between Geralt and the Woodland Spirit. Geralt knew that the leshen was surely less benevolent than the elders thought - but he also knew killing it would do more harm than good.
- If Geralt kills it:
- The Witcher managed to kill the leshen, ending the murders terrorizing the woods around Fayrlund. Yet this did not mean the villagers' troubles were over...
Associated quest[]
Bugs[]
- This is the only quest "boss" monster in the game against which it's possible to trigger a chance for instant kill, such as from the Deadly Precision skill.
Videos[]
The Witcher 3 Woodland Spirit Boss Fight (Hard Mode)
Gallery[]
Gwent: The Witcher Card Game card art
External links[]
See the GWENT standalone game version card: Woodland Spirit
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