It shouldn't be surprising to many fans that Ciri is the protagonist of considering that it did feel like a natural progression of the story following, but it was surprising to see her as a Witcher. To those unfamiliar with the lore and the requirements to be a Witcher, this might seem odd considering the title of the series, but Ciri being a Witcher seems to contradict the lore of the franchise, even if she has the training. Very few can become Witchers, and Ciri shouldn't be one of those few.
Despite this, Ciri has taken the reins from Geralt for one of gaming's most anticipated titles, and is more than a Witcher in just name. Previously, she had often been called the Witcher Girl mockingly, usually by Bonhart, due to her fighting style emulating those trained in Kaer Morhen, but it seems she has become a proper Witcher now. She could even be the only female Witcher in the world, which raises a few questions concerning how this contradicts the lore written by Andrzej Sapkowski, the author of series.
There's no denying that Ciri is now a fully fledged Witcher in 's first trailer. Although many theorized that if Ciri was made the protagonist of a new game, she would be a Witcher in name only; however,her cat-like eyes, School of the Lynx medallion, and use of potions in the cinematic trailer all indicate that Ciri has undergone mutations, similar to Geralt and Eskel before her. She has always fought like a Witcher, and now she has the mutations to go with them, but there are some odd things about Ciri compared to her self.
It isn't clear what happened to Ciri's powers between and, although it is clear she no longer has them and is relying on her Witcher mutations.
Ciri was known as the Lady of Space and Time, although it appears that she has lost her interdimensional powers, which would have made quick work of the monster she faced. Instead, Ciri uses more conventional magic spells and Witcher tools to get the job done, implying that she has lost the powers that
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