Sylvans Are The Witcher 3's Mischievous Devils
The world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is filled with all kinds of monsters. While many are overtly hostile towards humans, some would much rather use them to further their own good. Sylvans are one example of this.
In The Witcher 3, Geralt can come across two different sylvans. Both can be found in the region of Velen. Although they live two very different lives.
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Sylvans are a rare type of relict that can be found in the woodlands of the Northern Kingdoms. They’re large, bipedal creatures with the features of a goat — pointy ears, horns, and cloven hooves. According to the bestiary entry, they aren’t dangerous creatures as they much prefer staying away from humans. Though they do enjoy playing tricks on them as well as eating farm crops.
Despite their avoidance of humankind, sylvans are also known to help farmers by fertilizing their fields, keeping birds and caterpillars off their crops, and even watching over the farmlands. That said, they’d also be content with lazing around — smoking, eating, and drinking the days away. What they decide to do ultimately depends on their whims and, perhaps, how nearby villages treat them.
Because of the shape of their horns, sylvans are often referred to as “demons” by the common folk. However, these creatures are not related to demons. They’re much more akin to the elves of the Continent as both have Elder Blood in their veins. And much like their distant elven relatives, sylvans can live for a long time — some for over 100 years.
Should the need arise, sylvans can cooperate with other sapient creatures — often elves or monsters. Communication isn’t a hurdle as sylvans know both Common Speech and Elder Speech. On the flip side,
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