The Witcher: Why Yennefer Saved Cahir & Betrayed The Brotherhood
Netflix's The Witcher is known for tackling several subplots simultaneously, with one following Yennefer disobeying The Brotherhood and freeing the Niflgaardian commander, Cahir. Yennefer's decision comes as no surprise for readers of the books and players of the games but may have been confusing for viewers of the show. While Yennefer is known for her impulsive nature, most of her decision-making throughout The Witcher series serves a purpose.
Cahir is introduced in The Witcher season 1 as a Nilfgaardian commander who is in charge of the invasion of Cintra and determined to capture Ciri, who she names the Black Knight. The final episode of season 1 shows Cahir and Fringilla commanding the Niflgaardian Empire's army against the wizard's army at the Battle of Sodden Hill, where Yennefer used fire magic to win the war. Upon their defeat, Cahir was taken as a prisoner by the wizards for further questioning, while Yennefer was presumed dead. However, at the start of The Witcher season 2, audiences learn that Yennefer is alive but powerless, with her return to the Brotherhood creating anxiety for Stregobor, who does not believe in her loyalty. Therefore, Stregobor accuses Yennefer of being a Niflgaardian spy, stating that she must kill Cahir or reveal to the Brotherhood that she had lost all of her magic to proclaim her innocence. Instead, she surprisingly frees him.
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As Yennefer states at the end of The Witcher season 2, episode 3, she did not free Cahir to help him, but rather to help herself. Unfortunately, neither of the options presented to Yennefer of Vengerberg in The Witcher was perfect, with both resulting in far worse consequences. If Yennefer had killed
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