As the great alchemist of Pont Vanis, Gestrad Nardi, would tell his students: “There is dormant power in all things great and small.” Triss knew this to be true as well. Sure, alchemy isn’t the most glamorous or enticing school of magic to study. It is, however, a great tool for any aspiring witch or wizard.
Thus it was only natural for Yennefer to resort to the ancient arts after all of her magical abilities failed to cure whatever curse held the creature known as Uma. Kiera knew of an ancient potion that was said to lift any curse. Although it was lost to time, known only to a few of the old hags that still cling to life in Velen, the Witch had managed to procure herself a copy of the formulae.
Out of options and running out of time, this potion could be the only way to cure Uma - to find Ciri. Neither Triss nor Yennefer would leave any stone unturned in their quest. Therefore it was agreed among the three witches that they will set forth to find and collect the ingredients they need.
Drawing straws on which ingredient each one would set out to collect, Triss’ quest would take her to the misty and mountainous lands of Skelige, a series of islands whose people are as hardy as the land itself…
