The Witcheris bigger than ever before, with the third game and Netflix series opening the franchise up to a massive audience. Though it is unclear what the future holds forThe Witcherwhen it comes to video games, one fan’s artwork makes a good case for a prequel starring Vesemir.
The concept of a Vesemir prequel story was recently explored through the animatedNetflix movieThe Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf. Unsurprisingly, the movie was a hit with fans, with the film showing Vesemir in his prime. Players got a deep look at the character’s backstory alongside some excellent action, showing that Geralt’s mentor was a great fighter during his younger years. While the older Vesemir certainly had a lot of charm and humor, it could be fun seeing a different side of him.
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It seems like Reddit user pao_illustrator saw the potential in this idea, as theirWitcherfan artshows what they believe a young Vesemir would look like. Unlike the Netflix film, which gives Vesemir short hair, this take on the character sees him with longer locks that resemble those of his older self. His facial hair is also similar, with the character clearly seen with a steel and silver sword on his back. A nice touch sees his intricate armor set bloodied up a bit, with a medallion also visible.
In the comments, Redditors like The_Big_Birdo say they prefer this take on Vesemir, as it more closely resembles what they feel he would look like in his younger years. Others, like milkdrinker3920 and bigjim1993, point out the similarities toDutch Van Der Linde fromRed Dead Redemption 2. Still, while it is fun to see some jokes about Geralt being told to stick to the plan, it is clear that most commenters love pao_illustrator’s take on Vesemir.
While Vesemir is sitting alone at the campfire, many would surely be interested in seeing his early interactions withGeralt of Rivia. While the next game is just as likely to follow Ciri or a completely unknownWitcher, seeing Vesemir train Geralt could make for an engaging story. With games likeGod of WarandThe Last of Usshowing how well parent and child dynamic translates to the world of video games, it could be a lot of fun exploring Geralt and Vesemir’s bond more closely. Seeing the former follow the latter on hunts could be a ton of fun, and it would be a nice way to keep Geralt involved without cheapening his ending inThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Regardless, it will be a while before fans learn what thenextWitchergamewill be like. While players have come up with many great concepts, this artwork of a younger Vesemir makes it far easier to imagine aWitchergame that takes the form of a prequel.
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