And the lord barons and village elders have their heads full of the war and don't have the time to defend their subjects. They have to hire us. It's true. But from what Triss has been telling us all these evenings, it seems the conflict with Nilfgaard is more serious than that, not just some local little war.
Eskel, born as Esau Kelly Kaminski,[1] was a witcher of the School of the Wolf, trained by Master Vesemir at Kaer Morhen, and active during the 13th century. As the sorceress Triss Merigold noted, Eskel emitted a strong magic aura. Though not as famous as his peer Geralt of Rivia, Eskel earned a solid reputation as a professional, reliable witcher, known for his kind and easygoing nature.[2]
Eskel and Geralt, the White Wolf, were like brothers. They grew up together, shared in the Trials, and enjoyed countless moments of camaraderie. A close friend to the younger Lambert and Coën of Poviss, Eskel viewed Vesemir not only as a mentor but also as a father figure. Every winter, he returned to Kaer Morhen to exchange stories and rejuvenate before heading back out on The Path.[2]