after reading the first two chapters I went back to playing Witcher 3 and just recently (like 2 weeks ago) beat the heart of stone dlc so O'Dimm's character is just that much more frightening.

This is an extraordinary piece of work, please take all the time you need to do it justice. It's been a long time since I've seen an enemy so uniquely chilling as master mirror, and I hope to be reading more of him very soon.

You really manage to capture just how sinister and foreboding O'Dimm can be. Glad to see this story still going.

Good sir, if I could I would give this story 1000 thumbs up! You have captured the essence of terror that was introduced in Heart of Stone, you have the full grasp on the world of Witcher, you managed to keep Gaunter O'Dimm and Gerald in their respective roles perfectly. I have no idea what could Gaunter want from Geralt, other than this mission is going to take place in Equestria, a world where Master Mirror already placed seeds of doubts and fear in the ponies of the Hunter and the Beast. I really can't wait to learn more!

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Because that's the terrifying beauty of Gaunter O'Dimm - the more you learn about him the more terror you feel because of him.

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One of the best game villains you can ever encounter. And one that you can never truly defeat.

I’ve yet to read this story, so I’m curious as to why it seems Gaunter O’Dimm (one of my favorite characters, ever) seems to be involved with sending Geralt and Yen to Equestria. Did your Geralt save Olgeird in HoS?

Also, is Roach going to be in this story? How will she be affected? Will she be able to talk again?

I look forward to finding out.

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Thank you very much! It means a great deal to hear that. I'm trying to do my best by both characters, and get as much characterization correct as possible. Still have some work to do, but very glad you're enjoying it!

I look forward to sharing with you Gaunter's dark plans.

And you are very right about Gaunter. I really look forward to the things I'm going to do with him.

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He did indeed! As for why Gaunter is doing so, you'll find out soon enough! This Geralt is pretty much the 'canon' ending Geralt. Best ending Witcher 3 and all the DLC, with the better choices made, and Yennefer chosen of the two. He saved Olgierd and received Iris from him, and has kept it as his favored Steel blade for the rest of his adventure, augmenting it as money became available and time passed.

As for Roach, why yes, she will be part of this story. How could I not add her? Her involvement and presence will be rather fun in Equestria. As for her talking again... well, Geralt is still convinced that was a drug trip. He might be in for a surprise.

I'll definitely be answering more questions as time goes on.

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Thank you very much! Gaunter is one of my favorite characters in the Witcher series for a very good reason.

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Feels good to read that, both vindicating and uplifting, and definitely helps me drive to write more. Thank you! I will!

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It makes me glad to hear that too. And yes, yes he is...

The images of Gaunter O'Dimm make him look so... normal. Unassuming. Like there is nothing special about him and you don't need to spare him a second glance when you pass him on the road. And yet when you actually stop, think, and recognize exactly what he is capable of...

Guess there is a reason why sometimes the most dangerous threats are those that look like no threat at all.

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So very true. I can't wait to have him roaming Equestria.

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He looks like that because he wants to be seen as a harmless person. His speciality is deception and cruel games he plays on his victims. Gaunter may grant any wish you want, and exactly what you want, but it always comes with a price you won't expect paying. And you can't kill him. A certain professor tried to uncover O'Dimm's identity, and not only he went blind from looking at the scrolls and lore books too much, Master Mirror has paid him a visit, congratulating him on his discoveries, and gave him a gift: as long as the old scholar didn't leave a circle O'Dimm drew on the floor, he would be safe. No harm and not even death would come for him. Then he left. It was a twisted game. Whenever the scholar tried to leave the circle he would feel the chill of incoming death. So, he had just sat there in the circle, getting food from some soldiers that were assigned to him, etc. And when he fell asleep, he was haunted by nightmares so vivid and disturbing, he wanted to run as far as his legs would let him, but he couldn't leave the circle.
That's only one example of how O'Dimm plays with his victims. There are others, and all of them met miserable fate.

I may not have played the games, but this story, This Story, is one that I will like, track, and even add to my Favorites. Good job and keep up the great work.

Why didnt' Geralt ask what the offer is first? He should know what he's into before agreeing into it. Sure he kills.. monsters. Sweet Faust, don't tell me he'll go after the Vamponies! They don't deserve it, especially after that dream.

Or changelings, hell Chrysalis might be evil but shit, she shouldn't be put to death by a Witcher

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He mostly didn't ask because he decided, after the last time, to never deal with Gaunter again. The whole events of Hearts of Stone was a terrible tragedy, and Geralt still feels guilty over his involvement. Yes, some things went for the better for some individuals, but on a whole there was nothing but suffering involved. He managed to do some good, but in the end, it was a matter of luck on his part that he even survived and managed to save Olgierd, give Iris peace, and so on. It showed him that Gaunter, despite his genial words, was a force of terrible evil in his world.

So when Gaunter reappears and asks him to perform another job for him, he immediately leaps to 'No, no, and HELL no!'

As to your question... You'll find out!

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curd monkeys, also you could do what i do and use the author's note to write down Geralt's inventory, equipment and his current funds. Crowns won't really be useful in Equestria.. well they could since they're gold coins

A bit of editing, clarifying, and fixing things up in the first three chapters. Hope it makes them read better. Chapter four is on its way! I've been working hard coming up with ideas, brainstorming, and outlining. I have more motivations, plans, and details underway.

Things are going well! More to come soon.

Okay you have peeked my interest. I do have to admit I know nothing of the Witcher series of games yet this caught my eyes and peeked my interest after the first chapter. Looking forward to reading more.

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More is coming soon. Glad you enjoyed!

Into his hands came one of his two blades, the other dropped from the baldric as the long, curved sword so elegant and deadly spun into his hand in one fluid movement. It was foolish. It was stupid. But it was all he ever was. Defiance in the face of death. To walk his lonely Path and deny the darkness its due. And before him now was everything he had ever fought exemplified in one being. And with all that fury, with all that righteous rage, he attacked. The blade to hand had almost chosen itself. The sword given to him by the one who previous owed debt to this madman, this thing with a liar's face. The blade of Olgierd Von Everec, Iris, named for his beloved, glowed with a red light all its own beyond the runic enchantments etched into the blade by skilled artisan hands. If any blade had a right to taste the flesh of this man, it was this blade. The sword of the family that was utterly destroyed by Gaunter's machinations. It held within its steel length powerful enchantment, but also the vengeance of all those who had died to its edge, and the suffering, grief, and madness woven by this being before it all born in a solid length of pure steel vengeance.

My favorite steel sword in the whole game

The sword from the Lady of the Lake is my favorite silver sword I think it's called aerondight but I'm not sure correct me if I'm wrong

Rip story?

You had my interest the moment I read that it's about Geralt. Know, after reading those three chapters, you have my attention. I can only hope that you have not abandoned this story, and you simply are taking your time to write and edit next chapter. Can't wait to see it.

Any chance of this continuing? What we've had so far was brilliant, and you write Geralt very well indeed. I would very much like to see his reaction to being punted into Equestria, not to mention the response to his arrival so soon after that dream. This story recalls Psychicscubadiver's Dresden stories, that same sort of dry humor and wry competence.

Simply put, this story has immense potential, and I think it would be a shame if it were to be abandoned.

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I do fully intend to write more and continue this. My sincere apologies for not writing more sooner. Reality and medical issues have kept me from doing so. I haven't abandoned this story, or all the others I intend to write. Its just... life gets in the way far too often.

Thank you for your wonderfully kind words though. I'm currently in the middle of the fourth chapter.

Trying to figure out how graphic to write the Sex Scene in it between Geralt and Yennefer. I could so easily go deliciously detailed and clop level, or I could make it less so. But this is a Mature story for a reason and I fully intended to have sex play a major part in it as it does in the Witcherverse. And sharing the passion between those two is something I'm going to enjoy writing.

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Its just... life gets in the way far too often.

Well I sure can understand that. Take care of yourself, y'hear? Stories like this are worth the waiting, and your wellbeing is worth more than my gratification.

Sssssooooooooooo????!!!!

What's going on?

Hello?

Happy Easter! Anyway, is this on hiatus?