Geralt arrives in Blaviken, where he meets his friend, the mage Stregobor. Stregobor informs him of the terrible fate that befell the priestess Melitele. At the same time, he begs Geralt to defend him against Princess Renfri, known as the Shrike. The sorcerer once ordered her to be killed, believing her to be a monster in human form. The princess travels in the company of ruthless bandits. Soon, she encounters the witcher.
