He sees them as intelligent creatures that unless they are causing purposeful harm to others, he sees no reason to hunt them. The first short story “The Bounds of Reason” finds Geralt finds hunting for dragons, the only problem is the Geralt of Rivia, monster hunter, doesn’t hunt or kill dragons. Their fairy tale connection is also less overt as it focuses more on Geralt himself and how he reacts and responds to the events surrounding him. The short stories follow somewhat the same template as the short stories in The Last Wish, though they are more in-depth and focused. The idea of destiny has a finality to it because it implies a lack of choice, however, if we considered that the choices, we make lead us to a destiny then there’s no loss of free will.

It’s an interesting juxtaposition we see, between making choices and having a destiny as it seems that one would be the opposite of the other. These choices eventually lead him down a path he has been reluctant to follow and yet had been destined to follow. Throughout the short stories, we get to see Geralt being forced to make choices, even when he doesn’t want to. Sword of Destiny is the follow up to The Last Wish, and together they are the perfect introduction to a one of a kind fantasy world.“The sword of destiny has two blades you are one of them” If “The Last Wish” was an introduction to who is Geralt of Rivia, then “Sword of Destiny” is where we learn what is his true purpose. Join him as he battles monsters, demons, and prejudices alike in this deluxe hardcover edition of the New York Times bestseller Sword of Destiny, featuring a beautiful new cover and seven brand-new, full-page interior illustrations by a range of award-winning artists. Geralt is a Witcher, guardian of the innocent, protector of those in need, and defender in dark times against some of the most frightening creatures of myth and legend. With seven beautiful illustrations from award-winning artists, this is the ultimate way to delve into Geralt of Rivia's world.

Experience the world of the Witcher like never before with this brand-new stunning illustrated hardcover edition of Sword of Destiny, the second story collection in the bestselling series by Andrzej Sapkowski that inspired the hit Netflix show and blockbuster video games.

Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski