It wasn’t something I chose. We’re inducted as children.
[It’s not much of an answer and Geralt knows it, so he tries to stretch the topic further.]
Nor do I imagine it is a profession most witcher’s would have chosen, or would remain in, had we the option. But there is nowhere else a witcher can earn a living. My generation of witcher’s in particular, as we have fallen out of the favour of the people as the population of monsters has dwindled. It has dwindled through our efforts, quite ironically, but few acknowledge this, and fewer still appreciate our hand in making the lands safe for them to live in. Our services have become increasingly unnecessary for most, and an outright burden for the rest. And yet, they don’t provide us with enough concessions to find work elsewhere.
[He speaks matter-of-factly, but there's a heavy bitter note.]
Not a restriction I have here, mind you. Perhaps I’ll try my hand at being a cabbage farmer.
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[It’s not much of an answer and Geralt knows it, so he tries to stretch the topic further.]
Nor do I imagine it is a profession most witcher’s would have chosen, or would remain in, had we the option. But there is nowhere else a witcher can earn a living. My generation of witcher’s in particular, as we have fallen out of the favour of the people as the population of monsters has dwindled. It has dwindled through our efforts, quite ironically, but few acknowledge this, and fewer still appreciate our hand in making the lands safe for them to live in. Our services have become increasingly unnecessary for most, and an outright burden for the rest. And yet, they don’t provide us with enough concessions to find work elsewhere.
[He speaks matter-of-factly, but there's a heavy bitter note.]
Not a restriction I have here, mind you. Perhaps I’ll try my hand at being a cabbage farmer.