Henry Cavill

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2020

Movies and TV

Geralt of Rivia, portrayed by actors like Henry Cavill, is the protagonist of the Netflix series The Witcher, based on Andrzej Sapkowski's book series. He is a witcher, a monster hunter trained from a young age in combat, alchemy, and magic at the School of the Wolf in Kaer Morhen.

Through rigorous training and mutagenic elixirs, Geralt possesses enhanced strength, speed, agility, and heightened senses. These mutagens have also rendered him virtually immune to disease and given him a significantly extended lifespan. However, they also cause him to be infertile and some people see him as a mutant freak.

Geralt adheres to a code, often referred to as the Witcher's Code, though he frequently bends or breaks it based on his own moral compass. He is a skilled swordsman, proficient in using both steel and silver swords – the former for humanoids and the latter for monsters. He supplements his combat skills with simple but effective Signs, forms of magic accessible to witchers.

He travels the Continent, accepting contracts to slay dangerous beasts and protect those in need, though his motivations are often complex and he frequently grapples with the moral ambiguities of his profession. He is bound by destiny to Yennefer of Vengerberg, a powerful sorceress, and Ciri, a princess of Cintra with immense magical potential.